Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Dynamics.

This section includes 16 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.

Braking torque on the drum of shoe brake is given by

A. (Normal reaction on the block) × (radius of drum)
B. (Frictional force on the block) × (radius of drum)
C. (Force applied at the level end) × (radius of drum)
D. 2 × (Force applied at the level end) × (radius of drum)
Answer» C. (Force applied at the level end) × (radius of drum)
2.

A block brake with 400 mm diameter is used to brake a torque of 100 Nm as shown in the figure. If the coefficient friction is 0.25 at the brake surface what is the value of force F to be applied at the end of the lever.

A. 559.4 N
B. 579.4 N
C. 439.4 N
D. 1000 N
Answer» E.
3.

For power measurement, the following dynamometer is used when the speed is high and the viscous force is small:

A. Froude water vortex dynamometer
B. Tesla fluid friction dynamometer
C. Rope brake dynamometer
D. Amsler dynamometer
Answer» C. Rope brake dynamometer
4.

A band brake having band-width of 80 mm, drum diameter of 250 mm, coefficient of friction of 0.25 and angle of wrap of 270 degrees is required to exert a friction torque of 1000 N-m. The maximum tension (in kN) developed in the band is

A. 1.88
B. 3.56
C. 6.76
D. 11.56
Answer» E.
5.

In a self locking brake, the force required to apply the brake is

A. Zero
B. Minimum
C. Maximum
D. Average
Answer» B. Minimum
6.

For the brake shown in the figure, which one of the following is TRUE?

A. Self energizing for clockwise rotation of the drum
B. Self energizing for anti-clockwise rotation of the drum
C. Self energizing for rotation in either direction of the drum
D. Not of the self energizing type
Answer» B. Self energizing for anti-clockwise rotation of the drum
7.

A force of 400 N is applied to the brake drum of 0.5 m diameter in a band brake system as shown in the figure, where the wrapping angle is 180°. If the coefficient of friction between the drum and the band is 0.25, the braking torque applied, in Nm is

A. 100.6
B. 54.4
C. 22.1
D. 15.7
Answer» C. 22.1
8.

A block-brake shown below has a face width of 300 mm and a mean coefficient of friction of 0.25. For an activating force of 400 N, the braking torque in Nm is

A. 30
B. 40
C. 45
D. 60
Answer» D. 60
9.

For high speed engines, the cam follower should move wit?

A. uniform velocity
B. simple harmonic motion
C. uniform acceleration and retardation
D. cyclodial motion
Answer» E.
10.

The capacity of a brake depends upon

A. The unit pressure between the braking surfaces,
B. The coefficient of friction between the braking surfaces,
C. The peripheral velocity of the brake drum
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
11.

The material used for the brake lining should have

A. It should have low wear rate.
B. It should have high heat resistance.
C. It should have high heat dissipation capacity.
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
12.

The transmission type of dynamometer is a

A. prony brake dynamometer
B. epicyclic-train dynamometer
C. torsion dynamometer
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
13.

Which of the following is an absorption type dynamometer ?

A. prony brake dynamometer
B. epicyclic-train dynamometer
C. torsion dynamometer
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. epicyclic-train dynamometer
14.

When brakes are applied to all the four wheels of a moving car, the distance travelled by the car before it is brought to rest, will be

A. maximum
B. minimum
C. equal
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. equal
15.

The brake commonly used in motor cars is

A. shoe brake
B. band brake
C. band and block brake
D. internal expanding brake
Answer» E.
16.

The brakes commonly used in railway trains is

A. shoe brake
B. band brake
C. band and block brake
D. internal expanding brake
Answer» B. band brake