Explore topic-wise MCQs in GATE practice papers - Mechanical.

This section includes 5 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your GATE practice papers - Mechanical knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the effect of plating on the fatigue strength of a machine element?(Marks: 02)

A. plating increases fatigue strength of a machine element
B. plating decreases fatigue strength of a machine element
C. plating does not affect fatigue strength of a machine element
D. unpredictable
Answer» C. plating does not affect fatigue strength of a machine element
2.

Maximum principles stress theory by Rankine is applicable for those materials which are __________(Marks: 02)

A. strong in shear but weak in tension or compression
B. weak in shear but strong in tension or compression
C. strong in shear as well as in tension or compression
D. weak in shear as well as in tension or compression
Answer» B. weak in shear but strong in tension or compression
3.

Why is the maximum stress applied to any machine element should always be less than its ultimate stress or critical stress? (Marks: 02)

A. for safety against machine failure
B. to make complete use of mechanical properties of the machine element
C. both a. and b
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
4.

The load which can vary in magnitude as well as in direction is called as ________(Marks: 01)

A. static load
B. dynamic load
C. both a. and b.
D. none of the above
Answer» C. both a. and b.
5.

The ratio of critical stress to allowable stress is called as ___________(Marks: 01)

A. factor of stress
B. factor of strength
C. factor of safety
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above