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101.

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
102.

The displacement of the D-slide valve is __________ the steam lap by a distance known as lead of the valve.

A. greater than
B. less than
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. less than
103.

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. μ W (r1 + r2)
B. μ W (r1r2)
C. μ W (r1 - r2)
D. None of these
Answer» B. μ W (r1r2)
104.

Two heavy rotating masses are connected by shafts of lengths l1, l2 and l3 and the corresponding diameters are d1, d2 and d3. This system is reduced to a torsionally equivalent system having uniform diameter d = d1 of the shaft. The equivalent length of the shaft is

A. (l₁ + l₂ + l₃)/3
B. l = l₁ + l₂.(d₁/d₂)³ + l₂.(d₁/d₃)³
C. l = l₁ + l₂.(d₁/d₂)⁴ + l₃.(d₁/d₃)⁴
D. l₁ + l₂ + l₃
Answer» D. l₁ + l₂ + l₃
105.

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

A. Yes
B. No
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
106.

In Meyer's expansion valve, the expansion valve is driven by an eccentric having an angle of advance from

A. 50° - 60°
B. 60° - 70°
C. 70° - 80°
D. 80° - 90°
Answer» E.
107.

In a locomotive, the maximum magnitude of the unbalanced force along the perpendicular to the line of stroke, is known as

A. tractive force
B. swaying couple
C. hammer blow
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
108.

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
109.

The natural frequency of free torsional vibrations of a shaft is equal to (where q = Torsional stiffness of the shaft, and I = Mass moment of inertia of the disc attached at the end of a shaft)

A. 2π. √(q/I)
B. 2π qI
C. (1/2π). √(q/I)
D. 1/2π
Answer» D. 1/2π
110.

The maximum efficiency of spiral gears is (where θ = Shaft angle, and φ = Friction angle)

A. sin (θ + φ) + 1/ cos (θ - φ) + 1
B. cos (θ - φ) + 1/ sin (θ + φ) + 1
C. cos (θ + φ) + 1/ cos (θ - φ) + 1
D. cos (θ - φ) + 1/ cos (θ + φ) + 1
Answer» D. cos (θ - φ) + 1/ cos (θ + φ) + 1
111.

For two governors A and B, the lift of sleeve of governor A is more than that of governor B, for a given fractional change in speed. It indicates that

A. governor A is more sensitive than governor B
B. governor B is more sensitive than governor A
C. both governors A and B are equally sensitive
D. none of the above
Answer» B. governor B is more sensitive than governor A
112.

A flywheel is used to control the mean speed of an engine caused by the variations in load.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
113.

In a locomotive, the resultant unbalanced force due to the two cylinders along the line of stroke, is known as

A. tractive force
B. swaying couple
C. hammer blow
D. none of these
Answer» B. swaying couple
114.

In a four bar chain or quadric cycle 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» B. one is a turning pair and three are sliding pairs
115.

Bifilar suspension method is used to find the

A. angular acceleration of the body
B. moment of inertia of the body
C. periodic time of the body
D. frequency of vibration of the body
Answer» C. periodic time of the body
116.

In involute gears, the pressure angle is

A. dependent on the size of teeth
B. dependent on the size of gears
C. always constant
D. always variable
Answer» D. always variable
117.

The Klein's method of construction for reciprocating engine mechanism

A. is a simplified version of instantaneous centre method
B. utilises a quadrilateral similar to the diagram of mechanism for reciprocating engine
C. enables determination of coriolis component
D. is based on the acceleration diagram
Answer» C. enables determination of coriolis component
118.

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

A. True
B. False
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. False
119.

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.
120.

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.
121.

Maximum fluctuation of energy in a flywheel is equal to (where I = Mass moment of inertia of the flywheel, E = Maximum fluctuation of energy, CS = Coefficient of fluctuation of speed, and ω = Mean angular speed = )

A. Iω(ω1 - ω2)
B. Iω²CS
C. 2ECS
D. all of these
Answer» E.
122.

The arrangement is called bevel gearing, when two __________ are connected by gears.

