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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Transmission Shafts (10 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for Mechanical Engineering Design of Machine Elements with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test: Transmission Shafts". These 10 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of Mechanical Engineering 2026, to help you master the concept.

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 20 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Transmission Shafts - Question 1
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The shaft is always stepped with ________ diameter at the middle portion and __________ diameter at the shaft ends.

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Explanation: Maximum diameter is in the middle portion while it is minimum at the ends.

Test: Transmission Shafts - Question 2
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______ is used for a shaft that supports rotating elements like wheels, drums or rope sleaves.

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Explanation: That is axle and not a spindle.

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 Axle is frequently used in torque transmission.

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Explanation: Axle is a shaft supporting rotating elements.

Test: Transmission Shafts - Question 4
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Counter shaft is a secondary shaft.

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Explanation: It is a secondary shaft used to counter the direction of main shaft.

Test: Transmission Shafts - Question 5
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Hot rolling produces a stronger shaft then cold rolling.

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Explanation: Cold rolling produces stronger shaft as grain structure isn’t deformed in cold working.

Test: Transmission Shafts - Question 6
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Is it necessary for an axle to be ______ with respect to rotating element?

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Explanation: The axle may be stationary or rotate with the element.

Test: Transmission Shafts - Question 7
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Shafts are subjected to ______ forces.

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Explanation: Shafts are subjected to tensile forces.

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When the shaft is subjected to pure bending moment, the bending stress is given by?

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Explanation: Stress =My/I where y=d/2 and I=πd⁴/64.

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 Which of the following act on shafts?

Detailed Solution: Question 9

Explanation: Shaft is subjected to torsional moment as well as bending moment.

Test: Transmission Shafts - Question 10
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When the shaft is subjected to pure torsional moment, the torsional stress is given by?

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Explanation: Stress=Mr/J where r=d/2 and J=πd⁴/64.

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