The maximum efficiency of spiral gears is (where θ = Shaft angle and φ = Friction angle)
A. cos ( θ − φ ) + 1 sin ( θ + φ ) + 1
B. sin ( θ + φ ) + 1 cos ( θ − φ ) + 1
C. cos ( θ − φ ) + 1 cos ( θ + φ ) + 1
D. cos ( θ + φ ) + 1 cos ( θ − φ ) + 1
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The dedendum circle diameter is equal to (where, φ = Pressure angle)
A. Pitch circle diameter × cosφ
B. Addendum circle diameter × cosφ
C. Clearance circle diameter × cosφ
D. Pitch circle diameter × sinφ
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When the addenda on pinion and wheel is such that the path of approach and path of recess are half of their maximum possible values, then the length of the path of contact is given by (where r = Pitch circle radius of pinion, R = Pitch circle radius of wheel and φ = Pressure angle)
A. 2 ( r 2 + R 2 ) cos φ
B. 2 ( r 2 + R 2 ) sin φ
C. 2 ( r + R ) cos φ
D. 2 ( r + R ) sin φ
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Effort of a governor is the
A. Mean force exerted at the sleeve for a given percentage change of speed
B. Work-done at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed
C. Mean force exerted at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed
D. None of the above
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Power of a governor is the
A. Mean force exerted at the sleeve for a given percentage change of speed
B. Work-done at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed
C. Mean force exerted at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed
D. None of the above
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In a reciprocating steam engine, which of the following forms a kinematic link?
A. Cylinder and piston
B. Piston rod and connecting rod
C. Crankshaft and flywheel
D. Flywheel and engine frame
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The Coriolis component of acceleration acts
A. Along the sliding surface
B. Perpendicular to the sliding surface
C. At 45° to the sliding surface
D. Parallel to the sliding surface
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In a shaper mechanism, the Coriolis component of acceleration will
A. Not exist
B. Exist
C. Depend on position of crank
D. None of the above
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The instantaneous center of a rigid thin disc rolling on a plane rigid surface is located at
A. The center of the disc
B. The point of contact
C. An infinite distance on the plane surface
D. The point on the circumference situated vertically opposite to the contact point
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Which of the following statements regarding laws governing the friction between dry surfaces are correct?
A. The friction force is dependent on the materials of the contact surfaces.
B. The friction force is directly proportional to the normal force.
C. The friction force is independent of me area of contact.
D. All of the above
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In vibration isolation system, the transmissibility will be equal to unity, for all values of damping factor, if ω n ω is
A. Equal to 1
B. Equal to 2
C. Less than 2
D. Greater than 2
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For an involute gear, the ratio of base circle radius and pitch circle radius is equal to
A. sin φ
B. cos φ
C. sec φ
D. cosec φ
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The frictional torque transmitted in a flat pivot bearing, assuming uniform wear, is
(Where μ = Coefficient of friction, W = Load over the bearing, R = Radius of bearing)
A. μWR
B. 4 3 μWR
C. 3 2 μWR
D. 2 1 μWR
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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
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The engine of an aeroplane rotates in clockwise direction when seen from the tail end and the aeroplane takes a turn to the left. The effect of gyroscopic couple on the aeroplane will be
A. To dip the nose and tail
B. To raise the nose and tail
C. To raise the nose and dip the tail
D. To dip the nose and raise the tail
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A torsional system with discs of moment of inertia
I 1 and
I 2 as shown in the below figure, is gear driven such that the ratio of speed of shaft B to shaft A is 'G'. Neglecting the inertia of gears, the equivalent inertia of disc on shaft B at the speed of shaft A is equal to
A. G × I 2
B. G 2 × I 2
C. G I 2
D. G 2 I 2
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A body having moment of inertia of 30 kg m2 is rotating at 210 RPM and mashes with another body at rest having M.I. of 40 kg m2 . The resultant speed after meshing will be
A. 90 RPM
B. 100 RPM
C. 80 RPM
D. None of the mentioned
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When one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed, the chain is known as a
A. Structure
B. Mechanism
C. Inversion
D. Machine
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The example of completely constrained motion is a
A. Motion of a piston in the cylinder of a steam engine
B. Motion of a square bar in a square hole
C. Motion of a shaft with collars at each end in a circular hole
D. All of the above
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The example of successfully constrained motion is a
A. Motion of an I.C. engine valve
B. Motion of the shaft between a footstep bearing
C. Piston reciprocating inside an engine cylinder
D. All of the above
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