Objective Questions (UNIT-I)

Course Name & Code : Dynamics of Machines- 17ME14

Program/Sem : B.Tech., ME., V-Sem
Academic Year : 2020-21
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1. The brakes commonly used in railway trains is
(a) shoe brake (b) band brake (c) band and block brake (d) internal expanding brake
2. The brake commonly used in motor cars is
(a) shoe brake (b) band brake (c) band and block brake (d) internal expanding brake
3. When brakes are applied to all the four wheels of a moving car, the distance travelled by the car before
it is brought to rest, will be
(a) maximum (b) minimum
4. Which of the following is an absorption type dynamometer ?
(a) prony brake dynamometer (b) Belt transmission dynamometer
(b) (c) epicyclic-train dynamometer (d) torsion dynamometer
5. A disc is spinning with an angular velocity ω rad/s about the axis of spin. The couple applied to the
disc causing precession will be
(a)1 2 . 2I ω (b) I.ω2 (c) P1 . . 2I ω ω (d) I.ω.ωP
where I = Mass moment of inertia of the disc, and
ωP = Angular velocity of precession of the axis of spin.
6. A disc spinning on its axis at 20 rad/s will undergo precession when a torque 100 N-m is applied
about an axis normal to it at an angular speed, if mass moment of inertia of the disc is the 1 kg-m2
(a) 2 rad/s (b) 5 rad/s (c) 10 rad/s (d) 20 rad/s
8. The engine of an aeroplane rotates in clockwise direction when seen from the tail end
and the aeroplane takes a turn to the left. The effect of the gyroscopic couple on the
aeroplane will be
(a) to raise the nose and dip the tail (b) to dip the nose and raise the tail
(c) to raise the nose and tail (d) to dip the nose and tail
9. The air screw of an aeroplane is rotating clockwise when looking from the front. If it
makes a left turn, the gyroscopic effect will
(a) tend to depress the nose and raise the tail (b) tend to raise the nose and depress
the tail
(c) tilt the aeroplane (d) none of the above
10. The rotor of a ship rotates in clockwise direction when viewed from the stern and the
ship takes a left turn. The effect of the gyroscopic couple acting on it will be
(a) to raise the bow and stern (b) to lower the bow and stern
(c) to raise the bow and lower the stern (d) to lower the bow and raise the stern
11. When the pitching of a ship is upward, the effect of gyroscopic couple acting on it will be
(a) to move the ship towards port side (b) to move the ship towards star-board
(c) to raise the bow and lower the stern (d) to raise the stern and lower the bow
12. In an automobile, if the vehicle makes a left turn, the gyroscopic torque
(a) increases the forces on the outer wheels (b) decreases the forces on the outer
wheels
(c) does not affect the forces on the outer wheels
(d) none of the above
13. A motor car moving at a certain speed takes a left turn in a curved path. If the engine
rotates in the same direction as that of wheels, then due to the centrifugal forces
(a) the reaction on the inner wheels increases and on the outer wheels decreases
(b) the reaction on the outer wheels increases and on the inner wheels decreases
(c) the reaction on the front wheels increases and on the rear wheels decreases
(d) the reaction on the rear wheels increases and on the front wheels decreases
15. The frictional torque transmitted by a disc or plate clutch is same as that of
(a) flat pivot bearing (b) flat collar bearing
(c) conical pivot bearing (d) trapezoidal pivot bearing
16. The frictional torque transmitted by a cone clutch is same as that of
(a) flat pivot bearing (b) flat collar bearing (c) conical pivot bearing (d) trapezoidal pivot
bearing
17. The axis of precession is ____________ to the plane in which the axis of spin is
going to rotate.
a) parallel b) perpendicular c) spiral d) none of the mentioned
18. The engine of an aeroplane rotates in clockwise direction when seen from the tail
end and the aeroplane takes a turn to the left. The effect of gyroscopic couple on
the aeroplane will be
a) to dip the nose and tail
b) to raise the nose and tail
c) to raise the nose and dip of the tail
d) to dip the nose and raise the tail
19. The steering of a ship means
a) movement of a complete ship up and down in vertical plane about transverse axis
b) turning of a complete ship in a curve towards right or left, while it moves
forward
c) rolling of a complete ship side-ways
