Theory of Machines-I

Objective questions for online Exam

1. When the two elements of a pair have _____________ when in motion, it is said to a lower pair.
a) line or point contact b) surface contact c) permit relative motion d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair have surface contact when relative motion, takes place
and the surface of one element slides over the surface of the other, the pair formed is known as lower
pair. It will be seen that sliding pairs, turning pairs and screw pairs form lower pairs.

2. The two elements of a pair are said to form a higher pair, when they
a) have a surface contact when in motion b) have a line or point contact when in motion
c) are kept in contact by the action of external forces, when in motion d) permit relative motion
Answer: b
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair have a line or point contact when relative motion takes
place and the motion between the two elements is partly turning and partly sliding, then the pair is
known as higher pair.

3. In a force-closed pair, the two elements of a pair are not held together mechanically.
a) True b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: When the two elements of pair are not connected mechanically but are kept in contact by
the action of external forces, the pair is said to be a forced-closed pair.

4. The two elements of a pair are said to form a ___________ when they permit relative motion
between them.
a) open pair b) kinematic pair c) higher pair d) lower pair
Answer: b
Explanation: The two links or elements of a machine, when in contact with each other, are said to form
a pair. If the relative motion between them is completely or successfully constrained, the pair is known
as kinematic pair.

5. In an open pair, the two elements of a pair

a) have a surface contact when in motion b) have a line or point contact when in motion
c) are kept in contact by the action of external forces, when in motion d) are not held mechanically
Answer: d
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair are not held mechanically, they are called open pair.

6. The sliding pairs, turning pairs and screw pairs form lower pairs.
a) True b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair have surface contact when relative motion, takes place
and the surface of one element slides over the surface of the other, the pair formed is known as lower
pair. It will be seen that sliding pairs, turning pairs and screw pairs form lower pairs.

7. A combination of kinematic pairs, joined in such a way that the relative motion between the
links is completely constrained, is called a
a) structure b) mechanism c) kinematic chain d) inversion
Answer: c
Explanation: A kinematic chain is defined as a combination of kinematic pairs, joined in such a way
that each link forms a part of two pairs and the relative motion between the links or elements is
completely or successfully constrained.

8. The relation between number of pairs(p) forming a kinematic chain and the number of links(l)
is
a) l = 2p – 2 b) l = 2p – 3 c) l = 2p – 4 d) l = 2p – 5

Answer: c
Explanation: If each link is assumed to form two pairs with adjacent links, then the relation between
the number of pairs(p) forming a kinematic chain and the number of links(l) may be expressed in the
form of an equation : l = 2p – 4

9. The relation between number of links(l) and number of joints(j) in a kinematic chain is
a) l = 1/2 (j+2) b) l = 2/3 (j+2) c) l = 3/4 (j+2) d) l = j+4
Answer: b
Explanation: Another relation between the number of links (l) and the number of joints(j) which
constitute a kinematic chain is given by the expression : l = 2/3 (j+2)

10. The relation l = 2/3(j+2) apply to kinematic chains in which lower pairs are used. This may be
used to kinematic chains in which higher pairs are used, but each higher pair may be taken as
equivalent to
a) one lower pair and two additional links b) two lower pairs and one additional link
c) two lower pairs and two additional links d) all of the mentioned
Answer: b

11. The pair is known as a higher pair, when the relative motion between the elements of a pair is
a) turning only b) sliding only c) rolling only d) partly turning and partly sliding
Answer: d
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair have a line or point contact when relative motion takes
place and the motion between the two elements is partly turning and partly sliding, then the pair is
known as higher pair.

12. Which of the following is a higher pair?

1a) Belt and pulley b) Turning pair c) Screw pair d) Sliding pair

Answer: a
Explanation: Belt and pulley are higher pairs as the motion is partly turning and partly sliding between
them.
13. When the connection between the two elements is such that only required kind of relative
motion occurs, it is known as self-closed pair.
a) True b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair are connected together mechanically in such a way that
only required kind of relative motion occurs, it is then known as self closed pair.

14. When the elements of a pair are kept in contact by the action of external forces, the pair is
said to be a
a) lower pair b) higher pair c) self-closed pair d) force-closed pair
Answer: d
Explanation: When the two elements of pair are not connected mechanically but are kept in contact by
the action of external forces, the pair is said to be a forced-closed pair.

15. A pair of friction discs is an example of rolling pair.

a) True b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: A pair of discs are higher pairs as the motion is partly turning and partly sliding between
them.

16. The lower pairs are ___________ pairs.

a) self-closed pair b) force-closed pair c) screw pair d) none of the mentioned

Answer: a
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair are connected together mechanically in such a way that
only required kind of relative motion occurs, it is then known as self closed pair. The lower pairs are
self closed pairs.

17. The cam and follower is an example of

a) sliding pair b) rolling pair c) lower pair d) higher pair

Answer: d
Explanation: The cam and follower is an example of higher pair as it is kept in contact by the forces
exerted by spring and gravity.

