Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Dynamics.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Machine Dynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

If the secondary couple polygon is open and the force polygon is closed then stability is achieved.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The numerical values of the secondary forces and secondary couples couples may be obtained by considering the ___________

A. Revolving mass
B. Reciprocating mass
C. Translating mass
D. Rotating mass
Answer» B. Reciprocating mass
3.

In a multicylinder inline engine, each imaginary secondary crank with a mass attached to the crankpin is inclined to the line of stroke at which angle?

A. Twice the angle of crank
B. Half the angle of crank
C. Thrice the angle of crank
D. Four times the angle of crank
Answer» B. Half the angle of crank
4.

When the connecting rod is too long, secondary forces arise due to reciprocating masses.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

If the connecting rod is not too long, then which of the following phenomenon occurs?

A. Secondary disturbing forces
B. Primary disturbing forces
C. Secondary stabilizing forces
D. Primary stabilizing forces
Answer» B. Primary disturbing forces
6.

In coupled locomotives, where are the coupling rod cranks placed with respect to the main crank?

A. Diametrically opposite
B. At 90 degrees
C. At 60 degrees
D. At 120 degrees
Answer» C. At 60 degrees
7.

The variation of pressure between the wheel and the rail (i.e. hammer blow) may be reduced by _______

A. Equal distribution of balanced masses
B. More mass towards driving wheel
C. More mass towards trailing wheel
D. More mass towards leading wheel
Answer» B. More mass towards driving wheel
8.

Coupling rods with connecting rods and pins can be treated as ________

A. Rotating masses
B. Masses in linear motion
C. Reciprocating masses
D. Massless
Answer» B. Masses in linear motion
9.

In coupled locomotives, the coupling rod cranks are placed diametrically opposite to the adjacent ________

A. Driving cranks
B. Driving rods
C. Driving piston
D. Driving valves
Answer» B. Driving rods
10.

On connecting a wheel through outside coupling rod, which utility comes of use?

A. Tractive
B. Swaying
C. Hammer
D. Piston
Answer» B. Swaying
11.

For a coupled locomotive, the driving wheels and the leading and trailing wheels are connected by an inside coupling rod.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

In a coupled locomotive, the driving wheels are connected to the leading and trailing wheels by a/an __________

A. Outside coupling rod
B. Inside coupling rod
C. Backside coupling rod
D. Frontend coupling rod
Answer» B. Inside coupling rod