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2012
Q. 1 In abrasive jet machining, as the distance between the nozzle tip and the work
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(A) increases continuously. (B) decreases continuously.
(C) decreases, becomes stable and then increases.
(D) increases, becomes stable and then decreases.
Sol. 1 Option (D) is correct.
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Graph for abrasive jet machining for the distance between the nozzle tip and
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work surface (l) and abrasive flow rate is given in figure.
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It is clear from the graph that the material removal rate is first increases because
of area of jet increase than becomes stable and then decreases due to decrease in
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jet velocity.
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Match the following metal forming processes with their associated stresses in the
Q. 2
workpiece.
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Metal forming process Types of stress
1. Coining P. Tensile
2. Wire Drawing Q. Shear
3. Blanking R. Tensile and compressive
4. Deep Drawing S. Compressive
(A) 1-S, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-R (B) 1-S, 2-P, 3-R, 4-Q
(C) 1-P, 2-Q, 3-S, 4-R (D) 1-P, 2-R, 3-Q, 4-S
Sol. 2 Option (A) is correct.
Metal forming process Types of stress
1. Coining S. Compressive
2. Wire Drawing P. Tensile
3. Blanking Q. Shear
4. Deep Drawing R. Tensile and compressive
Hence, correct match list is, 1-S, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-R
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Q. 3 In an interchangeable assembly, shafts of size 25.000-0.010 mm mate with holes of
+0.030
size 25.000+0.020 mm . The maximum interference (in microns) in the assembly is
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(A) 40 (B) 30
(C) 20 (D) 10
Sol. 3 Option (C) is correct.
An interference fit for shaft and hole is as given in figure below.
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Maximum Interference
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= Maximum limit of shat - Minimum limit of hole
as = (25 + 0.040) - (25 + 0.020)
t
= 0.02 mm = 20 microns
Q. 4
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During normalizing process of steel, the specimen is heated
(A) between the upper and lower critical temperature and cooled in still air.
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(B) above the upper critical temperature and cooled in furnace.
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(C) above the upper critical temperature and cooled in still air.
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(D) between the upper and lower critical temperature and cooled in furnace
Sol. 4 Option (C) is correct
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Normalizing involves prolonged heating just above the critical temperature to
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produce globular form of carbine and then cooling in air.
Q. 5
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Oil flows through a 200 mm diameter horizontal cast iron pipe (friction factor,
f = 0.0225 ) of length 500 m. The volumetric flow rate is 0.2 m3 /s . The head loss
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(in m) due to friction is (assume g = 9.81 m/s2 )
(A) 116.18 (B) 0.116
(C) 18.22 (D) 232.36
From Darcy Weischback equation head loss
2
h = f # L #V ...(1)
D 2g
Given that h = 500 m, D = 200 = 0.2 m , f = 0.0225
1000
Since volumetric flow rate
no = Area # velocity of flow (V)
V = n = 0.2
o
= 6.37 m/s
Area p (0.2) 2
4 #
(6.37) 2
Hence, h = 0.0225 # 500 #
0. 2 2 # 9.81
h = 116.33 m - 116.18 m
Q. 6 For an opaque surface, the absorptivity (a), transmissivity (t) and reflectivity (r)
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(A) a + r = t (B) r + a + t = 0
(C) a + r = 1 (D) a + r = 0
The sum of the absorbed, reflected and transmitted radiation be equal to
a+r+t = 1
a = Absorpivity, r = Reflectivity , t = Transmissivity
For an opaque surfaces such as solids and liquids
t = 0,
Thus, a+r = 1
Q. 7 Steam enters an adiabatic turbine operating at steady state with an enthalpy of
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fraction) 0.9. The enthalpies of the saturated liquid and vapour at 15 kPa are
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h f = 225.94 kJ/kg and hg = 2598.3 kJ/kg respectively. The mass flow rate of
steam is 10 kg/s. Kinetic and potential energy changes are negligible. The power
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output of the turbine in MW is
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(A) 6.5 (B) 8.9
(C) 9.1
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Option (B) is correct.
(D) 27.0
a
Sol. 7
For adiabatic expansion steam in turbine.
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Given h1 = 3251.0 kJ/kg, m = 10 kg/s , x = 0.9 (dryness fraction)
At 15 kPa
Enthalpy of liquid, h f = 225.94 kJ/kg
Enthalpy of vapour, hg = 2598.3 kJ/kg
Since Power output of turbine.
P =m o (h1 - h2)
(K.E and P.E are negligible) ...(i)
h2 = h f + xh fg = h f + x (hg - h f )
= 225.94 + 0.9 (2598.3 - 225.94)
= 2361.064 kJ/kg
From Eq. (i)
P = 10 # (3251.0 - 2361.064)
= 8899 kW = 8.9 MW
Q. 8 The following are the data for two crossed helical gears used for speed reduction :
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30c.
Gear II : Pitch circle diameter in the plane of rotation 120 mm and helix angle
22.5c.
If the input speed is 1440 rpm, the output speed in rpm is
(A) 1200
(B) 900
(C) 875
(D) 720
Sol. 8 Option (B) is correct.
For helical gears, speed ratio is given by
om N1 = D 2
N2
cos b2
D1 # cos b1
...(i)
.c N1 = 1440 rpm, D1 = 80 mm, D2 = 120 mm
as b1 = 30c, b 2 = 22.5c
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Hence from Eq. (i)
N 2 = D1 #
cos b1
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N
cos b 2 # 1
iv = 80 # cos 30c # 1440

120 cos 22.5c
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Q. 9 w
A solid disc of radius r rolls without slipping on a horizontal floor with angular
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w
velocity w and angular acceleration a. The magnitude of the acceleration of the
w
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point of contact on the disc is
(A) zero (B) ra
(C) (ra) 2 + (rw2) 2 (D) rw 2
For A solid disc of radius (r) as given in figure, rolls without slipping on a
horizontal floor with angular velocity w and angular acceleration a.
The magnitude of the acceleration of the point of contact (A) on the disc is only
by centripetal acceleration because of no slip condition.
v = wr ...(i)
By differentiating Eq. (1) w.r.t. (t)
dv = r dw = r : a dw dv
dt dt b dt = a, dt = a l
or, a = r:a
Instantaneous velocity of point A is zero
So at point A, Instantaneous tangential acceleration = zero
Therefore only centripetal acceleration is there at point A.
Centripetal acceleration = rw 2
Q. 10 A thin walled spherical shell is subjected to an internal pressure. If the radius of
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pressure remaining the same, the percentage change in the circumferential (hoop)
stress is
(A) 0 (B) 1
(C) 1.08 (D) 2.02
For thin walled spherical shell circumferential (hoop) stress is
pd pr
s = =
4t 2t
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For initial condition let radius r 1 and thickness t1, then
c
pr
s1 = 1
.
...(i)
2t 1
s
For final condition radius r 2 increased by 1%, then
a
at r 2 = r 1 + r 1 = 1.01 r 1
100
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Thickness t2 decreased by 1% then
t2 = t1 - t1 = 0.99t1
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100
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pr 2 p 1.01r 1 pr
and s2 = = # = 1.0202 1
2t 2 1 # 9.99t1 2t 1
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From Eq. (i) s2 = 1.0202 # s1
w
Change in hoop stress (%)
w sc = s2 - s1 # 100 = 1.0202s1 - s1 # 100

