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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechatronics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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 | |