d) none of the mentioned
20. The rotor of a ship rotates in clockwise direction when viewed from stern and the
ship takes a left turn. The effect of gyroscopic couple acting on it will be
a) to raise the bow and stern
b) to lower the bow and stern
c) to raise the bow and lower the stern
d) to raise the stern and lower the bow
21. When the pitching of a ship is upward, the effect of gyroscopic couple acting on it will
be
a) to move the ship towards star-board
b) to move the ship towards port side
c) to raise the bow and lower the stern
d) to raise the stern and lower the bow
22. The transmission type of dynamometer is a
a) prony brake dynamometer
b) epicyclic-train dynamometer
c) torsion dynamometer
d) none of the mentioned
23. The material used for the brake lining should have
a) It should have low wear rate.
b) It should have high heat resistance.
c) It should have high heat dissipation capacity.
d) All of the mentioned
24. The capacity of a brake depends upon
a) The unit pressure between the braking surfaces,
b) The coefficient of friction between the braking surfaces,
c) The peripheral velocity of the brake drum
d) All of the mentioned
25. When brakes are applied to all the four wheels of a moving car, the distance
travelled by the car before it is brought to rest, will be
a) maximum b) minimum c) equal d) none of the mentioned
26. The engine of an aeroplane rotates in clockwise direction when seen from the tail
end and the aeroplane takes a turn to the left. The effect of the gyroscopic couple
on the aeroplane will be
a) to raise the nose and dip the tail
b) to dip the nose and raise the tail
 c) to raise the nose and tail
d) to dip the nose and tail
27. The flywheel of an engine has a mass of 200 kg and radius of gyration equal to 1 m.
The average torque on the flywheel is 1200 Nm. Find the angular acceleration of
flywheel and the angular speed after 10 seconds starting from rest.
a) 3 rad/s b) 4 rad/s c) 5 rad/s d) 6 rad/s
28. In a multi plate clutch, number of pairs of contact surfaces (n) = ________
a) n1 – n2 + 1 b) n1 – n2 – 1 c) n1 + n2 – 1 d) n1 + n2 + 1
29. A multi-disc clutch has 6 discs on the driving shaft and 4 on the driven shaft. Find
the number of pairs of contact surfaces.
a) 3 b) 10 c) 9 d) 11
30. Which lubricant is used in a rope brake dynamometer?
(a) Oil (b) Water (c) Grease (d) No lubricant
31. In a self-locking brake, the force required to apply the brake is
(a) minimum (b) zero (c) maximum (d) none of above
32. For a safe design, a friction clutch is designed assuming
(a) uniform pressure theory (b) uniform wear theory
(c) any of the two (d) none of above
33. In a multiple friction clutch, the number of active friction surfaces is
(a) 2n (b) n (c) 2(n-1) (d) n-1
34. A clutch is incorporated in between
(a) engine & gear box (b) gear box & rear axle (c) rear wheels (d) front wheels
35. In a clutch the clutch plate is placed in between
(a) cover & output shaft (b) input shaft & flywheel (c) flywheel & pressure plate
(d) none of above
36. A clutch has outer and inner diameters 100 mm and 40 mm respectively. Assuming a uniform pressure
of 2 MPa and coefficient of friction of the liner material is 0.4, estimate the torque carrying capacity
of the clutch. (GATE-2008)
a) 148 Nm b) 196 Nm c) 372Nm d) 490 Nm
37. In a band break, the ratio of tight side band tension to the tension on the slack side is 3. If the angle
of overlap of band on the drum is 1800, then estimate the value of coefficient of friction required
between drum and the band. (GATE-2003)
a) 0.2 b) 0.25 c)0.30 d)0.35
 Descriptive Questions-I (UNIT-I)
Course Name & Code : Dynamics of Machines- 17ME14
Program/Sem : B.Tech., ME., V-Sem
Academic Year : 2020-21
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Illustrate the working of multi plate clutch with a neat sketch. And derive the
(a) 6M
expression for frictional torque transmitted in single plate clutch.
A single plate clutch with both sides effective has outer and inner diameters 400mm
1.
and 200mm respectively the maximum intensity of pressure at any point in the
(b) 6M
contacting surface is not to exceed 0.2 N/mm2. If the coefficient of friction is 0.25,
determine the power transmitted by the clutch at a speed 2500rpm.
A multi-plate clutch transmits 55kW power at 1800 rpm. Coefficient of friction for the
friction surfaces as 0.1. Axial intensity of pressure is not to exceed 160kN/m2. The
