Basic Mechanical Engineering (3110006) MCQs

MCQs of Couplings, Clutches and Brakes

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21.
When brakes are applied on a moving vehicle, the kinetic energy is converted to
(a) mechanical energy
(b) heat energy
(c) electrical energy
(d) potential energy
Answer:

Option (b)

22.
Which energy is absorbed by the brakes of an elevator during the braking process?
(a) Potential energy
(b) Kinetic energy
(c) Both A and B
(d) None of the above
Answer:

Option (a)

23.
The following is not a drum brake
(a) external expanding brake
(b) internal expanding brake
(c) disc brake
(d) all of the above
Answer:

Option (c)

24.
Which type of brakes have wooden blocks placed inside a flexible steel band?
(a) Block brake
(b) Band brake
(c) Band and block brake
(d) Pivoted block brake
Answer:

Option (c)

25.
In a disc brake, the disc is attached to the
(a) wheel
(b) axle
(c) suspension system
(d) none of the above
Answer:

Option (b)

26.
Mechanical brakes are operated by
(a) levers
(b) springs
(c) pedals
(d) any of the above
Answer:

Option (d)

27.
Plate type, cone type, and centrifugal type are the types of
(a) Couplings
(b) Brakes
(c) Clutches
(d) Gear drives
Answer:

Option (c)

28.
The hand brake is applicable to
(a) only front wheels
(b) only rear wheels
(c) both front and rear wheels
(d) none of the above
Answer:

Option (b)

29.
An internal expanding shoe brake, the actuating force is usually provided by means of
(a) spring
(b) a cam mechanism
(c) lever
(d) none of the above
Answer:

Option (b)

30.
An internal expanding shoe brake is mainly used in
(a) vehicle
(b) conveyor
(c) hoist
(d) all of the above
Answer:

Option (d)

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