Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Dynamics.

This section includes 8 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.

For which of the following dynamometers the driving torque on the shaft is not uniform and it is subjected to severe oscillations?

A. Pony brake
B. Band brake
C. Belt transmission
D. Epicyclic train
Answer» B. Band brake
2.

For a rope brake dynamometer, the flywheel is cooled with soapy water because________

A. Energy is absorbed by the dynamometer
B. Energy is used to do work
C. Energy is provided by the motor
D. Energy supplied is more
Answer» B. Energy is used to do work
3.

Flywheel diameter 1.2 m; diameter of the rope 12.5 mm; engine speed 400 r.p.m.; dead load on the brake 600 N; spring balance reading 150 N. Using this data, calculate the brake power of the engine in kW.

A. 12.82
B. 11.43
C. 13.64
D. 10.22
Answer» C. 13.64
4.

Flywheel diameter 1.2 m; diameter of the rope 12.5 mm; engine speed 200 r.p.m.; dead load on the brake 600 N; spring balance reading 150 N. Using this data, calculate the brake power of the engine in kW.

A. 5.715
B. 5.525
C. 6.125
D. 5.625
Answer» B. 5.525
5.

In which of the following dynamometers does the energy produced by the engine is used for doing work?

A. Prony brake dynamometer
B. Rope brake dynamometer
C. Absorption dynamometer
D. Epicyclic train dynamometer
Answer» E.
6.

In which of the following dynamometers does the entire energy or power produced by the engine is absorbed by the friction resistances of the brake?

A. Prony brake dynamometer
B. Torsional dynamometer
C. Epicyclic train dynamometer
D. Belt transmission dynamometer
Answer» B. Torsional dynamometer
7.

Prony brake dynamometer is an absorption dynamometer.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a dynamometer?

A. It can measure torque
B. It can measure frictional resistance
C. It can measure the balancing force
D. It can act as a speedometer
Answer» C. It can measure the balancing force