(a) 6M
internal radius is 80 mm and 0.7 times the external radius. Estimate the number of
plates needed to transmit the required torque.
2. A cone clutch is to transmit 7.5 kW at 900 r.p.m. The cone has a face angle of 12º.
The width of the face is half of the mean radius and the normal pressure between the
(b) contact faces is not to exceed 0.09N/mm2. Assuming uniform wear and the coefficient 6M
of friction between contact faces as 0.2, estimate the main dimensions of the clutch
and the axial force required to engage the clutch.
A differential band brake has a drum with a diameter of 800 mm. The two ends of the
band are fixed to the pins on the opposite sides of the fulcrum of the lever at distances
3. of 40mm and 200 mm from the fulcrum. The angle of contact is 2700 and the 12M
coefficient of friction is 0.2. Determine the brake torque when a force of 600 N is
applied to the lever at a distance of 800 mm from the fulcrum.
The mass of the motor cycle along with the rider is 180 kg. The height of the Centre of
gravity of total mass is 600mm above the ground when it moves straight. Each wheel
has a diameter of 700mm and mass moment of inertia of 2 kgm2. The engine rotates at
4. 12M
a speed of 5 times the road wheel and engine rotating parts have mass moment of
inertia of 0.2 kgm2. Determine the angle of heel required if the motorcycle negotiates a
curve of radius 100 meters at a speed of 108 km/hr.
A rear engine automobile is travelling along a curved track of 120 m radius. Each of
the four wheels has a moment of inertia of 2.2kgm2 and an effective diameter of 600
mm. the rotating parts of the engine have a moment of inertia of 1.2 kgm2. The gear
ratio to the rear wheel is 3:2. The engine axis is parallel to the rear axle and the
5. 12M
crankshaft rotates in the same sense as the road wheels. The mass of the vehicle is
2000 kg and the center of mass is 500 mm above the road level. The width of the track
is 1.5 m. What will be the limiting speed of the vehicle if all the four wheels maintain
contact with the road surface?
The mass of a turbine rotor of a ship is 8 tonnes and has a radius of gyration 0.6 m. It
rotates at 1800 r.p.m. clockwise when looking from the stern. Determine the
gyroscopic couple and its effects in the following cases: i)If the ship travelling at 100
(a) 6M
6. km / h steers to the left in a curve of 75 m radius, ii)If the Ship pitches with the bow
rising at an angular velocity of 0.5 rad/sec.iii) If the ship is rolling and at a certain
instant has an angular velocity of 0.03 rad/s clockwise when looking from stern.
(b) A single plate clutch with both sides effective has outer and inner diameters 300mm 6M
 and 200mm respectively the maximum intensity of pressure at any point in the
contacting surface is not to exceed 0.1 N/mm2. If the coefficient of friction is 0.3,
determine the power transmitted by the clutch at a speed 2500rpm
A differential band brake has a drum with a diameter of 800 mm. The two ends of the
band are fixed to the pins on the opposite sides of the fulcrum of the lever at distances
(a) of 40mm and 200 mm from the fulcrum. The angle of contact is 2700 and the 6M
7. coefficient of friction is 0.2. Determine the brake torque when a force of 600 N is
applied to the lever at a distance of 800 mm from the fulcrum.
(b) Explain the operation of internal expanding shoe brake with neat sketch. 6M
A band brake acts on 3/4th of a circumference of a brake drum of 450 mm diameter
which is keyed to a shaft. The band brake provides a braking torque of 225 Nm. One
end of the lever is attached to a fulcrum pin of the lever and the other end is attached
(a) 6M
to a pin 100 mm from the fulcrum. If the operating force is applied at 500 mm from
8. the fulcrum and coefficient of friction is 0.25, find the operating force when the drum
rotates in i) Clock-wise direction, ii) Anti- clockwise direction.
A clutch has outer and inner diameters 100 mm and 40 mm respectively. Assuming a
(b) uniform pressure of 2 MPa and coefficient of friction of the liner material is 0.4, 6M
estimate the torque carrying capacity of the clutch
 Objective Questions-II (UNIT-II)
Course Name & Code : Dynamics of Machines- 17ME14
Program/Sem : B.Tech., ME., V-Sem
Academic Year : 2020-21
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1.The maximum fluctuation of energy is the

