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1. The velocity ratio of two pulleys connected by an open belt or crossed belt is
a) directly proportional to their diameters
b) inversely proportional to their diameters
c) directly proportional to the square of their diameters
d) inversely proportional to the square of their diameters
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is the ratio between the velocities of the driver and the follower or driven.
Let d1 = Diameter of the driver,
d2 = Diameter of the follower,
N1 = Speed of the driver in r.p.m., and
N2 = Speed of the follower in r.p.m.
∴ Length of the belt that passes over the driver, in one minute
= π d1.N1
Similarly, length of the belt that passes over the follower, in one minute
= π d2 . N 2
Since the length of belt that passes over the driver in one minute is equal to the length of belt that
passes over the follower in one minute, therefore
π d1.N1 = π d2 . N2
∴ Velocity ratio, N2/N1 = d1/d2.
3. In a cone pulley, if the sum of radii of the pulleys on the driving and driven shafts is constant,
then
a) open belt drive is recommended
b) cross belt drive is recommended
c) both open belt drive and cross belt drive are recommended
d) the drive is recommended depending upon the torque transmitted
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In a cross belt drive, both the pulleys rotate in opposite directions. If sum of the radii
of the two pulleys be constant, then length of the belt required will also remain constant, provided
the distance between centres of the pulleys remain unchanged.
4. Due to slip of the belt, the velocity ratio of the belt drive
a) decreases
b) increases
c) does not change
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The result of the belt slipping is to reduce the velocity ratio of the system. As the
slipping of the belt is a common phenomenon, thus the belt should never be used where a
definite velocity ratio is of importance.
5. When two pulleys of different diameters are connected by means of an open belt drive, then
the angle of contact taken into consideration should be of the
a) larger pulley
b) smaller pulley
c) average of two pulleys
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
8. The centrifugal tension in belts
a) increases power transmitted
b) decreases power transmitted
c) have no effect on the power transmitted
d) increases power transmitted upto a certain speed and then decreases
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: None.
9. When the belt is stationary, it is subjected to some tension, known as initial tension. The value
of this tension is equal to the
a) tension in the tight side of the belt
b) tension in the slack side of the belt
c) sum of the tensions in the tight side and slack side of the belt
d) average tension of the tight side and slack side of the belt
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: When the driver starts rotating, it pulls the belt from one side (increasing tension in
the belt on this side) and delivers it to the other side (decreasing the tension in the belt on that
side). The increased tension in one side of the belt is called tension in tight side and the
decreased tension in the other side of the belt is called tension in the slack side.
7. V-belts are usually used for
a) long drives
b) short drives
c) long and short drives
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: V-belt is mostly used in factories and workshops where a great amount of power is
to be transmitted from one pulley to another when the two pulleys are very near to each other.
8. In a multiple V-belt drive, if one of the belt is broken, then we should replace
a) the broken belt only
b) all the belts
c) the broken belt and the belts on either side of it
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In multiple V-belt drive, all the belts should stretch at the same rate so that the load
is equally divided between them. When one of the set of belts break, the entire set should be
replaced at the same time. If only one belt is replaced, the new unworn and unstressed belt will
be more tightly stretched and will move with different velocity.
1. In a multiple V- belt drive, when a single belt is damaged, it is preferable to change the
complete set to
a) reduce vibration
b) reduce slip
c) ensure uniform loading
d) ensure proper alignment
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: For uniform loading it is better to change the complete set of V-belt drive.
2. In a multiple V- belt drive, all the belts should stretch at the same rate.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It may be noted that in multiple V-belt drive, all the belts should stretch at the same
rate so that the load is equally divided between them.
4. The ratio of driving tensions for rope drive is same as that of V-belt drive.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
5. Creep in belt drive is due to
a) weak material of the belt
b) weak material of the pulley
c) uneven extensions and contractions of the belt when it passes from tight side to slack side
d) expansion of the belt
View Answer
Answer: c
2. The V-belts are particularly suitable for _____________ drives.
a) short
b) long
c) medium
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The V-belts are made of fabric and cords moulded in rubber and covered with fabric
and rubber. These belts are moulded to a trapezoidal shape and are made endless. These are
particularly suitable for short drives.
5. The wire ropes make contact at
a) bottom of groove of the pulley
b) sides of groove of the pulley
c) sides and bottom of groove of the pulley
d) any where in the groove of the pulley
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The wire ropes run on grooved pulleys but they rest on the bottom of the grooves
and are not wedged between the sides of the grooves.
7. The creep in a belt drive is due to the
a) material of the pulleys
b) material of the belt
c) unequal size of the pulleys
d) unequal tension in tight and slack sides of the belt
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The belt always has an initial tension when installed over the pulleys. This initial
tension is same throughout the belt length when there is no motion. During rotation of the drive,
tight side tension is higher than the initial tension and slack side tension is lower than the initial
tension.
8. In order to have a good grip on the pulley, the V-belt should touch the bottom of the groove in
the pulley.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The V-belt may be operated in either direction with tight side of the belt at the top or
bottom. The centre line may be horizontal, vertical or inclined.
