Memory Based Questions of

GATE 2020
Mechanical Engineering
Detailed Solutions

Date of Exam : 1/2/2020

Forenoon Session
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GENERAL APTITUDE
Q.1 8 + 88 + 888 + ........... Sum of the series is

(a)
80
81
( 8
)
10 n − 1 + n
9
(b)
80
81
( ) 8
10 n − 1 − n
9

(c)
81
80
( 8
)
10 n − 1 + n
9
(d)
81
80
( ) 8
10 n − 1 − n
9

Ans. (b)

End of Solution

Q.2 Build : Building : : Grow : __________

(a) Grown (b) Growth
(c) Grow (d)

Ans. ()
Options are incomplete
End of Solution

Q.3 If P is coded as αα, Q as αβ then R and S in terms of α, β is coaded as?

(a) βα, ββ (b) αβ, ββ
(c) αα, βα (d) αα, ββ

Ans. (a)
End of Solution

Q.4 Jofra archer is a bowler. He is ______ then accurate

(a) more fast (b) less faster
(c) faster (d) fast

Ans. (a)
Jofra Archer is a bowler. He is more fast than accurate.
when different qualities of the same noun are compared, we use more + positive degree
adjective,not comparative degree adjective. Hence use of 'faster' is incorrect here.
End of Solution

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Q.5 A bar graph is shown in which number of students in 4 schools are given and also number
of students passing in respective school is also given; then calculate average passing
percentage of students.
Attended Passed
700
600
500 400
455

350
250
240

Ans. (58.86)

Total no. of passed students

Average percentage of passing students =
Total no. of students

240 + 350 + 455 + 250

= × 100
500 + 600 + 700 + 400

1295
= × 100 = 58.86
2200

End of Solution

Q.6 I do not think, you know that cause well enough to have opinion having said that I agree
with your other point.
What does “having said that” means.
(a) Contrary to what I have said (b) Despite what I have said
(c) As oppose to what I have said (d) In addition to what I have said

Ans. (d)

End of Solution

Q.7 Fill in the blanks

He is known for his unscrupulary ways. He always ________ tears to decieve people.
(a) Fox (b) Fox’s
(c) Crocodile’s (d) Crocodile

Ans. (d)
End of Solution

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Q.1 For a bead of 1 mm diameter, initial temperature of 100°C and surrounding temperature
of 20°C. After 4.35 seconds, temperature is 28°C. Calculate heat transfer coefficient,
ρ = 8500 kg/m3.

Ans. (299.95)
r = 0.5 mm; cp = 400 J/kgk; ρ = 8500 kg/m3; t = 4.35 sec

4
V πR 3
3 R
∵ = =
A 4 πR 2 3

−hA
×τ
T − T∞ rC V
∵ = e p
Ti − T∞
⎛ h·3000 ⎞
28 − 20 −⎜
⎝ 0.5× 8500× 400⎠⎟
⇒ = e × 4.35
100 − 20
⇒ h = 299.95 W/m2K
End of Solution

Q.2 LMTD of counter flow heat exchanger:

102°C

42°C 65°C

25°C

Oil enters in a concentric heat exchanger at 102°C and exit at 65°C and water enters at
25°C and exits at 42°C, What is the logarithmic mean temperature difference of heat
exchanger.

Ans. (49.33)
Thi = 102°C, The = 65°C
Tc,i = 25°C, Tce = 42°C
ΔT1 − ΔT2
LMTD = ; ΔT1 = 102° – 42° = 60°C;ΔT2 = 65° – 25°C = 40°C;
⎛ ΔT ⎞
ln ⎜ 1 ⎟
⎝ ΔT2 ⎠

60 − 40 20
= = = 49.33°C
⎛ 60 ⎞ 0.4054
ln ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 40 ⎠

End of Solution

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Q.3 Match the following:

