Theory of machines MCQs

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Q361.
Which of the following statement is correct?

a.

The primary unbalanced force is less than the secondary unbalanced force.

b.

The primary unbalanced force is maximum twice in one revolution of the crank.

c.

The unbalanced force due to reciprocating masses varies in magnitude and direction both.

d.

The magnitude of swaying couple in locomotives is inversely proportional to the distance between the two cylinder centre lines

Discuss
Answer: (b).The primary unbalanced force is maximum twice in one revolution of the crank.
Q362.
The magnitude of velocities of the points on a rigid link is

a.

directly proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is parallel to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre

b.

directly proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is perpendicular to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre

c.

inversely proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is parallel to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre

d.

inversely proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is perpendicular to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre

Discuss
Answer: (d).inversely proportional to the distance from the points to the instantaneous centre and is perpendicular to the line joining the point to the instantaneous centre
Q363.
A pendulum type governor is a Watt governor.

a.

Agree

b.

Disagree

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).Agree
Q364.
In a single slider crank 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

Discuss
Answer: (d).three are turning pairs and one is a sliding pair
Q365.
The mechanism consisting of three turning pairs and one sliding pair, is called a

a.

single slider crank chain

b.

Whitworth quick return motion mechanism

c.

crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above
Q366.
A mechanism __________ for transmitting or transforming motion.

a.

can be used

b.

can not be used

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).can be used
Q367.
The distance moved by the valve from one end to the other end is called valve travel.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q368.
The Klein's method of construction for reciprocating engine mechanism

a.

is a simplified version of instantaneous centre method

b.

utilises a quadrilateral similar to the diagram of mechanism for reciprocating engine

c.

enables determination of coriolis component

d.

is based on the acceleration diagram

Discuss
Answer: (b).utilises a quadrilateral similar to the diagram of mechanism for reciprocating engine
Q369.
A Watt's governor is a spring loaded governor.

a.

Yes

b.

No

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).No
Q370.
The velocity of the rubbing surface __________ with the distance from the axis of the bearing.

a.

increases

b.

decreases

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).increases
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