Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Kinematics.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Machine Kinematics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A screw jack has square threads and the lead angle of the thread is α. The screw jack will be self locking when the coefficient of friction (μ) is

A. μ > tan α
B. μ = sin α
C. μ = cot α
D. μ = cosec α
Answer» B. μ = sin α
2.

If α denotes the lead angle and φ, the angle of friction, then the efficiency of the screw is written as

A. tan(α − φ)/tanα
B. tanα/tan (α − φ)
C. tan(α + φ)/tanα
D. tanα/tan (α + φ)
Answer» E.
3.

WHILE_DESIGNING_A_SCREW_IN_A_SCREW_JACK_AGAINST_BUCKLING_FAILURE,_THE_END_CONDITIONS_FOR_THE_SCREW_ARE_TAKEN_AS?$

A. both ends fixed
B. both ends hinged
C. one end fixed and other end hinged
D. one end fixed and other end free.
Answer» E.
4.

The_load_cup_of_a_screw_jack_is_made_separate_from_the_head_of_the_spindle_to$

A. enhance the load carrying capacity of the jack
B. reduce the effort needed for lifting the working load
C. reduce the value of frictional torque required to be countered for lifting the load
D. prevent the rotation of load being lifted
Answer» E.
5.

A screw is said to be self locking screw, if its efficiency is

A. less than 50%
B. more than 50%
C. equal to 50%
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. more than 50%
6.

To ensure self locking in a screw jack, it is essential that the helix angle is

A. larger than friction angle
B. smaller than friction angle
C. equal to friction angle
D. such as to give maximum efficiency in lifting
Answer» C. equal to friction angle
7.

A screw jack has square threads and the lead angle of the thread is α. The screw jack will be self locking when the coefficient of friction (μ) is$

A. μ > tan α
B. μ = sin α
C. μ = cot α
D. μ = cosec α
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8.

If α denotes the lead angle and φ, the angle of friction, then the efficiency of the screw is written as$

A. tan(α − φ)/tanα
B. tanα/tan (α − φ)
C. tan(α + φ)/tanα
D. tanα/tan (α + φ)
Answer» E.
9.

Screws used for power transmission should have

A. low efficiency
B. high efficiency
C. very fine threads
D. strong teeth
Answer» C. very fine threads
10.

Multiple threads are used to secure

A. low efficiency
B. high efficiency
C. high load lifting capacity
D. high mechanical advantage
Answer» C. high load lifting capacity
11.

Which of the following screw thread is adopted for power transmission in either direction?

A. Acme threads
B. Square threads
C. Buttress threads
D. Multiple threads
Answer» C. Buttress threads