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(1) Which of the following statements is true for flat belts?
[A] They are used for short distances between the pulleys
[B] They have high efficiency
[C] They are used in lathe machines
[D] All of the above
Answer: They are used in lathe machines
(2) Which formula is used to calculate angle of static friction (Φs)?
[A] tan-1 μs
[B] sin-1 μs
[C] cos-1 μs
[D] none of the above
Answer: tan-1 μs

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(3) Which of the following surfaces will offer the least friction?
[A] Vinyl floor
[B] Plywood
[C] Plastic
[D] Ice
Answer: Ice
(4) Tyres of which vehicles are biggest treads among the following?
[A] Race car
[B] Car
[C] Motorbike
[D] Excavator
Answer: Excavator
(5) The radius of friction circle is independent of
[A] Weight of the shaft
[B] Radius of the shaft
[C] Coefficient of friction
[D] All of the above
Answer: Weight of the shaft
(6) The flat pivot bearing is used to bear
[A] Axial Thrust
[B] Radial Thrust
[C] Both Radial And Axial Thrust
[D] None Of The Above
Answer: Axial Thrust
(7) In plate clutch, the clutch plate is placed
[A] Before flywheel
[B] After pressure plate
[C] In between pressure plate and flywheel
[D] None of the above
Answer: In between pressure plate and flywheel
(8) For a single started thread, the lead is equal to
[A] p/2
[B] p
[C] 2p
[D] p/3
Answer: p
(9) When the two surfaces in contact have a very thin layer of lubricant in between them, it is known as
[A] Solid friction
[B] Rolling friction
[C] Greasy friction
[D] Film friction
Answer: Film friction
(10) The coefficient of friction (µ) is equal to
[A] TanΦ
[B] SinΦ
[C] CotΦ
[D] All above
Answer: TanΦ
(11) The body will move only when
[A] Force of friction = applied force
[B] Force of friction < applied force
[C] Force of friction > applied force
[D] All of the above
Answer: Force of friction < applied force
(12) A train has to negotiate a curve of radius 400m. By how much should the putter rail be raised with respect to inner rail for speed of 48 km/h? The distance between the rails is 1m.
[A] 0.20m
[B] 0.0454m
[C] 0.45m
[D] 0.020m
Answer: 0.0454m
(13) The force of friction depends upon
[A] Nature of surface of contact
[B] Material of objects in contact
[C] Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
[D] None of the above
Answer: Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
(14) When moving along a curved path, he
[A] Leans inwards
[B] Leans outwards
[C] Is still
[D] Leans sideways
Answer: Leans inwards
(15) Friction can be increased by
[A] Using air cushion
[B] Lubricants
[C] Using sand
[D] Using ball bearings
Answer: Using sand
(16) A scooter weighs 120kg f. Brakes are applied so that wheels stop rolling and start skidding. Find the force of friction if the coefficient of friction is 0.4.
[A] 60kg f
[B] 48kg f
[C] 25kg f
[D] 32kg f
Answer: 48kg f
(17) A cubical block rests on an inclined plane of μ = 1/√3, determine the angle of inclination when the block just slides down the inclined plane
[A] 40°
[B] 50°
[C] 30°
[D] 20°
Answer: 30°
(18) The shape of the airplane is like a
[A] Bird
[B] Car
[C] Dog
[D] All Of The Above
Answer: Bird
(19) Friction is a /an_______
[A] Evil
[B] Foe
[C] Both (a) and (b)
[D] None
Answer: Both (a) and (b)
(20) Fluid are____
[A] Gases
[B] Liquids
[C] Gases and liquids both
[D] None of these
Answer: Gases and liquids both

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