s1 s1
= 2.02%
Q. 11 The area enclosed between the straight line y = x and the parabola y = x2 in the
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(A) 1/6 (B) 1/4
(C) 1/3 (D) 1/2
For y = x straight line and
y = x 2 parabola
Curve is as given. The shaded region is show the area, which is bounded by the
both curves (common area).
On solving given equation, we get the intersection points as,

y = x2 put y = x
x = x2
m
2
x -x = 0
co
x (x - 1) = 0
x = 0, 1
Then from y = x
For
s.
x=0&y=0
&
ta
x=1&y=1
We can see that curve y = x2 and y = x intersects at point (0, 0) and (1, 1)
a
So, the area bounded by both the curves is
d
# il#
x=1 y = x2
A= dydx
iv# # # x=0 y=x

y = x2
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x=1 x=1
= dx dy = dx 6y @xx
2
w
x=0 y=x x=0
After substituting the limit, we have
w
x=1
# = (x2 - x) dx
w x=0
Integrating the equation, we get
3 2 1
= :x - x D = 1 - 1 =- 1
3 2 0 3 2 6
= 1 unit2 Area is never negative
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Q. 12 Consider the function f (x) = x in the interval - 1 # x # 1. At the point x = 0

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(A) continuous and differentiable
(B) non-continuous and differentiable
(C) continuous and non-differentiable
(D) neither continuous nor differentiable
Given f (x) = x (in - 1 # x # 1)
For this function the plot is as given below.
At x = 0 , function is continuous but not differentiable because.

For x > 0 and x < 0
f l (x) = 1 and f l (x) =- 1
lim f l(x) = 1 and lim f l(x) =- 1
x " 0+ x " 0-
R.H.S lim = 1 and L.H.S lim =- 1

Therefore it is not differentiable
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Q. 13 Which one of the following is NOT a decision taken during the aggregate
production planning stage ?
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(A) Scheduling of machines
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(B) Amount of labour to be committed
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(C) Rate at which production should happen
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(D) Inventory to be carried forward
Option (A) is correct.
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Costs relevant to aggregate production planning is as given below.
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(i) Basic production cost : Material costs, direct labour costs, and overhead
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cost.
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(ii) Costs associated with changes in production rate : Costs involving in hiring,
training and laying off personnel, as well as, overtime compensation.
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(iii) Inventory related costs.
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Hence, from above option (A) is not related to these costs. Therefore option (A)
is not a decision taken during the APP.
Q. 14
x"0
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lim b 1 - cos
x2
x is
l
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(C) 1 (D) 2
(1 - cos x)
Let y lim
x"0 x2
It forms : 0 D condition. Hence by L-Hospital rule
0
d (1 - cos x)
= lim dx = lim sin x
x"0 d (x2) x " 0 2x
dx
Still these gives : 0 D condition, so again applying L-Hospital rule
0
d (sin x)
y = lim dx
x"0
2 # d (x)
dx
= lim cos x
x"0 2
= cos 0 = 1
2 2
Q. 15 A CNC vertical milling machine has to cut a straight slot of 10 mm width and
GATE ME 2012 2 mm depth by a cutter of 10 mm diameter between points (0, 0) and (100, 100) on
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the XY plane (dimensions in mm). The feed rate used for milling is 50 mm/ min
. Milling time for the slot (in seconds) is
(A) 120 (B) 170
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(C) 180
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(D) 240
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Given : width (b) = 10 mm , depth = 2 mm
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Distance travelled for cut between points (0, 0) and (100, 100)
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By Pythagoras theorem
d = 1002 + 1002 = 141.42 mm
w Feed rate f = 50 mm/ min

= 50 = 0.833 mm/ sec.
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Time required to cut distance (d)
t = d = 141.42 = 169.7 - 170 sec.
f 0.833
Q. 16 A solid cylinder of diameter 100 mm and height 50 mm is forged between two
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(A) 0 (B) 2.07
(C) 20.7 (D) 41.4
Since volume of cylinder remains same. Therefore
Volume before forging = Volume after forging
2 2
p d1 # h1 = p d 2 # h 2
4 4
2 2
p # 100 # 50 = p # d2 # 25
4 4
d22 = (100) 2 # 2
d2 = 100 # 2 = 141.42
Percentage change in diameter

= d2 - d1 # 100 = 141.42 - 100 # 100
d1 100
% change in (d) = 41.42%
Q. 17 The velocity triangles at the inlet and exit of the rotor of a turbomachine are
GATE ME 2012 shown. V denotes the absolute velocity of the fluid, W denotes the relative
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velocity of the fluid and U denotes the blade velocity. Subscripts 1 and 2 refer to
inlet and outlet respectively. If V2 = W1 and V1 = W2 , then the degree of reaction
is
(A) 0 om (B) 1
(C) 0.5
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Sol. 17
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Option (C) is correct.
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Degree of reaction
(V12 - V22)
d
R = 1-
l
(V12 - V22) + (U12 - U22) + (W22 - W12)
where
i V1 and V2 are absolute velocities
iv W1 and W2 are relative velocities
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U1 and U2 = U for given figure
Given W2 = V1, W1 = V2
Hence
w
w R = 1-
(V12 - V22)
w (V - V ) + (U 2 - U 2) + (V12 - V22)
2 2
1 2
(V12 - V22)
R = 1-
2 (V12 - V22)
R = 1-1
2
R = 0.5
Q. 18 Which one of the following configurations has the highest fin effectiveness ?
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(C) Thick, widely spaced fins (D) Thick, closely spaced fins
The performance of the fins is judged on the basis of the enhancement in heat
transfer area relative to the no fin case. The fin effectiveness
efin = Heat transfer rate from the fin of base area
Heat transfer rate from the surface area
When determining the rate of heat transfer from a finned surface, we must
consider the unfinned portion of the surface as well as the fins and number of fins.
Thin and closed spaced fin configuration, the unfinned portion of surface is reduced
and number of fins is increased. Hence the fin effectiveness will be maximum for
thin and closely spaced fins.
Q. 19 A ideal gas of mass m and temperature T1 undergoes a reversible isothermal

GATE ME 2012 process from an initial pressure p1 to final pressure p2 . The heat loss during the
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process is Q . The entropy change Ds of the gas is
p p
(A) mR ln b 2 l (B) mR ln b 1 l
p1 p2
p2 Q
(C) mR ln b
p1 l T1
- (D) zero
We know that
For ideal gas om Tds = du + Pdn ...(i)
. c pn = mRT
s
For isothermal process
a
at
For reversible process
T = constant
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Then from equation (i)
du = 0
iv pdn mRT dn
= mR dn
.C #
ds = =
T T n n
n2
dn = mR ln n2
w # ds = Ds = mR
n1 n n1
w Ds = mR ln
p1
p2
p1 n
: p2 = n D
2
w
1
Q. 20 In the mechanism given below, if the angular velocity of the eccentric circular disc
GATE ME 2012 is 1 rad/s, the angular velocity (rad/s) of the follower link for the instant shown
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in the figure is (Note. All dimensions are in mm).
(A) 0.05
(B) 0.1
(C) 5.0
(D) 10.0
From similar DPQO and DSRO

