Machine Design
A leaf spring in automobiles is used

To store strain energy
To absorb shocks
To apply forces
To measure forces

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

Machine Design
The cracks in helical springs used in railway carriages usually start on the inner side of the coil because of the fact that

It is subjected to a higher stress than the outer side
It is subjected to a higher cyclic loading than the outer side
It has a lower curvature than the outer side
It is more stretched than the outer side during the manufacturing process

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

Machine Design
Split nut is a locking device in which

Through slots are made at top and a cotter pin is passed through these and a hole in the bolt, and cotter pin splitted and bent in reverse direction at the other end
One smaller nut is tightened over main nut and main nut tightened against smaller one by loosening, creating friction jamming
A hard fibre or nylon cotter is recessed in the nut and becomes threaded as the nut is screwed on the bolt causing a tight grip
A slot is cut partly in middle of nut and then slot reduced by tightening screw

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
MORE MCQ ON Machine Design