18. Which of the following is an example of higher pair?

a) Toothed gearing b) Belt and rope drive c) Ball and roller bearing d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: None

19. An automobile steering gear is an example of

a) sliding pair b) rolling pair c) lower pair d) higher pair
Answer: c
Explanation: None

20. A pair is said to be kinematic pair, if the relative motion between them is completely or
successfully constrained.
a) True b) False

Answer: a
Explanation: The two links or elements of a machine, when in contact with each other, are said to form
a pair. If the relative motion between them is completely or successfully constrained, the pair is known
as kinematic pair.

21. The relation between the number of links(l) and the number of binary joints(j) for a
kinematic chain having constrained motion is given by j = 3/2 (l – 2). If the left hand side of this
equation is greater than the right hand side, then the chain is
a) locked chain b) completely constrained chain
c) successfully constrained chain d) incompletely constrained chain
Answer: a
Explanation: If the L.H.s. > R.H.S., then the chain is called a locked chain and forms a frame or
structure which is used in bridges and trusses.

22. In a kinematic chain, a quaternary joint is equivalent to

a) one binary joint b) two binary joints c) three binary joints d) four binary joints
Answer: c
Explanation: When four links are joined at the same connection, the joint is called a quaternary joint. It
is equivalent to three binary joints.

23. A chain consisting of four links and four joints is called a kinematic chain.
a) True b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: A kinematic chain is defined as a combination of kinematic pairs, joined in such a way
that each link forms a part of two pairs and the relative motion between the links or elements is
completely or successfully constrained.

24. In a steam engine, the link constitutes a

a) piston, piston rod and cross-head
b) connecting rod with big and small end brasses, caps and bolts
c) crank pin, crankshaft and flywheel d) all of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: None

25. A mechanism is a assemblage of

a) two links b) three links c) four or more than four links d) all of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: When one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed, the chain is known as mechanism. A
simple mechanism consists of minimum four links.
26. A mechanism consisting more than four links is called a compound mechanism.
a) True b) False

Answer: a
Explanation: A mechanism with four links is known as simple mechanism, and the mechanism with
more than four links is known as compound mechanism.

27. A mechanism consisting of four links is called a _____________ mechanism.

a) simple b) compound
c) inversion d) none of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: A mechanism with four links is known as simple mechanism, and the mechanism with
more than four links is known as compound mechanism.

28. A mechanism ______________ for transmitting or transforming motion.

a) can be used b) can not be used c) both of the mentioned d) none of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: A mechanism is used for transmitting or transforming motion e.g. engine indicators,
typewriter etc.

29. When a mechanism is required to transmit power or to do some particular type of work, then
it becomes a machine.
a) True b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: When a mechanism is required to transmit power or to do some particular type of work,
then it becomes a machine. In such cases, the various links or elements have to be designed to
withstand the forces safely.

30. When one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed, the chain is known as a
a) structure b) mechanism c) inversion d) machine
Answer: b
Explanation: When one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed, the chain is known as mechanism. It
may be used for transmitting or transforming motion.

31. A type-writer constitutes a machine.

a) True b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: When a mechanism is required to transmit power or to do some particular type of work, it
then becomes a machine.But in case of a typewriter there is no case of power transmission. Hence it is
not a machine.

32. The method of obtaining different mechanisms by fixing in turn different links in a kinematic
chain, is known as
a) structure b) machine c) inversion d) compound mechanism
Answer: c
Explanation: We can obtain as many mechanisms as the number of links in kinematic chain by fixing,
in turn,different links in a kinematic chain. This method is known as inversion of the mechanism.

33. If the number of links in a mechanism are equal to l, then the number of possible inversions
are equal to
a) l – 2 b) l – 1 c) l d) l + 1

Answer: c
Explanation: Whatever is the number of links in a mechanism, only that much number of inversion can
be obtained.

34. Which of the following statement is correct as regard to the difference between a machine
and a structure?
a) The parts of a machine move relative to one another, whereas the members of a structure do not
move relative to one another.
b) The links of a machine may transmit both power and motion, whereas the members of a structure
transmit forces only.
c) A machine transforms the available energy into some useful work, whereas in a structure no energy
is transformed into useful work.
d) all of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: None

35 A kinematic chain is known as a mechanism when

a) none of the links is fixed b) one of the links is fixed
c) two of the links are fixed d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: When one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed, the chain is known as mechanism.

36. The inversion of a mechanism is

a) changing of a higher pair to a lower pair b) turning its upside down
c) obtained by fixing different links in a kinematic chain d) obtained by reversing the input and output
motion
Answer: c
Explanation: We can obtain as many mechanisms as the number of links in kinematic chain by fixing,
in turn,different links in a kinematic chain. This method is known as inversion of the mechanism.

37. The Grubler’s criterion for determining the degrees of freedom (n) of a mechanism having
plane motion is
a) n = (l – 1) – j b) n = 2(l – 1) – 2j c) n = 3(l – 1) – 2j d) n = 4(l – 1) – 3j

Answer: c
Explanation: None
38. The mechanism forms a structure, when the number of degrees of freedom (n) is equal to
a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) -1
Answer: a
Explanation: A structure can be formed only when the number of degrees of freedom is zero.

