Machine Design

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Which of the following is a type of gear that has teeth cut on the inside of a cylinder?

  1. Spur gear

  2. Helical gear

  3. Bevel gear

  4. Worm gear


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A worm gear is a type of gear that has teeth cut on the inside of a cylinder. It meshes with a worm, which is a screw-shaped gear.

What is the purpose of a key in a shaft-hub connection?

  1. To transmit torque

  2. To prevent relative rotation

  3. To prevent axial movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A key in a shaft-hub connection serves all of the following purposes: to transmit torque, to prevent relative rotation, and to prevent axial movement.

Which of the following is a type of bearing that uses rolling elements to reduce friction?

  1. Plain bearing

  2. Ball bearing

  3. Roller bearing

  4. Jewel bearing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A ball bearing is a type of bearing that uses rolling elements (balls) to reduce friction.

What is the purpose of a flywheel in a machine?

  1. To store energy

  2. To reduce speed fluctuations

  3. To improve efficiency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A flywheel in a machine serves all of the following purposes: to store energy, to reduce speed fluctuations, and to improve efficiency.

Which of the following is a type of cam follower that has a flat surface that follows the cam?

  1. Roller follower

  2. Needle follower

  3. Flat follower

  4. Knife-edge follower


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A flat follower is a type of cam follower that has a flat surface that follows the cam.

What is the purpose of a spring in a machine?

  1. To store energy

  2. To absorb shock

  3. To provide a force

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A spring in a machine serves all of the following purposes: to store energy, to absorb shock, and to provide a force.

Which of the following is a type of joint that allows for relative rotation between two members?

  1. Fixed joint

  2. Sliding joint

  3. Pivot joint

  4. Universal joint


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A universal joint is a type of joint that allows for relative rotation between two members.

What is the purpose of a clutch in a machine?

  1. To connect and disconnect two shafts

  2. To change the speed of a shaft

  3. To transmit torque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A clutch in a machine serves all of the following purposes: to connect and disconnect two shafts, to change the speed of a shaft, and to transmit torque.

Which of the following is a type of brake that uses friction to stop or slow down a machine?

  1. Disc brake

  2. Drum brake

  3. Band brake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are types of brakes that use friction to stop or slow down a machine.

What is the purpose of a gearbox in a machine?

  1. To change the speed of a shaft

  2. To change the direction of rotation of a shaft

  3. To increase the torque of a shaft

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A gearbox in a machine serves all of the following purposes: to change the speed of a shaft, to change the direction of rotation of a shaft, and to increase the torque of a shaft.

Which of the following is a type of material that is often used for gears?

  1. Steel

  2. Cast iron

  3. Bronze

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are types of materials that are often used for gears.

What is the purpose of a lubricant in a machine?

  1. To reduce friction

  2. To prevent wear

  3. To cool the machine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A lubricant in a machine serves all of the following purposes: to reduce friction, to prevent wear, and to cool the machine.

Which of the following is a type of failure that can occur in a machine component?

  1. Fatigue failure

  2. Creep failure

  3. Brittle failure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are types of failures that can occur in a machine component.

What is the purpose of a safety factor in machine design?

  1. To account for uncertainties in the design

  2. To prevent failure of the machine

  3. To ensure that the machine operates safely

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A safety factor in machine design serves all of the following purposes: to account for uncertainties in the design, to prevent failure of the machine, and to ensure that the machine operates safely.

Which of the following is a type of analysis that is used to determine the stresses in a machine component?

  1. Finite element analysis

  2. Stress concentration analysis

  3. Fatigue analysis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are types of analyses that are used to determine the stresses in a machine component.

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