Theory of machines MCQs

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Q311.
When the pitching of a ship is __________ the effect of gyroscopic couple acting on it will be to move the ship towards port side.

a.

upward

b.

downward

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).downward
Q312.
There are six gears A, B, C, D, E and F in a compound train. The numbers of teeth in the gears are 20, 60, 30, 80, 25 and 75 respectively. The ratio of angular speeds of the driven (F) to the driver (A) of the drive is

a.

1/24

b.

1/8

c.

4/15

d.

12

Discuss
Answer: (a).1/24
Q313.
The velocity of a body moving with simple harmonic motion is __________ at the mean position.

a.

zero

b.

minimum

c.

maximum

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).maximum
Q314.
A rotor which is balanced statically but not dynamically is supported on two bearings L apart and at high speed of the rotor, reaction on the left bearing is R. The right side of the bearing is shifted to a new position 2 L apart from the left bearing. At the same rotor speed, dynamic reaction on the left bearing in the new arrangement will

a.

remain same as before

b.

become equal to 2 R

c.

become equal to R/2

d.

become equal to R/4

Discuss
Answer: (a).remain same as before
Q315.
If the pressure angle is __________ , a reciprocating follower will jam in its bearings.

a.

too small

b.

too large

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).too large
Q316.
In a differential band brake as shown in the below figure, if the length OB is greater than OA, then the force P at C should act in the downward direction.

a.

Yes

b.

No

c.

May be yes or no

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (b).No
Q317.
ABCD is a four bar mechanism in which AB = 310 mm and CD = 450 mm. AB and CD are both perpendicular to the fixed link AD, as shown in the below figure. If the velocity of B at this condition is v. Then the velocity of C is

a.

v

b.

2v/3

c.

3v/2

d.

9v/4

Discuss
Answer: (c).3v/2
Q318.
A torsional system with discs of moment of inertia I1 and I2 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.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q319.
The D-slide valve is also known as

a.

inside admission valve

b.

outside admission valve

c.

piston slide valve

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).outside admission valve
Q320.
When the load on the engine increases, it becomes necessary to increase the supply of working fluid and when the load decreases, less working fluid is required. The supply of the working fluid to the engine is controlled by a

a.

D-slide valve

b.

governor

c.

Meyer's expansion valve

d.

flywheel

Discuss
Answer: (b).governor
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