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 spur gear transmits 10 kW at a pitch line velocity of 10 m/s; driving gear has a diameter of 1.0 m. Find the tangential force between the driver and the follower, and the transmitted torque respectively.

A. 1 kN and 0.5 kN-m
B. 10 kN and 5 kN-m
C. 0.5 kN and 0.25 kN-m
D. 1 kN and 1 kN-m
Answer» B. 10 kN and 5 kN-m
2.

Consider the following characteristics:1. Small interference2. Strong tooth.3. Low production cost4. Gear with small number of teeth. Those characteristics which are applicable to stub 20° involute system would include

A. 1 alone
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3
3.

Consider the following statements regarding the choice of conjugate teeth for the profile of mating gears:1. They will transmit the desired motion2. They are difficult to manufacture.3. Standardisation is not possible4. The cost of production is low. Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4
4.

Consider the following statements:1. A stub tooth has a working depth larger than that of a full-depth tooth.2. The path of contact for involute gears is an arc of a circle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
5.

A_spur_gear_transmits_10_kW_at_a_pitch_line_velocity_of_10_m/s;_driving_gear_has_a_diameter_of_1.0_m._Find_the_tangential_force_between_the_driver_and_the_follower,_and_the_transmitted_torque_respectively.$

A. 1 kN and 0.5 kN-m
B. 10 kN and 5 kN-m
C. 0.5 kN and 0.25 kN-m
D. 1 kN and 1 kN-m
Answer» B. 10 kN and 5 kN-m
6.

In gears, interference takes place whe?

A. The tip of a tooth of a mating gear digs into the portion between base and root circles
B. Gears do not move smoothly in the absence of lubrication
C. Pitch of the gear is not same
D. gear teeth are undercut
Answer» B. Gears do not move smoothly in the absence of lubrication
7.

Common contact ratio of a pair of spur pinion and gear is

A. Less than 1·0
B. Equal to 1
C. Between 2 and 3
D. Greater than 3
Answer» D. Greater than 3
8.

In involute gears the pressure angle is

A. Dependent on the size of teeth
B. dependent on the size of gears
C. Always constant
D. always variable
Answer» D. always variable
9.

Which one of the following is true for involute gears?

A. Interference is inherently absent
B. Variation in centre distance of shafts increases radial force
C. A convex flank is always in contact with concave flank
D. Pressure angle is constant throughout the teeth engagement
Answer» E.
10.

An external gear with 60 teeth meshes with a pinion of 20 teeth, module being 6 mm. What is the centre distance in mm?

A. 120
B. 180
C. 240
D. 300
Answer» D. 300
11.

Gearing contact is which one of the following?

A. Sliding contact
B. Sliding contact, only rolling at pitch point
C. Rolling contact
D. Rolling and sliding at each point of contact
Answer» C. Rolling contact