39. In a four bar chain or quadric cycle chain

a) each of the four pairs is a turning pair
b) one is a turning pair and three are sliding pairs
c) two are turning pairs and two are sliding pairs
d) three are turning pairs and one is a sliding pair
Answer: a
Explanation: Four bar chain or quadric cycle chain consists of four links, each of them forms a turning
pair.

40. The mechanism in which two are turning pairs and two are sliding pairs, is called a
a) double slider crank chain b) elliptical trammel
c) scotch yoke mechanism d) all of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: A double slider crank chain consists of two sliding pairs and two turning pairs. The
inversions of a double slider crank chain are as follows:

41. In a coupling rod of a locomotive, each of the four pairs is a _____________ pair.
a) sliding b) turning c) rolling d) screw

Answer: b
Explanation: In a locomotive, one rod of the coupling rod can only turn or revolve about a fixed axis of
another rod. This takes place only in case of turning pair.

42. Whitworth quick return motion mechanism consists of three turning pairs and one sliding
pair.
a) True b) False

Answer: a
Explanation: Whitworth quick return motion mechanism is a form of single slider crank chain and it
consists of one sliding pair and three turning pairs.

43. In a single slider crank chain

a) each of the four pairs is a turning pair b) one is a turning pair and three are sliding pairs
c) two are turning pairs and two are sliding pairs d) three are turning pairs and one is a sliding pair
Answer: d
Explanation: Single slider crank chain consists of one sliding pair and three turning pairs.
Four bar chain consists of four links and each of them forms a turning pair.

44. The mechanism consisting of three turning pairs and one sliding pair, is called a
a) single slider crank chain b) whitworth quick return motion mechanism
c) crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism d) all of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the mechanisms mentioned above are forms of single slider crank chain only and
hence, they all contain three turning pairs and one sliding pair.

45.The inversion of a single slider crank chain are found in the following mechanism:
a) Pendulum pump or Bull engine b) Rotary internal combustion engine
c) Oscillating cylinder e ngine d) All of the mentioned

Answer: d
Explanation: All the mechanisms mentioned above are forms of single slider crank chain only and
hence, they all contain three turning pairs and one sliding pair.

46. A point on a connecting link of a double slider crank mechanism traces a

a) straight line path b) hyperbolic path c) parabolic path d) elliptical path
Answer: d
Explanation: None.

47.The whitworth quick return motion mechanism is formed in a slider crank chain when the
a) coupler link is fixed b) longest link is a fixed link
c) slider is a fixed link d) smallest link is a fixed link

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

48 Scotch yoke mechanism is used to generate

a) sine functions b) square roots c) logarithms d) inversions
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

49. Which of the following is an inversion of a double slider crank chain?

a) Oldham’s coupling b) Elliptical trammel c) Scotch yoke mechanism d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: A double slider crank chain consists of two sliding pairs and two turning pairs.

50. Whitworth quick return motion mechanism is an inversion of a double slider crank chain.
a) True b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: Whitworth quick return motion mechanism is a form of single slider crank chain and it
consists of one sliding pair and three turning pairs.

51. A rotary internal combustion engine has __________ cylinders.

a) four b) five c) six d) seven

Answer: d
Explanation: None.
52. In its simplest form, a cam mechanism consists of following number of links
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
Answer: c
Explanation: Cam consists of 3 links.

53. Which of the following mechanisms produces mathematically an exact straight line motion?
a) Grasshopper mechanism b) Watt mechanism c) Peaucellier’s mechanism d) Tchabichiff mechanism
Answer: c
43. In a mechanism, usually one link is fixed. If the fixed link is changed in a kinematic chain, then
relative motion of other links
a) will remain same b) will change c) will not occur d) none of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: There will be no change.

54. A kinematic chain requires at least

a) 2 links and 3 turning pairs b) 3 links and 4 turning pairs c) 4 links and 4 turning pairs
d) 5 links and 4 turning pairs
Answer: c
Explanation: In a Kinematic chain, the number of links should be equal to the number of turning pairs.

55. In a drag link quick return mechanism, the shortest link is always fixed. The sum of the
shortest and longest link is
a) equal to sum of other two b) greater than sum of other two
c) less than sum of other two d) none of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: None

56. The following is the inversion of slider crank chain mechanism

a) whitworth quick return mechanism b) hand pump
c) oscillating cylinder engine d) all of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: None

57. Kinematic pairs are those which have

a) two elements held together mechanically b) two elements having relative motion
c) two elements having Coroli’s component d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: Kinematic pair is ajoint of two elements that permits relative motion.

58. A quarternary joint is equivalent to

a) one binary joint b) two binary joints c) three binary joints d) four binary joints
Answer: c
59. The approximate straight line mechanism is a
a) 4 bar linkage b) 6 bar linkage c) 8 bar linkage d) 3 bar linkage
Answer: a
Explanation: The straight line mechanism has 4 bar linkage.
60. Peaucellier mechanism has
a) 8 links b) 6 links c) 4 links d) 5 links

Answer: a.

