480 Important Theory of Machines MCQ Question and Answer | PDF Free Download

Theory of Machines MCQ Question and Answer PDF Free Download

1.The critical speed of a shaft depends upon its

  • AMass
  • BStiffness
  • CMass and stiffness
  • DStiffness and eccentricity
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Correct Answer : (C)

Mass and stiffness

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2.The Klein's method of construction for reciprocating engine mechanism

  • AIs based on acceleration diagram
  • BIs a simplified form of instantaneous center method
  • CUtilizes a quadrilateral similar to the diagram of mechanism for reciprocating engine
  • DEnables determination of Cariole?s component
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Correct Answer : (C)

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

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3.A cam mechanism imparts following motion

  • ARotating
  • BOscillating
  • CReciprocating
  • DAll of the above
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Correct Answer : (D)

All of the above

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4.A foot step bearing and rotor of a vertical turbine form examples of

  • AIncompletely constrained motion
  • BPartially constrained motion
  • CCompletely constrained motion
  • DSuccessfully constrained motion
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Correct Answer : (B)

Partially constrained motion

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5.A friction circle is a circle drawn when a journal rotates in a bearing. Its radius depends upon the coefficient of friction and the

  • AMagnitude of the forces on journal
  • BAngular velocity of journal
  • CClearance between journal and bearing
  • DRadius of journal
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Correct Answer : (D)

Radius of journal

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6.Which of the following mechanism is obtained from lower pair?

  • AGyroscope
  • BPantograph
  • CValve and valve gears
  • DAll of the above
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Correct Answer : (D)

All of the above

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7.Ackermann steering gear consists of

  • ASliding pairs
  • BTurning pairs
  • CRolling pairs
  • DHigher pairs
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Correct Answer : (B)

Turning pairs

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8.Davis steering gear consists of

  • ASliding pairs
  • BTurning pairs
  • CRolling pairs
  • DHigher pairs
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Correct Answer : (A)

Sliding pairs

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9.The axis of precession is __________ to the plane in which the axis of spin is going to rotate.

  • AParallel
  • BPerpendicular
  • CBoth A and B
  • DNone of these
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Correct Answer : (B)

Perpendicular

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10.In a Hartnell governor, if a spring of greater stiffness is used, then the governor will be

  • ALess sensitive
  • BMore sensitive
  • CUnaffected of sensitivity
  • DIsochronous
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Correct Answer : (A)

Less sensitive

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11.When the relation between the controlling force (Fc) and radius of rotation (r) for a spring controlled governor is Fc = ar + b, then the governor will be

  • AStable
  • BUnstable
  • CIsochronous
  • DNone of these
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Correct Answer : (B)

Unstable

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12.Governor is used in automobile to

  • ADecrease the variation of speed
  • BMaximize the fuel economy
  • CLimit the vehicle speed
  • DMaintain constant engine speed
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Correct Answer : (C)

Limit the vehicle speed

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13.If the pressure angle is __________, a reciprocating follower will jam in its bearings.

  • ASmall
  • BToo small
  • CLarge
  • DToo large
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Correct Answer : (D)

Too large

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14.The Coriolis component of acceleration is taken into account for

  • ASlider crank mechanism
  • BFour bar chain mechanism
  • CQuick return motion mechanism
  • DAll of these
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Correct Answer : (C)

Quick return motion mechanism

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15.Critical damping is a function of

  • AMass and stiffness
  • BMass and damping coefficient
  • CMass and natural frequency
  • DDamping coefficient and natural frequency
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Correct Answer : (A)

Mass and stiffness

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16.Which of the following is a lower pair?

  • ABall and socket i
  • BPiston and cylinder
  • CCam and follower
  • DBoth (A) and (B) above
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Correct Answer : (D)

Both (A) and (B) above

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17.The D-slide valve is also known as

  • AInside admission valve
  • BOutside admission valve
  • CPiston slide valve
  • DNone of these
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Correct Answer : (B)

Outside admission valve

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18.A circular bar moving in a round hole is an example of

  • AIncompletely constrained motion
  • BPartially constrained motion
  • CCompletely constrained motion
  • DSuccessfully constrained motion
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Correct Answer : (A)

Incompletely constrained motion

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19.A universal joint is an example of

  • AHigher pair
  • BLower pair
  • CRolling pair
  • DSliding pair
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Correct Answer : (B)

Lower pair

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20.An automobile steering gear is an example of

  • ASliding pair
  • BRolling pair
  • CLower pair
  • DHigher pair
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Correct Answer : (C)

Lower pair

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