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Which of the following key is preferred for the condition when a large amount of impact type torque is to be transmitted in both direction of rotation?

A. Woodruff key

B. Feather key

C. Gib-head key

D. Tangent key

Correct Answer :

D. Tangent key


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When a nut is tightened by placing a washer below it, the bolt will be subjected to following type of loads

A. Compression

B. Tension

C. Shear

D. Combined loads

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Tapered roller bearings can take

A. Axial load only

B. Both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these being greater than unity

C. Radial load only

D. Both radial and axial loads and the ratio of these being less than unity

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Which of the following statement is correct?

A. The cold rolled shafting is stronger than hot rolled shafting

B. The hot rolled shafting is stronger than cold rolled shafting

C. The cold rolled and hot rolled shaftings are equally strong

D. The shafts are not made by rolling process

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Brittle coating technique is used for

A. Determining brittleness

B. Protecting metal against corrosion

C. Protecting metal against wear and tear

D. Experimental stress analysis

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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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In case of pressure vessels having open ends, the fluid pressure induces

A. Longitudinal stress

B. Circumferential stress

C. Shear stress

D. None of these

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According to I.B.R., the distance between the rows of rivets, for equal number of rivets in more than one row for lap joint or butt joint (chain riveting) shall not be less than

A. d

B. 1.5 d

C. 2d

D. 2.5 d

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Spring index is

A. Ratio of coil diameter to wire diameter

B. Load required to produce unit deflection

C. Its capability of storing energy

D. Indication of quality of spring

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The sleeve or muff coupling is designed as a

A. Dun cylinder

B. Hollow shaft

C. Solid shaft

D. Thick cylinder

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When an open coiled helical compression spring is subjected to an axial load (W), the compression produced in the spring will be (where n = No. of active turns of the spring, and G = Modulus of rigidity for the spring material)

A. 2WD3n/Gd⁴

B. 4WD3n/Gd⁴

C. 8WD3n/Gd⁴

D. 16WD3n/Gd⁴

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Which of the following statement is wrong?

A. The V-belt may be operated in either direction with tight side of the belt at the top or bottom

B. The V-belt drive is used with large centre distance

C. The power transmitted by V-belts is less than flat belts for the same coefficient of friction, arc of contact and allowable tension in the belts

D. The ratio of driving tensions in V-belt drive is more than flat belt drives

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When bevel gears connect two shafts whose axes intersect at an angle greater than a right angle and one of the bevel gears has a pitch angle of 90°, then they are known as

A. Crown bevel gears

B. Angular bevel gears

C. Mitre gears

D. Internal bevel gears

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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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The angle of twist of shaft is

A. Directly proportional to (shaft diameter)²

B. Inversely proportional to (shaft diameter)²

C. Directly proportional to (shaft diameter)⁴

D. Inversely proportional to (shaft diameter)⁴

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The ratio of endurance limit in shear to the endurance limit in flexure is

A. 0.70

B. 0.25

C. 0.40

D. 0.55

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In order to obtain bolt of uniform strength

A. Increase shank diameter

B. Increase its length

C. Drill an axial hole through head up to threaded portion so that shank area is equal to root area of thread

D. Tighten die bolt properly

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For a square key made of mild steel, the shear and crushing strength are related as

A. Shear strength is equal to crushing strength

B. Shear strength is greater than crushing strength

C. Shear strength is less than crushing strength

D. None of the above

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The material commonly used for crane hooks is

A. Cast iron

B. Wrought iron

C. Mild steel

D. Aluminium

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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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Which of the following material has the maximum ductility?

A. Copper

B. Mild steel

C. Aluminium

D. Zinc

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A chain drive transmits __________ power as compared to belt drive.

A. More

B. Less

C. Same

D. None of these

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The taper on key is given on

A. Bottom side only

B. Top side only

C. On both sides

D. Any side

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The function of cutting oil when threading a pipe is to

A. Provide cooling action

B. Lubricate the dies

C. Help removes chips

D. All of the above

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The notch sensitivity q is expressed in terms of fatigue stress concentration factor Kf and theoretical stress concentration factor Kt as

A. (Kf + 1)/ (Kt + 1)

B. (Kf - 1)/ (Kt - 1)

C. (Kt + 1)/ (Kf + 1)

D. (Kt - 1)/ (Kf - 1)

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The ratio of endurance limit in shear to the endurance limit in flexure is

A. 0.33

B. 0.4

C. 0.5

D. 0.55

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A compound cylinder with inner radius 50 mm and outer radius 70 mm is made by shrinking one cylinder on to the other cylinder, the junction radius is 60 mm and the junction pressure is 1.1 N/mm². The maximum hoop stress developed in the inner cylinder is

A. 3.6 N/mm² compression

B. 3.6 N/mm² tension

C. 7.2 N/mm² compression

D. 7.2 N/mm² tension

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When a circular beam of diameter d is subjected to a shear force F, the maximum shear stress induced will be

A. 4F/ πd²

B. 6F/ πd²

C. 8F/ πd²

D. 16F/ 3πd²

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In unilateral system of tolerance, the tolerance is allowed on

A. Both sides of the actual size

B. One side of the actual size

C. One side of the nominal size

D. Both sides of the nominal size

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In radial cams, the follower moves

A. In a direction parallel to the cam axis

B. In a direction perpendicular to the cam axis

C. In any direction irrespective of cam axis

D. Along the cam axis

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In thrust bearings, the load acts

A. Along the axis of rotation

B. Parallel to the axis of rotation

C. Perpendicular to the axis of rotation

D. In any direction