(a) sum of maximum and minimum energies
(b) difference between the maximum and minimum energies
(c) ratio of the maximum energy and minimum energy
(d) ratio of the mean resisting torque to the work done per cycle

2.In a turning moment diagram, the variations of energy above and below the mean resisting torque line is
called
(a) fluctuation of energy
(b) maximum fluctuation of energy
(c) coefficient of fluctuation of energy
(d) none of the above

3.The ratio of the maximum fluctuation of speed to the mean speed is called
(a) Fluctuation of speed (b) maximum fluctuation of speed
(c) coefficient of fluctuation of speed (d) none of these

4.The ratio of the maximum fluctuation of energy to the ___________ is called coefficient of fluctuation
of energy.
a) minimum fluctuation of energy
b) workdone per cycle
c) coefficient of fluctuation of energy
d) none of the above

5.In a four stroke I.C. engine, the turning moment during the compression stroke is
a) positive throughout
b) negative throughout
c) positive during major portion of the stroke
d) negative during major portion of the stroke

6.Turning moment diagram is a graph between

a. Torque and Crank angle b. Torque and crank radius
c. Force and crank radius d. none of the above

7.Mean resisting torque in Turning Moment diagram is given by

a. Work done per cycle/Angle turned during the cycle
b. Work done per cycle x Angle during the cycle
c. Work done per revolution /Angle during the cycle
d. None of the above

8.Due to the centrifugal force acting on the rim, the flywheel arms will be subjected to
a) tensile stress b) compressive stress
c) shear stress d) none of the above
9.Maximum fluctuation of energy in a flywheel is equal to
a) Iω(ω1 – ω2) b) Iω2CS c) 2ECSn d) all of the above

10.The coefficient of fluctuation of speed of Flywheel is given by if

Where N1 =Maximum speed, N2 = Minimum speed, N = Mean speed.
a. (N1-N2)/N b. (N1+N2)/N c. (N1-N2) x N b. (N1+N2) x N

11.The If E = Mean kinetic energy of the flywheel, CS = Coefficient of fluctuation of speed and Δ E =
Maximum fluctuation of energy, then
a) ΔE = E / CS b) ΔE = E2 × CS
c) ΔE = E × CS d) ΔE = 2 E × CS

12.The tensile stress in the flywheel rim due to the centrifugal force acting on the rim is given by
a) ρ v2/4 b) ρ v2/2 c) 3ρ v2/4 d) ρ v2

13.The cross-section of the flywheel arms is usually

a) elliptical b) rectangular
c) I-section d) L-section

14.The speed of an engine varies from 210 rad/s to 190 rad/s. During the cycle the change in kinetic
energy is found to be 400 Nm. The inertia of the flywheel in kg/m2 is
a) 0.10 b) 0.20 c) 0.30 d) 0.40

