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This section includes 470 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Automobile Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
101. |
In order to facilitate starting of locomotive in any position, the cranks of a locomotive with two cylinders, are placed at |
A. | 45° to each other |
B. | 90° to each other |
C. | 120° to each other |
D. | 180° to each other |
Answer» C. 120° to each other | |
102. |
The displacement of the D-slide valve is __________ the steam lap by a distance known as lead of the valve. |
A. | greater than |
B. | less than |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. less than | |
103. |
The frictional torque transmitted in a flat collar bearing, considering uniform wear, is (where r1 and r2 = External and internal radii of collar respectively) |
A. | μ W (r1 + r2) |
B. | μ W (r1r2) |
C. | μ W (r1 - r2) |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. μ W (r1r2) | |
104. |
Two heavy rotating masses are connected by shafts of lengths l1, l2 and l3 and the corresponding diameters are d1, d2 and d3. This system is reduced to a torsionally equivalent system having uniform diameter d = d1 of the shaft. The equivalent length of the shaft is |
A. | (l₁ + l₂ + l₃)/3 |
B. | l = l₁ + l₂.(d₁/d₂)³ + l₂.(d₁/d₃)³ |
C. | l = l₁ + l₂.(d₁/d₂)⁴ + l₃.(d₁/d₃)⁴ |
D. | l₁ + l₂ + l₃ |
Answer» D. l₁ + l₂ + l₃ | |
105. |
Due to slip of belt, the velocity ratio of the belt drive increases. |
A. | Yes |
B. | No |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Can't say | |
106. |
In Meyer's expansion valve, the expansion valve is driven by an eccentric having an angle of advance from |
A. | 50° - 60° |
B. | 60° - 70° |
C. | 70° - 80° |
D. | 80° - 90° |
Answer» E. | |
107. |
In a locomotive, the maximum magnitude of the unbalanced force along the perpendicular to the line of stroke, is known as |
A. | tractive force |
B. | swaying couple |
C. | hammer blow |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these | |
108. |
The balancing of a rigid rotor can be achieved by appropriately placing balancing masses in |
A. | a single plane |
B. | two planes |
C. | three planes |
D. | four planes |
Answer» C. three planes | |
109. |
The natural frequency of free torsional vibrations of a shaft is equal to (where q = Torsional stiffness of the shaft, and I = Mass moment of inertia of the disc attached at the end of a shaft) |
A. | 2π. √(q/I) |
B. | 2π qI |
C. | (1/2π). √(q/I) |
D. | 1/2π |
Answer» D. 1/2π | |
110. |
The maximum efficiency of spiral gears is (where θ = Shaft angle, and φ = Friction angle) |
A. | sin (θ + φ) + 1/ cos (θ - φ) + 1 |
B. | cos (θ - φ) + 1/ sin (θ + φ) + 1 |
C. | cos (θ + φ) + 1/ cos (θ - φ) + 1 |
D. | cos (θ - φ) + 1/ cos (θ + φ) + 1 |
Answer» D. cos (θ - φ) + 1/ cos (θ + φ) + 1 | |
111. |
For two governors A and B, the lift of sleeve of governor A is more than that of governor B, for a given fractional change in speed. It indicates that |
A. | governor A is more sensitive than governor B |
B. | governor B is more sensitive than governor A |
C. | both governors A and B are equally sensitive |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» B. governor B is more sensitive than governor A | |
112. |
A flywheel is used to control the mean speed of an engine caused by the variations in load. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Can't say | |
113. |
In a locomotive, the resultant unbalanced force due to the two cylinders along the line of stroke, is known as |
A. | tractive force |
B. | swaying couple |
C. | hammer blow |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. swaying couple | |
114. |
In a four bar chain or quadric cycle chain |
A. | each of the four pairs is a turning pair |
B. | one is a turning pair and three are sliding pairs |
C. | two are turning pairs and two are sliding pairs |
D. | three are turning pairs and one is a sliding pair |
Answer» B. one is a turning pair and three are sliding pairs | |
115. |
Bifilar suspension method is used to find the |
A. | angular acceleration of the body |
B. | moment of inertia of the body |
C. | periodic time of the body |
D. | frequency of vibration of the body |
Answer» C. periodic time of the body | |
116. |
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 | |
117. |
The Klein's method of construction for reciprocating engine mechanism |
A. | is a simplified version of instantaneous centre method |
