Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Design.

This section includes 13 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.

The centrifugal clutches are used in light duty vehicles and not in heavy duty vehicles.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Chain saws, lawnmowers, golf carts etc. never use centrifugal clutches.

A. True
B. No, it is highly used
C. Depends on the load required
D. None of the listed
Answer» C. Depends on the load required
3.

In a centrifugal clutch, when the centrifugal force is slightly more than the spring force, shoe begins to move in a radially inward direction.

A. Radially outwards
B. Radially upwards
C. Radially downwards
D. Radially inwards
Answer» B. Radially upwards
4.

Centrifugal clutches are not recommended for IC engine applications.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

A cone clutch transmits 24kW at 490rpm. The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and allowable intensity of pressure is 0.35N/mm . The semi cone angle is 12 . The outer diameter is fixed as 310mm.Assuming uniform wear theory; calculate force required to engage clutch.

A. 3546.9N
B. 2231.5N
C. 3241.5N
D. 4354.5N
Answer» D. 4354.5N
6.

A cone clutch transmits 24kW at 490rpm. The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and allowable intensity of pressure is 0.35N/mm . The semi cone angle is 12 . The outer diameter is fixed as 310mm.Assuming uniform wear theory; find the face width of friction lining.

A. None of the listed
B. 48.1mm
C. 52.2mm
D. 56.8mm
Answer» C. 52.2mm
7.

A cone clutch transmits 24kW at 490rpm. The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and allowable intensity of pressure is 0.35N/mm . The semi cone angle is 12 . The outer diameter is fixed as 310mm.Assuming uniform wear theory; find the inner diameter.

A. 275mm
B. 300mm
C. 290mm
D. 280mm
Answer» C. 290mm
8.

A cone clutch transmits 24kW at 490rpm. The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and allowable intensity of pressure is 0.35N/mm . The semi cone angle is 12 . The outer diameter is fixed as 310mm.Assuming uniform wear theory; find the maximum torque which is transmitted.

A. 502.4N-m
B. 542.3N-m
C. 467.72N-m
D. 454.5N-m
Answer» D. 454.5N-m
9.

A cone clutch with a small semi cone angle requires a relatively large force to engage and small force to disengage.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

When semi vertical angle is greater than angle of static friction, clutch results in self-engagement.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

The torque transmitting capacity of cone clutch increases as its semi vertical angle increase.

A. True
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. None of the listed
Answer» C. Remains constant
12.

Power is transmitted only by key and friction in the cone clutch.

A. Only by spline
B. By key, spline and friction
C. By friction only
D. By key only
Answer» C. By friction only
13.

A cone clutch consists of inner conical surface and outer cylindrical surface.

A. Both cylindrical
B. Both conical
C. Outer conical and inner cylindrical
D. True
Answer» C. Outer conical and inner cylindrical