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  1. The magnitude of linear velocity of a point B on a link AB relative to point A is (where ω = Angular velocity of the link AB)

  2. A.
    ω x AB
    B.
    ω (AB)2
    C.
    ω2 x AB
    D.
    (ω x AB)2

  3. A slender shaft supported on two bearings at its ends carries a disc with an eccentricity e from the axis of rotation. The critical speed of the shaft is Nc. If the disc is replaced by a second one of same mass but mounted with an eccentricily 2 e, then the critical speed of the shaft in the second case is

  4. A.
    Nc/2
    B.
    Nc/2
    C.
    Nc
    D.
    2 Nc

  5. The mechanism in which two are turning pairs and two are sliding pairs, is called a

  6. A.
    double slider crank chain
    B.
    elliptical trammel
    C.
    Scotch yoke mechanism
    D.
    all of these

  7. In a multiple V-belt drive, all the belts should stretch at the same rate.

  8. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree

  9. In a reciprocating engine, usually __________ of the reciprocating masses are balanced.

  10. A.
    one-half
    B.
    two-third
    C.
    three-fourth
    D.
    whole

  11. 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 C Q NO, if N coincides with O, then

  12. A.
    acceleration and velocity of the piston P is zero
    B.
    acceleration and velocity of the piston P is maximum
    C.
    acceleration of the piston P is zero and its velocity is maximum
    D.
    acceleration of the piston P is maximum and its velocity is zero

  13. The velocity of the belt for maximum power is (where m = Mass of the belt in kg per metre length)


  14. 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 centre of drum, and n = Number of blocks)


  15. When there is a reduction in amplitude over every cycle of vibration, then the body is said to have

  16. A.
    free vibration
    B.
    forced vibration
    C.
    damped vibration
    D.
    under damped vibration

  17. In full depth involute system, the smallest number of teeth in a pinion which meshes with rack without interference is

  18. A.
    12
    B.
    16
    C.
    25
    D.
    32