MCQs on Mechanical Actuating Systems – Chain Drives
1 - Question
What is the pitch of a gear if the gear contains 24 teeth and radius of the gear is 6 inches?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
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Explanation: Given: No. Of teeth=24 teeth Diameter=2*Radius Diameter=2*6=12 inches Pitch=Number of teeth/ Diameter Pitch=24/12=2.
2 - Question
What is the number of teeth in a gear if pitch is 3.33 and radius of the gear is 3 inches?
a) 20
b) 13
c) 14
d) 15
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Explanation: Given: Diameter=2*Radius Diameter=2*3=6 inches Pitch=Number of teeth/Diameter 3.33 = Number of teeth/6 Number of teeth=6*3.33=>19.98 Now round off the value to the nearest decimal value which gives Number of teeth = 20.
3 - Question
What is the torque offered by a gear, if the tangential force is 20 N and radius of the gear is 0.5m?
a) 5Nm
b) 15Nm
c) 10Nm
d) 2.55Nm
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Explanation: Given: Tangential force=20 N Radius of the gear = 0.5m Torque = Tangential force*radius of the gear Torque=20*0.5 => 10Nm. advertisement
4 - Question
What is the radius of a gear, if torque generated by the gear is 20Nm and the tangential force is 10N?
a) 5m
b) 15m
c) 10m
d) 2m
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Explanation: Given: torque generated by the gear=20Nm tangential force=10N torque(T)=tangential force (F)*Radius(R) so radius=Torque(T)/Tangential force(F) radius=20Nm/10m=>2m.
5 - Question
Chain moves over belt drives.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Chain does not move over belt drives. It moves over gear drives. These gear drives constitute of spike like structures called teeth. These teeth get into the empty spaces of the chain and transmit torque.
6 - Question
Belt drives can slip.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Belt drives can slip. Since friction plays very important role in transmission of torque in belt drives, so there should be enough friction between belt and the drive so that it does not slip. Chain drives do not slip.
7 - Question
Which type of drive is used in motor vehicles, for transferring torque between two shafts present at a distance of more than one meter?
a) Chain drives
b) Belt Drives
c) Rope drives
d) Gear drives
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Explanation: Chain drives are used in motor vehicles, for transferring torque between two shafts present at a distance of more than one meter. Since there should not be any slip, so we cannot use rope drive or belt drive. Gear drive does not slip, but it is suitable for transferring torque between two shafts present at very less distance.
8 - Question
What is the torque offered by a gear, if the tangential force is 10N and radius of the gear is 0.5m?
a) 5Nm
b) 15Nm
c) 10Nm
d) 2.55Nm
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Explanation: Given: Tangential force=10 N Radius of the gear = 0.5m Torque = Tangential force* radius of the gear Torque=10*0.5 => 5Nm.
9 - Question
What is the radius of a gear, if torque generated by the gear is 20Nm and the tangential force is 5N?
a) 5m
b) 4m
c) 10m
d) 2m
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Explanation: Given: torque generated by the gear=20Nm tangential force=5N torque(T)=tangential force (F)*Radius(R) so radius=Torque(T)/Tangential force(F) radius=20Nm/5m=>4m.
10 - Question
Which type of joints connects the links of a chain?
a) Stationary joints
b) Pin joints
c) Bolted joints
d) Pivot joints
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Explanation: Pin joints connect the links of a chain. Each link of the chain has got its two sides connected with other links with the help of pin joints. These joint allows free movement of the links, which is collectively known as a chain.
11 - Question
What is the pitch of a gear if the gear contains 20 teeth and radius of the gear is 2 inches?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
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Explanation: Explanation: Given: No. Of teeth=20 teeth Diameter=2*Radius Diameter=2*2=4 inches Pitch=Number of teeth/ Diameter Pitch=20/4=5.
12 - Question
What is the torque offered by a gear, if the tangential force is 12N and radius of the gear is 0.2m?
a) 2.4 Nm
b) 15Nm
c) 10Nm
d) 2.55Nm
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Explanation: Given: Tangential force=12 N Radius of the gear = 0.2m Torque = Tangential force* radius of the gear Torque=12*0.2 => 2.4 Nm.
13 - Question
What is the radius of a gear, if torque generated by the gear is 12Nm and the tangential force is 3N?
a) 5m
b) 4m
c) 10m
d) 2m
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Explanation: Given: torque generated by the gear=12Nm tangential force=3N torque(T)=tangential force (F)*Radius(R) so radius=Torque(T)/Tangential force(F) radius=12Nm/3m=>4m.
14 - Question
A partially circular chain has perimeter of 10cm and is made up of 2 cm links. How many links are present in total?
a) 5m
b) 4m
c) 10m
d) 12m
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Explanation: Given: Perimeter of circular chain = 10cm Length of each link = 2cm Number of links = Perimeter/Length of each link Number of links = 10/2 => 5 links.
15 - Question
A chain is kept in square fashion with one of its side equal to 5 cm and is made up of 2 cm links. How many links are present in total?
a) 5m
b) 4m
c) 10m
d) 12m
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Explanation: Given: Length of one side of square chain = 5cm Perimeter of square=4*5=>20 Length of each link = 2cm Number of links = Perimeter/Length of each link Number of links = 20/2 => 10 links.