61 Hart mechanism has

a) 8 links b) 6 links c) 4 links d) 5 links
Answer: b
Explanation: Hart mechanism has 6 links.

62. A chain comprises of 5 links having 5 joints. Is it kinematic chain?

a) Yes b) No c) It is a marginal case d) None of the mentioned

Answer: b
Explanation: Kinematic chain is one which satisfies
L = 2/3 (J + 2),
which is not satisfied in this case.

63. In the following equation [ L = 2/3(J + 2)] to determine whether or not the given chain in
kinematic, higher pair is treated equivalent to
a) two lower pairs and an additional links b) two higher pairs and two additional links
c) one lower pairs and two additional links d) none of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: In the above equation, each higher pair is taken equivalent to two lower pairs and an
additional link.
If one of the links of the constrained chain is fixed, it results into mechanism.

64. For a kinematic chain to be considered as mechanism

a) two links should be fixed b) one link should be fixed
c) none of the links should be fixed d) there is no such criterion

Answer: b
Explanation: If one of the links of the constrained chain is fixed, it results into mechanism.

65. Whitworth quick return mechanism is obtained by inversion of

a) slider crank mechanism b) kinematic chain c) five link mechanism d) roller cam mechanism
Answer: a
Explanation: None.

66. The number of degrees of freedom of a planer linkage with 8 links and 9 simple revolute
joints is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

Answer: c
Explanation: No. of links, I = 8 ,No. of revolute joints, J = 9, No. of higher pair, h = 0
Number of degree of freedom, n = 3(I -1) – 2j – h
= 3(8 – 1) – 2×9 – 0 = 3.

67. A palnar mechanism has 8 links and 10 rotary joints. The number of degrees of freedom of
the mechanism, using Grubler’s criterion, is
a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) 3

Answer: b
Explanation: Whatever may be the number of links and joints Grubler’s criterion applies to mechanism
with only single degree freedom. Subject to the condition 3I – 2J – 4 = 0 and it satisfy this condition.
Degree of freedom is given by = 3(I – 1) – 2j = 3(8 -1) – (2×10) = 1.

68. Match the approaches given below to perform stated kinematics/dynamics analysis of
machine.
Analysis Approach
P. Continuous relative rotation 1. D’Alembert’s principle
Q. Velocity and acceleration 2. Grubler’s criterion
R. Mobility 3. Grashof’s law
S. Dynamic-static analysis 4. Kennedy’s theorem
a) P-1,Q-2,R-3,S-4
b) P-3,Q-4,R-2,S-1
c) P-2,Q-3,R-4,S-1
d) P-4,Q-2,R-1,S-3
Answer: b
Explanation:
1. D’Alembert’s principle – Dynamic-static analysis
2. Grubler’s criterion – Mobility(for a plane mechanism)
3. Grashof’s law – Continuous relative rotation
4. Kennedy’s theorem – Velocity and acceleration.

69. Which of the following statements is incorrect

a) Grashof’s rule states that for a planar crank-rocker four bar mechanism, the sum of the shortest and
longest link lengths cannot be less than the sum of the remaining two link lengths.
b) Inversions of a mechanism are created by fixing different links one at a time.
c) Geneva mechanism is an intermittent motion device.
d) Gruebler’s criterion assumes mobality of a planar mechanism to be one.
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: According to Grashof’s rule for complete relative rotation r/w links L + S < p + q.

70. In a four bar linkage, s denotes the shortest link length, L is the longest link length, P and Q
are the lengths of other two links. At least one of the three moving links will rotate by 360° if
a) S + L < P + Q b) S + L > P + Q c) S + P < L + Q d) S + P > L + Q
Answer: a
Explanation: According to Grashof’s law for four bar mechanism, the sum of shortest and longest link
lengths should not be greater than the sum of remaining two link length.
i.e. S + L < P + Q.

71. The number of inversions for a slider crank mechanism is

a) 6 b) 5 c) 4 d) 3
Answer: c
Explanation: No. of links of a slider crank mechanism = 4
So there are four inversion of slider crank mechanism.

72. The mechanism used in a shaping machine is

a A closed 4bar chain having 4 revolute pairs
b) A closed 6bar chain having 6 revolute pairs
c) A closed 4bar chain having 2 revolute and 2 sliding pairs
d) An inversion of single slider crank chain
Answer: d
Explanation: Quick return mechanism.

73. Match the following

Types of mechanism Motion achieved
P. Scott Russel mechanism 1. Intermittent motion
Q. Geneva mechanism 2. Quick return motion
R. Off set slider crank mechanism 3. Simple harmonic motion
S. scotch Yoke mechanism 4. Straight line motion
a) P-2,Q-3,R-1,S-4 b) P-3,Q-2,R-4,S-1 c) P-4,Q-1,R-2,S-3 d) P-4,Q-3,R-1,S-2

Answer: c
Explanation:
1. Intermittent motion – Geneva mechanism
2. Quick return motion – Off set slider crank mechanism
3. Simple harmonic motion – scotch Yoke mechanism
4. Straight line motion – Scott Russel mechanism.

