This set of Theory of Machines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Single

Plate Clutch”.

1. Which of these is not a type of clutch?

a) Single disc

b) Conical

c) Centrifugal

d) Cylindrical

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Answer: d

Explanation: Single disc, conical and centrifugal are types of clutches. Clutches are used for the
transmission of power in shafts and machines which are started and stopped frequently. It is also
used to deliver power to the machine which are partially or fully loaded.

2. Identify the clutch.

theory-machines-questions-answers-single-plate-clutch-q2

a) Single plate clutch

b) Conical clutch

c) Centrifugal clutch

d) Multi plate clutch

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Answer: a

Explanation: The given diagram is of a single plate clutch. It consists of a clutch plate whose both
sides are faced with Ferrodo (a friction material). It is mounted on the hub which moves along the
splines of the shaft which is driven.

3. In a single plate clutch, considering uniform pressure, T = nµWR. What is R equal to?

a) 2(r13 + r23) / 3(r12 + r22)

b) 2(r13 – r23) / 3(r12 – r22)

c) (r1 – r2)/2

d) (r1 + r2)/2

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Answer: b

Explanation: For uniform pressure theory, T = nµW(2(r13 – r23) / 3(r12 – r22))

Therefore, considering uniform pressure theory in a single plate clutch, T = nµWR where R = 2(r13 –
r23) / 3(r12 – r22).

4. In a single plate clutch, considering uniform wear, T = nµWR. What is R equal to?

a) 2(r13 + r23) / 3(r12 + r22)

b) 2(r13 – r23) / 3(r12 – r22)

c) (r1 – r2)/2

d) (r1 + r2)/2

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Answer: d

Explanation: For uniform wear, T = nµW((r1 + r2)/2)

Therefore, considering uniform pressure theory in a single plate clutch, T = nµWR where R = (r1 +
r2)/2.

5. The intensity of pressure is minimum at the outer radius that is r1. True or false?

a) True

b) False

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Answer: a

Explanation: The intensity of pressure is minimum at the outer radius that is r1. It is given by C/r1.
The intensity of pressure is maximum at the inner radius which is r2.

6. In a single plate clutch, the pressure is uniformly distributed. If the outer and inner radii are 100
mm and 70 mm respectively, find the value of R.

a) 76.39 mm

b) 23.48 mm

c) 85.88 mm

d) 34.98 mm

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Answer: c
Explanation: Considering uniform pressure theory in a single plate clutch, T = nµWR where R = 2(r13
+ r23) / 3(r12 + r22)

Thus, here, R = 2(1003 – 703) / 3(1002 – 702) = 85.88 mm.

7. Maximum intensity of pressure is given by ____

a) C/R

b) C/R2

c) C/r2

d) C/r1

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Answer: c

Explanation: We know that, pmax x r2 = C.

Thus, pmax = C/r2

Similarly, pmin = C/r1

8. When the pressure is uniformly distributed over entire area, then the intensity of pressure is
_______________

a) W/ (π(r12 – r22)

b) W/ (π(r12 + r22)

c) W/ (π(r22 – r12))

d) W/ (π(r22 x r12))

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Answer: a

Explanation: Pressure = Force / Area

Therefore, the intensity of pressure considering uniform pressure is W/ (π(r12 – r22).

9. For uniform wear, the axial thrust W = ______________

a) 2 π C (r2 + r1)

b) 2 π C (r1 – r2)

c) 2 π C (r2 – r1)

d) 2 π C (r1 x r2)

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Answer: b

Explanation: In uniform wear theory, C = W/(2 π (r1 – r2))

Thus, W = 2 π C (r1 – r2).

10. Find the axial thrust to be provided by the springs if the maximum intensity of pressure in a
single plate clutch should not exceed 0.2 N/mm2. The outer and the inner radius is 75 mm and 35
mm. Assume theory of uniform wear.

a) 1792.01 N

b) 1789.21 N

c) 1723.41 N

d) 1759.29 N

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Answer: d

Explanation: Given: pmax = 0.2 N/mm2, r1 = 75 mm and r2 = 35 mm

Thus, W = 2 π C (r1 – r2) = 2 π C (r1 – r2) = 2 π x pmax x r2 (r1 – r2) = 2 π x 0.2 x 35 (75 – 35) =
1759.29 N.

