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Mechanical Engineering Mcqs 1919 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Mechanical Engineering MCQs prepared for job test and interview preparation, especially for fresh graduates, students, and candidates appearing in competitive exams. These multiple-choice questions cover key topics such as Machine Design, Theory of Machines, Hydraulic Machines, and other important mechanical engineering concepts.

Belt slip may occur due to________________?

A heavy load
B loose belt
C driving pulley too small
D all of the above
Correct Answer: all of the above

When a close coiled helical spring is compressed, its wire is subjected to________________?

A tension
B shear
C compression
D all of the above
Correct Answer: tension

Spring stiffness is__________________?

A ratio of coil diameter to wire diameter
B load required to produce unit deflection
C its capability of storing energy
D its ability to absorb shocks
Correct Answer: load required to produce unit deflection

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
Correct Answer: larger

Which of the following pipe joints would be suitable for pipes carrying steam_____________?

A flanged
B threaded
C bell and spigot
D expansion
Correct Answer: expansion

The edges of the plates for cylindrical vessels are usually bevelled to an angle of 80° for_________________?

A reducing stress concentration
B ease of manufacture
C safety
D fullering and caulking
Correct Answer: fullering and caulking

When a nut is tightened by plaping a washer below it, the bolt will be subjected to following type of loads___________________?

A compression
B tension
C shear
D combined loads
Correct Answer: tension

The shear plane in case of bolts should_________________?

A be across threaded portion of shank
B be parallel to axis of bolt
C be normal to threaded portion of shank
D never be across the threaded portion
Correct Answer: never be across the threaded portion

The strap end of a connecting rod of steam engine is joined by_________________?

A gib of cotter joint
B sleeve and cotter joint
C spigot socket cotter joint
D knuckle joint
Correct Answer: gib of cotter joint

In order to permit the thermal expansion/contraction of tubing, it should be______________?

A crimped
B honed
C flared
D bent
Correct Answer: bent