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In S.H.M., the velocity vector w.r.t. displacement vector

A. Leads by 90°

B. Lags by 90°

C. Leads by 180°

D. Are in phase

Correct Answer :

A. Leads by 90°


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The face of the tooth is the

A. Surface of the top of tooth

B. Surface of tooth above the pitch surface

C. Width of tooth below the pitch surface

D. Width of tooth measured along the pitch circle

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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 can completely balance several masses revolving in different planes on a shaft?

A. A single mass in different planes

B. Two masses in any two planes

C. A single mass in one of the planes of the revolving masses

D. Two equal masses in any two planes

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In a single slider crank chain

A. Each of the four pairs is a turning pair

B. One is a turning pair and three are sliding pairs

C. Two are turning pairs and two are sliding pairs

D. Three are turning pairs and one is a sliding pair

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The unbalanced force due to revolving masses

A. Varies in magnitude but constant in direction

B. Varies in direction but constant in magnitude

C. Varies in magnitude and direction both

D. Constant in magnitude and direction both

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An imaginary circle which by pure rolling action, gives the same motion as the actual gear, is called

A. Addendum circle

B. Dedendum circle

C. Pitch circle

D. Clearance circle

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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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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

A. Remain same as before

B. Become equal to 2R

C. Become equal to R/2

D. Become equal to R/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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In the two rotor system as shown in the below figure (I₁ < I₂), a node of vibration is situated

A. Between I₁, and I₂ but nearer I₁

B. Between I₁, and I₂ but nearer to I₂

C. Exactly in the middle of the shaft

D. Nearer to I₁ but outside

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The coriolis component of acceleration leads the sliding velocity by

A. 45°

B. 90°

C. 135°

D. 180°

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In a screw jack, the effort required to lift the load W is given by (where α = Helix angle, and φ = Angle of friction)

A. P = W tan(α - φ)

B. P = W tan(α + φ)

C. P = W tan(φ - α)

D. P = W cos(α + φ)

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Klein's construction is useful to determine

A. Velocity of various parts

B. Acceleration of various parts

C. Displacement of various parts

D. Angular acceleration of various parts

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What is the number of instantaneous centres for an eight link mechanism?

A. 15

B. 28

C. 30

D. 8

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Angle of action of cam is defined as the angle

A. Of rotation of the cam for a definite displacement of the follower

B. Through which the cam rotates during the period in which the follower remains in the highest position

C. Moved by the cam from the instant the follower begins to rise, till it reaches its highest position

D. Moved by the cam from beginning of ascent to the termination of descent

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Balancing of rotating and reciprocating parts of an engine is necessary when it runs at

A. Slow speed

B. Moderate speed

C. Highs peed

D. Any one of these

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Throw of a cam is the maximum distance of the follower from

A. Base circle

B. Pitch circle

C. Root circle

D. Prime circle

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In steady state forced vibrations, the amplitude of vibrations at resonance is __________ damping coefficient.

A. Equal to

B. Directly proportional to

C. Inversely proportional to

D. Independent of

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Oldham's coupling is the

A. Second inversion of double slider crank chain

B. Third inversion of double slider crank chain

C. Second inversion of single slider crank chain

D. Third inversion of slider crank chain

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The pair is known as a higher pair, when the relative motion between the elements of a pair is

A. Turning only

B. Sliding only

C. Rolling only

D. Partly turning and partly sliding

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When the addenda on pinion and wheel is such that the path of approach and path of recess are half of their maximum possible values, then the length of the path of contact is given by (where r = Pitch circle radius of pinion, R = Pitch circle radius of wheel, and φ = Pressure angle)

A. [(r² + R²) cosφ]/2

B. [(r² + R²) sinφ]/2

C. [(r + R) cosφ]/2

D. [(r + R) sinφ]/2

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A chain comprises of 5 links having 5 joints. Is it kinematic chain?

A. Yes

B. No

C. It is a marginal case

D. Data are insufficient to determine it

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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 centre of percussion is below the centre of gravity of the body and is at a distance equal to

A. h/kG

B. h²/kG

C. kG²/h

D. h × kG

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In a Hartnell governor, the stiffness of the spring is given by (where S1 and S2 = Spring forces exerted on the sleeve at max. and min. radii of rotation, and h = Compression of the spring)

A. (S₁ + S₂)/h

B. (S₁ - S₂)/h

C. (S₁ + S₂)/2h

D. (S₁ - S₂)/2h

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The equation of free vibrations of a system is (d²x/dt²) +36 π²x, its natural frequency is

A. 3 Hz

B. 3π Hz

C. 6 Hz

D. 6π Hz

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Kinematic pairs are those which have

A. Two elements held together mechanically

B. Two elements having relative motion

C. Two elements having Coriolis component

D. Minimum of two instantaneous centres

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When a shaking force is transmitted through the springs, damping becomes detrimental when the ratio of its frequency to the natural frequency is greater than

A. 0.25

B. 0.5

C. 1

D. 2

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When the primary direct crank of a reciprocating engine makes an angle of θ with the line of stroke, then the secondary direct crank will make an angle of _________ with the line of stroke.

A. θ/2

B. θ

C.

D.

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In an ideal machine, the output as compared to input is

A. Less

B. More

C. Equal

D. May be less or more depending on efficiency