List-I List-II
Bouyancy force
A. Prandlt number 1.
Viscous force
Momentum diffusivity
B. Grashoff number 2.
Thermal diffusivity
Inertia force
C. Reynold number 3.
Viscous force
Convective Heat Transfer
D. Nusselt number 4.
Conductive Heat Transfer
A B C D
(a) 2 1 3 4
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 3 1 2 4

Ans. (a)
End of Solution

Q.4 Froude number is the ratio of

(a) Viscous force and inertia force (b) Inertia force and buoyancy force
(c) Viscous force and buoyancy force (d) Inertia force and gravity force

Ans. (d)
End of Solution

Q.5 System is a massless rod, hinged at one end and on the other end a disk of mass
⎛ L⎞
‘m’ and radius ⎜⎝ ⎟⎠ is attached as shown in figure. Assuming no-slip condition. Find
4
the natural frequency of the system.

L L
2 2 m
L
2k Radius =
4

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⎛ 12 K⎞
Ans. ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 33 m⎠

L
r=
O 4
θ
L L Lθ
2 2
2K

M I about point O,
mr 2
I= + mL2
2
m L2 33 mL2
= + mL2 =
2 16 32
⎛ 5L ⎞
K (2Lθ )⎜ ⎟ ⎛ 3L ⎞
⎛ L ⎞ ⎛ L⎞
2K ⎜ θ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ I θ&
&
⎝ 4⎠ K (2Lθ )⎜ ⎟ ⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2⎠
⎝ 4⎠

⎛ 8L ⎞ ⎛ L L⎞
I θ + K (2Lθ) ⎜ ⎟ + 2K ⎜ × ⎟ θ = 0
⎝ 4⎠ ⎝ 2 2⎠

KL2
I θ + 4KL2θ + ·θ = 0
2
9KL2
I θ + ·θ = 0
2
33 mL2 θ 9KL2
+ ·θ = 0
32 2
33 m θ
+ 9K · θ = 0
16
16 × 9K
θ + ·θ = 0
33 m
16 × 9 K
ω n2 =
33 m
12 K
⇒ ωn =
33 m
End of Solution

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Q.6 For given flat face follower motion given by

y(0) = 4(2πθ – θ2) 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π
If radius of curvature due to contact stresses should not be less than 40 mm then determine
the minimum radius of base circle?

Ans. (8.52)
Flat face follower
Displacement equation:

(
y = 4 2πθ − θ
2
)
dy
= V = 4 ( 2π − 2θ )
dθ
dy
= 8 ( π − θ) (For y to be max = 0 ⇒ θ = π)
dθ
dv
a= = −8
dθ
(Rcurvature)Min = RBase + (y + a)min
40 = RBase + [4 (2πθ – θ2) – 8]Min
40 = RBase + [4π2 – 8]
RBase = 40 + [4π2 – 8]
= 40 – 31.478
= 8.5215 mm
End of Solution

Q.7 If one mass is deattached. Find unbalanced force.

m = 10 gm

m = 10 gm m = 10 gm

m = 10 gm

ω = 10 rad/s
r = 100 mm

Ans. (0.1)

m = 10 gm

m = 10 gm m = 10 gm

m = 10 gm

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ω = 10 rad/s, r = 100 mm = 0.1 m

If one mass is deattached then

m = 10 gm

F m = 10 gm m = 10 gm F

m = 10 gm

Now, unbalance tone, F = mr ω 2

10
= × 0.1 × (10) 2
1000

10 × 0.1 × 100
=
1000
= 0.1 N Answer
End of Solution

Q.8 What will be the value of l for crank-rocker mechanism?

R
600

S
300

P Q
400

(a) 350 (b) 80

(c) 200 (d) 300

Ans. (b)
R
600
S

300
l

P Q

400
For Crank-Rocker mechanism, shortest link must be crank and adjacent to fixed as well

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as grashoffs law must be satisfied.