11. Find the average pressure in a single plate clutch if the axial force is 5 kN. The inside radius and
the outer radius is 30 mm and 70 mm respectively. Assume uniform wear.

a) 398 N/mm2

b) 0.398 N/m2

c) 0.398 N/mm2

d) 398 N/m2

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Answer: c

Explanation: Given: W = 5 kN = 5 x 103 N, r1 = 70 mm and r2 = 30 mm

Average pressure = Total normal force on the surface/ Cross sectional area of those surfaces = W/
(π(r12 – r22)) = 5 x 103/(π(702 – 302)) = 0.398 N/mm2.

12. In a single plate clutch if the axial force is equal to 8 kN, find the minimum and maximum
intensity of pressure. The outer radius = 100 mm and inner radius = 65 mm.

a) 0.36 N/mm2, 0.56 N/mm2

b) 0.56 N/mm2, 0.36 N/mm2

c) 0.36 N/m2, 0.56 N/m2

d) 0.56 N/m2, 0.36 N/m2

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Answer: a

Explanation: Given : W = 8 kN = 8 x 103 N, r1 = 100 mm and r2 = 65 mm

Maximum intensity of pressure = pmin = C/r1

Thus, C = 100 x pmin

W = 2 π C (r1 – r2)

Thus,

C = W/(2 π (r1 – r2)) = 8 x 103/ (2 π (100 – 65))

C = 100 x pmin = 36.378

pmin = 0.36 N/mm2

Maximum intensity of pressure = pmax = C/r2

Thus, C = 65 x pmax

W = 2 π C (r1 – r2)

Thus,

C = W/(2 π (r1 – r2)) = 8 x 103/ (2 π (100 – 65))

C = 65 x pmax = 36.378

pmax = 0.56 N/mm2.

13. A single plate clutch, having n = 2, has outer and inner radii 150 mm and 100 mm respectively.
The maximum intensity of pressure at any point is 0.1 N/mm2. If the µ is 0.3, determine the power
transmitted by a clutch at a speed 3000 r.p.m.

a) 74031 kW

b) 740.31 kW

c) 74.031 kW

d) 706.95 kW

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Answer: c

Explanation: Given : n = 2, r1 = 150 mm ; r2 = 100 mm ; p = 0.1 N/mm2 ; µ = 0.3 ; N = 3000 r.p.m. or

ω = 2π × 3000/60 = 314.16 rad/s.
Since the intensity of pressure (p) is maximum at the inner radius (r2), considering uniform wear,
pmax x r2 = C or C = 0.1 × 100 = 10 N/mm.

Axial thrust, W = 2 π C (r1 – r2) = 2π × 10 (150 – 100) = 3142 N

Mean radius = R = (r1 + r2)/2 = 125 mm = 0.125 m.

We know that torque transmitted,

T = n.µ.W.R = 2 × 0.3 × 3142 × 0.125 = 235.65 N-m

Thus, power transmitted,

P = T.ω = 235.65 × 314.16 = 74031 W = 74.031 kW.

14. A single plate clutch, having n = 2, has outer and inner radii 200 mm and 175 mm respectively.
The maximum intensity of pressure at any point is 0.05 N/mm2. If the µ is 0.4 and the power
generated by the clutch is equal to 32.384 kW, determine the speed of the clutch.

a) 209.44 r.p.m.

b) 2000 r.p.m.

c) 157.08 r.p.m.

d) 1500 r.p.m.

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Answer: d

Explanation: Given : n = 2, r1 = 200 mm ; r2 = 175 mm ; p = 0.05 N/mm2 ; µ = 0.4 ; P = 32.384 kW =

32384 W

Since the intensity of pressure (p) is maximum at the inner radius (r2), considering uniform wear,
pmax x r2 = C or C = 0.05 × 175 = 8.75 N/mm

Axial thrust, W = 2 π C (r1 – r2) = 2π × 8.75 (200 – 175) = 1374.44 N

Mean radius = R = (r1 + r2)/2 = 187.5 mm = 0.1875 m.

