Mechanical Engineering questions and answers

Mechanical Engineering Questions and Answers

Challenge your knowledge of machinery, prepare for your exams or aptitude tests with these Mechanical Engineering questions and answers.

11.

The compression ratio in petrol engine is kept less than in Diesel engine because

A.

it makes petrol engines lighter

B.

higher or equivalent compression ratio in petrol engines is not possible due to pre-ignition

C.

less compression ratio gives better performance

D.

it is just customary to have less compression ratio in petrol engines

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12.

The main function of the tread pattern on tyre is that

A.

the tread grooves pass air between the tyre and road surface, thereby preventing tyre from overheating

B.

the crests between the tread grooves absorb road noise

C.

in wet conditions, the tread grooves expel water that is drawn between the tyre and road surface

D.

the tread pattern protects the tyre's inner carcass from small stones and pieces of glass

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

13.

The tilting of the front wheels away from the vertical, when viewed from the front of the car, is called

A.

camber

B.

caster

C.

toe-in

D.

toe-out

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15.

The aluminium alloy is used in cylinder blocks because

A.

it is lighter and have good heat dissipation characteristics

B.

material cost is low

C.

it does not require any cylinder liners

D.

the piston is also made of aluminium alloy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16.

The operation of removing trapped air from the hydraulic braking system is known as

A.

trapping

B.

tapping

C.

bleeding

D.

cleaning

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17.

The battery is an electrochemical device, which means battery

A.

makes chemicals by mechanical means

B.

uses chemical action to provide electricity

C.

has curved plates instead of flat plates

D.

does not use an electrolyte

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18.

The difference between DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids is

A.

DOT 4 fluid has a higher boiling point than DOT 3 fluid

B.

DOT 4 fluid has a lower boiling point than DOT 3 fluid

C.

DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids have the same boiling point, but DOT 4 fluid has a longer service life

D.

DOT 4 fluid is more resistant to freezing than DOT 3 fluid

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19.

The diagram which shows the correct crank positions corresponding to the opening and closing of the valves, is known as

A.

indicator diagram

B.

axial force diagram

C.

valve timing diagram

D.

none of these

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20.

The information provided by the oxygen (O2) sensor to the feedback control system is about the

A.

air-fuel ratio

B.

air temperature

C.

air flow speed

D.

exhaust gas volume

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.


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