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3951.

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
Answer» C. varies in magnitude and direction both
3952.

The power of a Porter governor is equal to

A. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/504-362-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/504-362-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/504-362-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/504-362-4.png">
Answer» E.
3953.

The effect of swaying couple in a locomotive is resisted by the side pressure between the flanges of the tyres of the wheel and the inside of the rails.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
3954.

The Klein's diagram is useful to find

A. displacement of various parts
B. velocity of various parts
C. acceleration of various parts
D. angular acceleration of various parts
Answer» D. angular acceleration of various parts
3955.

The equation of motion for a single degree of freedom system with viscous damping is . The damping ratio of the system is

A. 9/8
B. 9/8
C. <span class="root">2</span>
D. 9/16
E. 9/128
Answer» D. 9/16
3956.

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
Answer» E.
3957.

In a multiple V-belt drive, all the belts should stretch at the same rate.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
3958.

In a reciprocating engine, usually __________ of the reciprocating masses are balanced.

A. one-half
B. two-third
C. three-fourth
D. whole
Answer» C. three-fourth
3959.

Which of the following is a spring controlled governor?

A. Hartnell governor
B. Hartung governor
C. Wilson-Hartnell governor
D. all of these
Answer» E.
3960.

The engine of an aeroplane rotates in clockwise direction when seen from the tail end and the aeroplane takes a turn to the right. The effect of gyroscopic couple on the aeroplane will be to dip the nose and raise the tail.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
3961.

At the nodal point in a shaft, the amplitude for torsional vibration will be

A. minimum
B. maximum
C. zero
D. infinity
Answer» D. infinity
3962.

When a body is subjected to transverse vibrations, the stress induced in a body will be

A. shear stress
B. bending stress
C. tensile stress
D. compressive, stress
Answer» C. tensile stress
3963.

Which of the following statement is correct for gears ?

A. The addendum is less than the dedendum
B. The pitch circle diameter is the product of module and number of teeth
C. The contact ratio means the number of pairs of teeth in contact
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
3964.

The minimum number of teeth on the pinion which will mesh with any gear without interference for 20 full depth involute teeth will be

A. 12
B. 14
C. 18
D. 24
Answer» D. 24
3965.

In order to facilitate starting of locomotive in any position, the cranks of a locomotive with two cylinders, are placed at

A. 45 to each other
B. 90 to each other
C. 120 to each other
D. 180 to each other
Answer» C. 120 to each other
3966.

The coriolis component of acceleration leads the sliding velocity by

A. 45
B. 90
C. 135
D. 180
Answer» C. 135
3967.

In a mechanism, the fixed instantaneous centres are those centres which

A. remain in the same place for all configurations of the mechanism
B. vary with the configuration of the mechanism
C. moves as the mechanism moves, but joints are of permanent nature
D. none of the above
Answer» B. vary with the configuration of the mechanism
3968.

Which of the following statements regarding laws governing the friction between dry surfaces are correct?

A. The friction force is dependent on the materials of the contact surfaces.
B. The friction force is directly proportional to the normal force.
C. The friction force is independent of me area of contact.
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
3969.

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
Answer» D. inversion
3970.

A link or element need not to be a rigid body, but it must be a resistant body.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
3971.

The velocity of the belt for maximum power is (where m = Mass of the belt in kg per metre length)

A. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/489-206-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/489-206-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/489-206-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/489-206-4.png">
Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/489-206-4.png">
3972.

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

A. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/506-352-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/506-352-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/506-352-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/506-352-4.png">
Answer» E.
3973.

When there is a reduction in amplitude over every cycle of vibration, then the body is said to have

A. free vibration
B. forced vibration
C. damped vibration
D. under damped vibration
Answer» D. under damped vibration
3974.

In full depth involute system, the smallest number of teeth in a pinion which meshes with rack without interference is

A. 12
B. 16
C. 25
D. 32
Answer» E.
3975.

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. <span class="root">2</span>
Answer» E.
3976.