If l = 80 mm
then shortest will be = 80 mm
as well as (80 + 600) < (400 + 300)
680 < 700
There for law is satisfied.
⇒ l = 80 mm
End of Solution

Q.9 A simple arrangement of block of mass ‘m’ attached with spring ‘k’ and damper ‘c’ is
under the influence of force F = F0 cos ωt. If ω ≠ 0 then the value of ω for which amplitude
transmitted is F0 is
k 2k
(a) ω = (b) ω =
m m
k k
(c) ω = (d) ω = 2
2m m

Ans. (b)

S C

FUN = F0 cos ωt

Given,
FT = F0
Then transmissibility
FT F
∈= = 0 =1
F0 F0
2
⎛ 2 πω ⎞
1+ ⎜
⎝ ω n ⎟⎠
= 1
2
⎛ ⎛ ω⎞ ⎞
2
⎛ 2ξω ⎞
2

⎜ 1 − ⎟ +
⎝⎜ ⎝⎜ ω n ⎠⎟ ⎠⎟ ⎝⎜ ω n ⎠⎟

2
⎛ 2ξω ⎞
2 ⎛ ⎛ ω⎞ ⎞
2
⎛ 2ξω ⎞
2

1+ ⎜ ⎜ 1 − ⎟ +
⎝ ω n ⎟⎠
= ⎜
⎝ ⎝⎜ ω n ⎠⎟ ⎠⎟ ⎝⎜ ω n ⎠⎟
2
⎛ ω ⎞
1− ⎜
⎝ ω n ⎟⎠
= ±1

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Taking (–ve) sign

2
⎛ ω ⎞
⇒ 1− ⎜
⎝ ω n ⎟⎠
=2

2
⎛ ω⎞
⇒ ⎜⎝ ω ⎟⎠ = 2
n

ω 2k
⇒ = 2 = 2ω n =
ωn m
End of Solution

Q.10 If ω1 = 100 rad/s, ω2 = 110 rad/s is and ΔKE = 1.05 kJ. The moment of inertia of flywheel
in kg-m2.

Ans. (1)

ΔKE =
1
2
(
I ω L2 − ω 12 )
∴ 1.05 × 103 × 2 = I 110 − 100
2 2
( )
I = 1 kg.m2

Q.11 z = x + iy, f(z) = x2 – y2 + iψ (x, y), find the value of imaginary part of f(z) at z =
1 + i
(a) (b)
(c) (d)

Ans. (2)
F (z) = x 2 + y 2 + φ ψ (x, y)
φ = (x 2 – y 2)
dψ dψ
dψ = dx + dy
dx dy
−dφ dφ
= dx + dy
dy dx
= –(–2y)d x + 2xdy
ψ = 2xy
At Z = 1 + i = x + iy
x = 1, y = 1
So, ψ=2×1×1=2

End of Solution

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1− e −C(1− x )
Q.12 lim
x →1 1− xe −C(1− x )
2C 1+ C
(a) (b)
1+ C C
C 1+ C
(c) (d)
1+ C 2C

Ans. (c)
By L Hospital rule,

1− e −C(1− x ) ( −C ( −1))
= xlim
→1 1− e −C(1− x ) − xe −C(1− x) × ( −C (0 − 1))

−Ce ( )
−C 1− x
= lim
−e − ( − ) − xCe − ( − )
x →1 C1 x C1 x

−C −C C
= = =
−1 − 1 × C × 1 −1 − C 1 + C
End of Solution

Q.13 x and y are exponential distribution function of random variable. If, z = x + y and mean
of x and y are 0.5 each, variance of z = 0.
The co-relation between x and y is ________.

