Master Mechanical Systems: Gears, Belts, and Linkages

Question 1

In a gear train, idler gears primarily serve to:

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Reverse the direction of rotation

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Amplify torque

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Decrease speed

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Increase speed

Question 2

Which belt type is generally preferred for high-speed applications?

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Timing belt

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Flat belt

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V-belt

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Serpentine belt

Question 3

Kinematic linkages can be classified into various types. Which of the following is NOT a recognized type?

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Spiral linkage

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Slider-crank

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Four-bar

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Geneva drive

Question 4

The primary function of a torque converter in mechanical systems is to:

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Enhance torque

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Reduce torque

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Regulate speed

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Alter the direction of rotation

Question 5

In the International System of Units (SI), torque is measured in:

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Newton-meter (N⋅m)

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Kilogram-force meter (kgf⋅m)

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Pound-force inch (lbf⋅in)

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Foot-pound (ft⋅lb)

Question 6

Static equilibrium, in contrast to dynamic equilibrium, is characterized by:

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Zero net forces acting on a body

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Non-zero net forces acting on a body

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Zero acceleration of a body

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Non-zero acceleration of a body

Question 7

Which of the following gear types is commonly used to transmit power between parallel shafts?

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Spur gear

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Bevel gear

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Worm gear

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Hypoid gear

Question 8

Which type of belt drive utilizes a V-shaped belt?

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V-belt drive

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Flat belt drive

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Timing belt drive

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Chain drive

Question 9

What is the unique advantage of a slider-crank linkage?

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Facilitates linear motion

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Offers higher efficiency

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Provides compactness

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Simplifies manufacturing

Question 10

Differentiate between positive and non-positive drives.

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Positive drives transmit power through direct contact, non-positive drives through friction

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Non-positive drives transmit power through direct contact, positive drives through friction

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Positive drives are suitable for high speeds, non-positive drives for low speeds

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There is no distinction between positive and non-positive drives

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of belt?

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Roller chain

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Flat belt

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V-belt

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Toothed belt

Question 12

Which of the following gear types is typically used for high-power applications?

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Helical gear

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Spur gear

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Bevel gear

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Worm gear

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a key design consideration for mechanical systems?

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Aesthetics

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Strength

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Accuracy

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Cost

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of gear mechanism?

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Belt drive

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Gear pair

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Worm gear

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Rack and pinion

Question 15

Which linkage type is designed to convert rotary motion into reciprocating motion?

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Slider-crank linkage

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Four-bar linkage

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Geneva mechanism

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Universal joint

Question 16

Which of the following does NOT influence the tension in a belt drive?

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Environmental conditions

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Belt length and material

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Pulley diameters and alignment

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Belt speed

Question 17

The mechanical advantage of a linkage is defined as:

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Ratio of output force to input force

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Ratio of input force to output force

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Ratio of output displacement to input displacement

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Ratio of input displacement to output displacement

Question 18

Which gear type is commonly employed in high-speed applications?

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Helical gear

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Spur gear

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Bevel gear

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Hypoid gear

Question 19

The primary function of a cam is to:

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Convert rotary motion to reciprocating motion

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Convert reciprocating motion to rotary motion

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Amplify or reduce motion

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Change the direction of motion

Question 20

How does backlash in a mechanical system affect its accuracy and precision?

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Degrades accuracy and precision

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Enhances both accuracy and precision

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Improves accuracy but degrades precision

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of gear used in mechanical systems?

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Pulley

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Spur gear

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Bevel gear

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Worm gear

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of a belt in a mechanical system?

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To transmit power between two shafts

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To reduce friction between two surfaces

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To change the direction of motion

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To store energy

Question 23

What is the fundamental difference between a closed-loop and an open-loop mechanical system?

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Closed-loop systems incorporate feedback, while open-loop systems do not.

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Open-loop systems incorporate feedback, while closed-loop systems do not.

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Closed-loop systems are inherently more efficient than open-loop systems.

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Open-loop systems are inherently more efficient than closed-loop systems.

Question 24

How does the lubricant type affect a mechanical system's performance and efficiency?

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Lubricants reduce friction and wear, improving efficiency.

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Lubricants increase friction, reducing efficiency.

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Lubricant type has no impact on performance or efficiency.

Question 25

The primary purpose of a belt in a mechanical system is to:

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Transmit power between shafts

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Change the direction of rotation

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Reduce vibration

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Amplify force

Question 26

According to the law of gearing, which of the following statements is true?

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The ratio of angular velocities equals the gear ratio

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The product of the teeth on the driver and follower gears is constant

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The torque on the driver gear always exceeds the torque on the follower gear

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Gear trains have perfect efficiency

Question 27

The main function of a cam-follower mechanism in a mechanical system is to:

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Convert rotary motion into linear motion

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Reverse the direction of motion

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Magnify force

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Reduce vibrations

Question 28

Which gear type is suitable for transmitting power between parallel shafts?

