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1.

A single plate clutch, where n = 2, is required to transmit 30 kW at 3000 r.p.m. Determine the outer and inner radii if the coefficient of friction is 0.3, the ratio of radii is 1.5. pmax = 0.1 N/mm2.

A. 0.111 mm, 0.074 mm
B. 111 mm, 74 mm
C. 74 mm, 111 mm
D. 0.074 mm, 0.111 mm
Answer» C. 74 mm, 111 mm
2.

A single plate clutch, having n = 2, has outer and inner radii 200 mm and 175 mm respectively. The maximum intensity of pressure at any point is 0.05 N/mm2. If the µ is 0.4 and the power generated by the clutch is equal to 32.384 kW, determine the speed of the clutch.

A. 209.44 r.p.m.
B. 2000 r.p.m.
C. 157.08 r.p.m.
D. 1500 r.p.m.
Answer» E.
3.

A single plate clutch, having n = 2, has outer and inner radii 150 mm and 100 mm respectively. The maximum intensity of pressure at any point is 0.1 N/mm2. If the µ is 0.3, determine the power transmitted by a clutch at a speed 3000 r.p.m.

A. 74031 kW
B. 740.31 kW
C. 74.031 kW
D. 706.95 kW
Answer» D. 706.95 kW
4.

In a single plate clutch if the axial force is equal to 8 kN, find the minimum and maximum intensity of pressure. The outer radius = 100 mm and inner radius = 65 mm.

A. 0.36 N/mm2, 0.56 N/mm2
B. 0.56 N/mm2, 0.36 N/mm2
C. 0.36 N/m2, 0.56 N/m2
D. 0.56 N/m2, 0.36 N/m2
Answer» B. 0.56 N/mm2, 0.36 N/mm2
5.

Find the average pressure in a single plate clutch if the axial force is 5 kN. The inside radius and the outer radius is 30 mm and 70 mm respectively. Assume uniform wear.

A. 398 N/mm2
B. 0.398 N/m2
C. 0.398 N/mm2
D. 398 N/m2
Answer» D. 398 N/m2
6.

Find the axial thrust to be provided by the springs if the maximum intensity of pressure in a single plate clutch should not exceed 0.2 N/mm2. The outer and the inner radius is 75 mm and 35 mm. Assume theory of uniform wear.

A. 1792.01 N
B. 1789.21 N
C. 1723.41 N
D. 1759.29 N
Answer» E.
7.

For uniform wear, the axial thrust W = ______________

A. 2 π C (r2 + r1)
B. 2 π C (r1 – r2)
C. 2 π C (r2 – r1)
D. 2 π C (r1 x r2)
Answer» C. 2 π C (r2 – r1)
8.

When the pressure is uniformly distributed over entire area, then the intensity of pressure is _______________

A. W/ (π(r12 – r22)
B. W/ (π(r12 + r22)
C. W/ (π(r22 – r12))
D. W/ (π(r22 x r12))
Answer» B. W/ (π(r12 + r22)
9.

The intensity of pressure is minimum at the outer radius that is r1. True or false?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

In a single plate clutch, considering uniform wear, T = nµWR. What is R equal to?

A. 2(r13 + r23) / 3(r12 + r22)
B. 2(r13 – r23) / 3(r12 – r22)
C. (r1 – r2)/2
D. (r1 + r2)/2
Answer» E.
11.

In a single plate clutch, considering uniform pressure, T = nµWR. What is R equal to?

A. 2(r13 + r23) / 3(r12 + r22)
B. 2(r13 – r23) / 3(r12 – r22)
C. (r1 – r2)/2
D. (r1 + r2)/2
Answer» C. (r1 – r2)/2
12.

Identify the clutch.

A. Single plate clutch
B. Conical clutch
C. Centrifugal clutch
D. Multi plate clutch
Answer» B. Conical clutch
13.

FOR_UNIFORM_WEAR,_THE_AXIAL_THRUST_W_=_______________?$

A. 2 π C (r<sub>2</sub> + r<sub>1</sub>)
B. 2 π C (r<sub>1</sub> – r<sub>2</sub>)
C. 2 π C (r<sub>2</sub> – r<sub>1</sub>)
D. 2 π C (r<sub>1</sub> x r<sub>2</sub>)
Answer» C. 2 ‚âà√¨‚àö√ë C (r<sub>2</sub> ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® r<sub>1</sub>)
14.

Find the average pressure in a single plate clutch if the axial force is 5 kN. The inside radius and the outer radius is 30 mm and 70 mm respectively. Assume uniform wear.$

A. 398 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 0.398 N/m<sup>2</sup>
C. 0.398 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 398 N/m<sup>2</sup>
Answer» D. 398 N/m<sup>2</sup>
15.

