Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Design.

This section includes 7 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 two teeth have thickness t and t . If backlash of t is greater than that of t , than

A. t > t
B. t < t
C. t = t
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. t = t
Discussion
2.

The amount of backlash depends on

A. Diameteral pitch
B. Module
C. Centre distance
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Backlash is defined as

A. Difference in the width of tooth space and engaging tooth thickness
B. Amount by which engaging tooth thickness exceeds the tooth space
C. Other name for interference
D. None of the listed
Answer» B. Amount by which engaging tooth thickness exceeds the tooth space
Discussion
4.

Undercutting is consider healthy for the tooth as it eliminates undercutting.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
5.

Interference is maximum when the largest pinion is in mesh with the smallest gear.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
6.

Interference can be removed by under cutting.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
7.

Interference is caused by?

A. Overlapping of tooth profiles
B. Large size of dedendum
C. Meshing of involute and no-involute profiles
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
Discussion