Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Design.

This section includes 16 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.

If the load itself begin to the screw and descend down, unless a restraining torque is applied then the condition is termed as

A. Halting
B. Overhaulting
C. Front driving
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Front driving
2.

If nominal diameter of screw thread=50mm and pitch=10mm then the mean diameter of the screw thread will be?

A. 40mm
B. 45mm
C. 60mm
D. 55mm
Answer» C. 60mm
3.

Nominal diameter of the screw thread is the same as core diameter.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Tr 40 x 14(P 7), here 14 indicates

A. Pitch
B. Lead
C. Diameter
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Diameter
5.

NOMINAL_DIAMETER_OF_THE_SCREW_THREAD_IS_THE_SAME_AS_CORE_DIAMETER.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

If the load itself begin to the screw and descend down, unless a restraining torque is applied then the condition is termed as$

A. Halting
B. Overhaulting
C. Front driving
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Front driving
7.

If_nominal_diameter_of_screw_thread=50mm_and_pitch=10mm_then_the_mean_diameter_of_the_screw_thread_will_be?$

A. 40mm
B. 45mm
C. 60mm
D. 55mm
Answer» C. 60mm
8.

Self-locking takes place when

A. Coefficient of friction is equal to or greater than the tangent of the helix angle
B. Coefficient of friction is lesser than or equal to the tangent of the helix angle
C. Coefficient of friction is equal to or greater than the tangent of the helix angle
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
9.

Tr 40 x 14(P 7), here 14 indicate?

A. Pitch
B. Lead
C. Diameter
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Diameter
10.

Which of the following are true for buttress threads?

A. Combination of square and trapezoidal threads
B. Transmit motion in one direction only
C. They are used in vices
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
11.

Trapezoidal threads screws have less load carrying capacity as compared to square thread screws.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

Trapezoidal threads are better than square threads as there is radial pressure or side thrust on the nut.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

V threads are highly recommended for fastening as well as power transmission purpose.

A. Yes
B. Never
C. In some cases
D. Can’t be stated
Answer» C. In some cases
14.

A power screw has no problem of wear as there is very less amount of friction associated.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
15.

Depending upon the holding arrangement, power screws operate in how many different arrangements.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
16.

A power screw is only used to convert rotary motion into linear motion and not for transmitting power.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.