The expected life of a light commercial vehicle is nearly
A.50,000 km
B.150,000 km
C.250,000 km
D.350,000 km
Category: Materials Handling Mcqs
A diesel engine cannot be
A.used as prime-mover on locomotives
B.started on load
C.more efficient than a petrol engine
D.run on variable speed
In case of broad gauge track the distance between the rails is
A.0.762 metre
B.1.0 metre
C.1.562 metre
D.1.676 metre
The expected life of a wheeled tractor is nearly
A.1 year
B.2 to 3 years
C.5 to 6 years
D.8 to 10 years
In case of skip hoists, the band-type brake is generally used for
A.small hoists for light duty
B.small hoists for heavy duty
C.large hoists for light duty
D.large hoists for heavy duty
Rubber belts in case of belt conveyors are reinforced with
A.rayon
B.nylon
C.polyster
D.Any of the above
The advantage of electric braking is
A.it is instantaneous
B.More heat is generated during braking
C.it avoids wear to track
D.motor continues to remain loaded during braking
Alum is
A.hygroscopic
B.abrasive
C.none of the above
In screw conveyors, ribbon screws are used for
A.wet and sticky materials
B.granular materials
C.none of the above
A 6 x 7 steel wire rope indicates
A.The rope has six strands and each strand is composed of seven wires
B.the rope has six wires and each wire has seven strands
C.The rope has 6 mm mean diameter and 7 mm outer diameter
D.The core wire has 6 mm diameter and it is covered by seven strands
