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What is the term used to describe a bearing where the diameters of the journal and bearing are equal?
What is the term used to describe a bearing where the diameters of the journal and bearing are equal?
- Rolling contact bearing
- Sliding contact bearing
- Hydrodynamic bearing
- Fitted bearing (correct)
In a hydrodynamic lubricated bearing, what happens when the journal rotates eccentrically with the bearing axis?
In a hydrodynamic lubricated bearing, what happens when the journal rotates eccentrically with the bearing axis?
- The journal and bearing diameters become unequal
- The bearing material corrodes away
- A pressure is built up in the clearance space (correct)
- The bearing material deforms plastically
Which of the following is not a property of sliding contact bearing materials?
Which of the following is not a property of sliding contact bearing materials?
- Coefficient of friction (correct)
- Fatigue strength
- Compressive strength
- Embeddability
What is the ability of bearing material to accommodate small particles of dust or grit without scoring the journal material called?
What is the ability of bearing material to accommodate small particles of dust or grit without scoring the journal material called?
Which property of sliding contact bearing materials allows the bearing to accommodate shaft deflections and bearing inaccuracies by plastic deformation?
Which property of sliding contact bearing materials allows the bearing to accommodate shaft deflections and bearing inaccuracies by plastic deformation?
Which property of sliding contact bearing materials ensures the bearing does not corrode away under the action of lubricating oil?
Which property of sliding contact bearing materials ensures the bearing does not corrode away under the action of lubricating oil?
What is the main difference between radial bearings and thrust bearings?
What is the main difference between radial bearings and thrust bearings?
What is the main difference between sliding contact bearings and rolling contact bearings?
What is the main difference between sliding contact bearings and rolling contact bearings?
What is a full journal bearing?
What is a full journal bearing?
What is the difference between a full journal bearing and a partial journal bearing?
What is the difference between a full journal bearing and a partial journal bearing?
What type of sliding contact bearing is a slipper or guide bearing?
What type of sliding contact bearing is a slipper or guide bearing?
What is a partial journal bearing with no clearance called?
What is a partial journal bearing with no clearance called?
What is the primary purpose of using a bearing material with high thermal conductivity?
What is the primary purpose of using a bearing material with high thermal conductivity?
Which property is important for bearing materials to maintain consistent clearance over a wide temperature range?
Which property is important for bearing materials to maintain consistent clearance over a wide temperature range?
Which of the following is a common type of sliding contact bearing material?
Which of the following is a common type of sliding contact bearing material?
What is the primary function of lubricants in bearings?
What is the primary function of lubricants in bearings?
Which of the following is a non-metallic bearing material?
Which of the following is a non-metallic bearing material?
What is a common property of silver and silver-lead bearings that makes them suitable for aircraft engines?
What is a common property of silver and silver-lead bearings that makes them suitable for aircraft engines?
