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Coriolis component is encountered in

A. Quick return mechanism of shaper

B. Four bar chain mechanism

C. Slider crank mechanism

D. Both (A) and (C) above

Correct Answer :

A. Quick return mechanism of shaper


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Which of the following has sliding motion?

A. Crank

B. Connecting rod

C. Crank pin

D. Crosshead

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A mass of 1 kg is attached to the end of a spring with a stiffness of 0.7 N/mm. The critical damping coefficient of this system is

A. 1.4 N-s/m

B. 18.52 N-s/m

C. 52.92 N-s/m

D. 529.2 N-s/m

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The fundamental equation for correct steering is (where φ and α = Angle through which the axis of the outer wheel and inner wheel turns respectively, c = Distance between the pivots of the front axles, and d = Wheel base)

A. sinφ + sinα = b/c

B. cosφ - sinα = c/b

C. cotφ - cotα = c/b

D. tanφ + cotα = b/c

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The effort of a Porter governor is equal to (where c = Percentage increase in speed, m = Mass of ball, and M = Mass on the sleeve)

A. c (m - M) g

B. c (m + M) g

C. c/(m + M) g

D. c/(m - M) g

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The number of centers in a crank driven slider crank mechanism is

A. 0

B. 2

C. 4

D. 6

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The critical speed of a shaft depends upon its

A. Mass

B. Stiffness

C. Mass and stiffness

D. Stiffness and eccentricity

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If ω/ωn = 2, where co is the frequency of excitation and ωn is the natural frequency of vibrations, then the transmissibility of vibration will the

A. 0.5

B. 1

C. 1.5

D. 2

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A disturbing mass m₁ attached to the rotating shaft may be balanced by a single mass m₂ attached in the same plane of rotation as that of m₁, such that (where r₁ and r₂ are the radii of rotation of m₁ and m₂ respectively)

A. m₁r₂ = m₂r₁

B. m₁r₁ = m₂r₂

C. m₁m₂ = r₁r₂

D. None of these

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The velocity of any point in mechanism relative to any other point on the mechanism on velocity polygon is represented by the line

A. Joining the corresponding points

B. Perpendicular to line as per (A)

C. Not possible to determine with these data

D. At 45° to line as per (A)

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Rectilinear motion of piston is converted into rotary by

A. Cross head

B. Slider crank

C. Connecting rod

D. Gudgeon pin

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The cam follower generally used in automobile engines is

A. Knife edge follower

B. Flat faced follower

C. Spherical faced follower

D. Roller follower

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The danger of breakage and vibration is maximum

A. Below the critical speed

B. Near the critical speed

C. Above the critical speed

D. None of these

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The frequency of oscillation of a torsional pendulum is

A. 2πk/r. √(g/l)

B. r/2πk. √(l/g)

C. 2πr/k. √(g/l)

D. r/2πk. √(g/l)

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In a Hartnell governor, the compression of the spring is __________ the lift of the sleeve.

A. Equal to

B. Less than

C. Greater than

D. None of these

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In vibration isolation system, if ω/ωn < 2, then for all values of damping factor, the transmissibility will be (where ω = Angular speed of the system, ωn = Natural frequency of vibration of the system)

A. Less than unity

B. Equal to unity

C. Greater than unity

D. Zero

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The magnitude of velocities of the points on a rigid link is

A. Directly proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is parallel to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre

B. Directly proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is perpendicular to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre

C. Inversely proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is parallel to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre

D. Inversely proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is perpendicular to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre

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Cam size depends upon

A. Base circle

B. Pitch circle

C. Prime circle

D. Outer circle

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The direction of linear velocity of any point on a link with respect to another point on the same link is

A. Parallel to the link joining the points

B. Perpendicular to the link joining the points

C. At 45° to the link joining the points

D. None of the above

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The coriolis component of acceleration depends upon

A. Velocity of slider

B. Angular velocity of the link

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of these

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The power transmitted by a belt is maximum when the maximum tension in the belt is _________ of centrifugal tension.

A. One-third

B. Two-third

C. Double

D. Three times

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A rotor supported at A and B carries two masses as shown in the below figure. The rotor is

A. Dynamically balanced

B. Statically balanced

C. Statically and dynamically balanced

D. Not balanced

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Consider the following mechanisms:
1. Oscillating cylinder engine mechanism
2. Toggle mechanism
3. Radial cylinder engine mechanism
4. Quick return mechanism Which of the above are inversions of slider crank mechanism?

A. 1, 2 and 4

B. 2, 3 and 4

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1, 3 and 4

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Cylindrical cams can be classified as

A. Circular

B. Tangent

C. Reciprocating

D. None of the above

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The minimum number of teeth on the pinion which will mesh with any gear without interference for 20° full depth involute teeth will be

A. 12

B. 14

C. 18

D. 24

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Higher pairs are those which have

A. Point or line contact between the two elements when in motion

B. Surface contact between the two elements when in motion

C. Elements of pairs not held together mechanically

D. Two elements that permit relative motion

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When the radius of rotation of balls __________ as the equilibrium speed increases, the governor is said to be unstable.

A. Remains constant

B. Decreases

C. Increases

D. None of these

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In railway axle boxes, the bearing used is

A. Deep groove ball bearing

B. Double row self aligning ball bearing

C. Double row spherical roller bearing

D. Cylindrical roller bearing

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The method of direct and reverse cranks is used in engines for

A. The control of speed fluctuations

B. Balancing of forces and couples

C. Kinematic analysis

D. Vibration analysis

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A body is said to be under forced vibrations, when

A. There is a reduction in amplitude after every cycle of vibration

B. No external force acts on a body, after giving it an initial displacement

C. A body vibrates under the influence of external force

D. None of the above

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The motion between a pair which takes place in __________ is known as incompletely constrained motion.

A. One direction only

B. Two directions only

C. More than one direction

D. None of these