1. What is the purpose of using steel chains?
a) To avoid slipping
b) To avoid friction
c) To avoid accelerated motion
d) To avoid jerks
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In belt and rope drives, it is observed that slipping may take place. In order to avoid
the issue of slipping, steel chains are being used.
2. The chains are made up of rigid links which are hinged together in order to avoid flexibility for
warping around the driving and driven wheels.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The chains are made up of rigid links which are hinged together in order to provide
the necessary flexibility for warping around the the two sets of wheels, i.e. driving and driven
wheels.
3. The toothed wheels in chain drives are known as ______
a) Sprockets
b) Sprockers
c) V-belt
d) V- chain
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The wheels and the chain are subjected to a constraint to move together without
slipping and ensures perfect velocity ratio. The toothed wheels are known as sprocket wheels or
sprockets.
4. Which of the following is true regarding chain drives?
a) The chain drives may be used when the distance between the shafts is less.
b) The production cost of chains is relatively low.
c) The chain drive needs low maintenance.
d) The chain drive has no velocity fluctuations.
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The chain drives may be used when the distance between the shafts is less. This is
an advantage of using a chain drive over belt or rope drives.
5. The distance between hinge centres of two corresponding links is known as _______
a) Pitch
b) Pitch circle diameter
c) Sprocket length
d) Sprocker diameter.
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Pitch ‘p’ of the chain is the linear distance between the hinge centre of a link and the
corresponding hinge centre of the adjacent link. It is usually denoted by p.
7. The diameter of the circle on which the hinge centres of the chain lie is known as _______
a) Pitch
b) Pitch circle diameter
c) Sprocket length
d) Sprocker diameter.
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Pitch circle diameter of the chain sprocket is the diameter of the circle on which the
hinge centres of the chain lie, when the chain is wrapped round a sprocket.
8. Pitch of the chain lies on the arc of the pitch circle.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since the links of the chain are rigid, therefore pitch of the chain does not lie on the
arc of the pitch circle. Thus, the given statement is false.
9. Which of the following chains fall under the category of hoisting and hauling chains?
a) Chain with oval links
b) Closed joint chain
c) Detachable chain
d) Block chain
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Chains with oval links are used only at low speeds such as in chain hoists and in
anchors for marine works. Hence it falls under the above mentioned category.
10. Which of the following chain is used to provide elevation continuosly?
a) Conveyor chains
b) Power transmitting chains
c) Hoisting chains
d) Hauling chains
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Conveyer chains are are used for elevating and conveying the materials
continuously. The conveyor chains are of the following two types : Detachable or hook joint type
chain and Closed joint type chain.
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11. Which of the following chains are used for transmission of power, when the distance between
the centres of shafts is short?
a) Chain with oval links
b) Closed joint chain
c) Detachable chain
d) Block chain
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Block chains are used for transmission of power, when the distance between the
centres of shafts is relatively short. These chains provide efficient lubrication.
1. The advantages of the V-belt drive over flat belt drive are
a) The V-belt drive gives compactness due to the small distance between the centres of pulleys.
b) The drive is positive, because the slip between the belt and the pulley groove is negligible.
c) Since the V-belts are made endless and there is no joint trouble, therefore the drive is smooth.
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Following are the advantages of the V-belt drive over flat belt drive:
a) The V-belt drive gives compactness due to the small distance between the centres of pulleys.
b) The drive is positive, because the slip between the belt and the pulley groove is negligible.
c) Since the V-belts are made endless and there is no joint trouble, therefore the drive is smooth.
d) It provides longer life, 3 to 5 years.
e) It can be easily installed and removed.
f) The operation of the belt and pulley is quiet.
g) The belts have the ability to cushion the shock when machines are started.
h) The high velocity ratio (maximum 10) may be obtained.
i) The wedging action of the belt in the groove gives high value of limiting ratio of tensions.
2. The disadvantages of the V-belt drive over flat belt drive are
a) The V-belt drive cannot be used with large centre distances.
b) The V-belts are not so durable as flat belts.
c) The construction of pulleys for V-belts is more complicated than pulleys for flat belts.
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Following are the disadvantages of the V-belt drive over flat belt drive :
a) The V-belt drive cannot be used with large centre distances.
b) The V-belts are not so durable as flat belts.
c) The construction of pulleys for V-belts is more complicated than pulleys for flat belts.
d) Since the V-belts are subjected to certain amount of creep, therefore these are not suitable for
constant speed application such as synchronous machines, and timing devices.
e) The belt life is greatly influenced with temperature changes, improper belt tension and
mismatching of belt lengths.
f) The centrifugal tension prevents the use of V-belts at speeds below 5 m/s and above 50m/s.
3. The advantages of the V-belt drive over flat belt drive are
a) It provides longer life, 3 to 5 years.
b) It can be easily installed and removed.
c) The operation of the belt and pulley is quiet.
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
5. The distance between the hinge centre of a link and the corresponding hinge centre of the
adjacent link is called
a) pitch of the chain
b) bush roller chain
c) block chain
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A bush roller chain, consists of outer plates or pin link plates, inner plates or roller
link plates, pins, bushes and rollers.
