Theory of machines MCQs

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Q341.
If the number of links in a mechanism are equal to l, then the number of possible inversions are equal to

a.

l - 2

b.

l - 1

c.

l

d.

l + 1

Discuss
Answer: (c).l
Q342.
Effort of a governor is the

a.

mean force exerted at the sleeve for a given percentage change of speed

b.

workdone at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed

c.

mean force exerted at the sleeve for maximum equilibrium speed

d.

none of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).mean force exerted at the sleeve for a given percentage change of speed
Q343.
The pressure angle for involute gears depends upon the size of teeth.

a.

Right

b.

Wrong

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).Wrong
Q344.
The maximum displacement of a body, from its mean position is called amplitude.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q345.
In a reciprocating steam engine, when the crank has turned from inner dead centre through an angle ΞΈ, the angular velocity of the connecting rod is given by

a.

Ο‰ sinΞΈ/(n² - sin²ΞΈ)1/2

b.

Ο‰ cosΞΈ/(n² - cos²ΞΈ)1/2

c.

Ο‰ sinΞΈ/(n² - cos²ΞΈ)1/2

d.

Ο‰ cosΞΈ/(n² - sin²ΞΈ)1/2

Discuss
Answer: (d).Ο‰ cosΞΈ/(n² - sin²ΞΈ)1/2
Q346.
The total number of instantaneous centres for a mechanism consisting of n links are

a.

n/2

b.

n

c.

n - 1

d.

n(n - 1)/2

Discuss
Answer: (d).n(n - 1)/2
Q347.
The acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion, at any instant is given by

a.

Ο‰x

b.

Ο‰²x

c.

Ο‰²/x

d.

Ο‰3/x

Discuss
Answer: (b).Ο‰²x
Q348.
The partial balancing means

a.

balancing partially revolving masses

b.

balancing partially reciprocating masses

c.

best balancing of engines

d.

all of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).balancing partially reciprocating masses
Q349.
Which of the following statement is correct as regard to the difference between a machine and a structure?

a.

The parts of a machine move relative to one another, whereas the members of a structure do not move relative to one another

b.

The links of a machine may transmit both power and motion, whereas the members of a structure transmit forces only

c.

A machine transforms the available energy into some useful work, whereas in a structure no energy is transformed into useful work

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above
Q350.
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

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) and (b)
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