We know that torque transmitted,

T = n.µ.W.R = 2 × 0.4 × 1374.44 × 0.1875 = 206.16 N-m

Thus, power transmitted,

P = T.ω

ω = P/T = 32384/206.16 = 157.08 rad/s

N = ω x 60 / (2 π) = 1500 r.p.m.

15. A single plate clutch, where n = 2, is required to transmit 30 kW at 3000 r.p.m. Determine the
outer and inner radii if the coefficient of friction is 0.3, the ratio of radii is 1.5. pmax = 0.1 N/mm2.

a) 0.111 mm, 0.074 mm

b) 111 mm, 74 mm

c) 74 mm, 111 mm

d) 0.074 mm, 0.111 mm

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Answer: b

Explanation: Given: n = 2 ; P = 30 kW = 30 × 103 W ; N = 3000 r.p.m. or ω = 2π × 3000/60 = 314.2

rad/s ; µ = 0.3 ; r1/r2 = 1.5 ; p = 0.1 N/mm2.

Since the ratio of radii (r1/r2) is 1.5, therefore r1 = 1.5r2

We know that the power transmitted (P), 30 × 103 = T.ω = T × 314.2 ∴ T = 30 × 103/314.2 = 95.48 N-
m = 95.48 × 103 N-mm

The intensity of pressure is maximum at inner radius (r2),

pmax x r2 = C or C = 0.1 x r2 N/mm

W = 2 π C (r1 – r2) = 2 π × 0.1 r2 (1.5r2 – r2) = 0.314 (r2)2

Mean radius for uniform wear = R = (r1 + r2)/2 = 1.25 r2

Torque transmitted (T), 95.48 × 103 = n.µ.W.R = 2 × 0.3 × 0.314 (r2)2 × 1.25 r2 = 0.2355 (r2)3

(r2)3 = 95.48 × 103/0.2355 = 405.43 × 103 or r2 = 74 mm

r1 = 1.5 r2 = 1.5 × 74 = 111 mm.

This set of Theory of Machines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Multi plate
Clutch”.

1. In a multi plate clutch, the formula for T is given by ______

a) n.µ.W.R

b) n.µ.W.r1

c) n.µ.W.r2
d) n.µ.W.(r1+r2)

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Answer:a

Explanation: In a multi plate clutch, the formula for T is given by n.µ.W.R

The formula is the same for torque in a single plate clutch. But for large amount of torque to be
transmitted, multi plate clutch is used. Multi plate clutches are used in motor vehicles and machine
tools.

2. In a multi plate clutch, considering uniform pressure, T = nµWR. What is R equal to?

a) 2(r13 + r23) / 3(r12 + r22)

b) 2(r13 – r23) / 3(r12 – r22)

c) (r1 – r2)/2

d) (r1 + r2)/2

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Answer: b

Explanation: Considering uniform pressure theory in a multi plate clutch, T = nµWR where R = 2(r13
– r23) / 3(r12 – r22). This value is the same as that for the single plate clutch considering uniformly
distributed pressure.

3. In a multi plate clutch, considering uniform wear, T = nµWR. What is R equal to?

a) 2(r13 + r23) / 3(r12 + r22)

b) 2(r13 – r23) / 3(r12 – r22)

c) (r1 – r2)/2

d) (r1 + r2)/2

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Answer: d

Explanation: Considering uniform pressure theory in a multi plate clutch, T = nµWR where R = (r1 +
r2)/2. This value is the same as that for the single plate clutch considering uniform wear.

4. In a multi plate clutch, T = 150 N-m, n = 4, µ = 0.3 and R = 0.1 m. Find the axial thrust.

a) 18

b) 1800

c) 1250
d) 200

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Answer: c

Explanation: T = nµWR

150 = 4 x 0.3 x W x 0.1

W = 1250 N

Thus, the axial thrust = 1250 N.

5. Maximum intensity of pressure for multi plate clutch is given by ____

a) C/R

b) C/R2

c) C/r2

d) C/r1

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Answer: c

Explanation: We know that, pmax x r2 = C.

