Practice Couplings (2.2) - Free-Body Diagrams & Force Analysis - Machine Element and System Design
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Couplings

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a coupling?

💡 Hint: Think about how machines transfer energy.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of flexible coupling.

💡 Hint: Recall some examples presented earlier.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of coupling cannot accommodate misalignment?

Flexible
Rig

💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of each type.

Question 2

True or False: Flexible couplings can absorb shock and vibrations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of flexible couplings.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a system with two shafts connecting with a flexible coupling, analyze the torque and misalignment tolerances necessary if the primary load is expected to be 600 Nm.

💡 Hint: Refer to engineering design principles for flexible couplings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design and specify a universal joint for a vehicle application requiring a maximum angle of 30 degrees of misalignment. What considerations must be made?

💡 Hint: Think about how universal joints function to accommodate angular movement.

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