MCQs on Belt Constructions
1 - Question
The layer of a belt is generally called as
a) Ply
b) Layer
c) Segment
d) Sediment
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Answer: a
Explanation: Terminology.
2 - Question
Velocity ratio for chain drive is lesser than that for belts.
a) Yes
b) No
c) In some cases
d) Can’t be determined
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Answer: b
Explanation: Velocity ratio for chain drives is about 15:1 while for belts it is around 7:1.
3 - Question
Fabric rubber belts are not widely used as they can’t be operated at high speeds.
a) They can’t be used at velocities 50m/s
b) They can be used at high velocities
c) Limiting velocity is 20m/s
d) None of the listed
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Answer: b
Explanation: These belts can be operated at 300m/s.
4 - Question
Power transmitting capacity of V belts is more than that of flat belt.
a) Yes
b) No
c) Only for V angle > 15
d) None of the listed
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Answer: a
Explanation: Coefficient of friction is 2.92times of flat belts in V belts for identical materials.
5 - Question
The optimum velocity of the belt for maximum transmission is given by √P/6m.
a) Yes
b) No, by replacing 6 by 3
c) Replacing 6 by 9
d) None of the listed
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Answer: b
Explanation: It is given by √P/3m.
6 - Question
Creep is the slight absolute motion of the belt as it passes over the pulley.
a) Yes
b) No, it is a relative motion
c) None of the listed
d) It is absolute motion
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Answer: b
Explanation: It is a relative and not absolute motion.
7 - Question
In horizontal belt, the loose side is generally kept on the bottom.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: Loose side is kept on the top so that arc of contact increases and hence efficiency of the drive increases.
8 - Question
Vertical drives are preferred over horizontal.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: In vertical drive, gravitational force on the belt causes slip which reduces the efficiency.
9 - Question
The law of belting states that the centreline of the belt when it approaches a pulley must not lie in the midplane of the pulley.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: The centreline must lie in the midplane.
10 - Question
It is possible to use the belting reverse direction without violating the law of belting.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: Law of belting is violated if belt is used in reverse direction.
11 - Question
A shorter centre distance is always preferred in belt drives.
a) Yes due to stability
b) No due to stability
c) Yes due to instability
d) No due to instability
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Answer: a
Explanation: It is more stable and compact.
12 - Question
If velocity ratio is less than 3, then centre distance is given by D+.5d.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: It is given by D+1.5d.
13 - Question
If velocity ratio is more than 3, then centre distance is given by 2D.
a) By 3D
b) By D
c) By 4D
d) By 5D
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Answer: b
Explanation: It is given by D.
14 - Question
Is it possible to reduce the centre distance as much as we want?
a) Yes power transmission increases
b) No
c) Can’t be cited
d) None of the listed
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Answer: b
Explanation: It depends on physical dimension and the minimum angle of wrap required to transfer the required power.
15 - Question
The diameter of the shorter pulley in leather belt drive is 265mm. It is rotating at 1440 rpm. Calculate the velocity of the belt.
a) 25m/s
b) 20m/s
c) 30m/s
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: v=πdn/60×1000.