74. In a kinematic chain, a quaternary joint is equivalent to

a) one binary joint b) two binary joint c) three binary joint d) four binary joint
Answer: c
Explanation: When ‘l’ number of links are joined at the same connection, the joint is equivalent to (l –
1) binary joints.

75. When supported on three points, out of 12 degrees of freedom the number of degrees of
freedom arrested in a body is
a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 d) 6
Answer: d
Explanation: When supported on three points, following six degrees of freedom are arrested.
76. Which of the following are inversions of a double slider crank chain?
1. Whitworth return motion 2. Scotch Yoke
3. Oldham’s Coupling 4. Rotary engine
Select correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
a) 1 and 2
b) 1, 3 and 4
c) 2 and 3
d) 2, 3 and 4
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Double slider crank mechanism.

77. Oldham’s coupling is used to transmit power between two parallel shafts which are slightly
offset.
a) True b) false
Answer: a
Explanation: It is used for transmitting angular velocity between two parallel but eccentric shafts.

78. In Oldham’s coupling the condition for maximum speed ratio is

a) w1cosα/W
b) w1sinα/W
c) w1/W = 1/cosα
d) w1/W = 1/sinα
Answer: c
Explanation: w1/W = cosα/1 – cos2ϴsin2α
For maximum speed ratio cos2ϴ = 1
Therefore, w1/W = 1/cosα.

79.. An elliptical trammel is a mechanism with three prismatic pairs and one revolute pair.
a) True
B) False
Answer: b
Explanation: Elliptical trammels have two sliding pairs and two turning pairs. It is an instrument used
for drawing ellipse.

80. In a crank and slotted lever quick-return motion, the distance between the fixed centres is
150 mm and the length of the driving crank is 75mm. the ratio of the time taken on the cutting
and return strokes is
a) 1.5 b) 2.0 c) 2.2 d) 2.93

Answer: b
Explanation: OA = 150mm
AB = 75 mm
sin (90 – α/2) = AB/OA
cosα/2 = 1/2

therefore, α = 1200
β = 3600 – 1200 = 2400
Quick return ratio = β/α = 240/120 = 2.

71. Which of the following are associated with Ackerman steering mechanism used in
automobiles?
1. Has both sliding and turning pairs
2. Less friction and hence long life
3. Mechanically correct in all positions
4. Mathematically not accurate except in three positions.
5. Has only turning pairs 6. Controls movement of two front wheels
a) 2, 4, 5 and 6
b) 1, 2, 3 and 6
c) 2, 3, 5 and 6
d) 1, 2, 3 and 5
Answer: a
Explanation: Ackerman steering mechanism has no sliding mechanism & not suitable for all the
positions.

82 Match list I with list II

List I List II
A. Quick return mechanism 1. Lathe
B. Apron mechanism 2. Milling machine
C. Indexing mechanism 3. Shaper
D. Regulating wheel 4. Centreless grinding

a) A-3,B-2,C-1,D-4
b) A-2,B-3,C-4,D-1
c) A-4,B-2,C-3,D-1
d) A-3,B-1,C-2,D-4

Answer: d
Explanation: Quick return mechanism – Shaper
Apron mechanism – Lathe
Indexing mechanism – Milling machine
Regulating wheel – Centreless grinding

83. A point on a link connecting a double slider crank chain will trace a
a) straight line
b) circle
c) parabola
d) ellipse
Answer: d
Explanation: The point on connecting link traces an elliptical path.

Answer: c

84.. Which of the following is an inversion of single slider crank chain?

a) Elliptical Trammel b) Hand Pump c) Oldham’s Coupling d) Scotch Yoke

85 Which of the following are the inversions of double slider crank chain?
1. Oldhan coupling
2. Whitworth quick return mechanism
3. Beam engine mechanism
4. Elliptical Trammel mechanism
The correct answer codes are
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: b
Explanation: Oldham coupling and Elliptical trammel are inversions of double slider crank chain.
Whitworth quick return mechanism is an inversion of single slider crank chain. Beam engine
mechanism is an inversion of 4-bar linkage.

86. Which of the following is an inversion of single slider crank chain?

a) Beam engine b) Watt’s indicator mechanism c) Elliptical Trammel d) Oscillating cylinder engine

Answer: d
Explanation: Oscillating cylinder engine is an inversion of single slider crank chain.

87. Oldham’s coupling is used to connect two shafts which are

a) intersecting b) parallel c) perpendicular d) co-axial

Answer: b
Explanation: Oldham’s coupling is used to connect slightly offset parallel shafts.

88. The number of binary links, number of binary joints and number of ternary joints in
Peaucelliar mechanism is
a) 6,6,0
b) 8,2,4
c) 8,4,2
d) 8,8,0
Answer: b
Explanation: The Peaucelliar mechanism has 8 binary links, 2 binary joints nad 4 ternary joints.

89. The number of degree of freedom of a planer linkage with 8 links and 9 simple revolute joints
is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: L = 8 = number of links
P = 9 = number of simple revolute joints

F = 3(L – 1) – 2P
= 3(8 – 1) – 2 x 9
= 21 – 18
= 3.