Thus, pmax = C/r2

Similarly, pmin = C/r1.

6. For a single plate clutch, n = 2, whereas for a multi plate clutch, n can take any values ≥ 2. True or
false?

a) True

b) False

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Answer: a

Explanation: A single plate clutch has both sides effective, thus n = 2. In a multi plate clutch, the
value of n can be equal or greater than 2, which helps in transmitting large amounts of torque.

7. In a multi plate clutch, number of discs on the driving shaft is given by n1. True or false?

a) True

b) False

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Answer: a

Explanation: In a multi plate clutch, number of discs on the driving shaft is given by n1, whereas
number of discs on the driven shaft is given by n2. With the help of these two variables we can find
out the number of pairs of contact surfaces.

8. In a multi plate clutch, number of pairs of contact surfaces (n) = ________

a) n1 – n2 + 1

b) n1 – n2 – 1

c) n1 + n2 – 1

d) n1 + n2 + 1

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Answer: c

Explanation: In a multi plate clutch, number of pairs of contact surfaces (n) is equal to n1 + n2 – 1.
Due to the high number of pairs of contact surfaces, the torque transmitted is higher.

n is always a whole number.

9. A multi-disc clutch has 6 discs on the driving shaft and 4 on the driven shaft. Find the number of
pairs of contact surfaces.

a) 3

b) 10

c) 9

d) 11

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Answer: c

Explanation: In a multi plate clutch, number of pairs of contact surfaces (n) is equal to n1 + n2 – 1 =
6+4-1 = 9

Thus, T = n.µ.W.R = 9.µ.W.R

10. Calculate the maximum and minimum intensity of pressure in multi plate clutch when the axial
force is 5 kN assuming uniform wear. Inner radius = 20 mm and outer radius = 40 mm.

a) 1.989 N/mm2, 0.994 N/mm2

b) 0.994 N/mm2, 1.989 N/mm2

c) 1.989 N/m2, 0.994 N/m2

d) 0.994 N/m2, 1.989 N/m2

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Answer: a

Explanation: We know that, pmax x r2 = C

pmax x 20 = C

Now, W = 2 π C (r1 – r2)

5 x 103 = 2 π x pmax x 20 x (40-20)

pmax= 1.989 N/mm2

We know that, pmin x r1 = C

pmin x 40 = C

Now, W = 2 π C (r1 – r2)

5 x 103 = 2 π x pmax x 40 x (40-20)

pmax= 0.994 N/mm2.

11. A multi-disc clutch has 3 discs on the driving shaft and 2 on the driven shaft. The outer radius is
120 mm and inside radius 60 mm. Considering uniform wear and µ = 0.3, find the Find the value of
W for transmitting 25 kW at 1500r.p.m.

a) 651 N/m2

b) 651 N/mm2

c) 0.0651 N/m2

d) 0.0651 N/mm2

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Answer: d

Explanation: Given : n1 = 3 ; n2 = 2 ; r1 = 120 mm ; r2 = 60 mm ; µ = 0.3 ; P = 25 kW = 25 × 103 W ; N

= 1500 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1500/60 = 157.08 rad/s

Power transmitted P = 25 × 103 = T.ω = T × 157.08

T = 25 × 103/157.08 = 159.15 N-m

n = n1 + n2 – 1 = 4

Mean radius = R = (r1 + r2)/2 = 90 mm = 0.09 m

159.15 = n.µ.W.R = 4 × 0.3 × W × 0.09 = 0.108 W

W = 1473.65 N.
12. A multi-disc clutch has 3 discs on the driving shaft and 2 on the driven shaft. The outer radius is
100 mm and inside radius 40 mm. Considering uniform wear and µ = 0.25, find the maximum axial
intensity of pressure between the discs for transmitting 30 kW at 1000 r.p.m.

a) 0.4071 N/m2

b) 40.71 N/mm2

c) 407.1 N/m2

d) 0.4071 N/mm2

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Answer: d

Explanation: Explanation: Given : n1 = 3 ; n2 = 2 ; r1 = 100 mm ; r2 = 40 mm ; µ = 0.25 ; P = 30 kW =

