M1 Flashcards
The first derivative of kinetic energy with
respect to velocity is:
A. Acceleration C. Power
B. Momentum D. None of these
b
Cast iron flywheels are commonly designed with factor of
safety of ______. (ME BD, AUG. 2017)
A. 10 to 13 C. 10 to 14
B. 10 to 12 D. 8 to 13
A
In designing the spoke or wheel arm of a flywheel it is ideal
to consider that the cross-sectional area of the spoke at rim
side should not be less than ____ of the cross area at the
hub side. (ME BD, AUG. 2017)
A. 80% C. 90%
B. 2/3 D. 3/8
B
For equalizing energy absorption and exertions in
mechanical work, this part of the machine prevents
excessive change of speed or to regulate work speed.
(ME BD., APR. 2006)
A. Actuator C. Flywheel
B. Bearing D. Shaft
C
A rule of thumb, the speed limit of the flywheel rim speed
should be 6,000 fpm for cast iron material and for cast iron
flywheel rim at ______ meters per minute. (ME BD. OCT.
1997)
A. 3,050 C. 7,000
B. 4,500 D. 10,000
A
(ME BD EXAM) What is the recommended coefficient of
fluctuation of flywheels for punching, shearing, pressing
machine?
A. 0.005-0.1
B. 0.007-0.01
C. 0.03-0.05
D. 0.01-0.03
A
From experience, specify the conventional limit of flywheel
operation to be at 6,000 fpm for cast iron and _________
fpm for cast steel. (ME BD, APR. 1998)
A. 7,000 C. 10,000
B. 8,000 D. 12,000
C
Cast iron flywheels are commonly designed with a factor of
safety of ______. (ME BD. APR. 2000/1997)
A. 5 to 6 C. 10 to 13
B. 8 to 10 D. 12 to 14
C
Absorb and equalize energy in case the resistance to
motion varies, or used to equalize the energy exerted and
the work done. (ME BD., OCT. 2000)
A. Balance wheel C. flywheel pulleys
B. Flywheel D. All of the above
D
. If the load on the engine is constant, the mean speed will
be constant from the cycle, then ________.
A. The governor will not operate but flywheel will be
acting
B. The flywheel will be acting but governor will not
operate
C. Both flywheel and governor will be acting
D. Both flywheel and governor will not be acting
A
What is the reciprocal of the coefficient of fluctuation of
speed?
A. Fluctuation of speed
B. Coefficient of steadiness
C. Maximum fluctuation of speed
D. None of the above
B
Split flywheel is made to ________.
A. Minimize large centrifugal forces
B. Reduce weight of the above
C. Avoid cooling stresses
D. All of the above
C
What is the difference between the maximum and
minimum speeds during a cycle?
A. Fluctuation of speed
B. Maximum fluctuation of speed
C. Coefficient of fluctuation of speed
D. None of the above
B
In flywheel design, if W equals the width of the arm at the
hub (length of major axis) and D equals the shaft diameter,
then W equals 1.3D for a wheel having 6 arms; and for an
8-arm wheel W equals ______.
A. 1.2D C. 1.4D
B. 1.3D D. 1.5D
C
Which of the following stresses acts on the spokes of the
flywheelvi?
A. Direct shear stress C. Torsional shear stress
B. Tensile stress D. Compressive stress
B