90. In a dynamically equivalent system, a uniformly distributed mass is divided into

a) Three point masses
b) Four point masses
c) Two point masses
d) Infinite point masses
Answer: c
Explanation: Dynamically equivalent system of a rigid body is made of two point masses.

91. A crank and slotted lever mechanism used in a shaper has a centre distance of 300 mm
between the centre of oscillation of the slotted lever and the centre of rotation of the crank. The
radius of the crank is 120 mm. Find the ratio of the time of cutting to the time of return stroke.
a) 1.62
b) 1.72
c) 1.82
d) 1.92
Answer: b
Explanation: Given : AC = 300 mm ; CB = 120 mm
sin∠CAB = sin (90°−α/ 2)
CB/AC = 120/300 = 0.4

∠CAB = 90°−α/ 2
or α / 2 = 90° – 23.6° = 66.4°
α = 2 × 66.4 = 132.8°
We know that
Time of cutting stroke/ Time of return stroke = 1.72.
92. The lengths of the links of a 4-bar linkage with revolute pairs are p,q,r, and s units. given that
p<q<r<s. Which of these links should be the fixed one, for obtaining a “double crank”
mechanism?
a) link of length p
b) link of length q
c) link of length r
d) link of length s
Answer: a
Explanation: Given p<q<r<s
“Double crank” mechanism occurs, when the shortest link is fixed. From the given pairs p is the
shortest link. So, link of length p should be fixed.

93. If the radius of gyration of a compound pendulum about an axis through c.g. is more, then its
frequency of oscillation will be
a) less b) more c) same d) none of the mentioned

Answer: a
Explanation: The frequency of oscillation of a bigger diameter cylinder compared to a small cylinder
inside a cylinder concave surface will be more.
The frequency of oscillation of a cylinder inside a cylinder inside a cylindrical concave surface of
bigger radius compared to a small radius will be less.

94. The Bifilar suspension method is used to determine

a) natural frequency of vibration b) position of balancing weights c) moment of inertia
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: c
95 A force acting in the opposite direction to the motion of the body is called force of friction.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The force of friction always acts in a direction, opposite to that in which the body tends to
move.

96.The maximum frictional force, which comes into play, when a body just begins to slide over
the surface of the other body, is known as
a) static friction
b) dynamic friction
c) limiting friction
d) coefficient of friction
Answer: c
Explanation: The friction, experienced by a body, when at rest, is known as static friction.
The friction, experienced by a body, when in motion, is known as dynamic friction.
The maximum frictional force, which comes into play, when a body just begins to slide over
the surface of the other body, is known as limiting friction.

97.The friction experienced by a body, when at rest, is known as static friction.

a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The friction, experienced by a body, when at rest, is known as static friction.
The friction, experienced by a body, when in motion, is known as dynamic friction.
The maximum frictional force, which comes into play, when a body just begins to slide over
the surface of the other body, is known as limiting friction.

98.The dynamic friction is the friction experienced by a body, when the body
a) is in motion
b) is at rest
c) just begins to slide over the surface of the other body
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: The friction, experienced by a body, when at rest, is known as static friction.
The friction, experienced by a body, when in motion, is known as dynamic friction.
The maximum frictional force, which comes into play, when a body just begins to slide over
the surface of the other body, is known as limiting friction.

99.The static friction

a) bears a constant ratio to the normal reaction between the two surfaces
b) is independent of the area of contact, between the two surfaces
c) always acts in a direction, opposite to that in which the body tends to move
d) all of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: The laws of static friction are:
a) The force of friction always acts in a direction, opposite to that in which the body tends to move.
b) The magnitude of the force of friction is exactly equal to the force, which tends to move.
c) The force of friction is independent of the area of contact, between the two surfaces.
d) The force of friction depends upon the roughness of the surfaces.

100.Which of the following statements regarding laws governing the friction between dry
surfaces are correct?
a) The friction force is dependent on the materials of the contact surfaces.
b) The friction force is directly proportional to the normal force.
c) The friction force is independent of the area of contact.
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: The laws of friction between dry surfaces are:
a) The force of friction always acts in a direction, opposite to that in which the body tends to move.
b) The magnitude of the force of friction is exactly equal to the force, which tends to move.
c) The force of friction is independent of the area of contact, between the two surfaces.
d) The force of friction depends upon the roughness of the surfaces.

101.The angle of the inclined plane at which the body just begins to slide down the plane, is
called helix angle.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: The angle of the inclined plane at which the body just begins to slide down the plane, is
called angle of repose.

102.The angle which the normal reaction makes with the resultant reaction is called angle of
friction.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The angle of the inclined plane at which the body just begins to slide down the plane, is
called angle of repose. The angle which the normal reaction makes with the resultant reaction is called
angle of friction.

103.The angle of inclination of the plane, at which the body begins to move down the plane is
called
a) angle of friction
b) angle of repose
c) angle of projection
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: The angle of the inclined plane at which the body just begins to slide down the plane, is
called angle of repose. The angle which the normal reaction makes with the resultant reaction is called
angle of friction.

