Description : Which of the following function can the spring perform? a) Store energy b) Absorb shock c) Measure force d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) All of the mentioned
Description : The strain energy (E) stored in the spring is given by Where P=Load and δ = deflection of spring (A) Pδ/2 (B) 2Pδ (C) Pδ/3 (D) Pδ/4
Last Answer : (A) Pδ/2
Description : The type of spring used to absorb and release energy in mechanical watches is (A) Helical extension spring (B) Multi-leaf spring (C) Spiral spring (D) Helical torsion spring
Last Answer : (C) Spiral spring
Description : The strain energy stored in a spiral spring is given by? a) 12M2L/Ebtɜ b) 6M2L/Ebtɜ c) 8M2L/Ebtɜ d) None of the listed
Last Answer : b) 6M2L/Ebtɜ
Description : A flywheel is used, (A) To store and release energy when required during the work cycle (B) To reduce the power capacity of electric motor (C) To reduce the amplitude of speed fluctuations (D) Any one of above functions
Last Answer : (D) Any one of above functions
Description : Which of the following are functions of flywheel? a) Store and release energy during work cycle b) Reduce power capacity of the electric motor c) Reduce amplitude of speed fluctuations d) All of the listed
Last Answer : d) All of the listed
Description : Springs are used, (A) To absorb shocks and vibrations (B) To store and release energy (C) To measure force (D) For any of the above functions
Last Answer : (D) For any of the above functions
Description : -The method used to induce a layer of residual compressive stress on the surface of the spring wire, is (A) shot peening (B) burnishing (C) lapping (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (A) shot peening
Description : A concentric spring consist of two helical compression springs (A) both springs always have right hand helix (B) both springs always have left hand helix (C) both springs always have opposite hand of helices (D) any of the above
Last Answer : (C) both springs always have opposite hand of helices
Description : The length of one coil in the spring is (A) πD (B) 2πD (C) πD/2 (D) πD/4
Last Answer : (A) πD
Description : The coils of spring which are in contact with the seat and do not contribute to spring action are called (A) resting coils (B) static coils (C) inactive coils (D) ideal coils
Last Answer : (C) inactive coils
Description : The force required to produce unit deflection is known as (A) gradient of spring (B) stiffness of the spring (C) spring constant (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (D) all of the above
Description : Axial length of an unloaded helical compression spring is called (A) compressed length (B) solid length (C) free length (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (C) free length
Description : Axial length of the spring which is so compressed that the adjacent coils touch each other. (A) compressed length (B) solid length (C) free length (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (B) solid length
Description : A spring index from ___ is considered as best for manufacturing considerations. (A) 4 to 12 (B) 12 to 20 (C) 20 to 28 (D) 28 to 36
Last Answer : (A) 4 to 12
Description : The spring index indicates the relative sharpness of the ___ of the coil. (A) length (B) curvature (C) thickness (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (B) curvature
Description : The spring index (C) is (A) mean coil diameter / wire diameter (B) wire diameter / mean coil diameter (C) wire diameter x mean coil diameter (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (A) mean coil diameter / wire diameter
Description : The longest leaf in Semi-elliptic leaf spring is known as (A) chief leaf (B) master leaf (C) major leaf (D) higher leaf
Last Answer : (B) master leaf
Description : Helical torsion spring is used in (A) door hinges (B) door closers (C) automobile starters (D) all of the above
Description : The helix angle in case of closely coiled helical spring is (A) less than 5° (B) 5° to 7° (C) 7° to 10° (D) more than 10°
Last Answer : (D) more than 10°
Description : The helix angle in case of closely coiled helical spring is (A) less than 10° (B) 10° to 15° (C) 15° to 20° (D) more than 20°
Last Answer : (A) less than 10°
Description : Torsional shear stresses are induced in the spring wire when (A) spring is under compression (B) spring is under tension (C) both (A) and (B) (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (C) both (A) and (B)
Description : In compression springs, the external force tends to (A) shorten the spring (B) lengthen the spring (C) both (A) and (C) (D) keep the length same
Last Answer : (A) shorten the spring
Description : A spring is defined as a(an) ___ machine element. (A) plastic (B) elastic (C) special purpose (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (B) elastic
Description : The spring index is, (A) Ratio of wire diameter to mean coil diameter (B) Force per unit cross-sectional area of spring (C) Ratio of mean coil diameter to wire diameter (D) Force required to produce unit deflection
Last Answer : (C) Ratio of mean coil diameter to wire diameter
Description : The spring operates (A) Within plastic limit (B) Within elastic limit (C) Within elasto-plastic limit (D) Within visco-elastic limit