15.The acceleration of the piston in a reciprocating steam engine is given by

a) b) c) d)
 Descriptive Questions-II (UNIT-II)
Course Name & Code : Dynamics of Machines- 17ME14
Program/Sem : B.Tech., ME., V-Sem
Academic Year : 2020-21
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In a reciprocating engine mechanism, if the crank and connecting rod are 300mm and
1m long respectively and the crank rotates at a constant speed of 200 r.p.m. Determine
1. (a) 6M
analytically, The crank angle at which the maximum velocity occurs and Maximum
velocity of piston.
Discuss the function of a flywheel with respect to a turning moment diagram and
(b) 6M
Design a flywheel rim for its dimension.
The turning-moment diagram for a petrol engine is drawn to a vertical scale of 1 mm =
500 N.m and a horizontal scale of 1mm = 30. The turning-moment diagram repeats
itself after every half revolution of the crank shaft. The areas above and below the
2. (a) 6M
mean torque line are 260, -580, 80, -380, 870 and -250 mm2. The rotating parts have a
mass of 55 kg and radius of gyration of 2.1 m. If the engine speed is 1600 rpm.
Determine the coefficient of fluctuation of speed.
(b) Draw & illustrate the turning moment diagram of a single cylinder four stroke engine. 6M
A three cylinder single- acting engine has its crank at 1200. The turning-moment
diagram for each cycle is a triangle for the power stroke with a maximum torque of 60
Nm at 600 after the dead centre of the corresponding crank. There is no torque on the
3. (a) stroke. The engine runs at 400 rpm. Determine the i) power developed ii) coefficient 12M
of fluctuation of speed if the mass of the flywheel is 10 kg and radius of gyration is 88
mm iii) coefficient of fluctuation of energy iv) maximum angular acceleration of
flywheel.
A single cylinder single acting four stroke gas engine develops 20kW at 300 rpm. The
work done by the gases during the expansion stroke is three times the work done on
the gases during the compression stroke, the work done during the suction and exhaust
4. (a) 12M
strokes is negligible. If the total fluctuation of speed is not to exceed ± 2 percent of the
mean speed and the turning moment diagram during compression and expansion is
assumed to be triangular in shape, find the moment of inertia of the flywheel.
The torque delivered by a two stroke engine represented by the relation T = (1000 +
300sin 2θ – 500cosθ) N.m, where 'θ' is the angle made by the crank from the IDC. The
engine speed is 250 r.p.m. The mass of the flywheel is 400 kg and radius of gyration is
5. (a) 12M
400 mm. Determine: (i) Power Developed (ii) Total % fluctuation of speed (iii)
Angular acceleration of flywheel when the crank has rotated through an angle of 60°
from the IDC and (iv) the maximum angular retardation of the flywheel.
6. (a) The turning moment diagram for the engine is drawn to the following scales: Turning 12M
 moment, 1 mm = 1000 N-m and crank angle, 1 mm = 6°.The areas above and below
the mean turning moment line taken in order are: 530, 330, 380, 470, 180, 360,350
and 280 mm2. The mean speed of the engine is 150 r.p.m. and the total fluctuation of
speed must not exceed 3.5% of mean speed. Determine the diameter and mass of the
flywheel rim, when the peripheral velocity of the flywheel is 15 m/s. And also
Estimate the suitable cross-sectional area of the rim of the flywheel. Take density of
the material of the rim as 7200 kg/m3.
A single cylinder single acting four stroke gas engine develops 20kW at 300 rpm. The
work done by the gases during the expansion stroke is three times the work done on
the gases during the compression stroke, the work done during the suction and exhaust
7. (a) 12M
strokes is negligible. If the total fluctuation of speed is not to exceed ± 2 percent of the
mean speed and the turning moment diagram during compression and expansion is
assumed to be triangular in shape, find the moment of inertia of the flywheel.
The lengths of crank and connecting rod of a horizontal reciprocating engine are 200
mm and 1 meter respectively. The crank is rotating at 400 r.p.m. When the crank has
turned 30° from the inner dead center, the difference of pressure between cover end
8. (a) and piston rod is 0.4 N/mm2. If the mass of the reciprocating parts is 100 kg and a 12M
cylinder bore is 0.4 meters. Calculate (i) Inertia force (ii) Force on piston (iii) Piston
effort (iv) Thrust on the side of the cylinder walls (v) Thrust in the connecting rod (vi)
Crank effort. Vii) Turning moment.