104______ is the study to know the displacement, velocity and acceleration of a part of
the machine.

a. Kinematics
b. Kinetics
c. Statics
d. All of the above

(Ans:a)

105 In Theory of machines ____ deals with various forces when the body is stationary.

a. Kinematics
b. Kinetics
c. Statics
d. All of the above

(Ans:c)

106.In reciprocating engine, which of the following restraining body does not exist?

a. Connecting rod
b. Crank
c. Slider
d. Lever

(Ans:d)

107.A kinematic pair consists of

a. Two links
b. Three links
c. Four links
d. Any number of links

(Ans:a)

108.A kinematic pair cannot be classified according to

a. Nature of contact between the links

b. Type of relative motion between the links
c. Nature of mechanical constraints between the links
d. Number of links connected
(Ans:d)

109.Which of the following forms a higher pair?

a. Sliding pair
b. Turning pair
c. Rolling pair
d. Turning pair

(Ans:c)

110.A lower pair has

a. Surface contact
b. Line contact
c. Point contact
d. All of the above

(Ans:a)

111.Ball bearing is an example of

a. Rolling pair
b. Sliding pair
c. Turning pair
d. Spherical pair

(Ans:a)

112.A lower pair has

i. Surface contact
ii. Line contact
iii. Point contact

a. i & ii
b. ii & iii
c. i & iii
 d. All of the above

(Ans:b)

113.A rigid body in space has ___ degrees of freedom.

a. Two
b. Three
c. Six
d. Eight

(Ans:c)

114.A rigid body in space has

a. One translational motions and three rotational motions

b. Two translational motions and four rotational motions
c. Three translational motions and three rotational motions
d. Three translational motions and two rotational motions

(Ans:c)

115.In four bar kinematic chain, the relation between the number of pairs (p) and
number of links (L) is given by

a. L=2p-4
b. L=4p-2
c. L=3p-2
d. L=2p-3

(Ans:a)

116.The relation between the number of Links (L) and number of joints (J) in a four bar
kinematic chain is given by

a. J=(1/2)L-2
b. J=(3/2)L-2
c. J=(1/2)L-3
d. J=(3/2)L-3

(Ans:b)
117.Which of the following is not a type of constrained motions?

a. Completely
b. Incompletely
c. Successfully
d. Unsuccessfully

(Ans:d)

118.The Grubler’s equation is

a. F=3(n-1)-2j
b. F=3(n-1)-j
c. F=2(n-1)-3j
d. F=2(n-1)-j

Where, F=degrees of freedom, n=number of links and j=number of joints

(Ans:a)

119.Mechanism is a kinematic chain in which

a. None of the link is fixed

b. One link is fixed
c. Two links are fixed
d. None of the above

(Ans:b)

120. A four bar kinematic chain has ____ turning pairs

a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

(Ans:d)

121.A single slider kinematic chain has ___ turning pairs and ___ sliding pairs.

a. One, one
b. Two, one
c. Three, one
d. Two, two
(Ans:c)

122.A double slider kinematic chain has ___ turning pairs and ___ sliding pairs.

a. One, one
b. Two, one
c. Three, one
d. Two, two

(Ans:d)

123.A link which makes complete revolution is known as

a. Level
b. Connecting rod
c. Frame
d. Crank

(Ans:d)

124.The fixed link is known as ___ of the mechanism.

a. Level
b. Connecting rod
c. Frame
d. Crank

(Ansc)

125.According to _______ law for a four bar mechanism, for continuous relative
motion, the sum of lengths of the shortest and longest link should not be greater than
sum of lengths of other two links.

a. Grubler’s
b. Grashof’s
c. Whitworth’s
d. Oldham’s

(Ans:b)

126.The crank and lever mechanism will produce

a. Translating motion
b. Rotary motion
c. Oscillating motion
d. Zig-zag motion
(Ans:c)

127.The double crank mechanism is used in

a. Coupling rod of a locomotive

b. Beam engine
c. Pantograph
d. Watt’s indicator mechanism

(Ans:a)

128.Which of the following is double lever mechanism?

a. Coupling rod of a locomotive

b. Beam engine
c. Pantograph
d. Watt’s indicator mechanism

(Ans:c)

129.Which of the following is an inversion of four bar kinematic chain?

a. Beam engine
b. Reciprocating engine
c. Oscillating engine
d. Rotary engine

(Ans:a)

130. Which of the following is an inversion of single slider crank chain?

a. Beam engine
b. Reciprocating engine
c. Scotch yoke mechanism
d. Elliptical trammel

(Ans:b)

131. Which of the following is an inversion of double slider crank chain?

a. Beam engine
b. Reciprocating engine
c. Whitworth quick return motion mechanism
d. Elliptical trammel

(Ans:d)
132.Which of the following mechanism is used to connect two parallel shaft when
distance between them is small?

a. Scotch yoke mechanism

b. Oldham,s coupling
c. Whitworth quick return motion mechanism
d. Elliptical trammel

(Ans:b)

133.Scotch yoke mechanism is used to convert rotary motion into

a. Translating motion
b. Rotary motion
c. Oscillating motion
d. Zig-zag motion

(Ans:a)

134.If crank is fixed in single slider crank chain, we get

a. Rotary engine
b. Beam engine
c. Reciprocating engine
d. Oscillating engine

(Ans:a)

135.The oscillating cylinder engine can be obtained by fixing

a. Lever
b. Connecting rod
c. Crank
d. Slider

(Ans:b)

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3

136.A combination of kinematic pairs, joined in such a way that the relative motion
between the links is completely constrained, is called a

(a) Structure (b) mechanism(c) kinematic chain (d) inversion

(Ans:c)
137.Which of the following is an inversion of single slider crank chain?

