Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechatronics.

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1.

What is the difference between ratchet and spur gear?

A. Ratchets have bigger diameter than spur gear
B. Ratchets have lesser diameter than spur gear
C. Ratchets have asymmetrical tooth but spur gear have symmetrical tooth
D. Ratchets have symmetrical tooth but spur gear have asymmetrical tooth
Answer» D. Ratchets have symmetrical tooth but spur gear have asymmetrical tooth
2.

Which ratchets are often called as reversible ratchets?

A. 72 teeth ratchet
B. Stepless ratchets
C. 3 way ratchet
D. Flip ratchet
Answer» D. Flip ratchet
3.

It is not necessary to have teeth on the surface of the ratchet.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Backlash of a ratchet is the maximum distance covered by the pawl when the ratchet moves in opposite direction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Ratchet screw driver can apply turning force in one direction only.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

What does 12-point indicates when the term 12 point reversible ratchet is used?

A. Its diameter is 12
B. Its radius is 12
C. It has 12 teeth
D. Its pitch is 12
Answer» D. Its pitch is 12
7.

What is the purpose of pawl, when it is used against a spur gear which is attached to a shaft?

A. It allows unidirectional motion of shaft
B. It allows bidirectional motion of shaft
C. It does not allow motion of shaft
D. It is used to create additional friction force for the shaft
Answer» D. It is used to create additional friction force for the shaft
8.

Who invented Ratchet wheel, which was further used in power loom?

A. Grueblerowen
B. Vitaly Abalakov
C. Robert Owen
D. William Radcliffe
Answer» E.
9.

What is the maximum distance, a pawl can travel during the backward motion of a ratchet?

A. It is equal to the distance between two alternating teeth
B. It is equal to the distance between two adjacent teeth
C. It is equal to the radius of the ratchet
D. It is equal to the perimeter of the ratchet
Answer» C. It is equal to the radius of the ratchet
10.

The movement of the ratchet can be locked by pawl if it moves in opposite direction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

The tooth of a ratchet is symmetrical.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

Which ratchets are often called as roller drive ratchets?

A. 72 teeth ratchet
B. Stepless ratchets
C. Round ratchet
D. Flip ratchet
Answer» C. Round ratchet
13.

What is the minimum number of tooth, a ratchet should have?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 0
Answer» E.
14.

What is the purpose of pawl, when it is used against a ratchet which is attached to a shaft?

A. It allows unidirectional motion of shaft
B. It allows bidirectional motion of shaft
C. It does not allow motion of shaft
D. It is used to create additional friction force for the shaft
Answer» B. It allows bidirectional motion of shaft
15.

Who invented Ratchet wrench?

A. Grueblerowen
B. Vitaly Abalakov
C. Robert Owen
D. Robert Abalakov
Answer» D. Robert Abalakov