PQ
= PO ...(i)
SR SO
PQ = (50) 2 - (25) 2 = 43.3 mm
From Eq. (i)
43.3 = 50
SR 5
om SR = 43.5 # 5 = 4.33 mm
50
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as VQ = VR = SR # w
= 4.33 # 1 = 4.33 m/s
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Angular velocity of PQ
VQ
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PQ
= 4.33 = 0.1 rad/s
43.3
Q. 21
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A circular solid disc of uniform thickness 20 mm, radius 200 mm and mass 20 kg,
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in Joules is
w
(A) 395
(C) 1580
(B) 790
(D) 3160
w
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For flywheel
K.E = 1 Iw 2
2
w = 2pN = 2 # p # 600 = 62.83 rad/s

60 60
I (for solid circular disk) = 1 mR2

2
= 1 # 20 # (0.2) 2 = 0.4 kg - m2
2
Hence, K.E = 1 # ^0.4h # ^62.83h2

2
= 789.6 - 790 Joules
Q. 22 A cantilever beam of length L is subjected to a moment M at the free end. The

GATE ME 2012 moment of inertia of the beam cross section about the neutral axis is I and the
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Young’s modulus is E . The magnitude of the maximum deflection is
2 2
(A) ML (B) ML
2EI EI
2 2
(C) 2ML (D) 4ML
EI EI
Since
om EI
d 2y
dx2
=M
By integrating
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as EI
dy
dx
= mx + C1 ...(i)
At x = 0,
at dy
dx
=0
So
ild EI (0) = M (0) + C1
iv
C1 = 0
Hence Eq.(i) becomes
.C EI
dy
dx
= mx
w
Again integrate
2
EIy = mx + C2
w 2
...(ii)
w
At x = 0, y = 0
EI (0) =
m (0) 2
+ C2
2
C2 = 0
Then Eq. (ii) becomes
2
EIy = Mx
2
2 2
y = Mx & y max = ML
2EI 2EI
^At x = L, y = y maxh
Q. 23 For a long slender column of uniform cross section, the ratio of critical buckling
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(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 4 (D) 8
Critical buckling load
= pEI ...(i)
L2
For both ends clamped L = L

2
For both ends hinged L = L
Hence, Ratio for both ends clamped to both ends hinged
pEI
L 2
b2l 2
= = 42 # L = 4
pEI L 1
L2
Q. 24 At x = 0, the function f (x) = x3 + 1 has
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(C) a singularity (D) a point of inflection
We have f (x) = x3 + 1
f l(x) = 3x2 + 0
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By putting f l(x) equal to zero
f l(x) = 0
.c 2
3x + 0 = 0
Now
as x =0
f ll(x) = 6x
At x = 0,
at fll(0) = 6 # 0 = 0
Hence x = 0 is the point of inflection.
Q. 25
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For the spherical surface x2 + y2 + z2 = 1, the unit outward normal vector at the
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point c 1 , 1 , 0 m is given by
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(A) 1 i+ 1 j (B) 1 i - 1 j
2 2 2 2
(C) kw (D) 1 i + 1 j + 1 k
Sol. 25
w
3 3 3
w
Given :
x2 + y2 + z2 = 1
This is a equation of sphere with radius r = 1
The unit normal vector at point c 1 , 1 , 0 m is OA

2 2
Hence
OA = c 1 - 0 m i + c 1 - 0 m j + (0 - 0) k
2 2
= 1 i+ 1 j
2 2
Q. 26 The homogeneous state of stress for a metal part undergoing plastic deformation
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K O
T = K 5 20 0O
K 0 0 - 10O
L P
where the stress component values are in MPa. Using Von Mises Yield criterion,
the value of estimated shear yield stress, in MPa is
(A) 9.50 (B) 16.07
(C) 28.52
om (D) 49.41
Sol. 26
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According to Von Mises Yield criterion
as sY2 = 1 6(sx - sy) 2 + (sy - sz ) 2 + (sz - sx ) 2 + 6 (t xy

2
2 2
+ t yz 2
+ t zx )@
Given, at R10 5
S
T = S 5 20
0VW
0W
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From given Matrix
S 0 0 - 10W
T X
iv sx = 10 txy = 5
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sy = 20 tyz = 0
sz =- 10 tzx = 0
sY = 6(10 - 20) 2 + (20 + 10) 2 + (- 10 - 10) 2 + 6 (52 + 02 + 02)@
1
w
2
So,
2
w = 1 # [100 + 900 + 400 + (6 # 25)]

2
w
Shear yield stress
sY = 27.83 MPa
tY = sY = 27.83 = 16.06 MPa

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Q. 27 Detail pertaining to an orthogonal metal cutting process are given below

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Undeformed thickness 0.6 mm
Rake angle + 10c
Cutting speed 2.5 m/s
Mean thickness of primary shear zone 25 microns
The shear strain rate in s-1 during the process is
(A) 0.1781 # 105 (B) 0.7754 # 105
(C) 1.0104 # 105 (D) 4.397 # 105
Shear strain rate = cos a V
cos (f - a) # Dy
Where a = Rake angle = 10c

V = cutting speed = 2.5 m/s
Dy = Mean thickness of primary shear zone
= 25 microns = 25 # 10-6 m
f = shear angle
Shear angle, tan f = r cos a
1 - r sin a
where r = chip thickness ratio = 0.4
tan f = 0 . 4 # cos 10c = 0.4233
1 - 0.4 sin 10c
f = tan-1 (0.4233) , 23c
Shear Strain rate = cos 10c 2. 5 = 1.0104 # 105 s-1
cos (23 - 10) # 25 # 10-6
Q. 28 In a single pass drilling operation, a through hole of 15 mm diameter is to be

GATE ME 2012 drilled in a steel plate of 50 mm thickness. Drill spindle speed is 500 rpm, feed is
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0.2 mm/rev and drill point angle is 118c. Assuming 2 mm clearance at approach
(A) 35.1
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and exit, the total drill time (in seconds) is
(B) 32.4
(C) 31.2
.c (D) 30.1
Sol. 28
as
t
Drill bit tip is shown as below.
da
il
iv
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w
w
BC = radius of hole or drill bit (R) = 15 = 7.5 mm
2
w
From DABC tan 59c = BC = 7.5
AB AB
AB = 7.5 = 4.506 mm
tan 59c
Travel distance of drill bit
l = thickness of steel plate (t) + clearance at approach + clearance at exit + AB
= 50 mm + 2 + 2 + 4.506 = 58.506 mm
Total drill time = distan ce

feed rate
f = 0.2 mm/rev
0.2 # rpm 0.2 # 500

= = = 1.66 mm/s
60 60
Hence drill time, t = 58.506 = 35.1 sec.

