The ratio of height of Porter governor (when length of arms and links are equal) to the height of Watt's governor is (where m = Mass of the ball and M = Mass on the sleeve)
A. m + M m
B. m + M M
C. m m + M
D. M m + M
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In vibration isolation system, if ω n ω > 1 , then the phase difference between the transmitted force and the disturbing force is
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For fluctuating loads, well suited bearing is
A. Ball bearing
B. Roller bearing
C. Needle roller bearing
D. Thrust bearing
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The critical speed of a shaft in revolution per second is __________ as that of natural frequency of transverse vibration.
A. Same
B. Different
C. Unpredictable
D. None of these
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The maximum or minimum value of the swaying couple is
A. ± cm ω 2 r
B. ± a ( 1 − c ) m ω 2 r
C. D. ± 2 a ( 1 − c ) m ω 2 r
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Creep in belt drive is due to
A. Material of the pulley
B. Material of the belt
C. Larger size of the driver pulley
D. Uneven extensions and contractions due to varying tension
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A thin circular disc is rolling with a uniform linear speed, along a straight path on a plane surface. Which of the following statement is correct in this regard?
A. All points of the disc have the same velocity
B. The centre of the disc has zero acceleration
C. The centre of the disc has centrifugal acceleration
D. The point on the disc making contact with the plane surface has zero acceleration
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In full depth involute system, the smallest number of teeth in a pinion which meshes with rack without interference is
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The stress induced in a body will be shear stress, when it is subjected to
A. Longitudinal vibrations
B. Transverse vibrations
C. Torsional vibrations
D. None of these
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The sense of Coriolis component is such that it
A. Leads the sliding velocity vector by 90°
B. Lags the sliding velocity vector by 90°
C. Is along the sliding velocity vector
D. Leads the sliding velocity vector by 180°
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What is the number of instantaneous centers for an eight link mechanism?
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A Porter governor is a
A. Pendulum type governor
B. Dead weight governor
C. Spring loaded governor
D. Inertia governor
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Two pulleys of radii r1 and r2 and at distance x apart are connected by means of a cross belt drive. The length of the belt is
A. π ( r 1 + r 2 ) + x ( r 1 + r 2 ) 2 + 2 x
B. π ( r 1 + r 2 ) + x ( r 1 − r 2 ) 2 + 2 x
C. π ( r 1 − r 2 ) + x ( r 1 − r 2 ) 2 + 2 x
D. π ( r 1 − r 2 ) + x ( r 1 + r 2 ) 2 + 2 x
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Two pulleys of radii r1 and r2 and at distance x apart are connected by means of an open belt drive. The length of the belt is
A. π ( r 1 + r 2 ) + x ( r 1 + r 2 ) 2 + 2 x
B. π ( r 1 + r 2 ) + x ( r 1 − r 2 ) 2 + 2 x
C. π ( r 1 − r 2 ) + x ( r 1 − r 2 ) 2 + 2 x
D. π ( r 1 − r 2 ) + x ( r 1 + r 2 ) 2 + 2 x
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Transmission angle is the angle between
A. Input link and coupler
B. Input link and fixed link
C. Output link and coupler
D. Output link and fixed link
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A disc is a spinning with an angular velocity ω rad/s about the axis of spin. The couple applied to the disc causing precession will be (where I = Mass moment of inertia of the disc and ω P = Angular velocity of precession of the axis of spin)
A. 2 1 I ω 2
B. I ω 2
C. 2 1 I ω ω P
D. I ω ω P
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Throw of a cam is the maximum distance of the follower from
A. Base circle
B. Pitch circle
C. Root circle
D. Prime circle
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The height of a Watt's governor (in meters) is equal to (where N = Speed of the arm and ball about the spindle axis)
A. N 2 8.95
B. N 2 89.5
C. N 2 895
D. N 2 8950
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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
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The Coriolis component of acceleration depends upon
A. Velocity of slider
B. Angular velocity of the link
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
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