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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.

Which of the following is the locus of a point that moves in such a manner that its distance from a fixed point is equal to its distance from a fixed line multiplied by a constant greater than one_______________?
A ellipse
B hyperbola
C parabola
D circle
Correct Answer: hyperbola
The co-efficient of friction depends upon _________________?
A nature of surfaces
B area of contact
C shape of the surfaces
D ail of the above.
Correct Answer: nature of surfaces
If three forces acting in one plane upon a rigid body, keep it in equilibrium, then they must either___________________?
A meet in a point
B be all parallel
C at least two of them must meet
D all the above are correct
Correct Answer: all the above are correct
The algebraic sum of moments of the forces forming couple about any point in their plane is__________________?
A equal to the moment of the couple
B constant
C both of above are correct
D both of above are wrong
Correct Answer: equal to the moment of the couple
Dynamic friction as compared to static friction is __________________?
A same
B more
C less
D may be less of more depending on nature of surfaces and velocity
Correct Answer: less
If rain is falling in the opposite direction of the movement of a pedestrain, he has to hold his umbrella ________________________?
A more inclined when moving
B less inclined when moving
C more inclined when standing
D less inclined when standing
Correct Answer: less inclined when standing
In a belt drive, the pulley diameter is doubled, the belt tension and pulley width remaining same. The changes required in key will be____________________?
A increase key length
B increase key depth
C increase key width
D double all the dimensions
Correct Answer: increase key width
The value of shear stress which is induced in the shaft due to the applied couple varies____________________?
A from maximum at the center to zero at the circumference
B from zero at the center to maximum at the circumference
C from maximum at the center to mini-mum at the cricumference
D from minimum at the centro to maxi-mum at the circumference
Correct Answer: from zero at the center to maximum at the circumference
The safe twisting moment for a compound shaft is equal to the _________________?
A maximum calculated value
B minimum calculated value
C mean value
D extreme value
Correct Answer: minimum calculated value
The force acting along the circumference will cause stress in the walls in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis of cylinder; this stress is called___________________?
A longitudinal stress
B hoop stress
C yeiled stress
D ultimate stress
Correct Answer: hoop stress