Ans. (–1)
1
X ~ E (λ1); mean = = 0.5
λ1
⇒ λ1 = 2
1 1
Variance, x = = = 0.25
λ 12 4

1
Y ~ E (λ2); Mean = = 0.5
λ2
⇒ λ2 = 2
Variance, y = 0.25
Given Var (Z) = Var(x + y) + Var (y) + 2 COV (x, y)
0 = 0.25 + 0.25 + 2 COV (x, y)
0.5
COV (x, y) = − = −0.25
2
COV ( x, y ) −0.25
Correlation, ρ= = = −1
σ xσy ( 0.25) ( 0.25)
End of Solution

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Q.14 Solve the following integration by simpson’s 1/3 rule,

1.4
I= ∫ x x d x, h = 0.6
−1

b −a 1.4 + 1
h= , n= =4
n 0.6
y0 y1 y2 y3 y4
x −1 −0.4 0.2 0.8 1.4
f ( x) −1 −0.16 0.04 0.64 1.92

Ans. (0.584)
By simpson’s 1/3 rules,

h
I= ⎡( y + y 4 ) + 4 ( y 1 + y 3 ) + 2 ( y 2 )⎤⎦
3⎣ o

0.6
= ⎡( −1 + 1.92 ) + 4 ( −0.16 + 0.64 ) + 2 (0.04 )⎤⎦
3 ⎣
I = 0.2 [0.92 + 1.92 + 0.08] = 0.584
End of Solution

Q.15 Find the area under the curve, y = [x], x ε [1, 4]

(a) 4 (b) 1
(c) 3 (d) 6

Ans. (d)

2
3
1 2
1

1 2 3 4

Area = 1 × 1 + 1 × 2 + 1 × 3
=1 + 2 + 3 = 6
End of Solution

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1
Q.16 Laplace inverse of F (s ) =
(s 2
+ ω2 )
1 1
(a) (1 − ω sin ωt ) (b) (1 − sin ωt )
ω2 ω2

1 1
(c) cos ωt (d) sin ωt
ω ω

Ans. (d)

End of Solution

Q.17 For 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and n > 1. graph of y = x1/m and y = xm will be

1/m m
y=x y=x

(a) (b)
m 1/m
y=x y=x

1/m
y=x

m
(c) m
(d) y=x
1/m
y=x y=x

Ans. (a)

End of Solution

x y z 
Q.18 A vector, F = i+ j+ k. ∫ ∫ F ⋅ ds is
( x2 + y 2 + z )
2 3/2
( x2 + y 2 + z )
2 3/2
( x2 + y 2 + z )
2 3/2

obtained over hollow sphere of raddi 2 m and 1 m. What is the ratio of inner radi to
outer raddi.
(a) 2 π (b) 4 π
(c) 3 π (d) 0

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Ans. (d)

 r
F = 3
r

 r
∇⋅F = ∇⋅ 3 = 0
r

∫∫ F ⋅ NdS
ˆ =4
S1
By div theorem,
 
∫∫ F ⋅ NdS
ˆ = ∫∫∫ (∇ ⋅ F )d x dy dz = 0
S1 R

End of Solution

Q.19 Which of the following is not analytic function?

(a) e z (b) sinz
(c) logz (d) z2

Ans. (c)
End of Solution

Q.20 It two real valued square matrices of same order are multiplied, then product will be?
(a) associative (b) commutative
(c) can’t be evaluated (d) will be a positive matrix

Ans. (a)

End of Solution

Q.21 What is crystalline structure of γ-iron?

(a) BCC (b) HCP
(c) HCT (d) FCC

Ans. (d)
α - iron - BCC → α - Ferrite
γ - iron - FCC → Austenite
δ - iron - BCC → δ - Ferrite
End of Solution

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Q.22 Match the following:

Effects Heat treatment
A. Hardening 1. Tempering
B. Softening 2. Quenching
C. Toughing 3. Annealing
D. Strengthening 4. Normalising
A B C D
(a) 2 1 3 4
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 4 1 3 2
(d) 2 4 1 3

Ans. (b)
1- C decrease hardness and increase ductility and toughness.
2- A increases in wear resistance strength and hardness.
3- B remove or relieve strains or stresses induced by cold working.
4- D improved mechanical properties (tensile strength, ductility).
End of Solution

Q.23 In a rolling operation, thickness of strip is reduced to 15 mm from initial thickness of

20 mm. If width is 120 mm and roller radius is 450 mm. Calculate the Roll seperating

force if strength of strip is 210 MPa and σ0 = Strength ×

(∈T ) n . Where, n = Strain
n +1
hardening coefficient = 0.25.