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Q. 29 Consider two infinitely long thin concentric tubes of circular cross section as
GATE ME 2012 shown in the figure. If D1 and D2 are the diameters of the inner and outer tubes
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respectively, then the view factor F22 is give by
(A) b D2 l - 1 (B) zero

D1
(C) b D1 l
D2
om (D) 1 - b D1 l
D2
Sol. 29
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Option (D) is correct.
According to the reciprocity relation.
as A1 F12 = A2 F21
Which yields
at F21 = A1 # F12 = pD1 L # 1 = b D1 l
A2 pD 2 L D2
strikes 1
ild F11 = 0 since no radiation leaving surface 1 and
iv F12 = 1, since all radiation leaving surface 1 and
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strikes 2
The view factor F22 is determined by applying summation rule to surface 2,
w F21 + F22 = 1
Thus
w F22 = 1 - F21
Q. 30
w = 1 - b D1 l
D2
An incompressible fluid flows over a flat plate with zero pressure gradient. The
GATE ME 2012 boundary layer thickness is 1 mm at a location where the Reynolds number is
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1000. If the velocity of the fluid alone is increased by a factor of 4, then the
boundary layer thickness at the same location, in mm will be
(A) 4 (B) 2
(C) 0.5 (D) 0.25
For flat plate with zero pressure gradient and Re = 1000 (laminar flow).
Boundary layer thickness
1/2
d (x) = 4.91x = 4.91x = 4.91x
Re x Vx V
u u
1/2
& d \ x 1/2 For a same location (x = 1)
V
d \ (V ) -1/2
where V = velocity of fluid
d1 = V1 -1/2
d2 bV2 l
d2 = bV1 l # d1 = b V1 l # 1 V2 = 4V1 (Given)

1/2 1/2
V2 4V1
d2 = b 1 l # 1 = 1 = 0.5
1/2
4 2
Q. 31 A room contains 35 kg of dry air and 0.5 kg of water vapor. The total pressure
GATE ME 2012 and temperature of air in the room are 100 kPa and 25cC respectively. Given
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that the saturation pressure for water at 25cC is 3.17 kPa , the relative humidity
of the air in the room is
(A) 67% (B) 55%
(C) 83% (D) 71%
We have ma = 35 kg , mv = 0.5 kg , pt = 100 kPa and pvs = 3.17 kPa .
Specific humidity W = mv = 0.5 = 0.01428
ma 35
pv pv
Also, W = 0.612 = 0.612
m
pa pt - p v
co 0.01428 = 0.612
pv
100 - pv
s. pv = 2.28 kPa
ta
Relative humidity f =
pv
= 2.28 100 = 71.9%
pvs 3.17 #
Q. 32
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A fillet welded joint is subjected to transverse loading F as shown in the figure.
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Both legs of the fillets are of 10 mm size and the weld length is 30 mm. If the
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allowable shear stress of the weld is 94 MPa, considering the minimum throat
area of the weld, the maximum allowable transverse load in kN is
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(A) 14.44
(C) 19.93
(B) 17.92
(D) 22.16
Given : Width of fillets s = 10 mm , l = 30 mm , t = 94 MPa
The shear strength of the joint for single parallel fillet weld is,
P = Throat Area # Allowable stress
= t#l#t
From figure t = s sin 45c = 0.707 s
P = 0.707 # s # l # t
= 0.707 # (0.01) # (0.03) # (94 # 106)
= 19937 N or 19.93 kN
Q. 33 A concentrated mass m is attached at the centre of a rod of length 2L as shown

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stiffness k . For very small amplitude of vibration, neglecting the weights of the
rod and spring, the undamped natural frequency of the system is
om
(A) k
.c (B) 2k
s
m m
(C) k
2m
ta (D) 4k
m
da
Sol. 33
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For a very small amplitude of vibration.
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w
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From above figure change in length of spring
w x = 2L sin q = 2Lq
Mass moment of inertia of mass (m) about O is
(is very small so sin q - q)
I = mL2
As no internal force acting on the system. So governing equation of motion from
Newton’s law of motion is,
Iqp + kx # 2L = 0
or, mL2 qp + k 2Lq # 2L = 0
2
qp + 4kL 2q = 0
mL
or qp + 4kq = 0
m
By comparing general equation
qp + wn2 q = 0
w n2 = 4k
m
wn = 4k
m
Q. 34 The state of stress at a point under plane stress condition is

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The radius of the Mohr’s circle representing the given state of stress in MPa is
(A) 40 (B) 50
(C) 60 (D) 100
Diagram for Moh’s circle
om
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Given, sxx = 40 MPa = AN , syy = 100 MPa = BN , txy = 40 MPa = AR
s
Radius of Mohr’s circle
a
at OR = (AR) 2 + (AO) 2
AO = AB = BN - AN = 100 - 40 = 30
ild 2 2 2
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Therefore, OR = (40) 2 + (30) 2 = 50 MPa
1
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Q. 35 The inverse Laplace transform of the function F (s) = is given by
s (s + 1)
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(A) f (t) = sin t (B) f (t) = e-t sin t
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(C) f (t) = e-t (D) f (t) = 1 - e-t

Sol. 35
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First using the partial fraction to break the function.
F (s) = 1 =A+ B
s (s + 1) s s + 1
A (s + 1) + Bs
=
s (s + 1)
1 (A + B) s A
= +
s (s + 1) s (s + 1) s (s + 1)
By comparing the coefficients both the sides,
(A + B) = 0 and A = 1
B =- 1
So 1 =1- 1
s (s + 1) s s + 1
F (t) = L-1 [F (s)]
= L-1 ; 1 E = L-1 :1 - 1 D
s (s + 1) s s+1
= L-1 :1D - L-1 : 1 D

s s+1
= 1 - e-t
5 3
For the matrix A = >
1 3H
Q. 36 , ONE of the normalized eigen vectors given as
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K 2O K O
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(A) K O (B) K
K 3O K -1 O
2 K O
L P L 2P
J 3 N J 1 N
K O K O
10 O 5O
(C) K (D) K
K -1 O K 2 O
K O K O
L 10 P L 5P
Given
om A =>
5 3
1 3H
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For finding eigen values, the characteristic equation is
as A - lI = 0
at 5-l 3
1 3-l
=0
&
ild(5 - l) (3 - l) - 3 = 0
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l2 - 8l + 12 = 0
(l - 6) (l - 2) = 0
.C l = 2, 6
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Now from characteristic equation for eigen vector.
6A - lI @"x , = 60@
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For l = 2
w >
5-2 3 X1 0
1 3 - 2H>X2H >0H
=
3 3 X1 0
& >1 1H>X H = >0H
2
X1 + X 2 = 0 & X1 =- X2
So,
1
eigen vector = * 4
-1
Magnitude of eigen vector = (1) 2 + (1) 2 = 2
R 1 V
S W
S 2W
Normalized eigen vector = S
-1W
S W
2
T X
Q. 37 Calculate the punch size in mm, for a circular blanking operation for which
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Size of the blank 25 mm