Last Answer : (B) Within elastic limit
Description : The type of spring used in vehicle clutches is, (A) Helical compression spring (B) Belleville spring (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Helical torsion spring
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)
Description : The type of spring used to achieve greater load carrying capacity within given space is (A) Spiral spring (B) Springs in series (C) Multi-leaf spring (D) Concentric springs
Last Answer : (D) Concentric springs
Description : When the helical torsion spring is subjected to torque, the type of stress induced in the spring wire is, (A) Tensile stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Bending stress (D) Torsional shear stress
Last Answer : (C) Bending stress
Description : When two concentric springs are made of same material, having same free length and compressed equally by axial load, then the load shared by each spring is proportional to (A) Spring index of each spring ... spring (C) Mean coil diameter of each spring (D) Square of wire diameter of each spring
Last Answer : (D) Square of wire diameter of each spring
Description : The type of spring used to measure weights in spring balance is, (A) Helical extension spring (B) Multi-leaf spring (C) Spiral spring
Last Answer : (A) Helical extension spring
Description : When a helical spring is cut into two halves, the stiffness of each half spring will be, (A) Same as original spring (B) Double of original spring (C) Half of original spring (D) One fourth of original spring
Last Answer : (B) Double of original spring
Description : When the helical compression spring is subjected to axial compressive force, the type of stress induced in the spring wire is, (A) Tensile stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Bending stress (D) Torsional shear stress
Last Answer : (D) Torsional shear stress
Description : The type of spring used in door hinges is, (A) Helical extension spring (B) Multi-leaf spring (C) Spiral spring (D) Helical torsion spring
Last Answer : (D) Helical torsion spring
Description : The ends of spring, which are in contact with the seat, are (A) Active coils (B) Inactive coils (C) Transmit maximum force (D) Do not transmit any force
Last Answer : (B) Inactive coils
Description : The type of spring used to absorb shocks and vibrations in vehicles is, (A) Helical extension spring (B) Multi-leaf spring (C) Spiral spring (D) Belleville (coned disk) spring
Last Answer : (B) Multi-leaf spring
Description : The maximum shear stress in spring wire is induced at (A) Inner surface of the coil (B) Outer surface of the coil (C) Central surface of the coil (D) End coils
Last Answer : (A) Inner surface of the coil
Description : The type of spring used to achieve any linear or non-linear load-deflection characteristic is (A) Spiral spring (B) Non-ferrous spring (C) Belleville (coned disk) spring (D) Torsion spring
Last Answer : (C) Belleville (coned disk) spring
Description : The stiffness of spring is, (A) Deflection per unit of axial force (B) Force per unit cross-sectional area of spring (C) Ratio of mean coil diameter to wire diameter (D) Force required to produce unit deflection
Last Answer : (D) Force required to produce unit deflection
Description : When the helical extension spring is subjected to axial tensile force, the type of stress induced in the spring wire is, (A) Tensile stress (B) Compressive stress (C) Bending stress (D) Torsional shear stress
Description : Belleville spring can only produce linear load deflection characteristics. a) Only linear b) Linear as well as non linear c) Non-linear d) None of the mentioned
Last Answer : b) Linear as well as non linear
Description : Belleville spring can be used in clutch application. a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
Description : The strip of spiral spring is never subjected to pure bending moment. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
Description : Spiral spring is quite rigid. a) Yes b) No it is flexible c) It is of moderate rigidity d) Rigidity can’t be determined
Last Answer : b) No it is flexible
Description : For a helical torsion sprig, the stress concentration factor at outer fibre is? Give spring index=5. a) 0.78 b) 0.87 c) 1.87 d) 0.69
Last Answer : b) 0.87
Description : For a helical torsion sprig, the stress concentration factor at inner fibre is? Give spring index=5. a) 1.005 b) 1.175 c) 1.223 d) 1.545
Last Answer : b) 1.175
Description : Surge is caused by resonance effect in the spring. a) True b) False
Description : What will happen if stresses induced due to surge in the spring exceeds the endurance limit stress of the spring. a) Fatigue Failure b) Fracture c) None of the listed d) Nipping
Last Answer : a) Fatigue Failure
Description : The load shared by each spring is inversely proportional to the cross section of wire. a) Yes b) No, it is directly proportional c) It is proportional to its square d) It is proportional to its square root
Last Answer : b) No, it is directly proportional
Description : Find the Wahl’s factor if spring index is 6. a) 1.2020 b) 1.2424 c) 1.2525 d) 1.5252
Last Answer : c) 1.2525