Ans. (700.356)

hf ⎛ 15 ⎞
Given: ho = 20 mm, hf = 15 mm, ∈T = ln h = ln ⎜⎝ 20 ⎟⎠ = −0.287682 ≈ − 0.2877
o

k × ∈Tn 210 × 0.28770.25

σo = = = 123.04 MPa
1+ n 1+ 0.25

F = σ o RΔh × b = 123.04 × 450 × (20 − 15) × 120 N

= 700355.96 N
≈ 700.356 kN
End of Solution

Q.24 For basic size of 50 mm, hole tolerance of 0.002 mm, allowance of 0.003 mm and shaft
tolerance of 0.001 mm. Determine the maximum hole size according to shaft basis
system.

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Ans. (50.005)
Using diagram method

0.002 mm

0.003 mm
Zero line
0.001 mm

UL of hole
BS = 50.000 mm

UL of hole = BS + 0.003 + 0.002 mm

= 50.005 mm
End of Solution

Q.25 What is the resultant shear load in B?

A B
10 kN
50 mm

50 mm
D C

50 mm 50 mm
400 mm

Ans. (16)

10
Primary shear force, FP = = 2.5 kN
4
Secondary shear force Fs

Fs ⎡
( ) + (50 2 )
2 2⎤
50 2
50 2 ⎢⎣ ⎥⎦ = 10 × 400

Fs × 50 2 × 4 = 10 × 400

FS

FP

45°
B

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Resultant force on B
FB = (2.5 + 14.142 sin 45) + (14.142 cos 45)2
= 16.0 kN
End of Solution

Q.26 A disc-plate type clutch having outer radius 250 mm and inner radius 50 mm. The torque
transmitted by new clutch is equal to torque transmitted by the old clutch, then find

Fnew
the ratio of force of new clutch to old clutch? [μ same in both cases] =?
F old

Ans. (0.871)
T = μW × R m
Tnew = μ × W × Rnew

2 (R0 − Ri )
3 3

Tnew = μ × Wnew ×
3 R02 − Ri2
Told = μ × W × Rold
Tnew = Told

2 (R0 − Ri ) (R + Ri )
3 3
Wnew × = Wold × 0
5 R02 − Ri2 2
Wnew
Wold = 0.871

End of Solution

Q.27 Two helical gears of helix angle 30° and pressure angle 20° is at middle of which is
supported by bearing at both ends shaft is subjected to
(a) Bending stress in two plane, torsional stress
(b) Bending stress in two plane, axial stress and torsional stress
(c) Torsional stress and axial stress
(d) Axial and bending stresses

Ans. (a)

End of Solution

Q.28 Which of the above component will fail according to maximum shear stress theory?

Given permissible shear stress = 20 MPa.

P = 80 kN P = 80 kN
1. 2.
(4 × 4) cm (4 × 4) cm

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3. 4.
d = 4 cm M d = 4 cm T = 64 π Nm
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 4

Ans. ()
Question incomplete
End of Solution

Q.29 A beam as shown below having hinge at B. What is the reaction at C.

10 kN/m
50 kN
B
C
3m 3m
A
4m
(a) 20 kN (b) 40 kN
(c) 30 kN (d) 50 kN

Ans. (a)
In BC, ΣMB = 0
RC × 4 = 10 × 4 × 2
RC = 20 kN
End of Solution

Q.30 Which member is subjected to zero force?

