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The magnitude of linear velocity of a point B on a link AB relative to point A is (Where ω = Angular velocity of the link AB)

A. ω × AB

B. ω × (AB)²

C. ω² × AB

D. (ω × AB)²

Correct Answer :

A. ω × AB


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The relation l = (2/3).(j + 2) apply only to kinematic chains in which lower pairs are used. This may be used to kinematic chains in which higher pairs are used, but each higher pair may be taken as equivalent to

A. One lower pair and two additional links

B. Two lower pairs and one additional link

C. Two lower pairs and two additional links

D. Any one of these

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The contact ratio is the ratio of

A. Length of pair of contact to the circular pitch

B. Length of arc of contact to the circular pitch

C. Length of arc of approach to the circular pitch

D. Length of arc of recess to the circular pitch

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Which gear is used for connecting two coplanar and intersecting shafts?

A. Spur gear

B. Helical gear

C. Bevel gear

D. None of the above

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A combination of kinematic pairs, joined in such a way that the relative motion between the links is completely constrained, is called a

A. Structure

B. Mechanism

C. Kinematic chain

D. Inversion

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The unbalanced force due to reciprocating 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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The sensitiveness of the governor __________ as the speed range decreases.

A. Remains unaffected

B. Decreases

C. Increases

D. None of these

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In the below figure, PC is the connecting rod and OC is the crank making an angle θ with the line of stroke PO and rotates with uniform angular velocity at ω rad/s. The Klien's acceleration diagram for determining the acceleration of the piston P is shown by quadrilateral CQNO, the acceleration of the piston is _________ when the crank OC and connecting rod PC are at right angles to each other.

A. Infinity

B. Zero

C. Any +ve value

D. Any -ve value

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When the belt is stationary, it is subjected to some tension known as initial tension. The value of this tension is equal to the

A. Tension in the tight side of the belt

B. Tension in the slack side of the belt

C. Sum of the tensions on the tight side and slack side of the belt

D. Average tension of the tight side and slack side of the belt

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The height of a Watt's governor is

A. Directly proportional to speed

B. Directly proportional to (speed)²

C. Inversely proportional to speed

D. Inversely proportional to (speed)²

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A body will begin to move down an inclined plane, if the angle of inclination of the plane is ________ the angle of friction.

A. Equal to

B. Less than

C. Greater than

D. None of these

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The primary unbalanced force is maximum _________ in one revolution of the crank.

A. Twice

B. Four times

C. Eight times

D. Sixteen times

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The relative velocity of B with respect to A in a rigid link AB is

A. Parallel to AB

B. Perpendicular to AB

C. Along AB

D. At 45° to AB

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In an open pair, the two elements of a pair

A. Have a surface contact when in motion

B. Have a line or point contact when in motion

C. Are kept in contact by the action of external forces, when in motion

D. Are not held together mechanically

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There are six gears A, B, C, D, E and F in a compound train. The numbers of teeth in the gears are 20, 60, 30, 80, 25 and 75 respectively. The ratio of angular speeds of the driven (F) to the driver (A) of the drive is

A. 1/24

B. 1/8

C. 4/15

D. 12

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When the sleeve of a Porter governor moves upwards, the governor speed

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. Remain unaffected

D. First increases and then decreases

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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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The example of spherical pair is

A. Bolt and nut

B. Lead screw of a lathe

C. Ball and socket joint

D. Ball bearing and roller bearing

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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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The frictional torque transmitted in a flat pivot bearing, considering uniform wear, is (where μ = Coefficient of friction, W = Load over the bearing, and R = Radius of bearing surface)

A. (1/2) μ W R

B. (2/3) μ W R

C. (3/4) μ W R

D. μ W R

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It is required to connect two parallel shafts, the distance between whose axes is small and variable. The shafts are coupled by

A. Universal joint

B. Knuckle joint

C. Oldham's coupling

D. Flexible coupling

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In order to give a complete secondary balance of a multi-cylinder inline engine,

A. The algebraic sum of the secondary forces must be equal to zero

B. The algebraic sum of the couples about any point in the plane of the secondary forces must be equal to zero

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of these

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If D₁ and D₂ be the diameters of driver and driven pulleys, then belt speed is proportional to

A. D₁/D₂

B. D₂/D₁

C. D₁.D₂

D. D₁

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In a steam engine, the link constitutes a

A. Piston, piston rod and crosshead

B. Connecting rod with big and small end brasses, caps and bolts

C. Crank pin, crankshaft and flywheel

D. All of the above

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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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The swaying couple is due to the

A. Primary unbalanced force

B. Secondary unbalanced force

C. Two cylinders of locomotive

D. Partial balancing

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Which of the following statement is correct?

A. The periodic time of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is the time taken by a particle for one complete oscillation.

B. The periodic time of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to its angular velocity.

C. The velocity of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is zero at the mean position.

D. The acceleration of the particle moving with simple harmonic motion is maximum at the mean position.

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In a circular arc cam with roller follower, the acceleration in any position of the lift will depend only upon

A. Total lift, total angle of lift, minimum radius of cam and cam speed

B. Radius of circular arc, cam speed, location of centre of circular arc and roller diameter

C. Mass of cam follower linkage, spring stiffness and cam speed

D. Total lift, centre of gravity of the cam and cam speed

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Scotch yoke mechanism is used to generate

A. Sine functions

B. Square roots

C. Logarithms

D. Inversions

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The mechanism forms a structure, when the number of degrees of freedom (n) is equal to

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. -1

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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