Brakes and Dynamometers - Mechanical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   If brakes are applied on front wheels of a car and if it moves on a level road, then retardation of the car is calculated using the formula

a. μ g
b. [μ g (l-x)] / (l + μ h)
c. (μ g x) / (l- μ h)
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: (μ g x) / (l- μ h)

Explanation:
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2)   Double block brake is a type of

a. Band brake
b. Internal expanding shoe brake
c. Shoe brake
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Shoe brake

Explanation:
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3)   Which energy is absorbed by the brakes of an elevator during braking process?

a. Potential energy
b. Kinetic energy
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Potential energy

Explanation:
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4)   In single shoe brake, when is uniform normal pressure observed between block and drum?

a. θ < 60o
b. 2θ < 90o
c. 2θ < 60o
d. θ > 30o
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2θ < 60o

Explanation:
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5)   Which type of brakes have wooden blocks placed inside flexible steel band?

a. Block brake
b. Band brake
c. Band and Block brake
d. Pivoted block brake
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Band and Block brake

Explanation:
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6)   In the equation Rn = (pl) / (x – μ.a), if x < μ.a then the brakes are  

a. self energizing
b. self locking
c. self starting
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: self locking

Explanation:
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7)   Determine the power transmitted if dead weight on brake is 70 kg and engine has a speed of 300 rpm. One end of the rope has a diameter of 0.05 m is attached to a spring balance which has reading of 150 N, diameter of drum is 1 m.

a. 8.851 kW
b. 8.851 W
c. 1319.46 W
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 8.851 kW

Explanation:
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8)   Which parameters can be measured using a dynamometer?

a. Force
b. Torque
c. Power
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
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9)   Identify the type of absorption dynamometer ?

a. Epicyclic dynamometer
b. Prony brake dynamometer
c. Torsion dynamometer
d. Tatham dynamometer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Prony brake dynamometer

Explanation:
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10)   Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. To prevent heat generated due to friction, rope brake dynamometers are provided with cooling water
b. Angle of twist upto 1/10 of degree can be measured by Glibson flash light torsion dynamometer
c. In pneumatic brakes, the ratio between hydraulic pressure and air pressure is 15:1
d. All the above statements are false
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Angle of twist upto 1/10 of degree can be measured by Glibson flash light torsion dynamometer

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!