The mechanism consisting of three turning pairs and one sliding pair, is called a
A. Single slider crank chain
B. Whitworth quick return motion mechanism
C. Crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism
D. All of the above
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In an ideal machine, the output as compared to input is
A. Less
B. More
C. Equal
D. May be less or more depending on efficiency
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The velocity of the belt for maximum power is (where m = Mass of the belt in kg per meter length)
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In the below figure, PC is the connecting rod and OC is the crank making an angle θ with the line of stroke PO and rotates with uniform angular velocity at
ω rad/s. The Klien's acceleration diagram for determining the acceleration of the piston P is shown by quadrilateral CQNO. The acceleration of the piston P with respect to the crank-pin C is given by
A. ω 2 × NO
B. ω 2 × CO
C. ω 2 × CN
D. ω 2 × QN
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In steady state forced vibrations, the amplitude of vibrations at resonance is __________ damping coefficient.
A. Equal to
B. Directly proportional to
C. Inversely proportional to
D. Independent of
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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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Pitch point on a cam is
A. Any point on pitch curve
B. The point on cam pitch curve having the maximum pressure angle
C. Any point on pitch circle
D. The point on cam pitch curve having the minimum pressure angle
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The equivalent length of a simple pendulum which gives the same frequency as a compound pendulum is
A. k G 2 + h 2 h
B. h k G 2 + h 2
C. k G 2 + h 2 h 2
D. h 2 k G 2 + h 2
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The frequency of oscillation of a compound pendulum is
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The minimum periodic time of a compound pendulum is
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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
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In order to balance the reciprocating masses,
A. Primary forces and couples must be balanced
B. Secondary forces and couples must be balanced
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
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The ratio of maximum fluctuation of energy to the work-done per cycle is called
A. Fluctuation of energy
B. Maximum fluctuation of energy
C. Coefficient of fluctuation of energy
D. None of these
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Which of the following statement is correct for involute gears?
A. The interference is inherently absent.
B. The variation in centre distance of shafts increases radial force.
C. A convex flank is always in contact with concave flank.
D. The pressure angle is constant throughout the teeth engagement.
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When the elements of a pair are kept in contact by the action of external forces, the pair is said to be a
A. Lower pair
B. Higher pair
C. Self-closed pair
D. Force-closed pair
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The relation between number of pairs (p) forming a kinematic chain and the number of links (l ) is
A. l = 2p - 2
B. l = 2p - 3
C. l = 2p - 4
D. l = 2p - 5
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Relationship between the number of links (L) and number of pairs (P) is
A. P = 2L - 4
B. P = 2L + 4
C. P = 2L + 2
D. P = 2L - 2
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The two elements of a pair are said to form a higher pair, when they
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. Permit relative motion
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Peaucellier’s mechanism has
A. Eight links
B. Six links
C. Four links
D. Twelve links
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The brake commonly used in railway trains is
A. Shoe brake
B. Band brake
C. Band and block brake
D. Internal expanding brake
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