30 × 103 W ; N = 1000 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1000/60 = 104.71 rad/s

Power transmitted P = 30 × 103 = T.ω = T × 104.71

T = 30 × 103/157.08 = 286.48 N-m

n = n1 + n2 – 1 = 4

Mean radius = R = (r1 + r2)/2 = 70 mm = 0.07 m

286.48 = n.µ.W.R = 4 × 0.25 × W × 0.07

W = 4092.55 N

W = 4092.55 = 2 π C (r1 – r2) = 80 π C

C = 16.283 = pmax x 40

pmax= 0.4071 N/mm2.

13. A single plate clutch, having n1 = 3 and n2 = 2, has outer and inner radii 200 mm and 175 mm
respectively. The maximum intensity of pressure at any point is 0.05 N/mm2. If the µ is 0.4,
determine the power transmitted by a clutch at a speed 1500 r.p.m.

a) 32384 x 103W

b) 64.768 W

c) 64768 kW

d) 64768 W

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Answer: d

Explanation: Given : n = 4, r1 = 200 mm ; r2 = 175 mm ; p = 0.05 N/mm2 ; µ = 0.4 ; N = 1500 r.p.m. or

ω = 2π × 1500/60 = 157.08 rad/s.
Since the intensity of pressure (p) is maximum at the inner radius (r2), considering uniform wear,
pmaxx r2 = C or C = 0.05 × 175 = 8.75 N/mm

Axial thrust, W = 2 π C (r1 – r2) = 2π × 8.75 (200 – 175) = 1374.44 N

Mean radius = R = (r1 + r2)/2 = 187.5 mm = 0.1875 m.

We know that torque transmitted,

T = 4.µ.W.R = 4 × 0.4 × 1374.44 × 0.1875 = 412.32 N-m

Thus, power transmitted,

P = T.ω = 412.32 × 157.08 = 64768 W = 64.368 kW.

14. A plate clutch has three discs on driving shaft and two discs on driven shaft. The outer radius of
the contact surfaces is 100 mm and inner radius 50 mm. Assuming uniform pressure and µ = 0.3; find
the total spring load pressing plates together to transmit 35 kW at 1600r.p.m.

a) 2372.3 N

b) 2260.7 N

c) 2401.8 N

d) 2131.4 N

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Answer: b

Explanation: Given : n1 = 3 ; n2 = 2 ; n = 4 ; r1 = 100 mm ; r2 = 50 mm ; µ = 0.3 ; P = 35 kW = 35 × 103

W ; N = 1600 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1600/60 = 167.55 rad/s

We know that power transmitted (P), 35 × 103 = T.ω = T × 167.55

T = 35 × 103/167.55 = 208.89 N-m

Mean radius of the contact surface, for uniform pressure,R = 2(r13 – r23) / 3(r12 – r22) = 77.77 mm =
0.077 m

208.89 = n.µ.W.R = 4 × 0.3 W × 0.077

W = 2260.7 N.

15. A multi plate clutch, having n1= 2 and n2 = 1, has outer and inner radii 1000 mm and 600 mm
respectively. The maximum intensity of pressure at any point is 0.2 N/mm2. If the µ is 0.25,
determine the speed of the clutch if the power generated = 31582.807 kW.

a) 2500 r.p.m.

b) 261.8 r.p.m.

c) 2000 r.p.m.

d) 209.44 r.p.m.
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Answer: a

Explanation: Given : n = 2, r1 = 1000 mm ; r2 = 600 mm ; p = 0.2 N/mm2 ; µ = 0.25 ; P = 31582.807

kW = 31582.807 x 103 W

Since the intensity of pressure (p) is maximum at the inner radius (r2), considering uniform wear,
pmaxx r2 = C or C = 0.2 × 600 = 120 N/mm

Axial thrust, W = 2 π C (r1 – r2) = 2π × 120 (1000 – 600) = 301592 N

Mean radius = R = (r1 + r2)/2 = 800 mm = 0.8 m.