B D E

45°
A F
G C H

P
(a) BG, EH, CD, BE, DE (b) BG, EH, CD, AB, EF
(c) BG and EH only (d) BG, EH and CD

Ans. (d)
End of Solution

Q.31 A ball of 250 BHN is used to shear a sheet metal. The clearance of die and punch is
1 mm. If hardness is increased to 400 BHN then what is the clearance?
(a) 1.25 mm (b) 1.5 mm
(c) 1 mm (d) 0.75 mm

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Ans. (a)
Tensile strength ∝ BHN
[Formula available in my PPT slide NO. 7, hardness test material science]
∴ Shear strength ∝ BHN
and C = 0.0032t τ

C∝ Shear strength ∝ BHN

C2 (BHN ) 2
C1 = (BHN )1

C2 = C1 ×
(BHN ) 2 400
or = 1× = 1.265 mm
(BHN )1 250

End of Solution

Q.32 In rolling process, initial thickness 40 mm and final thickness is 20 mm. If roller diameter
is 200 mm. Find coefficient of friction and projected length.

Ans. (0.4472)
h0 = 40 mm, hf = 20 mm, Δh = 40 – 20 = 20 mm, D = 200 mm, R = 100 mm

Projected length, L= RΔh = 100 × 20 = 2000 = 44.7213 mm

Δh = μ2R
∴ 20 = μ2⋅100
∴ 0.2 = μ2
μ= 0.4472
End of Solution

Q.33 In a rankine cycle, workdone by turbine is 903 kJ/kg and workdone of pump is 3 kJ/kg.
Specific steam consumption in kg/kW-hr is __________?

Ans. (4)
(WD)turbine = 903 kJ/kg
(WD)pump = 3 kJ/kg
Specific steam consumption = ? (kg/kW-hr)
3600
SSC =
WT − WC
3600
= = 4 kg/kW-hr
903 − 3
End of Solution

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Q.34 Overall pressure ratio of 2 stage adiabatic compressor is 6. At the inlet of first compressor,
temperature is 300 K and pressure is 100 kPa. Determine the intermediate pressure.
(a) 244.94 kPa (b) 300 kPa
(c) 250 kPa (d) 344.5 kPa

Ans. (a)

P3
P1 = 6 ⇒ P3 = 600 kPa

Intermediate pressure = P3P1 = 600 × 100 = 244.94 kPa

End of Solution

Q.35 Air is passing through a nozzle of inlet and exit area of 0.1 m2 and 0.02 m2 respectively.
Inlet pressure of air is 0.36 MPa (gauge). If after pasing through nozzle, air is striking
a vertical wall as shown. Determine the gauge pressure at B. (Assumeing density to
be constant).

A1 B
A2

Ans. (0.375)
On applying continuity equation,

m = ρ1 ⋅ A1 ⋅ v1 = ρ2 ⋅ A2 ⋅ v 2
⇒ 0.1 V1 = 0.02V2
10
⇒ V1 = 5V1
V2 =
2
Now on applying Bernoulli between 1 and 2 section
0
P1 V12 P V2
+ + z 1 = 2 + 2 + z2
ρg 2g ρg 2g
0.36 × 103 V12 25V12
⇒ + =
1.21 × 9.81 2g 2g
⇒ V1 = 4.98 m/s
⇒ V2 = 24.89 m/s
On applying Bernoulli between 2 and 3 sections
0 0
P2 V2 P3 V32
+ 2 + z2 = + + z3
ρg 2g ρg 2g

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ρg ⋅ V22 1.21 × (24.89)2

P3 = = = 375 Pa
2g 2
= 0.375 kPa (gauge)
End of Solution

Q.36 In a axial turbine, diameter of tip is 4 m and diameter of hub is 2 m. If discharge is

100 m3/s and speed of turbine is 300 rpm find the blade outlet angle of turbine.
Dhub = 2 m, Dtip = 4 m, N = 300 rpm, Dmean = 3 m, Q = 100 m3/s

Vr
Vf

β
u
(a) 12.67°C (b) 12.33°C
(c) 11.67°C (d) 11.33°C

Ans. (a)