Thickness of the sheet 2 mm
Radial clearance between 0.06 mm
punch and die
Die allowance 0.05 mm
(A) 24.83 (B) 24.89
(C) 25.01 (D) 25.17
Punch diameter, d = D - 2c - a
where D = Blank diameter = 25 mm
c = Clearance = 0.06 mm
Hence, om a = Die allowance = 0.05 mm

d = 25 - 2 # 0.06 - 0.05 = 24.83 mm
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s
Q. 38 In a single pass rolling process using 410 mm diameter steel rollers, a strip of
width 140 mm and thickness 8 mm undergoes 10% reduction of thickness. The
a
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angle of bite in radians is
(A) 0.006
(C) 0.062
da (B) 0.031
(D) 0.600
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Sol. 38
Given : t1 = 8 mm, d = 410 mm, r = 205 mm
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Reduction of thickness, Dt = 10% of t1
= 10 # 8 = 0.8 mm
w 100
w
w
y = Dt = 0.4 mm
2
r-y
cos q = a
r k
From DOPQ ,
= :205 - 0.4 D = 0.99804

205
q = cos-1 (0.99804) = 3.58c
Angle of bite in radians is
q = 3.58 # p rad = 0.062 rad.
180
Alternate Method.
ti - t f
q = tan-1 :
r D
Angle of bite,
Where, ti = Initial thickness = 8 mm

tf
= Final reduced thickness = 8 - 8 # 10 = 7.2 mm
100
om r = radius of roller = 410 = 205 mm

2
.c q = tan-1 : 8 - 7.2 = 3.5798c

205 D
as
t
And in radians,
a
q = 3.5798 # p = 0.0624 rad.
180
Q. 39
ild
In a DC are welding operation, the voltage-arc length characteristic was obtained
as Varc = 20 + 5l where the arc length l was varied between 5 mm and 7 mm. Here
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Varc denotes the arc voltage in Volts. The arc current was varied from 400 A to
500 A. Assuming linear power source characteristic, the open circuit voltage and
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short circuit current for the welding operation are
(A) 45 V, 450 A (B) 75 V, 750 A
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(C) 95 V, 950 A (D) 150 V, 1500 A
Sol. 39 w
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From power source characteristic,
V + I =1 ...(i)
OCV SCC
Where, V = Voltage
OCV = Open circuit voltage
SCC = Short circuit current
I = Current.
From voltage arc length characteristic
Varc = 20 + 5l
For l1 = 5 mm, V1 = 20 + 5 # 5 = 45 V
For l2 = 7 mm, V2 = 20 + 5 # 7 = 55 V
and I1 = 500 Amp. and I2 = 400 Amp.
Substituting these value in Eq. (i)
V1 + I1 = 1
OCV SCC
45 + 500 = 1 ...(ii)
OCV SCC
V2 + I2 = 1 & 55 + 400 = 1 ...(iii)
OCV SCC OCV SCC
By solving Eq. (ii) and (iii), we get

OCV = 95 V
SCC = 950 Amp.
Q. 40 A large tank with a nozzle attached contains three immiscible, inviscide fluids as
GATE ME 2012 shown. Assuming that the change in h1, h2 and h 3 are negligible, the instantaneous
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discharge velocity is
r1 h1 r2 h2
2gh 3 c1 +
r3 h 3 r3 h 3 m
(A) + (B) 2g (h1 + h2 + h 3)
(C) 2g c
om
r1 h1 + r2 h2 + r3 h 3
m (D)
r h h + r2 h 3 h1 + r3 h1 h2
2g 1 2 3
Sol. 40
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r1 + r2 + r3
r1 h1 + r2 h2 + r3 h 3
s
Takes point (1) at top and point (2) at bottom
a
t
By Bernoulli equation between (1) and (2)
a V 2 (p + p2 + p 3)
p1 + r1 gh1 + r2 gh2 + r3 gh 3 + 1 1 = patm. + V 2
2
ild 2g
At Reference level (2) z2 = 0 and V1 = 0 at point (1)
2g
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Therefore
2
.C
& p1 + r1 gh1 + r1 gh2 + r3 gh 3 = patm. + V 2 ...(1)
2g
Since
w p1 = atmospheric pressure (because tank is open)
p1 = p atm.
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Hence
Therefore
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By Rearranging
V2 = 2g # [r1 gh1 + r2 gh2 + r3 gh 3]
r1 gh1 r2 gh2
V2 = 2g # ; + + h 3E
r3 g r3 g
r1 h1 r2 h2
= 2g # ; + + h 3E
r3 r3
r1 h1 r2 h2
2gh 3 # ;1 +
r3 h 3 r3 h 3 E
= +
Q. 41 Water (c p = 4.18 kJ/kgK) at 80cC enters a counter flow heat exchanger with a
GATE ME 2012 mass flow rate of 0.5 kg/s. Air (c p = 1 kJ/kgK) enters at 30cC with a mass flow
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rate of 2.09 kg/s. If the effectiveness of the heat exchanger is 0.8, the LMTD
(in cC) is
(A) 40 (B) 20
(C) 10 (D) 5

o h = 0.5 kg/ sec , m
Given : th1 = 80cC , tc1 = 30cC , m oc = 2.09 kg/ sec., e = 0.8
Capacity rate for hot fluid

Ch = 4.18 # 0.5 = 2.09 kJ/Ksec.
So, om Cc = 1 # 2.09 = 2.09 kJ/K sec.

Ch = Cc
.c Qo (t - t ) C
as Effectiveness e = o
Q max
= h1 h1 h
(th1 - tc1) Cc
at 0.8 = 80 - th2
80 - 30
or,
ild 80 - th2 = 40
th2 = 40cC
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From energy balance,
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Ch (th1 - th1) = Cc (tc 2 - tc1)
80 - 40 = tc2 - 30
w tc2 = 70cC
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Now LMTD
qm = q1 - q2
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...(i)
ln q1
q2
q1 = th1 - tc 2 = 80 - 70 = 10cC
q2 = th 2 - tc1 = 40 - 30 = 10cC
q1 = q2 ...(ii)
So LMTD is undefined
Let q1 = x & q1 = xq2
q2
Put in equation (i), so
q (x - 1)
qm = lim xq2 - q2 = lim 2
x"1
ln xq2 x " 1 ln x
q2
It is a : 0 D form, applying L-Hospital rule
0
q (1 - 0)
qm = lim 2 = lim xq2
x"1 1 x"1
x
qm = q2 = q1 From equation (ii)
qm = q1 = th1 - tc 2 = 80 - 70 = 10cC
Q. 42 A solid steel cube constrained on all six faces is heated so that the temperature
GATE ME 2012 rises uniformly by DT . If the thermal coefficient of the material is a, Young’s
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modulus is E and the Poisson’s ratio is u, the thermal stress developed in the
cube due to heating is
a (DT) E 2a (DT) E
(A) - (B) -
(1 - 2u) (1 - 2u)
3a (DT) E a (DT) E
(C) - (D) -
(1 - 2u) 3 (1 - 2u)

For a solid cube strain in x, y and z axis are
u (sy + sz )
ex = sx -
E E
sy u (sx + sz )
ey = -
E E
om ez = sz -
E
u (sx + sy)
E
From symmetry of cube
.c ex = ey = ez = e
and
as sx = sy = sz = s
So
at e=
(1 - 2u)
E #s
ld
Where e =- aDT (Thermal compression stress)
i s = e # E =- - aDTE =- aDTE
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Therefore,
(1 - 2u) (1 - 2u) (1 - 2u)
Q. 43
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A solid circular shaft needs to be designed to transmit a torque of 50 Nm. If the
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2, the minimum allowable design diameter is mm is
(A) 8
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Sol. 43
(C) 24
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(D) 32
F.O.S = Allowable shear stress

Design shear stress
Design shear stress for solid circular shaft
3
t = 16T3 = 16 # 50 3# 10 From T = t
pd pd J r
Therefore
3
F.O.S = 140 # pd 3
16 # 50 # 10
or, 2= 140 # pd 3
16 # 50 # 103
3
d 3 = 2 # 16 # 50 # 10
140 # p
d = 15.38 mm , 16 mm
Q. 44 A force of 400 N is applied to the brake drum of 0.5 m diameter in a band-brake

GATE ME 2012 system as shown in the figure, where the wrapping angle is 180c. If the coefficient
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of friction between the drum and the band is 0.25, the braking torque applied, in
Nm is
(A) 100.6 (B) 54.4

(C) 22.1 (D) 15.7
m
Sol. 44
T1 = 400 N, m = 0.25, q = 180c = 180c # p = p rad.