We know that torque transmitted,

T = n.µ.W.R = 2 × 0.25 × 301592 × 0.8 = 120637 N-m

Thus, power transmitted,

P = T.ω

ω = P/T = 261.8 rad/s

N = ω x 60 / (2 π) = 2500 r.p.m.

This set of Theory of Machines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Centrifugal
Clutch”.

1. Which of the following clutches include shoes and spider inside the rim of the pulley?

a) Centrifugal clutch

b) Cone clutch

c) Multi plate clutch

d) Single plate clutch

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Answer: a

Explanation: Centrifugal clutches are incorporated into motor pulleys which consist of a number of
shoes on inside of the rim of the pulley. These clutches are generally incorporated into the motor
pulleys. The outer surfaces of the shoe are covered with a layer of a friction material.

2. In a centrifugal clutch, what is ω?

a) Angular acceleration of the pulley

b) Angular running speed of the pulley

c) Angular acceleration at which the engagement begins to take place

d) Angular running speed at which the engagement takes place

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Answer: b

Explanation: In a centrifugal clutch, ω is the angular running speed of the body. ω1 is the angular
speed at which the engagement begins to take place.

3. What is the formula for the total frictional torque transmitted?

a) µ(Pc – Ps)R × n

b) µ(Pc – Ps)R

c)µ(Pc + Ps)R

d)µ(Pc + Ps)R x n

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Answer: a

Explanation: Frictional torque acting on each shoe = µ(Pc – Ps)R. Therefore, total frictional torque
transmitted = µ(Pc – Ps)R × n; where n is the number of shoes.

4. In a centrifugal clutch, total frictional torque transmitted = µ(Pc – Ps)R × n; where Pc is the
____________________ acting on each shoe and is given by the formula Pc = _______

a) centrifugal force, mω12r

b) inward force, mω2r

c) centrifugal force, mω2r

d) inward force, mω12r

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Answer: c
Explanation: Pc is the centrifugal force acting on each shoe at the running speed; Pc = mω2r.

A little consideration will show that Pc is greater than Ps. The net outward radial force of the shoe is
given as Pc – Ps.

5. In a centrifugal clutch, total frictional torque transmitted = µ(Pc – Ps)R × n; where Ps is the
____________________ acting on each shoe and is given by the formula Ps = _______

a) centrifugal force, mω12r

b) inward force, mω2r

c) centrifugal force, mω2r

d) inward force, mω12r

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Answer: d

Explanation: Ps is the inward force acting on each shoe at the running speed; Ps = mω12r. A little
consideration will show that Pc is greater than Ps. The net outward radial force of the shoe is given
as Pc – Ps.

6. If the radial clearance (c) is specified and is not negligible, then what is the operating radius of the
mass centre of the show from the axis of the clutch?

a) r1 = r – c

b) r1 = c – r

c) r1 = r + c

d) r1 = r x c

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Answer: c

Explanation: If the radial clearance (c) is specified and is not negligible, then the operating radius of
the mass centre of the show from the axis of the clutch is r1 = r + c. So now, Pc = mω2r1.

7. In a centrifugal clutch, if l and b are the contact length and the width of the shoes respectively and
p is the intensity of pressure exerted in the shoe, l.b.p = Pc– Ps. True or false?

a) True

b) False

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Answer: a
Explanation: l.b.p = Area x p; which is also equal to the net outward force with which the show
presses against the rim at running speed. Thus, l.b.p = Pc – Ps.

8. If the inside radius of the pulley rim is equal to 150 mm and the angle subtended by shoes at the
centre of the spider is 60°, find the net outward radial force of the centrifugal clutch. The intensity of
pressure is equal to 0.1 N/mm2 and the width is given to be 100 mm.

a) 1570.8 N

b) 1823.7 N

c) 1289.4 N

d) 1438.9 N

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Answer: a

Explanation: θ = 60° = π/3 rad, R = 150 mm, b = 100 mm and p = 0.1 N/mm2

l = θ R = 157.08 mm

Net outward radial force of the centrifugal clutch = l.b.p = Pc – Ps

Pc – Ps = 157.08 x 100 x 0.1 = 1570.8 N.

