Fundamentals of Machine Design (3141907) MCQs

MCQs of Design Against Static Load

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11.
The planes, which carry no shear stress, are known as principal planes.
(a) True
(b) False
Answer:

Option (a)

12.
A body is subjected to two normal stresses 20 kN/m2 (tensile) and 10 kN/m2 (compressive) acting perpendicular to each other. The maximum shear stress is
(a) 5 kN/m2
(b) 10 kN/m2
(c) 15 kN/m2
(d) 20 kN/m2
Answer:

Option (c)

13.
When a body is subjected to direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, the maximum shear stress is __________ the maximum normal stress.
(a) equal to
(b) one-half
(c) two-third
(d) twice
Answer:

Option (b)

14.
The resultant stress on an inclined plane which is inclined at an angle θ to the normal cross-section of a body which is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, is
(a) σ sin θ
(b) σ cos θ
(c) σ sin 2θ
(d) σ cos 2θ
Answer:

Option (b)

15.
Mohr's circle is used to determine the stresses on an oblique section of a body subjected to
(a) direct tensile stress in one plane accompanied by a shear stress
(b) direct tensile stress in two mutually perpendicular directions
(c) direct tensile stress in two mutually perpendicular directions accompanied by a simple shear stress
(d) all of the above
Answer:

Option (d)

16.
The maximum shear stress is equal to the radius of Mohr's circle.
(a) Correct
(b) Incorrect
Answer:

Option (a)

17.
In Mohr's circle, the centre of circle from Y-axis is taken as
(a) σx-σy2
(b)  σx+σy2
(c) σx-σy2+τ
(d)  σx+σy2+τ
Answer:

Option (b)

18.
A cotter joint is used to transmit
(a) axial tensile load only
(b) axial compressive load only
(c) combined axial and twisting loads
(d) axial tensile or compressive loads
Answer:

Option (d)

19.
A cotter joint is used to connect two __________ rods.
(a) co-axial
(b) perpendicular
(c) parallel
Answer:

Option (a)

20.
The taper on cotter and slot is made on both sides.
(a) Agree
(b) Disagree
Answer:

Option (b)

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