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  1. A mechanism is an assemblage of

  2. A.
    two links
    B.
    three links
    C.
    four or more than four links
    D.
    all of these

  3. In a simple harmonic motion, the velocity vector with respect to displacement vector

  4. A.
    is in phase
    B.
    leads by 90°
    C.
    leads by 180°
    D.
    lags by 90°

  5. When a point moves along a straight line, its acceleration will have

  6. A.
    radial component only
    B.
    tangential component only
    C.
    coriolis component only
    D.
    radial and tangential components both

  7. The primary unbalanced force of reciprocating masses is inversely proportional to the crank radius.

  8. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

  9. The load cup of a screw jack is made separate from the head of the spindle to

  10. A.
    enhance the load carrying capacity of the jack
    B.
    reduce the effort needed for lifting the working load
    C.
    reduce the value of frictional torque required to be countered for lifting the load
    D.
    prevent the rotation of load being lifted

  11. In an open pair, the two elements of a pair

  12. 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

  13. The frictional torque transmitted in a flat collar bearing, considering uniform pressure, is (where r1 and r2 = External and internal radii of collar respectively)

  14. A.
    μ W (r1 + r2)
    B.
    μ W (r1 + r2)
    C.
    D.

  15. Efficiency of a screw jack is given by


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

  17. A.
    sin β
    B.
    cos β
    C.
    cosec β
    D.
    sec β

  18. The secondary unbalanced force is __________ the primary unbalanced force.

  19. A.
    one-half
    B.
    two-third
    C.
    n times
    D.
    1/n times