Clutch MCQ

21. Which of the clutch arrangement is used in synchromesh gearbox?

  1. Centrifugal clutch
  2. Single plate clutch
  3. Dog clutch
  4. Fluid clutch
Answer
Answer. c

22. Take out the function which is not a requirement of clutch.

  1. Gradual engagement
  2. Maximum Inertia
  3. Smallest possible size
  4. Good heat dissipation
Answer
Answer. b

23. Automatic transmissions use to ____________ transmit power from engine to transmission.

  1. wet clutch
  2. torque converter
  3. dual clutch
  4. multi-clutch plate
Answer
Answer. b

24. Rotary dampers are designed in clutch plate to reduce

  1. friction between flywheel and clutch
  2. jerky starts
  3. vehicle speed
  4. vibration transferred to the wheel
Answer
Answer. b

25. Which of the following method is CORRECT for increasing the torque transmitting capacity of the clutch?

  1. Using the frictional material with a higher coefficient of friction
  2. Increase the plate pressure
  3. Increase the mean radius of the friction disk
  4. All options are correct
Answer
Answer. d

26. Which of the following statement is CORRECT about the wet clutch?

  1. Torque transmitting capacity of wet clutch is higher than the dry clutch
  2. Heat dissipation is easier on the wet clutch as compared to the dry clutch
  3. The engagement of the dry clutch is smoother in the wet clutch
  4. All options are correct
Answer
Answer. b

27. Which of the following is TRUE about the torque transmitting, capacity of the conical clutch?

  1. Inversely proportional to the sinα
  2. Directly proportional to the sinα
  3. Does not depend upon semi cone angle α
  4. None of these
Answer
Answer. a

28. Which of the following can be said to be equivalent with the frictional torque transmitted by a disc or plate clutch?

  1. Flat pivot bearing
  2. Flat collar bearing
  3. Conical pivot bearing
  4. Trapezoidal pivot bearing
Answer
Answer. b

29. What should be the incremental factor for the number of shoes, if the engagement speed for the centrifugal clutch needs to be doubled?

  1. 0.5
  2. 1
  3. 4
  4. 2
Answer
Answer. d

30. Which of the following theory is used in the design of clutches, when the friction linings get worn out?

  1. Uniform pressure theory
  2. Uniform wear theory
  3. Uniform friction theory
  4. None of these
Answer
Answer. b