Machine Design MCQs

282. A feather key is generally

loose in shaft and tight in hub
tight in shaft and loose in hub
tight in both shaft and hub
loose in both shaft an
✅ The correct answer is option B.

285. A castle nut is a locking device in which

a thinner nut is tightened down over a thicker or main nut and the main nut is tightened against the thinner nut by loosening
a slot is cut in line with the centre of each face and a split pin passes through two slots in the nut and a hole in the bolt, so that a positive lock is obtained unless the pin shears
a slot is cut about half way through the nut and a small screw is tightened between the nut and the bolt in order to produce more friction
the bottom cylindrical
✅ The correct answer is option B.

289. In levers, leverage is the ratio of

load lifted to the effort applied
mechanical advantage to the velocity ratio
load arm to the effort arm
effort arm to the load
✅ The correct answer is option D.
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