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251.

Cam angle is defined as the angle

A. During which the follower returns to its initial position
B. Of rotation of the cam for a definite displacement of the follower
C. Through which, the cam rotates during the period in which the follower remains in the highest position
D. Moved by the cam from the instant the follower begins to rise, till it reaches its highest position
Answer» C. Through which, the cam rotates during the period in which the follower remains in the highest position
252.

Angle of dwell of cam is defined as the angle

A. During which the follower returns to its initial position
B. Of rotation of the cam for definite displacement of the follower
C. Through which the cam rotates during the period in which the follower remains in the highest position
D. Moved by the cam from the instant the follower begins to rise, till it reaches its highest position
Answer» D. Moved by the cam from the instant the follower begins to rise, till it reaches its highest position
253.

Angle of descent of cam is defined as the angle

A. During which the follower returns to its initial position
B. Of rotation of the cam for a definite displacement of the follower
C. Through which the cam rotates during the period in which the follower remains in the highest position
D. Moved by the cam from the instant the follower begins to rise, till it reaches its highest position
Answer» B. Of rotation of the cam for a definite displacement of the follower
254.

Angle of ascent of cam is defined as the angle

A. During which the follower returns to its initial position
B. Of rotation of the cam for a definite displacement of the follower
C. Through which the cam rotates during the period in which the follower remains in highest position
D. Moved by the cam from the instant the follower begins to rise, till it reaches its highest position
Answer» E.
255.

In a steam engine, the link constitutes a

A. Piston, piston rod and cross-head
B. Connecting rod with big and small end brasses, caps and bolts
C. Crank pin, crankshaft and flywheel
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
256.

Which of the following disciplines provides study of the relative motion between the parts of a machine and the forces acting on the parts?

A. Theory of machines
B. Applied mechanics
C. Mechanisms
D. Kinetics
Answer» B. Applied mechanics
257.

The secondary unbalanced force is maximum __________ in one revolution of the crank.

A. Two times
B. Four times
C. Eight times
D. Sixteen times
Answer» C. Eight times
258.

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

A. Twice
B. Four times
C. Eight times
D. Sixteen times
Answer» B. Four times
259.

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
Answer» C. Sliding pair
260.

The component of the acceleration, perpendicular 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» B. Tangential component
261.

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
Answer» B. Varies in direction but constant in magnitude
262.

If the number of links in a mechanism is equal to l, then the numbers of possible inversions are equal to

A. l - 2
B. l - 1
C. l
D. l + 1
Answer» D. l + 1
263.

The frequency of oscillation of a torsional pendulum is

A. 2πk/r. √(g/l)
B. r/2πk. √(l/g)
C. 2πr/k. √(g/l)
D. r/2πk. √(g/l)
Answer» E.
264.

TJIE horse power transmitted by a belt is dependent upon

A. Tension on tight side of belt
B. Tension on slack side of belt
C. Radius of pulley
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
265.

In a cone pulley, if the sum of radii of the pulleys on the driving and driven shafts is constant, then

A. Open belt drive is recommended
B. Crossed belt drive is recommended
C. Both open belt drive and crossed belt drive is recommended
D. The drive is recommended depending upon the torque transmitted
Answer» C. Both open belt drive and crossed belt drive is recommended
266.

Coriolis component acts

A. Perpendicular to sliding surfaces
B. Along sliding surfaces
C. Somewhere in between above two
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Along sliding surfaces
267.

Which of the following is a higher pair?

A. Belt and pulley
B. Turning pair
C. Screw pair
D. Sliding pair
Answer» B. Turning pair
268.

With single Hooke's joint it is possible to connect two shafts, the axes of which have an angular misalignment up to

A. 10°
B. 20°
C. 30°
D. 40°
Answer» E.
269.

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
270.

The partial balancing means

A. Balancing partially revolving masses
B. Balancing partially reciprocating masses
C. Best balancing of engines
D. All of these
Answer» C. Best balancing of engines
271.

The following is the inversion of slider crank chain mechanism

A. Whitworth quick return mechanism
B. Hand pump
C. Oscillating cylinder engine
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
272.

Which of the following governor is used to drive a gramophone?

A. Watt governor
B. Porter governor
C. Pickering governor
D. Hartnell governor
Answer» D. Hartnell governor
273.

A point B on a rigid link AB moves with respect to A with angular velocity ω rad/s. The radial component of the acceleration of B with respect to A, is (where vBA = Linear velocity of B with respect to A)

A. vBA × AB
B. vBA /AB
C. v²BA
D. v²BA /AB
Answer» E.
274.

The frictional torque transmitted in a flat collar bearing, considering uniform wear, 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)]
Answer» B. (2/3) μ W (r₁ + r₂)
275.

