Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A/An ______ is used for turning a nut or for holding bolt head while the nut is being screwed on or off the bolt.

A. washer
B. spanner
C. screw
D. bolt
Answer» C. screw
2.

In the assembly design of shaft, pulley and key the weakest member is

A. Pulley
B. Key
C. Shaft
D. None
Answer» C. Shaft
3.

In designing a shaft, hub and key for a system, weakest member taken is

A. Shaft
B. Hub
C. Key
D. all are equally strong
Answer» D. all are equally strong
4.

In flange coupling, bolt pitch circle diameter is selected as, (d = shaft diameter)

A. 2d
B. 3d
C. 4d
D. 5d
Answer» C. 4d
5.

In case of saddle key, power is transmitted by means of

A. Friction force
B. Shear resistance of key
C. Torsional resistance of key
D. Tensile force
Answer» B. Shear resistance of key
6.

In a turn buckle joint, both mating rods will have

A. Right-hand threads
B. Left-hand threads
C. Right hand and left-hand threads
D. Multiple threads
Answer» D. Multiple threads
7.

A cotter joint is used to connect two rods which are in

A. Tension only
B. Compression only
C. Tension and Compression only
D. Shear only
Answer» D. Shear only
8.

In a cotter joint, the width of the cotter at the center is 5 cm, while its thickness is 1.2 cm. The load acting on the cotter is 60 kN. The shear stress developed in the cotter is

A. 50 N/mm2
B. 100 N/mm2
C. 220 N/mm2
D. 200 N/mm2
Answer» B. 100 N/mm2