π 2 2
Q= (Dtip − Dhub ) ⋅ vf
4

π 2
⇒ 100 = (4 − 22 ) × v f = 10.61m/s
4

πDN p × 3 × 300
V= = = 47.21
60 600

Vf
tanβ =
u
−1 ⎛ 10.61⎞
⇒ β = tan ⎜⎝ ⎟ = 12.67
47.21⎠

End of Solution

Q.37 In T-s diagram, constant volume curve and constant pressure curve intersect at point,
find ratio of the slope of constant pressure to constant volume?
Cp Cp
(a) (b)
Cv Cp + Cv
Cv
(c) (d) None of these
Cp

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Ans. (c)

V=C

P=C

If V=C
Tds = du + pdv
Tds = du
du = WdT [∵ V = C]

⎛ dT ⎞ T
⎜⎝
ds ⎟⎠ V = Cv

If P = C
Tds = dh – Vdp
dh = CPdT [∵ P = C]
Tds = CPdT
⎛ dT ⎞ T
⎜⎝
ds ⎟⎠ P
=
CP
(dT /ds )P (T /CP )P CV
Ratio, = =
(dT /ds )V (T /CV )V CP

End of Solution

Q.38 Value of Joule Thomson coefficient for ideal gas is _________

(a) positive (b) zero
(c) negative (d) indeterminate

Ans. (0)
Value of joule thompson coefficient for ideal gas,
⎛ ∂T ⎞
μ= ⎜ = 0
⎝ ∂P ⎟⎠ h

End of Solution

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Q.39 1 kg of ideal gas at temperature 127°C is expanded at constant pressure when till its
volume is doubled. For ideal gas, R = 0.287 kJ/kgK. Find work transfer is process in kJ?
(a) 110 (b) 120.5
(c) 114.8 (d) 115.3

Ans. (c)
m = 1 kg, T1 = 127°C = 400 k; P = C, V2 = 2V1; R = 0.287 kJ/kgK

1 2

W = P1 (V2 − V1)

= P1 ( 2V1 − V1) = P1V1 = mRT1

= 114.8 kJ
End of Solution

Q.40 What is the brake power of Otto cycle 10 kW heat is added, given rc = 8, nm = 80%?
(a) 5.64 kW (b) 4.52 kW
(c) 6.32 kW (d) 3.64 kW

Ans. (b)

W
Q1 = 0.5647

W = 10 × 5647 = 5.647 kW

1 1
η = 1− = 1− = 0.5647
rcγ −1 8 0.4

BP = ηm × W = 0.8 × 5.617
= 4.5175 kW

End of Solution

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Q.41 In a tank barrier which act as a cantilever separates water as shown.

Barrier

4m

1m

A
ρ = 1000 kg/m3, g = 10 m/s2
What is the net bending moment in barrier. Take unit width.
(a) 90 kN-m (b) 80 kN-m
(c) 100 kN-m (d) 50 kN-m

Ans. (c)
80 kN
1/3 m
A
4/3 m
5 kN

F1 = ρgA ⋅ x1
= 1000 × 10 × (1 × 4) × 2 = 80 kN
F2 = ρgA ⋅ x2
= 1000 × 10 × (1 × 1) × 0.5 = 5 kN
1 4
CP1 = 4 × = m
3 3
1 1
CP2 = 1 × = m
3 3
4 4
So, MA = 80 × − 5 ×
3 3
= 100 kN-m
End of Solution

Q.42 Which of the following is correct for cost slope in crashing?

Crash cost − Normal cost
(a) Cost slope =
Normal time − Crash time
Crash cost
(b) Cost slope =
Normal time − Crash time
Normal cost
(c) Cost slope =
Normal time − Crash time
Crash cost − Normal cost
(d) Cost slope =
Crash time

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Ans. (a)
End of Solution

Q.43 Production rate is 4 pieces/hr and operation time is 60 min. If operation time is decresed
by 30%, then keeping prduction rate constant, work in process will be
(a) increase by 30% (b)
(c) (d)

Ans. ()
Options are incomplete
End of Solution

⎡ 2 D2 ⎤
Q.44 Velocity distribution in pipe is given as V = −C ⎢r − ⎥ . The rate of kinetic energy
⎣ 4 ⎦

at section AB is proportional to D n. What is the value of n.