When the nature of contact between the elements of a pair is such that it can turn or revolve about a fixed axis, the pair is known as a rolling pair.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» C.
3977.

Creep in belt drive is due to

A. weak material of the belt
B. weak material of the pulley
C. uneven extensions and contractions of the belt when it passes from tight side to slack side
D. expansion of the belt
Answer» D. expansion of the belt
3978.

In the below figure, PC is the connecting rod and OC is the crank making an angle with the line of stroke PO and rotates with uniform angular velocity at rad/s. The Klien's acceleration diagram for determining the acceleration of the piston P is shown by quadrilateral C Q NO, the acceleration of the piston is zero when the crank OC and connecting rod PC are at right angles to each other.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
3979.

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
Answer» C. length of arc of approach to the circular pitch
3980.

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
Answer» E.
3981.

A Porter governor is a

A. pendulum type governor
B. dead weight governor
C. spring loaded governor
D. inertia governor
Answer» C. spring loaded governor
3982.

A type-writer constitutes a machine.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» C.
3983.

Due to slip of belt, the velocity ratio of the belt drive increases.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» C.
3984.

The maximum efficiency of a screw jack is

A. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/486-173-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/486-173-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/486-173-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/486-173-4.png">
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/486-173-2.png">
3985.

When a mechanism is required to transmit power or to do some particular type of work, then it becomes a machine.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
3986.

The component of the acceleration, parallel to the velocity of the particle, at the given instant is called

A. radial component
B. tangential component
C. coriolis component
D. none of these
Answer» C. coriolis component
3987.

In a multiple V-belt drive, if one of the belt is broken, then we should replace

A. the broken belt only
B. all the belts
C. the broken belt and the belts on either side of it
D. none of the above
Answer» C. the broken belt and the belts on either side of it
3988.

When a slider moves on a fixed link having curved surface, their instantaneous centre lies

A. on their point of contact
B. at the centre of curvature
C. at the centre of circle
D. at the pin joint
Answer» C. at the centre of circle
3989.

The balancing of a rigid rotor can be achieved by appropriately placing balancing masses in

A. a single plane
B. two planes
C. three planes
D. four planes
Answer» C. three planes
3990.

The frictional torque transmitted in a conical pivot bearing with assumption of uniform pressure is __________ as compared to uniform wear.

A. less
B. more
C. same
Answer» C. same
3991.

Scotch yoke mechanism is used to generate

A. sine functions
B. square roots
C. logarithms
D. inversions
Answer» B. square roots
3992.

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

A. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/496-285-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/496-285-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/496-285-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/496-285-4.png">
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/theory-of-machines/496-285-3.png">
3993.

The size of a gear is usually specified by

A. pressure angle
B. circular pitch
C. diametral pitch
D. pitch circle diameter
Answer» E.
3994.

The example of successfully constrained motion is a

A. motion of an I.C. engine valve
B. motion of the shaft between a foot-step bearing
C. piston reciprocating inside an engine cylinder
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
3995.

The angle which the normal reaction makes with the resultant reaction is called angle of friction.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
3996.

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
Answer» C. A single mass in one of the planes of the revolving masses
3997.

The working depth of a gear is the radial distance from the

A. pitch circle to the bottom of a tooth
B. pitch circle to the top of a tooth
C. top of a tooth to the bottom of a tooth
D. addendum circle to the clearance circle
Answer» E.
3998.

The acceleration of a particle at any instant has two components i.e. radial component and tangential component. These two components will be

A. parallel to each other
B. perpendicular to each other
C. inclined at 45
D. opposite to each other
Answer» C. inclined at 45
3999.

When the axes of the first and last wheels are co-axial, then the train is known as

A. simple train of wheels
B. compound train of wheels
C. reverted gear train
D. epicyclic gear train
Answer» D. epicyclic gear train
4000.

The primary unbalanced force is more than the secondary unbalanced force.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False