9. A centrifugal clutch is to transmit 25 kW at 1200 r.p.m. There are four shoes. The speed at which
the engagement begins is 0.5 times the running speed. The inside radius of the pulley rim is 100 mm
and the centre of gravity of the shoe lies at 75 mm from the centre of the spider. Coefficient of
friction may be taken as 0.3. Determine mass of the shoes.

a) 1.955 kg

b) 1.866 kg

c) 2.272 kg

d) 2.139 kg

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Answer: b

Explanation: Given : P = 25 kW = 25 × 103 W ; N = 1200 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1200/60 = 125.66 rad/s ; n

= 4 ; R = 100 mm = 0.1 m ; r = 75 mm = 0.075 m ; µ = 0.3 ; ω1 = 0.5 ω.

ω1 = 0.5 ω = 0.5 x 125.66 = 62.83 rad/s

Power transmitted = Tω = T x 125.66

T = 198.95 N-m

Pc = mω2r = m x 125.662 x 0.075 = 1184.28 m N

Ps = mω12r = m x 62.832 x 0.075 = 296.07 m N

Frictional force acting tangentially on each shoe, F = µ(Pc–Ps) = 0.3 (1184.28 m – 296.07 m) =
266.46m N

Torque transmitted (T), 198.95 = n.F.R = 4 × 266.46 m × 0.1 = 106.584 m

m = 1.866 kg.

10. A centrifugal clutch is to transmit 22.5 kW at 1250 r.p.m. There are four shoes. The speed at
which the engagement begins is 0.5 times the running speed. The inside radius of the pulley rim is
175 mm and the centre of gravity of the shoe lies at 120 mm from the centre of the spider.
Coefficient of friction may be taken as 0.3. Determine the width of the shoe if the angle subtended
by the shoes at the centre of the spider is 60° and the intensity of pressure exerted on the shoes is
0.05 N/mm2.

a) 104.493 mm

b) 89.198 mm

c) 52. 837 mm

d) 113.983 mm

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Answer: b

Explanation: Given : P = 22.5 kW = 22.5 × 103 W ; N = 1250 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1250/60 = 130.9

rad/s ; n = 4 ; R = 175 mm = 0.175 m ; r = 120 mm = 0.12 m ; µ = 0.3 ; ω1 = 0.5ω ; θ = 60° = π/3 rad ; p
= 0.05 N/mm2

ω1 = 0.5ω = 0.5 x 130.9 = 65.45 rad/s

Power transmitted = Tω = T x 130.9

T = 171.887 N-m

Pc = mω2r = m x 130.92 x 0.12 = 2056.17 m N

Ps = mω12r = m x 65.452 x 0.12 = 514.04 m N

Frictional force acting tangentially on each shoe, F = µ(Pc– Ps) = 0.3 (2056.17 m – 514.04 m) = 462.64
mN

Torque transmitted (T), 171.887 = n.F.R = 4 × 462.64 m × 0.175 = 323.847 m

m = 0.53 kg

l = θ x R = π/3 x 175 = 183.26 mm

l.b.p = Pc – Ps = 1542.13 m

183.26 x b x 0.05 = 1542.13 x 0.53

b = 89.198 mm.
11. A centrifugal clutch has four shoes. When the clutch is at rest, each shoe is pulled against a stop
by a spring so that it leaves a radial clearance of 10 mm between the shoe and the rim. The pull
exerted by the spring is then 700 N. The mass centre of the shoe is 150 mm from the axis of the
clutch. If the internal diameter of the rim is 500 mm, the mass of each shoe is 6 kg, the stiffness of
each spring is 75 N/mm and the coefficient of friction between the shoe and the rim is 0.35; find the
power transmitted by the clutch at 400 r.p.m.

