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This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Machine Kinematics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The relation between the pitch of the chain (p) and pitch circle diameter of the sprocket (D) is given by |
A. | p = D sin(900/T) |
B. | p = D sin(1200/T) |
C. | p = D sin(1800/T) |
D. | p = D sin(3600/T) |
Answer» D. p = D sin(3600/T) | |
2. |
The chain drive transmits ____________ power as compared to belt drive. |
A. | more |
B. | less |
C. | equal |
D. | none of the mentioned |
Answer» B. less | |
3. |
The disadvantages of the V-belt drive over flat belt drive are |
A. | The V-belt drive cannot be used with large centre distances. |
B. | The V-belts are not so durable as flat belts. |
C. | The construction of pulleys for V-belts is more complicated than pulleys for flat belts. |
D. | all of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
In flat belt drive, the condition for maximum power transmission is given by (where T maximum tension and Tc centrifugal tension in belt) |
A. | T = 3Tc |
B. | T = 2Tc |
C. | T = πTc |
D. | T = 3πTc |
Answer» B. T = 2Tc | |
5. |
In belt drive power transmitted is given by:(Where Tt, Ts, and v are tight side tension, slack side tension and linear velocity of belt respectively) |
A. | \(\frac{{\left( {{T_t} - {T_s}} \right)}}{{2v}}\) |
B. | \( \frac{{\left( {{T_t} + {T_s}} \right)}}{{2v}}\) |
C. | (Tt - Ts)v |
D. | (Tt + Ts)v |
Answer» D. (Tt + Ts)v | |
6. |
Compared to a belt drive, a chain drive is generally characterized by |
A. | constant velocity ratio |
B. | absence of slip |
C. | heavier construction |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
THE_CHAIN_DRIVE_TRANSMITS______________POWER_AS_COMPARED_TO_BELT_DRIVE.?$ |
A. | more |
B. | less |
C. | equal |
D. | none of the mentioned |
Answer» B. less | |
8. |
In order to have smooth operation, the minimum number of teeth on the smaller sprocket, for moderate speeds, should be$ |
A. | 15 |
B. | 17 |
C. | 21 |
D. | 25 |
Answer» C. 21 | |
9. |
The relation between the pitch of the chain (p) and pitch circle diameter of the sprocket (D) is given by$ |
A. | p = D sin(90<sup>0</sup>/T) |
B. | p = D sin(120<sup>0</sup>/T) |
C. | p = D sin(180<sup>0</sup>/T) |
D. | p = D sin(360<sup>0</sup>/T) |
Answer» D. p = D sin(360<sup>0</sup>/T) | |
10. |
The greater angle of articulation will increase the life of the chain. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
11. |
The speed of the sprocket reduces as the chain pitch _____________ for a given number of teeth. |
A. | increases |
B. | decreases |
C. | remains same |
D. | none of the mentioned |
Answer» B. decreases | |
12. |
Which one of the following is a positive drive? |
A. | Crossed flat belt drive |
B. | Rope drive |
C. | V-belt drive |
D. | Chain drive |
Answer» E. | |
13. |
For cutting multi-start threads, the speed ratio is expressed in terms of the lead of the job thread and lead of the lead screw threads. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
14. |
Industrial rotors will not have uniform diameter throughout their lengths. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
15. |
The distance between the hinge centre of a link and the corresponding hinge centre of the adjacent link is called |
A. | pitch of the chain |
B. | bush roller chain |
C. | block chain |
D. | none of the mentioned |
Answer» B. bush roller chain | |
16. |
The advantages of the V-belt drive over flat belt drive are |
A. | The V-belt drive gives compactness due to the small distance between the centres of pulleys. |
B. | The drive is positive, because the slip between the belt and the pulley groove is negligible. |
C. | Since the V-belts are made endless and there is no joint trouble, therefore the drive is smooth. |
D. | all of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |