Ackermann steering gear consists of

The Ackerman steering gear mechanism is preferred to the Davis steering gear mechanism, because

A

whole of the mechanism in the Ackerman steering gear is on the back of the front wheels and (

B

the Ackerman steering gear consists of turning pairs

C

the Ackerman steering gear is most economical

D

both (a) and (b)

The Ackermann steering mechanism is preferred to the Davis type in automobiles because

A

The former is mathematically accurate

B

The former is having turning pair

C

The former is most economical

D

The former is most rigid

The condition for correct steering of a Davis steering gear is (where $$\alpha = $$ Angle of inclination of the links to the vertical)

A

$$\sin \alpha = \frac{{\text{b}}}{{\text{c}}}$$

B

$$\cos \alpha = \frac{{\text{c}}}{{\text{b}}}$$

C

$$\tan \alpha = \frac{{\text{c}}}{{2{\text{b}}}}$$

D

$$\cot \alpha = \frac{{\text{c}}}{{2{\text{b}}}}$$

In a hydraulic power steering system, the power steering pump is driven by a

A

Belt driven by camshaft

B

Chain driven by crankshaft

C

Belt driven by drive-shaft

D

Belt driven by crankshaft

In vehicles with tilt steering, the steering column is pivoted in

A

Upper bracket

B

Lower bracket

C

Tilt bracket

D

Steering yoke joint

Davis steering gear consists of

A

Sliding pairs

B

Turning pairs

C

Rolling pairs

D

Higher pairs

In which of the following type of gear train the first gear and the last gear are co-axial.

A

Simple gear train

B

Compound gear train

C

Reverted gear train

D

None of the mentioned

An automobile steering gear is an example of

A

sliding pair

B

rolling pair

C

lower pair

D

higher pair

A worm gear is used as the pinion for the rack and pinion type of steering gearbox, because it

A

Improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in the direction of forward motion

B

Allows the steering wheel to be turned by a greater amount when steering

C

Makes the steering more responsive

D

Reduces the amount of kickback for large steering angles

When the axes of first and last gear are co-axial, then gear train is known as

A

simple gear train

B

compound gear train

C

reverted gear train

D

epicyclic gear train

Ackermann steering gear consists of

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