B. | utilises a quadrilateral similar to the diagram of mechanism for reciprocating engine |
C. | enables determination of coriolis component |
D. | is based on the acceleration diagram |
Answer» C. enables determination of coriolis component | |
118. |
The primary unbalanced force is more than the secondary unbalanced force. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. False | |
119. |
An exact straight line motion mechanism is a |
A. | Scott-Russell's mechanism |
B. | Hart's mechanism |
C. | Peaucellier's mechanism |
D. | all of these |
Answer» E. | |
120. |
Which of the following mechanism is an approximate straight line motion mechanism? |
A. | Watt's mechanism |
B. | Grasshopper mechanism |
C. | Robert's mechanism |
D. | all of these |
Answer» E. | |
121. |
Maximum fluctuation of energy in a flywheel is equal to (where I = Mass moment of inertia of the flywheel, E = Maximum fluctuation of energy, CS = Coefficient of fluctuation of speed, and ω = Mean angular speed = ) |
A. | Iω(ω1 - ω2) |
B. | Iω²CS |
C. | 2ECS |
D. | all of these |
Answer» E. | |
122. |
The arrangement is called bevel gearing, when two __________ are connected by gears. |
A. | intersecting and coplaner shafts |
B. | non-intersecting and non-coplaner shafts |
C. | parallel and coplaner shafts |
D. | parallel and non-coplaner shafts |
Answer» B. non-intersecting and non-coplaner shafts | |
123. |
A combination of kinematic pairs, joined in such a way that the relative motion between the links is completely constrained, is called a |
A. | structure |
B. | mechanism |
C. | kinematic chain |
D. | inversion |
Answer» D. inversion | |
124. |
The periodic time of one oscillation for a simple pendulum is |
A. | (1/2π). √(l/g) |
B. | (1/2π). √(g/l) |
C. | 2π. √(l/g) |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
125. |
The acceleration of a flat-faced follower when it has contact with the flank of a circular arc cam, is given by |
A. | ω²R cos θ |
B. | ω2(R - r1)cos θ |
C. | ω²(R - r1)sin θ |
D. | ω²r1 sin θ |
Answer» C. ω²(R - r1)sin θ | |
126. |
The sense of coriolis component 2 ωv is same as that of the relative velocity vector v rotated at |
A. | 45° in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path |
B. | 45° in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path |
C. | 90° in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path |
D. | 180° in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path |
Answer» D. 180° in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path | |
127. |
The sensitiveness of a governor depends upon the lift of the sleeve. |
A. | Right |
B. | Wrong |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Wrong | |
128. |
A governor is said to be isochronous when range of speed is zero for all radii of rotation of the balls within the working range, neglecting friction. |
A. | Yes |
B. | No |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. No | |
129. |
A pair is said to be a kinematic pair, if the relative motion between them is completely or successfully constrained. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Incorrect | |
130. |
A rotor supported at A and B carries two masses as shown in the below figure. The rotor is |
A. | dynamically balanced |
B. | statically balanced |
C. | statically and dynamically balanced |
D. | not balanced |
Answer» D. not balanced | |
131. |
The instantaneous centres, which moves as the mechanism moves but joints are of permanent nature, are called permanent instantaneous centres. |
A. | Yes |
B. | No |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. No | |
132. |
In the two rotor system as shown in the below figure (I1 < I2), a node of vibration is situated |
A. | between I1, and I2 but nearer I1 |
B. | between I1, and I2 but nearer to I2 |
C. | exactly in the middle of the shaft |
D. | nearer to I1 but outside |
Answer» C. exactly in the middle of the shaft | |
133. |
For the brake to be self locking, the force P at C shown in the below figure, should |
A. | be zero |
B. | act in upward direction |
C. | act in downward direction |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. act in upward direction | |
134. |
The centre of suspension and centre of percussion are not interchangeable. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Can't say | |
135. |
The frictional torque transmitted in a flat collar bearing, considering uniform pressure, is (where r1 and r2 = External and internal radii of collar respectively) |