Given :
co
D = 0.5 m, r = D = 0.25 m
180c
s. 2
For the band brake, the limiting ratio of the tension is given by the relation,
ta T1 = emq
T2
da 400 = e0.25 # p = 2.19

T2
il T2 = 400 = 182.68 N
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2.19
For Band-drum brake, Braking Torque is
.C TB = (T1 - T2) # r
= (400 - 182.68) # 0.25 = 54.33 Nm , 54.4 Nm
Q. 45 w
A box contains 4 red balls and 6 black balls. Three balls are selected randomly
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from the box one after another, without replacement. The probability that the
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selected set contains one red ball and two black balls is
(A) 1/20 (B) 1/12
(C) 3/10 (D) 1/2
Given : No. of Red balls = 4
No. of Black ball = 6
3 balls are selected randomly one after another, without replacement.
1 red and 2 black balls are will be selected as following
Manners Probability for these sequence

R B B 4 6 5=1
10 # 9 # 8 6
B R B 6 4 5=1
10 # 9 # 8 6
B B R 6 5 4=1
10 # 9 # 8 6
Hence Total probability of selecting 1 red and 2 black ball is

P =1+1+1 = 3=1
6 6 6 6 2
Q. 46 Consider the differential equation x2 (d 2 y/dx 2) + x (dy/dx) - 4y = 0 with the

GATE ME 2012 boundary conditions of y (0) = 0 and y (1) = 1. The complete solution of the
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differential equation is
(A) x2 (B) sin a px k
2
(C) ex sin a px k (D) e-x sin a px k

2 2
We have
d2y dy
x2 2 + x dx - 4y = 0 ...(1)
dx
Let x = ez then z = log x
dz = 1
dx x
So, we get
dy dy dy
om dx
= b lb dz l = 1
dz dx x dz
c
dy
x = Dy where d = D
s. dx
d 2y dy
= d b l = d b1 l
dy
dz
Again
ta dx2 dx dx dx x dz
da x
dy
dz x dz
dy
= -21 + 1 d b l dz
dz dx
il -
= 2 1 dy 1 d 2 y dz
+
x dz x dz 2 dx
iv d 2 y dy
= 12 c 2 - m
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x dz dz
x2 d 2 y
w dx2
= (D2 - D) y = D (D - 1) y
w
Now substitute in equation (i)
w [D (D - 1) + D - 4] y = 0
(D2 - 4) y = 0
D =! 2
So the required solution is
y = C1 x2 + C2 x-2 ...(ii)
From the given limits
y (0) = 0 , equation (ii) gives
0 = C1 # 0 + C 2
C2 =0
And from y (1) = 1, equation (ii) gives
1 = C1 + C 2
C1 = 1
Substitute C1 & C2 in equation (ii), the required solution be
y = x2
Q. 47
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2x + y + 2z = 5
x-y+z = 1
The system of algebraic equations given above has
(A) a unique solution of x = 1, y = 1 and z = 1.
(B) only the two solutions of (x = 1, y = 1, z = 1) and (x = 2, y = 1, z = 0)
(C) infinite number of solutions
(D) no feasible solution
For given equation matrix form is as follows
R1 2 1V R4V
m
S W S W
A = S2 1 2W, B = S5W
co S1 - 1 1W S 1W
.
T X T X
The augmented matrix is
s
R1 2 1 : 4V
S W
ta
8A : BB = S2 1 2 : 5W
S1 - 1 1 : 1W
da T X
Applying row operations R2 " R2 - 2R1, R 3 " R 3 - R1
il R1 2 1 : 4V
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S W
= S0 - 3 0 : - 3W
S0 - 3 0 : - 3W
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R 3 " R3 - R2
T X
w R1 2 1 : 4V
S W
w = S0 - 3 0 : - 3W
S0 0 0 : 0W
w
R2 " R2 / - 3
T
R1 2 1 : 4V
X
S W
= S0 1 0 : 1W
S0 0 0 : 0W
T X
This gives rank of A
r (A) = 2 and Rank of 8A : BB = r 8A : BB = 2
Which is less than the number of unknowns (3)
r 6A@ = r 8A : BB = 2 < 3
Hence, this gives infinite No. of solutions.
Common Data for Questions 48 and 49.

Two steel truss members, AC and BC , each having cross sectional area of
100 mm2 , are subjected to a horizontal force F as shown in figure. All the joints
are hinged.
Q. 48 If F = 1 kN , the magnitude of the vertical reaction force developed at the point

GATE ME 2012 B in kN is
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(A) 0.63 (B) 0.32
(C) 1.26 (D) 1.46
om
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as
From above figure. Three forces are acting on a common point. Hence by Lami’s
Theorem.
at F = T2 = T1
ild sin (105c) sin 120c sin 135c
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& T1 = F = 1
sin 135c sin 105c sin 105c
.C T1 = 0.7320 kN
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Hence vertical reaction at B
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RNT = T1 cos 30c
1
RNT = 0.73205 # cos 30c

1
RNT = 0.634 kN
1
Q. 49 The maximum force F is kN that can be applied at C such that the axial stress
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(A) 8.17 (B) 11.15
(C) 14.14 (D) 22.30
From Previous question
F = T2
sin 105c sin 120c
T2 = sin 120c # F = 0.8965F

sin 135
and T1 = (0.73205) F
T2 > T1
s = 100 MPa (given)
As we know
F = s # A1
& Fmax = smax # A1
T2 = 100 # 100
0.8965F = 100 # 100
F = 100 # 100 = 11154.5 N
0.8965
F = 11.15 kN
om
c
Common Data for Questions 50 and 51 :
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A refrigerator operates between 120 kPa and 800 kPa in an ideal vapour
compression cycle with R-134a as the refrigerant. The refrigerant enters the
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compressor as saturated vapour and leaves the condenser as saturated liquid. The
a
mass flow rate of the refrigerant is 0.2 kg/s. Properties for R134a are as follows :
d
il Saturated R-134a
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p(kPa) T (cC) h f (kJ/kg) h g (kJ/kg) s f (kJ/kgK) s g (kJ/kgK)
120 - 22.32 22.5 237 0.093 0.95
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800 31.31 95.5 267.3 0.354 0.918
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Superheated R-134a
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p(kPa) T (cC) h (kJ/kg) s (kJ/kgK)
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800 40 276.45 0.95
Q. 50 The rate at which heat is extracted, in kJ/s from the refrigerated space is
GATE ME 2012 (A) 28.3 (B) 42.9
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(C) 34.4 (D) 14.6
T -s diagram for given Refrigeration cycle is given above