a) 3.439 kW

b) 34.39 kW

c) 3439 kW

d) 3.439 W

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Answer: a

Explanation: Given : n = 4 ; c = 10 mm ; S = 700 N ; r = 150 mm ; D = 500 mm or R = 250 mm = 0.25

m ; m = 6 kg ; s = 75 N/mm ; µ = 0.35 ; N = 400 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 400/60 = 41.89 rad/s

r1 = r + c = 150 + 10 = 160 mm = 0.16 m

Pc = m.ω2.r1 = 6 x (41.89)2 × 0.16 = 1684.58 N

Ps = S + c.s = 700 + 10 x 75 = 1450 N

F = µ (P¬c – Ps) = 0.35 (1684.58 – 1450) = 82.1 N

T = n.F.R = 4 × 82.1 × 0.25 = 82.1 N-m

Power transmitted (P) = Tω = 82.1 x 41.89 = 3439.31 W = 3.439 kW.

12. A centrifugal clutch has four shoes. When the clutch is at rest, each shoe is pulled against a stop
by a spring so that it leaves a radial clearance of 7.5 mm between the shoe and the rim. The pull
exerted by the spring is then 600 N. The mass centre of the shoe is 120 mm from the axis of the
clutch. If the internal diameter of the rim is 350 mm, the mass of each shoe is 5 kg, the stiffness of
each spring is 60 N/mm and the coefficient of friction between the shoe and the rim is 0.2; find the
speed of the centrifugal clutch, if the power transmitted is 40.168 kW.

a) 83.779 r.p.m.

b) 800 r.p.m.

c) 104.66 r.p.m.

d) 1000 r.p.m.

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Answer: b
Explanation: Given : n = 4 ; c = 7.5 mm ; S = 600 N ; r = 120 mm ; D = 350 mm or R = 175 mm = 0.175
m ; m = 5 kg ; s = 60 N/mm ; µ = 0.2; P = 40.168 kW = 40.168 x 103 W

r1 = r + c = 120 + 7.5 = 127.5 mm = 0.1275 m

Pc = m.ω2.r1 = 5 x (83.78)2 × 0.1275 = 4474.67 N

Ps = S + c.s = 600 + 7.5 x 60 = 1050 N

F = µ (Pc – Ps) = 0.2 (4474.67 – 1050) = 684.93 N

T = n.F.R = 4 × 684.93 × 0.175 = 479.45 N-m

Power transmitted (P) = Tω = 479.45 x ω

40.168 x 103 W = 479.45 x ω

ω = 83.779 rad/s

Therefore, N = 60 x ω / (2 π) = 800 r.p.m.

13. A centrifugal clutch is to transmit 35 kW at 1500 r.p.m. There are four shoes. The speed at which
the engagement begins is 0.7 times the running speed. The inside radius of the pulley rim is 120 mm
and the centre of gravity of the shoe lies at 80 mm from the centre of the spider. Coefficient of
friction may be taken as 0.35. Determine intensity of pressure exerted on the shoes if the angle
subtended by the shoes at the centre of the spider is 60° and the width of the shoes is 105.52 mm.

a) 109.32 mm

b) 186.45 mm

c) 150.57 mm

d) 105.52 mm

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Answer: d

Explanation: Given : P = 35 kW = 35 × 103 W ; N = 1500 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1500/60 = 157.08 rad/s ; n

= 4 ; R = 120 mm = 0.12 m ; r = 80 mm = 0.08 m ; µ = 0.35 ; ω1 = 0.7 ω ; θ = 60° = π/3 rad ; b = 105.52
mm. ω1 = 0.7 ω = 0.75 x 157.08 = 109.95 rad/s

Power transmitted = Tω = T x 104.72

T = 222.816 N-m

Pc = mω2r = m x 157.082 x 0.08 = 1973.93 m N

Ps = mω12r = m x 109.952 x 0.08 = 967.12 m N

Frictional force acting tangentially on each shoe, F = µ(Pc– Ps) = 0.35 (1973.93 m – 967.12 m) =
352.38 m N

Torque transmitted (T), 190.98 = n.F.R = 4 × 352.38 m × 0.12 = 169.144 m

m = 1.317 kg
l = θ x R = π/3 x 120 = 125.66 mm

l.b.p = Pc – Ps = 1006.81 m

125.66 x 105.52 x p = 1006.81 x 1.317

p = 0.1 N/mm2.