For simple harmonic motion of the of follower, a cosine curve represents
Displacement diagram
Velocity diagram
Acceleration diagram
All of the above
Correct Answer :
C. Acceleration diagram
Related Questions
ABCD is a four bar mechanism in which AB = 310 mm and CD = 450 mm. AB and CD are both perpendicular to the fixed link AD, as shown in the below figure. If the velocity of B at this condition is v. Then the velocity of C is 
v
(2/3). v
(3/2). v
(9/4). v
An involute pinion and gear are in mesh. If both have the same size of addendum, then there will be an interference between the
Tip of the gear tooth and flank of pinion
Tip of the pinion and flank of gear
Flanks of both gear and pinion
Tip of both gear and pinion
Which of the following property of the instantaneous centre is correct?
A rigid link rotates instantaneously relative to another link at the instantaneous centre for the configuration of the mechanism considered.
The two rigid links have no linear velocity relative to each other at the instantaneous centre.
The velocity of the instantaneous centre relative to any third rigid link is same whether the instantaneous centre is regarded as a point on the first rigid link or on the second rigid link.
All of the above
The velocity of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion, at any instant is given by (where ω = Displacement of the particle from mean position)
ω √(x² - r²)
ω √(r² - x²)
ω² √(x² - r²)
ω² √(r² - x²)
The example of completely constrained motion is a
Motion of a piston in the cylinder of a steam engine
Motion of a square bar in a square hole
Motion of a shaft with collars at each end in a circular hole
All of the above
In a locomotive, the resultant unbalanced force due to the two cylinders along the line of stroke, is known as
Tractive force
Swaying couple
Hammer blow
None of these
Minimum number of teeth for involute rack and pinion arrangement for pressure angle of 20° is
18
20
30
34
Relationship between the number of links (L) and number of pairs (P) is
P = 2L - 4
P = 2L + 4
P = 2L + 2
P = 2L - 2
In Meyer's expansion valve, the expansion valve is driven by an eccentric having an angle of advance from
50°-60°
60°-70°
70°-80°
80°-90°
In under damped vibrating system, if x₁ and x₂ are the successive values of the amplitude on the same side of the mean position, then the logarithmic decrement is equal to
x₁/x₂
log(x₁/x₂)
loge(x₁/x₂)
log(x₁.x₂)
The ratio of the number of teeth to the pitch circle diameter in millimetres, is called
Circular pitch
Diametral pitch
Module
None of these
In a simple harmonic motion, the velocity vector with respect to displacement vector
Is in phase
Leads by 90°
Leads by 180°
Lags by 90°
The relation between number of links (l) and number of joints (j) in a kinematic chain is
l = (1/2).(j + 2)
l = (2/3).(j + 2)
l = (3/4).(j + 3)
l = j + 4
Under logarithmic decrement, the amplitude of successive vibrations are
Constant
In arithmetic progression
In geometric progression
In logarithmic progression
Throw of a cam is the maximum distance of the follower from
Base circle
Pitch circle
Root circle
Prime circle
In a steam engine, the link constitutes a
Piston, piston rod and crosshead
Connecting rod with big and small end brasses, caps and bolts
Crank pin, crankshaft and flywheel
All of the above
Elements of pairs held together mechanically is known as
Closed pair
Open pair
Mechanical pair
Rolling pair
In a multiple V-belt drive, if one of the belts is broken, then we should replace
The broken belt only
All the belts
The broken belt and the belts on either side of it
None of the above
The purpose of a link is to
Transmit motion
Guide other links
Act as a support
All of the above
The relation between the controlling force (Fc) and radius of rotation (r) for a stable spring controlled governor is
Fc = ar + b
Fc = ar - b
Fc = ar
Fc = a/r + b
The frictional torque transmitted in a flat pivot bearing, assuming uniform wear, is (Where μ = Coefficient of friction, W=Load over the bearing, R=Radius of bearing)
μwr
¾μWR
(2/3) μWR
½μWR
A rotor which is balanced statically but not dynamically is supported on two bearings L apart and at high speed of the rotor, reaction on the left bearing is R. The right side of the bearing is shifted to a new position 2L apart from the left bearing. At the same rotor speed, dynamic reaction on the left bearing in the new arrangement will
Remain same as before
Become equal to 2R
Become equal to R/2
Become equal to R/4
In under damped vibrating system, the amplitude of vibration
Decreases linearly with time
Increases linearly with time
Decreases exponentially with time
Increases exponentially with time
A higher pair has__________.
Point contact
Surface contact
No contact
None of the above
The Klein's method of construction for reciprocating engine mechanism
Is based on acceleration diagram
Is a simplified form of instantaneous center method
Utilises a quadrilateral similar to the diagram of mechanism for reciprocating engine
Enables determination of Carioles component
The product of the diametral pitch and circular pitch is equal to
1
1/π
π
2 π
The length of a simple pendulum which gives the same frequency as the compound pendulum, is
kG + l₁
kG² + l₁
(kG² + l₁²)/ l₁
(kG + l₁²)/ l₁
In a system subjected to damped forced vibrations, the ratio of maximum displacement to the static deflection is known as
Critical damping ratio
Damping factor
Logarithmic decrement
Magnification factor
Which of the following is a turning pair?
Piston and cylinder of a reciprocating steam engine
Shaft with collars at both ends fitted into a circular hole
Lead screw of a lathe with nut
Ball and a socket joint
In order to facilitate starting of locomotive in any position, the cranks of a locomotive with two cylinders, are placed at
45° to each other
90° to each other
120° to each other
180° to each other