Machine Design (2171909) MCQs

MCQs of Journal Bearings

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31.

Which type of lubricant is used in a bearing?

(a)

Mineral oil

(b)

Grease

(c)

Graphite

(d)

All of the listed

Answer:

Option (d)

32.

What is the objective of lubrication? 

(a)

To reduce friction

(b)

To reduce or prevent wear

(c)

To carry away heat generated due to friction

(d)

All of the mentioned

Answer:

Option (d)

33.

Thick film lubrication describes a phenomenon where two surfaces are _______ separated.

(a)

completely

(b)

partially

(c)

not

(d)

zero

Answer:

Option (a)

34.

In a hydrodynamic lubricated bearing

(a)

there is a thin film of lubricant between the journal and the bearing

(b)

there is a thick film of lubricant between the journal and the bearing

(c)

there is no lubricant between the journal and the bearing

(d)

the lubricant is forced between the journal and the bearing, by external pressure

Answer:

Option (b)

35.

In hydrodynamic bearings

(a)

require an external supply of lubricant

(b)

the oil film is maintained by supplying oil under pressure

(c)

the oil film pressure is generated only by the rotation of the journal

(d)

grease is used for lubrication

Answer:

Option (c)

36.

Hydrodynamic bearing is a self-acting bearing.

(a)

True

(b)

False

Answer:

Option (a)

37.

A journal bearing is a ______ contact bearing working on the hydrodynamic lubrication and which supports load in____ direction.

(a)

sliding, axial

(b)

sliding, radial

(c)

rolling, axial

(d)

rolling, radial

Answer:

Option (b)

38.

In partial journal bearing friction losses is ________ over full journal bearing.

(a)

less

(b)

more

(c)

zero

(d)

can’t be determined

Answer:

Option (a)

39.

Temperature rise in the partial bearing is ____ than the full bearing.

(a)

greater

(b)

lesser

(c)

equal

(d)

undeterminable

Answer:

Option (b)

40.

A clearance bearing is designed accurately to keep the radius of the journal and bearing equal.

(a)

The Journal radius is kept larger

(b)

The Journal radius is kept smaller

(c)

True

(d)

Can’t be determined

Answer:

Option (b)

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