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601.

_ For an isochronous Hartnell governor (where r‚ÇÅ and r‚ÇÇ = Maximum and minimum radius of rotation of balls respectively, S‚ÇÅ and S‚ÇÇ = Maximum and minimum force exerted on the sleeve respectively, and M = Mass on the sleeve)$?

A. (m.g + S‚ÇÅ)/(m.g + S‚ÇÇ) = r‚ÇÅ/r‚ÇÇ
B. (m.g - S‚ÇÅ)/(m.g - S‚ÇÇ) = r‚ÇÇ/r‚ÇÅ
C. S‚ÇÅ/S‚ÇÇ = r‚ÇÅ/r‚ÇÇ
D. S‚ÇÇ/S‚ÇÅ = r‚ÇÅ/r‚ÇÇ
Answer» B. (m.g - S‚Äö√á√Ö)/(m.g - S‚Äö√á√á) = r‚Äö√á√á/r‚Äö√á√Ö
602.

_ Which of the following has sliding motion?$?

A. Crank
B. Connecting rod
C. Crank pin
D. Cross-head
Answer» E.
603.

_ The frictional torque transmitted in a conical pivot bearing, considering uniform wear, is$?

A. (1/2) μ W R cosecα
B. (2/3) μ W R cosecα
C. (3/4) μ W R cosecα
D. μ W R cosecα
Answer» B. (2/3) ≈í¬∫ W R cosec≈í¬±
604.

_ ABCD is a four bar mechanism in which AB = 310 mm and CD = 450 mm. AB and CD are both perpendicular to the fixed link AD, as shown in the below figure. If the velocity of B at this condition is v. Then the velocity of C is$?

A. (1/3). v
B. (2/3). v
C. (3/2). v
D. (9/4). v
Answer» D. (9/4). v
605.

_ Higher pairs are those which have$?

A. Point or line contact between the two elements when in motion
B. Surface contact between the two elements when in motion
C. Elements of pairs not held together mechanically
D. Two elements that permit relative motion
Answer» B. Surface contact between the two elements when in motion
606.

_ The frequency of oscillation at compared to earth will be$?

A. 6 times more
B. 6 times less
C. 2.44 times more
D. 2.44 times less
Answer» E.
607.

_ The C.G. of a link in any mechanism would experience$?

A. No acceleration
B. Linear acceleration
C. Angular acceleration
D. Both angular and linear accelerations
Answer» E.
608.

_ In gears, interference takes place when$?

A. The tip of a tooth of a mating gear digs into the portion between base and root circles
B. Gears do not move smoothly in the absence of lubrication
C. Pitch of the gears is not same
D. Gear teeth are undercut
Answer» B. Gears do not move smoothly in the absence of lubrication
609.

_ A reed type tachometer use the principle of$?

A. Longitudinal vibration
B. Torsional vibration
C. Transverse vibration
D. Damped free vibration
Answer» D. Damped free vibration
610.

_ 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
Answer» C. Along AB
611.

_ Module of a gear is$?

A. D/T
B. T/D
C. 2D/T
D. 2T/D
Answer» B. T/D
612.

_ In a drag link quick return mechanism, the shortest link is always fixed. The sum of the shortest and longest link is$?

A. Equal to sum of other two
B. Greater than sum of other two
C. Less than sum of other two
D. There is no such relationship
Answer» D. There is no such relationship
613.

_ 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. 2θ
D. 4θ
Answer» D. 4≈í‚àè
614.

_ In railway axle boxes, the bearing used is$?

A. Deep groove ball bearing
B. Double row self aligning ball bearing
C. Double row spherical roller bearing
D. Cylindrical roller bearing
Answer» D. Cylindrical roller bearing
615.

_ The angle of inclination of the plane, at which the body begins to move down the plane is called$?

A. Angle of friction
B. Angle of repose
C. Angle of projection
D. None of these
Answer» C. Angle of projection
616.

_ The secondary unbalanced force is __________ the primary unbalanced force.$?

A. One-half
B. Two-third
C. n times
D. 1/n times
Answer» E.
617.

_ 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
Answer» E.
618.

_ The pitching of a ship produces forces on the bearings which act __________ to the motion of the ship.$?

A. Vertically and parallel
B. Vertically and perpendicular
C. Horizontally and parallel
D. Horizontally and perpendicular
Answer» E.
619.

_ Kinematic pairs are those which have two elements that$?

A. Have line contact
B. Have surface contact
C. Permit relative motion
D. Are held together
Answer» D. Are held together
620.

_ Rectangular bar in a rectangular hole is the following type of pair$?

