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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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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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The Ackerman steering gear mechanism is preferred to the Davis steering gear mechanism, because

A. Whole of the mechanism in the Ackerman steering gear is on the back of the front wheels

B. The Ackerman steering gear consists of turning pairs

C. The Ackerman steering gear is most economical

D. Both (A) and (B)

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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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A cam mechanism imparts following motion

A. Rotating

B. Oscillating

C. Reciprocating

D. All of the above

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An exact straight line motion mechanism is a

A. Scott-Russell's mechanism

B. Hart's mechanism

C. Peaucellier's mechanism

D. All of these

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A rigid body, under the action of external forces, can be replaced by two masses placed at a fixed distance apart. The two masses form an equivalent dynamical system, if

A. The sum of the two masses is equal to the total mass of body

B. The centre of gravity of the two masses coincides with that of the body

C. The sum of mass moment of inertia of the masses about their centre of gravity is equal to the mass moment of inertia of the body

D. All of the above

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The two links OA and OB are connected by a pin joint at O. If the link OA turns with angular velocity ω₁ rad/s in the clockwise direction and the link OB turns with angular velocity ω₂ rad/s in the clockwise direction, then the rubbing velocity at the pin joint O is (where r = Radius of the pin at O)

A. ω₁.ω₂.r

B. (ω₁ - ω₂)r

C. (ω₁ + ω₂)r

D. (ω₁ - ω₂)2r

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The mechanism in which two are turning pairs and two are sliding pairs, is called a

A. Double slider crank chain

B. Elliptical trammel

C. Scotch yoke mechanism

D. All of these

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The balancing weights are introduced in planes parallel to the plane of rotation of the disturbing mass. To obtain complete dynamic balance, the minimum number of balancing weights to be introduced in different planes is

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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When a point at the end of a link moves with constant angular velocity, its acceleration will have

A. Radial component only

B. Tangential component only

C. Coriolis component only

D. Radial and tangential components both

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If the radius of gyration of a compound pendulum about an axis through e.g. is more, then its frequency of oscillation will be

A. Less

B. More

C. Same

D. Data are insufficient to determine same

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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

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Longitudinal vibrations are said to occur when the particles of a body moves

A. Perpendicular to its axis

B. Parallel to its axis

C. In a circle about its axis

D. None of these

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A system in dynamic balance implies that

A. The system is critically damped

B. There is no critical speed in the system

C. The system is also statically balanced

D. There will absolutely no wear of bearings

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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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The two elements of a pair are said to form a _________ when they permit relative motion between them.

A. Open pair

B. Kinematic pair

C. Sliding pair

D. None of these

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

A. 0

B. 2

C. 4

D. 6

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Which of the following statement is wrong?

A. A round bar in a round hole form a turning pair

B. A square bar in a square hole form a sliding pair

C. A vertical shaft in a foot step bearing forms a successful constraint

D. All of the above

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The frictional torque transmitted in a flat collar bearing, considering uniform pressure, is (where r₁ and r₂ = External and internal radii of collar respectively)

A. (1/2). μ W (r₁ + r₂)

B. (2/3). μ W (r₁ + r₂)

C. (1/2). μ W [(r₁³ - r₂³)/(r₁² - r₂²)]

D. (2/3). μ W [(r₁³ - r₂³)/(r₁² - r₂²)]

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The acceleration of the reciprocating roller follower when it has contact with the straight flanks of the tangent cam, is given by

A. ω². (r₁ r₂). (1 - cos² θ)

B. ω². (r₁ + r₂). (1 + cos² θ)

C. ω². (r₁ + r₂). [(2 - cos² θ)/cos³ θ]

D. ω². (r₁ - r₂). (1 - sin² θ)

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Ball and a Socket forms a

A. Turning pair

B. Rolling pair

C. Screw pair

D. Spherical pair

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The secondary unbalanced force is __________ the primary unbalanced force.

A. One-half

B. Two-third

C. n times

D. 1/n times

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The tendency of a body to resist change from rest or motion is known as

A. Mass

B. Friction

C. Inertia

D. Resisting force

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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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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 automobiles the power is transmitted from gear box to differential through

A. Bevel gear

B. Universal joint

C. Hooke's joint

D. Knuckle joint

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The sense of Coriolis component is such that it

A. Leads the sliding velocity vector by 90°

B. Lags the sliding velocity vector by 90°

C. Is along the sliding velocity vector

D. Leads the sliding velocity vector by 180°

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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)

A. ω √(x² - r²)

B. ω √(r² - x²)

C. ω² √(x² - r²)

D. ω² √(r² - x²)

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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