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For dynamic balancing of a shaft

A. The net dynamic force acting on the shaft is equal to zero

B. The net couple due to the dynamic forces acting on the shaft is equal to zero

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of the above

Correct Answer :

C. Both (A) and (B)


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Shaft revolving in a bearing is the following type of pair

A. Lower pair

B. Higher pair

C. Spherical pair

D. Cylindrical pair

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The secondary unbalanced force due to inertia of reciprocating parts in a reciprocating engine is given by (where m = Mass of reciprocating parts, ω = Angular speed of crank, r = Radius of crank, θ = Angle of inclination of crank with the line of stroke, and n = Ratio of the length of connecting rod to radius of crank)

A. m.ω².r sinθ

B. m.ω².r cosθ

C. m.ω².r (sin 2θ/n)

D. m.ω².r (cos 2θ/n)

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In a multiple V-belt drive, when a single belt is damaged, it is preferable to change the complete set to

A. Reduce vibration

B. Reduce slip

C. Ensure uniform loading

D. Ensure proper alignment

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If some links are connected such that motion between them can take place in more than one direction, it is called

A. Incompletely constrained motion

B. Partially constrained motion

C. Completely constrained motion

D. Successfully constrained motion

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In a flat collar pivot bearing, the moment due to friction is proportional to

A. (r₁² - r₂²)/(r₁ - r₂)

B. (r₁² - r₂²)/(r₁ + r₂)

C. (r₁³ - r₂³)/(r₁² - r₂²)

D. (r₁³ - r₂³)/(r₁ - r₂)

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When a rigid body is suspended vertically and it oscillates with a small amplitude under the action of the force of gravity, the body is known as

A. Simple pendulum

B. Compound pendulum

C. Torsional pendulum

D. Second's pendulum

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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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The ratio of height of Porter governor (when length of arms and links are equal) to the height of Watt's governor is (where m = Mass of the ball, and M = Mass on the sleeve)

A. m/(m + M)

B. M/(m + M)

C. (m + M)/m

D. (m + M)/M

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The frictional torque transmitted in a conical pivot bearing, considering uniform pressure, is (where R = Radius of shaft, and α = Semi-angle of the cone)

A. (1/2) μ W R cosecα

B. (2/3) μ W R cosecα

C. (3/4) μ W R cosecα

D. μ W R cosecα

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The amplitude of vibration is always __________ the radius of the circle.

A. Equal to

B. Less than

C. Greater than

D. None of these

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In a band and block brake, the ratio of tensions on tight side and slack side of the band is (where μ = Coefficient of friction between the blocks and the drum, θ = Semi-angle of each block subtending at the centre of drum, and n = Number of blocks)

A. T₁/T₂ = μ. θ. n

B. T₁/T₂ = [(1 - μ tanθ)/(1 + μ tanθ)]n

C. T₁/T₂ = (μ θ)n

D. T₁/T₂ = [(1 + μ tanθ)/(1 - μ tanθ)]n

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The contact ratio is given by

A. (Length of the path of approach)/(Circular pitch)

B. (Length of path of recess)/(Circular pitch)

C. (Length of the arc of contact)/(Circular pitch)

D. (Length of the arc of approach)/cosφ

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Which type of gear train is used in clock mechanism to join hour hand and minute hand?

A. Simple gear train

B. Compound gear train

C. Reverted gear train

D. Epicyclic gear train

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To obviate axial thrust, following gear drive is used

A. Double helical gears having opposite teeth

B. Double helical gears having identical teeth

C. Single helical gear in which one of the teeth of helix angle a is more

D. Mutter gears

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A point on a link connecting double slider crank chain traces a

A. Ellipse

B. Circle

C. Parabola

D. Hyperbola

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For an isochronous Hartnell governor (where r₁ and r₂ = Maximum and minimum radius of rotation of balls respectively, S₁ and S₂ = Maximum and minimum force exerted on the sleeve respectively, and M = Mass on the sleeve)

A. (m.g + S₁)/(m.g + S₂) = r₁/r₂

B. (m.g - S₁)/(m.g - S₂) = r₂/r₁

C. S₁/S₂ = r₁/r₂

D. S₂/S₁ = r₁/r₂

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In a four-bar chain it is required to give an oscillatory motion to the follower for a continuous rotation of the crank. For the lengths of 50 mm of crank and 70 mm of the follower, determine theoretical maximum length of coupler. The minimum length of the coupler will be

A. 45 mm

B. Slightly less than 45 mm

C. Slightly more than 45 mm

D. 95 mm

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The factional torque for square thread at the mean radius r while raising load W is given by

A. T = W.r tan(φ - α)

B. T = W.r tan(φ + α)

C. T = W.r tanα

D. T = W.r tanφ

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The minimum force required to slide a body of weight W on a rough horizontal plane is

A. W sinθ

B. W cosθ

C. W tanθ

D. W cosecθ

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The advantage of the piston valve over the slide valve is that in the former case

A. Wear is less

B. Power absorbed is less

C. Both wear and power absorbed are low

D. The pressure developed being high provides tight sealing

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When the crank is at the outer dead centre, in a reciprocating steam engine, then the acceleration of the piston will be

A. ω² r {(n + 1)/n}

B. ω² r {(n - 1)/n}

C. ω² r {n/(n + 1)}

D. ω² r {n/(n - 1)}

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The length of a simple pendulum which gives the same frequency as the compound pendulum, is

A. kG + l₁

B. kG² + l₁

C. (kG² + l₁²)/ l₁

D. (kG + l₁²)/ l₁

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The radial distance of a tooth from the pitch circle to the bottom of the tooth is called

A. Dedendum

B. Addendum

C. Clearance

D. Working depth

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The equation of motion for a vibrating system with viscous damping is (d²x/dt²) + (c/m). (dx/dt) + (s/m). x = 0 If the roots of this equation are real, then the system will be

A. Over-damped

B. Under damped

C. Critically damped

D. Without vibrations

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A motor car moving at a certain speed takes a left turn in a curved path. If the engine rotates in the same direction as that of wheels, men due to centrifugal forc

A. The reaction on me inner wheels increases and on the outer wheels decreases

B. The reaction on the outer wheels increases and on the inner wheels decreases

C. The reaction on the front wheels increases and on the rear wheels decreases

D. The reaction on the rear wheels increases and on the front wheels decreases

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In a steam engine, one method of obtaining the earlier cut-off with a simple slide valve is by increasing the angle of advance of the eccentric while the throw of the eccentric, steam lap and exhaust lap are kept constant. This method will

A. Cause withdrawing or throttling of steam

B. Reduce length of effective stroke of piston

C. Reduce maximum opening of port to steam

D. All of these

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In order to balance the reciprocating masses,

A. Primary forces and couples must be balanced

B. Secondary forces and couples must be balanced

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of these

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The method of obtaining different mechanisms by fixing in turn different links in a kinematic chain, is known as

A. Structure

B. Machine

C. Inversion

D. Compound mechanism

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Which one of the following is an exact straight line mechanism using lower pairs?

A. Watts mechanism

B. Grasshopper mechanism

C. Roberts mechanism

D. Peaucelliers mechanism

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The instantaneous centres which vary with the configuration of mechanism are called

A. Permanent instantaneous centres

B. Fixed instantaneous centres

C. Neither fixed nor permanent instantaneous centres

D. None of the above