A. | (1/2) μ W (r₁ + r₂) |
B. | (2/3) μ W (r₁ + r₂) |
C. | (1/2) μ W [(r₁³ - r₂³)/(r₁² - r₂²)] |
D. | (2/3) μ W [(r₁³ - r₂³)/(r₁² - r₂²)] |
Answer» B. (2/3) μ W (r₁ + r₂) | |
136. |
In an open pair, the two elements of a pair |
A. | have a surface contact when in motion |
B. | have a line or point contact when in motion |
C. | are kept in contact by the action of external forces, when in motion |
D. | are not held together mechanically |
Answer» E. | |
137. |
The ratio of the driving tensions for V-belts is __________ times that of flat belts. (where β = Semi-angle of the groove) |
A. | sin β |
B. | cos β |
C. | cosec β |
D. | sec β |
Answer» D. sec β | |
138. |
The Ackerman steering gear mechanism is preferred to the Davis steering gear mechanism, because |
A. | whole of the mechanism in the Ackerman steering gear is on the back of the front wheels |
B. | the Ackerman steering gear consists of turning pairs |
C. | the Ackerman steering gear is most economical |
D. | both (a) and (b) |
Answer» E. | |
139. |
If the controlling force line for a spring controlled governor when produced intersects the Y-axis at the origin, then the governor is said to be |
A. | stable |
B. | unstable |
C. | isochronous |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these | |
140. |
In a reciprocating steam engine, when the crank has turned from inner dead centre through an angle θ, the angular acceleration of the connecting rod is given by |
A. | ω sinθ/(n² - sin²θ)^1/2 |
B. | ω cosθ/(n² - cos²θ)^1/2 |
C. | ω sinθ/(n² - cos²θ)^1/2 |
D. | ω cosθ/(n² - sin²θ)^1/2 |
Answer» E. | |
141. |
The inversion of a mechanism is |
A. | changing of a higher pair to a lower pair |
B. | turning its upside down |
C. | obtained by fixing different links in a kinematic chain |
D. | obtained by reversing the input and output motion |
Answer» D. obtained by reversing the input and output motion | |
142. |
The maximum fluctuation of speed is the |
A. | difference of minimum fluctuation of speed and the mean speed |
B. | difference of the maximum and minimum speeds |
C. | sum of maximum and minimum speeds |
D. | variations of speed above and below the mean resisting torque line |
Answer» C. sum of maximum and minimum speeds | |
143. |
Power of a governor is the |
A. | mean force exerted at the sleeve for a given percentage change of speed |
B. | workdone at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed |
C. | mean force exerted at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» E. | |
144. |
The ratio of velocities of the shafts connected by Hooke's joint is given by (where N and N1 = Speed of driving and driven shafts (in r.p.m.) respectively, θ = Angle through which the arms of the cross turn, and α = Angle of inclination between the two shafts) |
A. | A |
B. | B |
C. | C |
D. | D |
Answer» B. B | |
145. |
The minimum periodic time of a compound pendulum is |
A. | (1/2π). √(kG/g) |
B. | (1/2π). √(2kG/g) |
C. | 2π. √(kG/g) |
D. | 2π. √(2kG/g) |
Answer» E. | |
146. |
The frictional torque transmitted by a cone clutch is same as that of |
A. | flat pivot bearing |
B. | flat collar bearing |
C. | conical pivot bearing |
D. | truncated conical pivot bearing |
Answer» E. | |
147. |
Which of the following governor is used to drive a gramophone? |
A. | Watt governor |
B. | Porter governor |
C. | Pickering governor |
D. | Hartnell governor |
Answer» D. Hartnell governor | |
148. |
Which of the following is a pendulum type governor? |
A. | Watt governor |
B. | Porter governor |
C. | Hartnell governor |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. Porter governor | |
149. |
The two links are said to have a pure rolling contact, when their instantaneous centre __________ on their point of contact. |
A. | lies |
B. | does not lie |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. does not lie | |
150. |
A motor car moving at a certain speed takes a left turn in a curved path. If the engine rotates in the same direction as that of wheels, men due to centrifugal force |
A. | the reaction on me inner wheels increases and on the outer wheels decreases |
B. | the reaction on the outer wheels increases and on the inner wheels decreases |
C. | the reaction on the front wheels increases and on the rear wheels decreases |
D. | the reaction on the rear wheels increases and on the front wheels decreases |
Answer» C. the reaction on the front wheels increases and on the rear wheels decreases | |