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Spur gear

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Bevel gear

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Helical gear

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Worm gear

Question 29

The mechanical advantage and efficiency of a mechanical system are related in which way?

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There is no direct relationship between them

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Mechanical advantage is always equal to efficiency

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Mechanical advantage is always higher than efficiency

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Efficiency is always higher than mechanical advantage

Question 30

In mechanical system design, what is the primary purpose of finite element analysis (FEA)?

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Predicting material behavior under mechanical loading to identify potential failure points.

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Calculating thermodynamic properties of systems.

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Simulating fluid flow within mechanical systems.

Question 31

In the context of mechanical system design, which factor should be prioritized to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability?

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Energy efficiency

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Material cost

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System complexity

Question 32

How do changes in the input link's length and pivot point location affect the movement and force transfer of a linkage mechanism?

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Changes in link length and pivot location primarily influence the mechanism's range of motion and mechanical advantage.

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Adjusting link length and pivot location affects the mechanism's efficiency more than its motion or force transmission.

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Variations in link length and pivot location have no impact on the mechanism's motion or force transmission.

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Changes in link length and pivot location primarily affect the mechanism's appearance rather than its functionality.

Question 33

Which type of linkage is most commonly employed to translate rotary motion into linear motion in mechanical systems?

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Crank and Slider Mechanism

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Geneva Mechanism

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Four-Bar Linkage

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Cam and Follower Mechanism

Question 34

Which of the following factors has the most significant impact on the overall efficiency of a mechanical system?

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Friction

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Weight

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Color

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Shape

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of incorporating a flywheel into a mechanical system?

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Store and release energy to maintain a consistent rotational speed

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Increase torque

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Reduce system vibration

Question 36

What is the main advantage gained by utilizing composite materials in mechanical systems?

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Enhanced strength-to-weight ratio

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Increased flexibility

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Higher thermal conductivity

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Reduced cost

Question 37

What is the primary objective of vibration analysis in the context of mechanical systems?

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Identify and mitigate excessive vibrations to ensure system reliability and performance

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Enhance system efficiency

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Reduce noise levels

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Increase system lifespan

Question 38

Which type of gear is used to transmit motion between non-parallel shafts having intersecting axes?

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Bevel Gear

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Spur Gear

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Helical Gear

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Worm Gear

Question 39

Which type of linkage is used to convert rotary motion into linear motion and vice versa?

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Slider-crank mechanism

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Geneva mechanism

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Four-bar mechanism

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Compound linkage

Question 40

A compound belt system employs multiple belts operating in parallel. The advantage of this arrangement is:

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Increased power transmission capacity

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Lower cost

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Reduced belt tension

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Improved flexibility

Question 41

Which linkage type is suitable for creating a dwell in the output motion?

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Geneva mechanism

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Four-bar mechanism

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Slider-crank mechanism

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Coupler-crank mechanism

Question 42

In a gear system, backlash refers to:

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The amount of clearance between mating gear teeth

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The difference between the pitch diameter and the root diameter

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The ratio of the number of teeth on the pinion to the number of teeth on the gear

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The angle between the pressure angle and the helix angle

Question 43

The primary function of a flywheel in a mechanical system is to:

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Store energy and minimize speed fluctuations

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Increase torque

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Act as a friction device

Question 44

A gear train with a gear ratio of 4:1 is used to reduce the speed of a motor shaft. If the motor shaft rotates at 1200 RPM, what is the output speed of the gear train?

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300 RPM

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1200 RPM

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4800 RPM

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600 RPM

Question 45

A four-bar linkage is used to create a reciprocating motion. What is the name of the link that connects the input and output links?

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Coupler

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Crank

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Follower

Question 46

A simple gear train consists of two gears with a gear ratio of 3:1. If the input gear has 12 teeth, how many teeth does the output gear have?

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36 teeth

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12 teeth

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4 teeth

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24 teeth

Question 47

What is the main advantage of a slider-crank mechanism compared to other mechanisms?

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It can convert rotary motion into linear motion.

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It is very compact and efficient.

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It is relatively simple to manufacture.

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It can be used to generate high forces.

Question 48

A gear train with an overall gear ratio of 10:1 is used to reduce the speed of a motor shaft. If the input torque is 50 Nm, what is the output torque?

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500 Nm

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100 Nm

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5 Nm

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250 Nm

Question 49

In a gear train, what is the purpose of an idler gear?

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To change the direction of rotation

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To reduce the torque on the output shaft

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To increase the efficiency of the gear train

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To increase the speed of the output shaft