A. intersecting and coplaner shafts
B. non-intersecting and non-coplaner shafts
C. parallel and coplaner shafts
D. parallel and non-coplaner shafts
Answer» B. non-intersecting and non-coplaner shafts
123.

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
124.

The periodic time of one oscillation for a simple pendulum is

A. (1/2π). √(l/g)
B. (1/2π). √(g/l)
C. 2π. √(l/g)
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
125.

The acceleration of a flat-faced follower when it has contact with the flank of a circular arc cam, is given by

A. ω²R cos θ
B. ω2(R - r1)cos θ
C. ω²(R - r1)sin θ
D. ω²r1 sin θ
Answer» C. ω²(R - r1)sin θ
126.

The sense of coriolis component 2 ωv is same as that of the relative velocity vector v rotated at

A. 45° in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path
B. 45° in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path
C. 90° in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path
D. 180° in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path
Answer» D. 180° in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path
127.

The sensitiveness of a governor depends upon the lift of the sleeve.

A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Wrong
128.

A governor is said to be isochronous when range of speed is zero for all radii of rotation of the balls within the working range, neglecting friction.

A. Yes
B. No
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. No
129.

A pair is said to be a kinematic pair, if the relative motion between them is completely or successfully constrained.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Incorrect
130.

A rotor supported at A and B carries two masses as shown in the below figure. The rotor is

A. dynamically balanced
B. statically balanced
C. statically and dynamically balanced
D. not balanced
Answer» D. not balanced
131.

The instantaneous centres, which moves as the mechanism moves but joints are of permanent nature, are called permanent instantaneous centres.

A. Yes
B. No
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. No
132.

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
Answer» C. exactly in the middle of the shaft
133.

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
134.

The centre of suspension and centre of percussion are not interchangeable.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
135.

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» B. (2/3) μ W (r₁ + r₂)
136.

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.
137.

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

A. sin β
B. cos β
C. cosec β
D. sec β
Answer» D. sec β
138.

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)
Answer» E.
139.

If the controlling force line for a spring controlled governor when produced intersects the Y-axis at the origin, then the governor is said to be

A. stable
B. unstable
C. isochronous
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
140.

In a reciprocating steam engine, when the crank has turned from inner dead centre through an angle θ, the angular acceleration of the connecting rod is given by

A. ω sinθ/(n² - sin²θ)^1/2
B. ω cosθ/(n² - cos²θ)^1/2
C. ω sinθ/(n² - cos²θ)^1/2
D. ω cosθ/(n² - sin²θ)^1/2
Answer» E.
141.

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
142.

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
143.

Power of a governor is the

A. mean force exerted at the sleeve for a given percentage change of speed
B. workdone at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed
C. mean force exerted at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
144.

The ratio of velocities of the shafts connected by Hooke's joint is given by (where N and N1 = Speed of driving and driven shafts (in r.p.m.) respectively, θ = Angle through which the arms of the cross turn, and α = Angle of inclination between the two shafts)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
145.

The minimum periodic time of a compound pendulum is

A. (1/2π). √(kG/g)
B. (1/2π). √(2kG/g)
C. 2π. √(kG/g)
D. 2π. √(2kG/g)
Answer» E.
146.

The frictional torque transmitted by a cone clutch is same as that of

A. flat pivot bearing
B. flat collar bearing
C. conical pivot bearing
D. truncated conical pivot bearing
Answer» E.
147.

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
148.

Which of the following is a pendulum type governor?

A. Watt governor
B. Porter governor
C. Hartnell governor
D. none of these
Answer» B. Porter governor
149.

The two links are said to have a pure rolling contact, when their instantaneous centre __________ on their point of contact.

A. lies
B. does not lie
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. does not lie
150.

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 force

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
Answer» C. the reaction on the front wheels increases and on the rear wheels decreases