The distance between the hinge centre of a link and the corresponding hinge centre of the
adjacent link is called pitch of the chain.
6. Industrial rotors will not have uniform diameter throughout their lengths.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Industrial rotors are not uniform, because of fitment of pulleys, gears, belt etc.
7. For cutting multi-start threads, the speed ratio is expressed in terms of the lead of the job
thread and lead of the lead screw threads.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: During multi-start thread cutting operation, speed is reduced to one-third to one-
fourth of that in turning operation.
8. Which one of the following is a positive drive?
a) Crossed flat belt drive
b) Rope drive
c) V-belt drive
d) Chain drive
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The chains are mostly used to transmit motion and power from one shaft to another,
when the centre distance between their shafts is short such as in bicycles, motor cycles,
agricultural machinery, conveyors, rolling mills, road rollers etc.
9. The chain drive transmits ____________ power as compared to belt drive.
a) more
b) less
c) equal
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Following are the advantages and disadvantages of chain drive over belt or rope
drive:
1. As no slip takes place during chain drive, hence perfect velocity ratio is obtained.
2. Since the chains are made of metal, therefore they occupy less space in width than a belt or
rope drive.
3. It may be used for both long as well as short distances.
4. It gives a high transmission efficiency (upto 98 percent).
5. It gives less load on the shafts.
6. It has the ability to transmit motion to several shafts by one chain only.
7. It transmits more power than belts.
8. It permits high speed ratio of 8 to 10 in one step.
9. It can be operated under adverse temperature and atmospheric conditions.
12. The speed of the sprocket reduces as the chain pitch _____________ for a given number of
teeth.
a) increases
b) decreases
c) remains same
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The r.p.m. of the sprocket reduces as the chain pitch increases for a given number
of teeth.
13. The greater angle of articulation will increase the life of the chain.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Greater angle of articulation will lead to breaking of chain & reduction in life of the
chain.
9. In short open-belt drives, an idler pulley is used in order to decrease the angle of contact on
the smaller pulley for higher power transmission.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In short open-belt drives, an idler pulley is used in order to increase the angle of
contact on the smaller pulley for higher power transmission.
10. In design of arms of a pulley, in belt drive, the cross-section of the arm is elliptical with minor
axis placed along the plane of rotation.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Arms of a pulley in belt drive are subjected to complete reversal of stresses and is
designed for bending in the plane of rotation.
C. shafts are arranged at right angles and rotate in one definite direction
driven shaft is to be started or stopped whenever desired without interferring with the
D.
driving shaft
Answer: Option B
In a crossed belt drive, the shafts are arranged parallel and rotate in the same directions.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option B
Idler pulley is used for
A. increasing velocity ratio
D. all of these
Answer: Option B
16. A localised compressive stress at the area of contact between two members is known as
A. tensile stress
B. bending stress
C. bearing stress
D. shear stress
Answer: Option C
Which one of the following is a positive drive?
A. Crossed flat belt drive
B. Rope drive
C. V-belt drive
D. Chain drive
Answer: Option D
When the speed of belt increases,
[A]. the coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley increases
[B]. the coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley decreases
[B]. Disagree
All stresses produced in a belt are
A. compressive stresses
B. tensile stresses
D. shear stresses
Answer: Option B
The ratio of driving tensions in V-belt drives is __________ flat belt drives.
A. equal to
B. reduce slip
B. No
Answer: Option
Creep in belt is due to
A. material of the belt
C. shafts are arranged at right angles and rotate in one definite direction
driven shaft is to be started or stopped whenever desired without interferring with the
D.
driving shaft
Answer: Option D
In the assembly of pulley, key and shaft
[A]. pulley is made the weakest
[B]. decreases
Answer: Option A
The stretching in a belt can be controlled by __________ the stress in the belt.
A. reducing
B. increasing
Answer: Option A
When a belt drive is transmitting maximum power,
[A]. effective tension is equal to centrifugal tension
[B]. effective tension is half of centrifugal tension
[B]. double
B. 35°
C. 45°
D. 60°
Answer: Option C
The coefficient of friction between the belt and pulley depends upon the
A. material of belt and pulley
B. slip of belt
C. speed of belt
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
In a belt drive, the velocity ratio is the inverse ratio of the diameters of driving and driven
pulleys.
[A]. True
[B]. False
Answer: Option A
A compound belt drive is used when
[A]. shafts are arranged parallel and rotate in the opposite directions
[B]. shafts are arranged parallel and rotate in the same directions
[C]. shafts are arranged at right angles and rotate in one definite direction
[D]. none of the above
Answer: Option D
The steel pulleys are __________ in weight than cast iron pulleys of the same capacity.
A. heavier
B. lighter
Answer: Option B
In order to have smooth operation, the minimum number of teeth on the smaller sprocket, for
moderate speeds, should be
A. 15
B. 17
C. 21
D. 25
Answer: Option B
The tension on the slack side of the belt is __________ the tension on the tight side of the
belt.
A. equal to
B. less than
C. greater than
Answer: Option B
Wire ropes as compared to cotton ropes
A. are lighter in weight
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
The centrifugal tension in the belt
[A]. increases the power transmitted