Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Metrology.

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1.

Which of the following is not related to the drunken thread?

A. Periodic pitch error
B. Erratic pitch error
C. Progressive pitch error
D. Irregular pitch error
Answer» D. Irregular pitch error
2.

Which of the following is the correct option for given statements about the effect of pitch error?Statement 1: Pitch error can cause progressive tightening on assembly.Statement 2: Tool work velocity ratio will play an important role to prevent pitch errors.

A. T, F
B. F, F
C. F, T
D. T, T
Answer» E.
3.

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A. Periodic pitch error
B. Erratic pitch error
C. Progressive pitch error
D. Irregular pitch error
Answer» D. Irregular pitch error
4.

What is the nature of the graph between cumulative pitch error and length of thread in case of progressive pitch error?

A. Straight line
B. Parabolic
C. Hyperbolic
D. Exponential
Answer» B. Parabolic
5.

Which of the following are main elements, error in any of these can cause rejection of thread?

A. Major diameter and minor diameter
B. Major diameter, minor diameter and effective diameter
C. Major diameter, minor diameter, effective diameter and pitch
D. Major diameter, minor diameter, effective diameter, angle of thread and pitch
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following is not correct when minor and major diameter have errors?

A. Will cause interference between mating parts
B. Flank contact increases
C. Less root section
D. Less wall thickness
Answer» C. Less root section
7.

What is the formula of virtual effective diameter in case of unified threads?

A. Simple effective diameter + [ (1.73 x pitch error) + 0.0098 p (θ<sub>1</sub> + θ<sub>2</sub>)].
B. Simple effective diameter – [ (1.73 x pitch error) + 0.0098 p (θ<sub>1</sub> + θ<sub>2</sub>)].
C. Simple effective diameter + [ (1.59 x pitch error) + 0.0098 p (θ<sub>1</sub> + θ<sub>2</sub>)].
D. Simple effective diameter – [ (1.59 x pitch error) + 0.0098 p (θ<sub>1</sub> + θ<sub>2</sub>)].
Answer» B. Simple effective diameter ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® [ (1.73 x pitch error) + 0.0098 p (‚âà√≠‚Äö√†√®<sub>1</sub> + ‚âà√≠‚Äö√†√®<sub>2</sub>)].
8.

Which of the following is periodic pitch error?

A. Successive portion of thread is longer than the mean
B. Successive portion of thread is shorter than the mean
C. Successive portion of thread is longer or shorter than the mean
D. Successive portion of thread is neither longer nor shorter than the mean
Answer» D. Successive portion of thread is neither longer nor shorter than the mean
9.

What is the virtual change of effective diameter of bolt or nut in case of whitworth thread in terms of error in flank angle?

A. 0.1921 X p(θ<sub>1</sub> + θ<sub>2</sub>)
B. 0.182 X p(θ<sub>1</sub> + θ<sub>2</sub>)
C. 0.0195 X p(θ<sub>1</sub> + θ<sub>2</sub>)
D. 0.0105 X p(θ<sub>1</sub> + θ<sub>2</sub>)
Answer» E.
10.

What is the virtual change in effective diameter caused by pitch error in whitworth thread?

A. 1.821 X pitch error
B. 1.921 X pitch error
C. 1.111 X pitch error
D. 1.211 X pitch error
Answer» C. 1.111 X pitch error
11.

What is the effect of pitch error?

A. Increase effective diameter of bolt
B. Decrease effective diameter of screw
C. Increase effective diameter of nut
D. Increase effective diameter of both nut and screw
Answer» B. Decrease effective diameter of screw