Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Design.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Machine Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

If velocity ratio is less than 3, then centre distance is given by D+.5d.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

A shorter centre distance is always preferred in belt drives.

A. Yes due to stability
B. No due to stability
C. Yes due to instability
D. No due to instability
Answer» B. No due to stability
3.

It is possible to use the belting reverse direction without violating the law of belting.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

The law of belting states that the centreline of the belt when it approaches a pulley must not lie in the midplane of the pulley.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Vertical drives are preferred over horizontal.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

The optimum velocity of the belt for maximum transmission is given by P/6m.

A. Yes
B. No, by replacing 6 by 3
C. Replacing 6 by 9
D. None of the listed
Answer» C. Replacing 6 by 9
7.

Fabric rubber belts are not widely used as they can t be operated at high speeds.

A. They can t be used at velocities 50m/s
B. They can be used at high velocities
C. Limiting velocity is 20m/s
D. None of the listed
Answer» C. Limiting velocity is 20m/s