Explore topic-wise MCQs in Machine Dynamics.

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

1.

What is the relation between overturning couple and balancing couple for the stability of vehicle?

A. Independent of each other
B. Overturning couple is greater
C. Balancing couple is greater
D. Equal to each other
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following is true regarding overturning couple?

A. It is the sum of gyroscope couple and centrifugal couple
B. It is the product of gyroscope couple and centrifugal couple
C. It is the difference of gyroscope couple and centrifugal couple
D. It is the ratio of gyroscope couple and centrifugal couple
Answer» B. It is the product of gyroscope couple and centrifugal couple
3.

Balancing couple is given by _______ ( : angle of heel)

A. m.g.h cos
B. m.g.h sin
C. m.g.h
D. (m.v<sup>2</sup>).h/R
Answer» C. m.g.h
4.

The centrifugal couple affects the stability of a two wheel vehicle taking a turn.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

The centrifugal couple s tendency is to overturn the vehicle.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

When is the positive sign used for the expression of gyroscopic couple?

A. Centre of gravity is lower than the centre of vehicle
B. When the engine is rotating in the opposite direction as that of wheels
C. When the engine is rotating in the same direction as that of wheels
D. Centre of gravity is higher than vehicle centre
Answer» D. Centre of gravity is higher than vehicle centre
7.

Which of the following is correct regarding angle of heel?

A. It is inclination of the vehicle to the vertical for equilibrium
B. It is inclination of the vehicle to the horizontal for equilibrium
C. It is the angle between the axis of gyroscope couple and horizontal
D. It is the angle between the axis of spin couple and axis of precession
Answer» B. It is inclination of the vehicle to the horizontal for equilibrium
8.

Which of the following quantity represent the gear ratio G for a 2 wheeler vehicle? (w: wheels, e: engine, R: radius of track, rw: radius of wheels & I: moment of inertia)

A. w / e
B. e / w
C. rw/ R
D. Ie/ Iw
Answer» C. rw/ R