Theory of machines MCQs

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Q381.
In a reciprocating steam engine, which of the following forms a kinematic link?
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Answer: (c).Crankshaft and flywheel
Q382.
The frictional torque transmitted in a truncated conical pivot bearing, considering uniform wear, is
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Answer: (b).μ W cosec α (r1 + r2)
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Answer: (d).remains constant for all radii of rotation
Q384.
In a steam engine, one method of obtaining the earlier cut-off with a simple slide valve is by increasing the angle of advance of the eccentric while the throw of the eccentric, steam lap and exhaust lap are kept constant. This method will
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Answer: (b).reduce length of effective stroke of piston
Q385.
The equation of motion for a vibrating system with viscous damping is , if the roots of the equation are complex conjugate, then the system will be critically damped.
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Answer: (b).No
Q386.
The dedendum circle diameter is equal to (where φ = Pressure angle)
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Answer: (a).pitch circle dia. x cos φ
Q387.
The ratio of the maximum displacement of the forced vibration to the deflection due to the static force, is known as
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Answer: (d).magnification factor
Q388.
The tractive force is maximum or minimum when the angle of inclination of crank with the line of stroke (θ) is equal to
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Answer: (b).90° and 180°
Q389.
A point on a connecting link (excluding end points) of a double slider crank mechanism traces a
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Answer: (d).elliptical path
Q390.
The coefficient of friction is the ratio of the limiting friction to the normal reaction between the two bodies.
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Answer: (a).Correct