Find_the_axial_thrust_to_be_provided_by_the_springs_if_the_maximum_intensity_of_pressure_in_a_single_plate_clutch_should_not_exceed_0.2_N/mm2._The_outer_and_the_inner_radius_is_75_mm_and_35_mm._Assume_theory_of_uniform_wear.$

A. 1792.01 N
B. 1789.21 N
C. 1723.41 N
D. 1759.29 N
Answer» E.
16.

A single plate clutch, where n = 2, is required to transmit 30 kW at 3000 r.p.m. Determine the outer and inner radii if the coefficient of friction is 0.3, the ratio of radii is 1.5. pmax = 0.1 N/mm2.

A. 0.111 mm, 0.074 mm
B. 111 mm, 74 mm
C. 74 mm, 111 mm
D. 0.074 mm, 0.111 mm
Answer» C. 74 mm, 111 mm
17.

A single plate clutch, having n = 2, has outer and inner radii 200 mm and 175 mm respectively. The maximum intensity of pressure at any point is 0.05 N/mm2. If the µ is 0.4 and the power generated by the clutch is equal to 32.384 kW, determine the speed of the clutch.$

A. 209.44 r.p.m.
B. 2000 r.p.m.
C. 157.08 r.p.m.
D. 1500 r.p.m.
Answer» E.
18.

A single plate clutch, having n = 2, has outer and inner radii 150 mm and 100 mm respectively. The maximum intensity of pressure at any point is 0.1 N/mm2. If the µ is 0.3, determine the power transmitted by a clutch at a speed 3000 r.p.m.$

A. 74031 kW
B. 740.31 kW
C. 74.031 kW
D. 706.95 kW
Answer» D. 706.95 kW
19.

In_a_single_plate_clutch_if_the_axial_force_is_equal_to_8_kN,_find_the_minimum_and_maximum_intensity_of_pressure._The_outer_radius_=_100_mm_and_inner_radius_=_65_mm.

A. 0.36 N/mm<sup>2</sup>, 0.56 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 0.56 N/mm<sup>2</sup>, 0.36 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 0.36 N/m<sup>2</sup>, 0.56 N/m<sup>2</sup>
D. 0.56 N/m<sup>2</sup>, 0.36 N/m<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. 0.56 N/mm<sup>2</sup>, 0.36 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
20.

When the pressure is uniformly distributed over entire area, then the intensity of pressure is ______________?

A. W/ (π(r<sub>1</sub><sup>2</sup> – r<sub>2</sub><sup>2</sup>)
B. W/ (π(r<sub>1</sub><sup>2</sup> + r<sub>2</sub><sup>2</sup>)
C. W/ (π(r<sub>2</sub><sup>2</sup> – r<sub>1</sub><sup>2</sup>))
D. W/ (π(r<sub>2</sub><sup>2</sup> x r<sub>1</sub><sup>2</sup>))
Answer» B. W/ (‚âà√¨‚àö√ë(r<sub>1</sub><sup>2</sup> + r<sub>2</sub><sup>2</sup>)
21.

Maximum intensity of pressure is given by ____

A. C/R
B. C/R<sup>2</sup>
C. C/r<sub>2</sub>
D. C/r<sub>1</sub>
Answer» D. C/r<sub>1</sub>
22.

In a single plate clutch, the pressure is uniformly distributed. If the outer and inner radii are 100 mm and 70 mm respectively, find the value of R.

A. 76.39 mm
B. 23.48 mm
C. 85.88 mm
D. 34.98 mm
Answer» D. 34.98 mm
23.

The intensity of pressure is minimum at the outer radius that is r1. True or false?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
24.

In a single plate clutch, considering uniform pressure, T = nµWR. What is R equal to?$

A. 2(r<sub>1</sub><sup>3</sup> + r<sub>2</sub><sup>3</sup>) / 3(r<sub>1</sub><sup>2</sup> + r<sub>2</sub><sup>2</sup>)
B. 2(r<sub>1</sub><sup>3</sup> – r<sub>2</sub><sup>3</sup>) / 3(r<sub>1</sub><sup>2</sup> – r<sub>2</sub><sup>2</sup>)
C. (r<sub>1</sub> – r<sub>2</sub>)/2
D. (r<sub>1</sub> + r<sub>2</sub>)/2
Answer» C. (r<sub>1</sub> ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® r<sub>2</sub>)/2
25.

Which of these is not a type of clutch?

A. Single disc
B. Conical
C. Centrifugal
D. Cylindrical
Answer» E.