Ans. (8)
⎡ D2 ⎤
v = −C ⎢r 2 − ⎥ = −C ⎣⎡r − R ⎦⎤
2 2

⎣ 4 ⎦
⎡ r2 ⎤
v = C ⎡⎣R − r ⎤⎦ = CR ⎢1 − 2 ⎥
2 2 2

⎣ R ⎦
⎛ 0⎞ R
1
2 ∫0
⎜⎝ K E ⎟⎠ = ρv 3dA

3
R
⎡ r2 ⎤
= ∫ C R ⎢1 − 2 ⎥ ·2πr ·dr
ρ 3 6

0 ⎣ R ⎦
3
⎡ r2 ⎤
R
= ρC R 2 π ∫ ⎢1 − 2 ⎥ ·r ·dr
3 6

0⎣ R ⎦
R⎡
r 6 3r 2 ⎡ r 2 ⎤⎤
= ρC 3R 6 2 π ∫ ⎢1 − 6 − 2 ⎢1 − 2 ⎥ ⎥·r ·dr
0⎣⎢ R R ⎣ R ⎦ ⎦⎥
R⎡
r 6 3r 2 3r 4 ⎤
= ρC R 2π ∫ ⎢1 − 6 − 2 − 4 ⎥·r·dr
3 6

0⎣ R R R ⎦

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⎡ R 2 R 2 3R 2 R 2 ⎤
= ρC 3 2πR 6 ⎢ − − + ⎥
⎣ 2 8 4 2 ⎦

⎡ 2 R 2 3R 2 ⎤
= ρC 2 πR ⎢R − −
3 6
⎥
⎣ 8 4 ⎦

⎡ 2⎤
6 R
= ρC 2πR ⎢
3
⎥
⎣ 8 ⎦
ρC 3 2π
= R8
8
ρC 3 2π
= 8
× D8
8 × (2)
n=8 Answer

End of Solution

Q.45 Mohr circle is represented by

10 kPa

10 kPa 10 kPa

10 kPa
(a) A point 10 cm away from origin on σ axis
(b) A point 10 cm away from origin on τ axis
(c) A circle with origin as center and 10 cm radius
(d) A circle with 10 cm radius and at 10 cm from origin in σ axis

Ans. (a)
End of Solution

Q.46 Initially rod is unstretched, and velocity is given 1.5 m/s. What is the value of velocity
(m/s) when rod is stretched by 0.4 m?
ν

m = 2 kg, Stiffness = 5 N/m

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(a) 1.26 (b) 1.06

(c) 0.26 (d) 1.36

Ans. (d)
Energy conservation,
1 1 1
mV12 = mV02 + k x2
2 2 2
⇒ 2 × 1.52 = 2 × V02 + 5 × 0.42
V0 = 1.360 m/s
End of Solution

Q.47 A 25 mm × 25 mm slot is milled having length of 300 mm using face and end mill cutter
width 25 mm, diameter 100 mm and 20 teeth cutting speed is given as 35 m/min, feed
per tooth is 0.1, approach and over travel are 5 mm, what is the machining time of slot?

Ans. (96.94)
V = πDN
or 35 = π × 0.100 × N ⇒ N = 111.408 rpm

D 100
L+ A+O + 300 + 5 + 5 +
2 2 min
t= =
fZN 0.1 × 20 × 111.408
= 1.615 min
= 96.94 sec
End of Solution

Q.48 A square frame ABCD with only 1 diagonal member AC which is 4 times more elastically
stiff than 4 side members. Which member will buckle?

P
45° B l, EI
C

l, EI l, EI

A D
l, EI 45°

Ans. ()
Data is incomplete
End of Solution

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