A. Completely constrained motion
B. Partially constrained motion
C. Incompletely constrained motion
D. Freely constrained motion
Answer» B. Partially constrained motion
621.

_ The displacement of the reciprocating roller follower, when it has contact with the straight flanks of the tangent cam, is given by (where r₁ = Minimum radius of the cam, r₂ = Radius of the roller follower, and θ = Angle turned by the cam from the beginning of the follower displacement)$?

A. (r₁ - r₂) (1 - cosθ)
B. (r₁ + r₂) (1 + cosθ)
C. (r₁ - r₂) [(1 - cosθ)/cosθ]
D. (r₁ + r₂) [(1 - cosθ)/cosθ]
Answer» E.
622.

_ The amplitude of vibration is always __________ the radius of the circle.$?

A. Equal to
B. Less than
C. Greater than
D. None of these
Answer» B. Less than
623.

_ Oldham’s coupling is an inversion of the kinematic chain used in$?

A. Whitworth quick return mechanism
B. Elliptical trammels
C. Rotary engine
D. Universal joint
Answer» C. Rotary engine
624.

_ 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
625.

_ 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
626.

_ 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.
627.

_ 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(≈ì√ú - ≈í¬±)
628.

_ The Whitworth quick return motion mechanism is formed in a slider crank chain when the$?

A. Coupler link is fixed
B. Longest link is a fixed link
C. Slider is a fixed link
D. Smallest link is a fixed link
Answer» B. Longest link is a fixed link
629.

_ A mechanism _________ for transmitting or transforming motion.$?

A. Can be used
B. Can not be used
C. Unpredictable
D. None of these
Answer» B. Can not be used
630.

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

A. T₁/T₂ = μ. θ. n
B. T₁/T₂ = [(1 - μ tanθ)/(1 + μ tanθ)]n
C. T₁/T₂ = (μ θ)n
D. T₁/T₂ = [(1 + μ tanθ)/(1 - μ tanθ)]n
Answer» E.
631.

_ The inversion of a mechanism is$?

A. Changing of a higher pair to a lower pair
B. Turning its upside down
C. Obtained by fixing different links in a kinematic chain
D. Obtained by reversing the input and output motion
Answer» D. Obtained by reversing the input and output motion
632.

_ The ratio of the maximum displacement of the forced vibration to the deflection due to the static force, is known as$?

A. Damping factor
B. Damping coefficient
C. Logarithmic decrement
D. Magnification factor
Answer» E.
633.

_ In a mechanism, usually one link is fixed. If the fixed link is changed in a kinematic chain, then relative motion of other links$?

A. Will remain same
B. Will change
C. Could change or remain unaltered depending on which link is fixed
D. Will not occur
Answer» B. Will change
634.

_ The relation between the controlling force (Fc) and radius of rotation (r) for a stable spring controlled governor is$?

A. Fc = ar + b
B. Fc = ar - b
C. Fc = ar
D. Fc = a/r + b
Answer» C. Fc = ar
635.

_ The example of higher pair is$?

A. Belt, rope and chain drives
B. Gears, cams
C. Ball and roller bearings
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
636.

_ For the brake to be self locking, the force P at C shown in the below figure, should$?

A. Be zero
B. Act in upward direction
C. Act in downward direction
D. None of these
Answer» B. Act in upward direction
637.

_ 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
638.

_ 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.
639.

_ The frictional torque transmitted in a flat collar bearing, considering uniform pressure, is (where r‚ÇÅ and r‚ÇÇ = 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.
640.

_ 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.
641.

_ 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.
642.

_ The number of links and instantaneous centers in a reciprocating engine mechanism are$?

A. 4, 4
B. 4, 5
C. 5, 4
D. 4, 6
Answer» E.
643.

_ 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
644.

_ Which of the following is an inversion of a double slider crank chain?$?

A. Oldham's coupling
B. Elliptical trammel
C. Scotch yoke mechanism
D. All of these
Answer» E.
645.

_ Which of the following mechanisms produces mathematically an exact straight line motion?$?

A. Grasshopper mechanism
B. Watt mechanism
C. Peaucellier's mechanism
D. Tchebicheff mechanism
Answer» D. Tchebicheff mechanism
646.

_ 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
647.

_ 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
648.

_ 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
649.

_ 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
650.

_ The steering of a ship means$?

A. Movement of a complete ship up and down in vertical plane about transverse axis
B. Turning of a complete ship in a curve towards right or left, while it moves forward
C. Rolling of a complete ship sideways
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Rolling of a complete ship sideways