Since Heat is extracted in evaporation process.
So rate of heat extracted
=m o (h1 - h 4)
From above diagram (h 3 = h 4) for throttling process, so
Heat extracted = m o (h1 - h 3)
From given table
h1 = hg at 120 kPa, hg = 237 kJ/kg
h 3 = h f at 120 kPa, h f = 95.5 kJ/kg
Hence Heat extracted = m o (hg - h f )
= 0.2 # (237 - 95.5)
= 28.3 kJ/s
Q. 51 The power required for the compressor in kW is
GATE ME 2012 (A) 5.94 (B) 1.83
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(C) 7.9 (D) 39.5
Since power is required for compressor in refrigeration is in compression cycle
(1-2)
Hence
om
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Power required = m o (h2 - h1)
as =m o (h2 - h f )
Since for isentropic compression process.
at
s1 = s2 from figure. = 0.95
For entropy s = 0.95 the enthalpy h = 276.45 kJ/kg
ild h = h2 = 276.45 (From table)
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Hence
Power = 0.2 (276.45 - 237)
.C = 7.89 - 7.9 kW
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Statement for Linked Answer Question 52 and 53 :
Air enters an adiabatic nozzle at 300 kPa, 500 K with a velocity of 10 m/s. It
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leaves the nozzle at 100 kPa with a velocity of 180 m/s. The inlet area is 80 cm2 .
The specific heat of air c p is 1008 J/kgK.
Q. 52 The exit temperature of the air is
GATE ME 2012 (A) 516 K (B) 532 K
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(C) 484 K (D) 468 K
From energy balance for steady flow system.
Ein = Eout
2 2
o b h1 + V 1 l = m
m o bh 2 + V 2 l ...(i)
2 2
As h = cp T
Equation (i) becomes
2 2
c p T1 + V 1 = c p T2 + V 2
2 2
2 2
T2 = cV 1 - V 2 m + T1
2 # cp
2 2
= 10 - 180 + 500 =- 16.02 + 500
2 # 1008
T2 = 483.98- 484 K
Q. 53 The exit area of the nozzle in cm2 is
GATE ME 2012 (A) 90.1 (B) 56.3
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(C) 4.4 (D) 12.9
From Mass conservation.
m o in = m
oout
om V1 A1 = V2 A2
n1 n 2
...(i)
where
.c n = specific volume of air = RT
p
s
Therefore Eq. (1) becomes
a p1 V1 A1 pVA
= 2 2 2
at RT1
A2 =
RT2
p1 # V1 # A1 # T2
ild p2 # V2 # T1
= 300 # 10 # 80 # 484
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100 # 180 # 500
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= 12.9 cm2
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Statement for Linked Answer Questions 54 and 55 :
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For a particular project, eight activities are to be carried out. Their relationships
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with other activities and expected durations are mentioned in the table below.
Activity Predecessors Durations (days)

a - 3
b a 4
c a 5
d a 4
e b 2
f d 9
g c, e 6
h f, g 2
Q. 54 The critical path for the project is

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(C) a - d - f - h (D) a - b - c - f - h
For path Duration

a -b -e -g -h = 3 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 = 17 days
a -c -g -h = 3 + 5 + 6 + 2 = 16 days
a -d - f -h = 3 + 4 + 9 + 2 = 18 days
The critical path is one that takes longest path.

Hence, path a - d - f - h = 18 days is critical path
Q. 55
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If the duration of activity f alone is changed from 9 to 10 days, then the
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(A) critical path remains the same and the total duration to complete the
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project changes to 19 days.
as
(B) critical path and the total duration to complete the project remains the
same.
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(C) critical path changes but the total duration to complete the project remains
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the same.
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(D) critical path changes and the total duration to complete the project changes
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to 17 days.
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Sol. 55
From previous question
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For critical path
w
a -d - f -h = 18 days , the duration of activity f alone is changed from 9 to 10 days,
then
w a - d - f - h = 3 + 4 + 10 + 2 = 19 days
Hence critical path remains same and the total duration to complete the project
changes to 19 days.
Q. 56 Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete
GATE ME 2012 the following sentence :
ONE MARK
Suresh’s dog is the one ........................was hurt in the stampede.
(A) that (B) which
(C) who (D) whom
“Which” is used in a sentence when the person is unknown. But here the person
means Suresh’s dog is known and “that” is used in a sentence, when the person
is known.
So, that will be used in this sentence.
Q. 57 The cost function for a product in a firm is given by 5q2, where q is the amount
GATE ME 2012 of production. The firm can sell the product at a market price of Rs. 50 per unit.
ONE MARK
The number of units to be produced by the firm such that the profit maximized is
(A) 5 (B) 10
(C) 15 (D) 25
Profit is given by,
P = Selling price - Total cost of production
= 50q - 5q2
Using the principle of maxima - minima ,
dP = 50 - 10q = 0
dq
omq = 50 = 5
10
and
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d 2 P =- 10 (maxima)
s
dq2
ta
So, for 5 units the profit is maximum.
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete
a
Q. 58
the following sentence.
d
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l
ONE MARK
Despite several ..................the mission succeeded in its attempt to resolve the
conflict.
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(A) attempts (B) setbacks
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(C) meetings (D) delegations
w
Sol. 58
Despite several setbacks the mission succeeded in its attempt to resolve the
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conflict.
Q. 59
GATE ME 2012
ONE MARK
w
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given
below ?
Mitigate
(A) Diminish (B) Divulge
(C) Dedicate (D) Denote
From the following options Diminish is the closest meaning to the Mitigate.
Q. 60 Choose the grammatically INCORRECT sentence :
GATE ME 2012 (A) They gave us the money back less the service charges of Three Hundred
ONE MARK
Rupees.
(B) This country’s expenditure is not less than that of Bangladesh.
(C) The committee initially asked for a funding of Fifty Lakh rupees, but later
settled for a lesser sum.
(D) This country’s expenditure on educational reforms is very less.
The grammatically incorrect sentence is :
(A) They gave us the money back less the service charges of three hundred rupees.
Q. 61 Given the sequence of terms, AD CG FK JP , the next term is

GATE ME 2012 (A) OV (B) OW
TWO MARK
(C) PV (D) PW
So, the next term is OV .