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)]
Answer» E.
276.

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
277.

A cam mechanism imparts following motion

A. Rotating
B. Oscillating
C. Reciprocating
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
278.

The driving and driven shafts connected by a Hooke's joint will have equal speeds, if

A. cosθ = sinα
B. sinθ = ± tanα
C. tanθ = ± cosα
D. cotθ = cosα
Answer» D. cotθ = cosα
279.

The Klein's method of construction for reciprocating engine mechanism

A. Is based on acceleration diagram
B. Is a simplified form of instantaneous center method
C. Utilizes a quadrilateral similar to the diagram of mechanism for reciprocating engine
D. Enables determination of Cariole’s component
Answer» D. Enables determination of Cariole’s component
280.

The critical speed of a shaft depends upon its

A. Mass
B. Stiffness
C. Mass and stiffness
D. Stiffness and eccentricity
Answer» D. Stiffness and eccentricity
281.

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
Answer» E.
282.

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
Answer» E.
283.

The ratio of the driving tensions for V-belts is __________ times that of flat belts.(Where β = Semi-angle of the groove)

A. sinβ
B. cosβ
C. cosecβ
D. secβ
Answer» D. secβ
284.

The distance by which the __________ of the D-slide valve overlaps the steam port is called exhaust lap.

A. Inner edge
B. Outer edge
C. Corners
D. None of these
Answer» B. Outer edge
285.

In elliptical trammels

A. All four pairs are turning
B. Three pairs turning and one pair sliding
C. Two pairs turning and two pairs sliding
D. One pair turning and three pairs sliding
Answer» D. One pair turning and three pairs sliding
286.

The secondary unbalanced force is maximum when the angle of inclination of the crank with the line of stroke is

A. 0° and 90°
B. 180° and 360°
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
287.

The centre of gravity of a coupler link in a four bar mechanism will experience

A. No acceleration
B. Only linear acceleration
C. Only angular acceleration
D. Both linear and angular acceleration
Answer» E.
288.

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

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. -1
Answer» B. 1
289.

A watt's governor can work satisfactorily at speeds from

A. 60 to 80 r.p.m.
B. 80 to 100 r.p.m.
C. 100 to 200 r.p.m.
D. 200 to 300 r.p.m.
Answer» B. 80 to 100 r.p.m.
290.

An engine operates between temperatures of 900°Kandr2 and another engine between T2 and 400°K For both to do equal work, value of T2 will be

A. 650°K
B. 600°K
C. 625°K
D. 700°K
Answer» B. 600°K
291.

Which of the following mechanism is an approximate straight line motion mechanism?

A. Watt's mechanism
B. Grasshopper mechanism
C. Robert's mechanism
D. All of these
Answer» E.
292.

The ratio of the number of teeth to the pitch circle diameter in millimeters, is called

A. Circular pitch
B. Diametral pitch
C. Module
D. None of these
Answer» C. Module
293.

Klein's construction can be used to determine acceleration of various parts when the crank is at

A. Inner dead centre
B. Outer dead centre
C. Right angles to the link of the stroke
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
294.

The ratio of maximum fluctuation of speed to the mean speed is called

A. Fluctuation of speed
B. Maximum fluctuation of speed
C. Coefficient of fluctuation of speed
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
295.

The maximum fluctuation of speed is the

A. Difference of minimum fluctuation of speed and the mean speed
B. Difference of the maximum and minimum speeds
C. Sum of maximum and minimum speeds
D. Variations of speed above and below the mean resisting torque line
Answer» C. Sum of maximum and minimum speeds
296.

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
297.

When two links are connected by a pin joint, their instantaneous center lies

A. On their point of contact
B. At the center of curvature
C. At the center of circle
D. At the pin joint
Answer» E.
298.

The approximate straight line mechanism is a

A. Four bar linkage
B. 6 bar linkage
C. 8 bar linkage
D. 3 bar linkage
Answer» B. 6 bar linkage
299.

The efficiency of a screw jack is maximum, when (where α = Helix angle, and φ = Angle of friction)

A. α = 45° + φ/2
B. α = 45° - φ/2
C. α = 90° + φ
D. α = 90° - φ
Answer» C. α = 90° + φ
300.

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)
Answer» C. P = W tan(φ - α)