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The endurance limit of a material with finished surface in comparison to rough surface is

A. More

B. Less

C. Same

D. More or less depending on quantum of load

Correct Answer :

A. More


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The centrifugal tension in belts

A. Decreases the power transmitted

B. Increases the power transmitted

C. Increase the wrap angle

D. Increases the belt tension without increasing power transmission

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In the levers of first type, the mechanical advantage is __________ one.

A. Less than

B. Equal to

C. More than

D. None of these

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The pitch of threads on a Jock nut in comparison to pitch of nut is

A. Same

B. Coarser

C. Finer

D. Very fine

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The design of shafts made of brittle materials is based on

A. Guest's theory

B. Rankine's theory

C. St Venant's theory

D. Von Mises theory

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Aircraft body is usually fabricated by

A. Welding

B. Pre-casting

C. Riveting

D. Casting

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The velocity of sliding ________ the distance of the point of contact from the pitch point.

A. Is directly proportional to

B. Is inversely proportional to

C. Is equal to cos φ multiplied by

D. Does not depend upon

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For longitudinal joint in boilers, the type of joint used is

A. Butt joint with single cover plate

B. Butt joint with double cover plate

C. Lap joint with one ring overlapping the other

D. Any one of the above

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The property of a material which enables it to resist fracture due to high impact loads is known as

A. Elasticity

B. Endurance

C. Strength

D. Toughness

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The shearing stresses in the inner face as compared to outer face of the wire in a heavy close coiled spring is

A. Larger

B. Smaller

C. Equal

D. Larger/smaller depending on diameter of spring coil

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Two shafts will have equal strength, if

A. Diameter of both the shafts is same

B. Angle of twist of both the shafts is same

C. Material of both the shafts is same

D. Twisting moment of both the shafts is same

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Whether any core is required in wire ropes

A. Yes

B. No

C. Sometimes

D. Rarely

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The endurance limit of a material with finished surface in comparison to rough surface is

A. More

B. Less

C. Same

D. More or less depending on quantum of load

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According to Unwin's formula, the relation between the diameter of rivet hole (d) and the thickness of plate (t) is given by (where d and t are in mm)

A. d = t

B. d = 1.6 t

C. d = 2t

D. d = 6t

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Cap screws are

A. Similar to small size tap bolts except that a greater variety of shapes of heads are available

B. Slotted for a screw driver and generally used with a nut

C. Used to prevent relative motion between parts

D. Provided with detachable caps

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In block brakes, the ratio of shoe width to wheel diameter is taken between

A. 0.1 and 0.25

B. 0.25 and 0.50

C. 0.50 and 0.75

D. 0.75 and 1

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The centre distance between two meshing involute gears is equal to

A. (Sum of base circle radii)/cosφ

B. (Difference of base circle radii)/cosφ

C. (Sum of pitch circle radii)/cosφ

D. (Difference of pitch circle radii)/cosφ

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The face of the tooth is the

A. Surface of the top of the tooth

B. Surface of the tooth above the pitch surface

C. Surface of the tooth below the pitch surface

D. Width of the tooth measured along the pitch circle

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In the case of an elastic bar fixed at upper end and loaded by a falling weight at lower end, the shock load produced can be decreased by

A. Decreasing the cross-section area of bar

B. Increasing the cross-section area of bar

C. Remain unaffected with cross-section area

D. Would depend upon other factors

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The allowable static stress for steel gears is approximately __________ of the ultimate tensile stress.

A. One-fourth

B. One-third

C. One-half

D. Double

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A circular shaft can transmit a torque of 5 kN-m. If the torque is reduced to 4 kN-m, then the maximum value of bending moment that can be applied to the shaft is

A. 1 kN-m

B. 2 kN-m

C. 3 kN-m

D. 4 kN-m

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Guest's theory of failure is applicable for following type of materials

A. Brittle

B. Ductile

C. Elastic

D. Plastic

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Which is correct statement? Stress concentration in static loading is

A. Very serious in brittle materials and less serious in ductile materials

B. Very serious in ductile materials and less serious in brittle materials

C. Equally serious in both types of materials

D. Seriousness would depend on other factors

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In helical gears, the right hand helixes on one gear will mesh __________ helixes on the other gear.

A. Right hand

B. Left hand

C. Both A and B

D. None of these

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A spring of stiffness 1000 N/m is stretched initially by 100 mm from the undeformed position. The work required to stretch it by another 100 mm is

A. 5 N-m

B. 7 N-m

C. 10 N-m

D. 15 N-m

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When the connected members are very yielding (soft gasket) as compared to the bolt, then the resultant load on the bolt will be equal to the

A. Initial tension

B. External load applied

C. Sum of the initial tension and external load applied

D. Initial tension or external load, whichever is greater

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The strength of a riveted joint is equal to

A. Tearing strength of plate (Pt)

B. Shearing strength of rivet (Ps)

C. Crushing strength of rivet (Pc)

D. Least value of Pt Ps and Pc

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In standard taper roller bearings, the angle of taper of outer raceway is

A.

B.

C. 15°

D. 25°

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The rolling contact bearings are known as

A. Thick lubricated bearings

B. Plastic bearings

C. Antifriction bearings

D. Thin lubricated bearings

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In hydrostatic bearings

A. The Oil film pressure is generated only by the rotation of the journal

B. The oil film is maintained by supplying oil under pressure

C. Do not require external supply of lubricant

D. Grease is used for lubrication

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Rankine's theory is used for

A. Brittle materials

B. Ductile materials

C. Elastic materials

D. Plastic materials