Q. 62 Wanted Temporary, Part-time persons for the post of Field Interviewer to
GATE ME 2012 conduct personal interviews to collect and collate economic data. Requirements
TWO MARK
: High School-pass, must be available for Day, Evening and Saturday work.
Transportation paid, expenses reimbursed.
Which one of the following is the best inference from the above advertisement ?
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(A) Gender-discriminatory
(C) Not designed to make the post attractive
(B) Xenophobic
c
(D)Not gender-discriminatory
.
Sol. 62
as
Not gender-discriminatory
at
Discriminatory involves the actual behaviors towards groups such as excluding or
restricting members of one group from opportunities that are available to another
group.
ild
This given advertisement is not exclude or restrict Male or Female members from
iv
one another. Hence this is Not-gender discriminatory.
Q. 63 .C
A political party order an arch for the entrance to the ground in which the
GATE ME 2012
w
annual convention is being held. The profile of the arch follows the equations
w
y = 2x - 0.1x2 where y is the height of the arch in meters. The maximum possible
TWO MARK
height of the arch is

w
(A) 8 meters
(C) 12 meters
(B) 10 meters
(D) 14 meters
We have y = 2x - 0.1x 2 ...(i)
Using the principle of maxima - minima ,
dy
= 2 - 0.2x = 0
dx
x = 2 = 10
0.2
d2y
And =- 0.2 (maxima)
dx2
So, for maximum possible height, substitute x = 10 in equation (i),
y = 2 # 10 - 0.1 # (10) 2
= 20 - 10 = 10 meter
Q. 64 An automobile plant contracted to buy shock absorbers from two suppliers X

GATE ME 2012 and Y . X supplies 60% and Y supplies 40% of the shock absorbers. All shock
TWO MARK
absorbers are subjected to a quality test. The ones that pass the quality test
are considered reliable. Of X ’s shock absorbers, 96% are reliable. Of Y ’s shock
absorbers, 72% are reliable.
The probability that a randomly chosen shock absorber, which is found to be
reliable, is made by Y is
(A) 0.288 (B) 0.334
(C) 0.667 (D) 0.720
Supplier X supplies 60% of shock absorbers, out of which 96% are reliable. So
overall reliable fraction of shock absorbers from supplier X ,
m
= 0.6 # 0.96
co = 0.576
And for supplier Y , suppliers 40% of shock absorbers, out of which 72% are
s.
reliable. So fraction of reliability = 0.4 # 0.72 = 0.288 .
Total fraction of reliability = 0.576 + 0.288 = 0.864
ta
Hence the probability that is found to be reliable, is made by Y is,
da = 0.288
0.288 + 0.576
= 0.334
Q. 65
il
Which of the following assertions are CORRECT ?
iv
GATE ME 2012 P : Adding 7 to each entry in a list adds 7 to the mean of the list
TWO MARK
Q : Adding 7 to each entry in a list adds 7 to the standard deviation of the
R .C
list
: Doubling each entry in a list doubles the mean of the list
S w
: Doubling each entry in a list leaves the standard deviation of the list
w
unchanged
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(A) P, Q
(C) P, R
(B) Q, R
(D) R, S
For statement P , take three variables a, b, c
Mean (m) = a + b + c
3
Adding 7 to each entry,
(a + 7) + (b + 7) (c + 7)
m1 =
3
m1 = a + b + c + 21 = m + 7
3 3
So, it is correct.
(Q) Standard deviation
(a - m) 2 + (b - m) 2 + (c - m) 2
s =
3
Adding 7 to each entry,
s1 = (a - m + 7) 2 + (b - m + 7) 2 + (c - m + 7) 2 ! (s + 7)
It is wrong.
(R) By doubling each entry.
m1 = 2a + 2b + 2c = 2m (it is correct)
3
(S) doubling each entry
(m - 2a) 2 + (m - 2b) 2 + (m - 2c) 2
s1 = ! (2s)
3
Hence it is wrong.
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Answer Sheet
1. (D) 14. (B) 27. (C) 40. (A) 53. (D)
2. (A) 15. (B) 28. (A) 41. (C) 54. (C)
3. (C) 16. (D) 29. (D) 42. (A) 55. (A)
4. (C) 17. (C) 30. (C) 43. (B) 56. (A)
5. (A) 18. (A) 31. (D) 44. (B) 57. (A)
6. (C) 19. (B) 32. (C) 45. (D) 58. (B)
7. (B) 20. (B) 33. (D) 46. (A) 59. (A)
8. (B) 21. (B) 34. (B) 47. (C) 60. (A)
9. (D) 22. (A) 35. (D) 48. (A) 61. (A)
10. (D) 23. (C) 36.
om (B) 49. (B) 62. (D)
11. (A) 24. (D)
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37. (A) 50. (A) 63. (B)
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(C)
(A)
25.
26.
(A)
(B)
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39.
(C)
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51.
52.
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65.
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as = (25 + 0.040) - (25 + 0.020)

GATE SOLVED PAPER - ME 2012

For adiabatic expansion steam in turbine.

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.c N1 = 1440 rpm, D1 = 80 mm, D2 = 120 mm

iv = 80 # cos 30c # 1440

.C N2 = 899.88 - 900 rpm

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w sc = s2 - s1 # 100 = 1.0202s1 - s1 # 100

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On solving given equation, we get the intersection points as,

iv# # # x=0 y=x

After substituting the limit, we have

Q. 12 Consider the function f (x) = x in the interval - 1 # x # 1. At the point x = 0

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At x = 0 , function is continuous but not differentiable because.

R.H.S lim = 1 and L.H.S lim =- 1

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w Feed rate f = 50 mm/ min

GATE SOLVED PAPER - ME 2012

Percentage change in diameter

iv W1 and W2 are relative velocities

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Q. 19 A ideal gas of mass m and temperature T1 undergoes a reversible isothermal

For ideal gas om Tds = du + Pdn ...(i)

GATE SOLVED PAPER - ME 2012

From similar DPQO and DSRO

.c Velocity of Q = Velocity of R (situated at the same link)

w = 2pN = 2 # p # 600 = 62.83 rad/s

I (for solid circular disk) = 1 mR2

Hence, K.E = 1 # ^0.4h # ^62.83h2

GATE SOLVED PAPER - ME 2012

Q. 22 A cantilever beam of length L is subjected to a moment M at the free end. The

GATE SOLVED PAPER - ME 2012

For both ends clamped L = L

The unit normal vector at point c 1 , 1 , 0 m is OA

GATE SOLVED PAPER - ME 2012

as sY2 = 1 6(sx - sy) 2 + (sy - sz ) 2 + (sz - sx ) 2 + 6 (t xy

w = 1 # [100 + 900 + 400 + (6 # 25)]

tY = sY = 27.83 = 16.06 MPa

Q. 27 Detail pertaining to an orthogonal metal cutting process are given below

GATE SOLVED PAPER - ME 2012

Where a = Rake angle = 10c

Q. 28 In a single pass drilling operation, a through hole of 15 mm diameter is to be

Total drill time = distan ce

0.2 # rpm 0.2 # 500

Hence drill time, t = 58.506 = 35.1 sec.

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(A) b D2 l - 1 (B) zero

iv F12 = 1, since all radiation leaving surface 1 and

GATE SOLVED PAPER - ME 2012

d2 = bV1 l # d1 = b V1 l # 1 V2 = 4V1 (Given)

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Q. 33 A concentrated mass m is attached at the centre of a rod of length 2L as shown

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Q. 34 The state of stress at a point under plane stress condition is

(C) f (t) = e-t (D) f (t) = 1 - e-t

= L-1 :1D - L-1 : 1 D

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Magnitude of eigen vector = (1) 2 + (1) 2 = 2