(a) Beam engine (b) Watt’s indicator mechanism

(c) Elliptical trammels (d) Whitworth quick return motion mechanism

(Ans:d)

138. The mechanism forms a structure, when the number of degrees of freedom (n) is
equal to

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) – 1

(Ans:a)

139. A kinematic chain is known as a mechanism when

(a) none of the links is fixed (b) one of the links is fixed

(c) two of the links are fixed (d) all of the links are fixed

(Ans:b)

140. Which of the following disciplines provides study of inertia forces arising from the
Combined effect of the mass and the motion of the parts

(a) Theory of machines

(b) Applied mechanics
(c) Mechanisms
(d) Kinetics
(e) Kinematics.
Ans: d

141. The example of lower pair is

(a) Shaft revolving in a bearing
(b) Straight line motion mechanisms
(c) Automobile steering gear
(d) all of the above
(e) None of the above.

Ans: d

142. Pulley in a belt drive acts as

(a) Cylindrical pair
(b) Turning pair
(c) Rolling pair
(d) Sliding pair
(e) Surface pair.
Ans: c

143. A universal joint is an example of

(a) Higher pair
(b) Lower pair
(c) Rolling pair
(d) Sliding pair
(e) Turning pair.
Ans: b

144. The example of spherical pair is

(a) Bolt and nut
(b) Lead screw of a lathe
(c) Ball and socket joint
(d) Ball bearing and roller bearing
(e) None of the above.
Ans: c
145. Cross head and guides form a
(a) Lower pair
(b) Higher pair
(c) Turning pair
(d) Rolling pair
(e) Sliding pair.
Ans: e

146. Kinematic pairs are those which have two elements that
(a) Have line contact
(b) Have surface contact
(c) Permit relative motion
(d) Are held together
(e) Have dynamic forces.
Ans: c

147. The lower pair is a

(a) Open pair
(b) Closed pair
(c) Sliding pair
(d) Point contact pair
(e) Does not exist.
Ans: b

148. Automobile steering gear is an example of

(a) Higher pair
(b) Sliding pair
(c) Turning pair
(d) Rotary pair
(e) Lower pair.
Ans: e

149. Which of the following would constitute a link

(a) piston, piston rings and gudgeon pin
(b) Piston, and piston rod
(c) Piston rod and cross head
(d) Piston, crank pin and crank shaft
(e) Piston, piston-rod and cross head.
Ans: e

150. The Scott-Russell mechanism consists of

(a) Sliding and turning pairs
(b) Sliding and rotary pairs
(c) Turning and rotary pairs
(d) Sliding pairs only
(e) Turning pairs only.
Ans: a

151. Davis steering gear consists of

(a) Sliding pairs
(b) Turning pairs
(c) Rolling pairs
(d) Higher pairs
(e) Lower pairs.
Ans: a
152. Ackermann steering gear consists of
(a) Sliding pairs
(b) Turning pairs
(c) Rolling pairs
(d) Higher pairs
(e) Lower pairs.
Ans: b
153. The number of links in pantograph mechanism is equal to
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
(e) 6.
Ans: c
154. If the opposite links of a four bar linkage are equal, the links will always form a
(a) triangle
(b) Rectangle
(c) Parallelogram
(d) Pentagon
(e) Trapezoid.
Ans: c
155. Whitworth quick return mechanism is obtained by inversion of
(a) Slider crank mechanism
(b) Kinematic chain
(c) Five link mechanism
(d) Roller cam mechanism
(e) None of the above.
Ans: a
156. The frequency of oscillation at compared to earth will be
(a) 6 times more
(b) 6 times less
(c) 2.44 times more
(d) 2.44 times,less
(e) 36 times less.
Ans: d

157. If the radius of gyration of a compound pendulum about an axis through e.g. is
More, then its frequency of oscillation will be
(a) less
(b) More
(c) Same
(d) Data are insufficient to determine same
(e) None of the above.
Ans: a
158. The Bifilar suspension method is used to determine
(a) Natural frequency of vibration
(b) Position of balancing weights
(c) Moment of inertia
(d) Centripetal acceleration’
(e) Angular acceleration of a body.
Ans: c

159. Trifiller suspension is also called as

a)Compound pendulum b) bifilar suspention
c) Torsional pendulum d) None of above
Ans- C

160. Mass moment of inertia of gear is found by using -----------Method

a)Compound pendulum b) bifilar suspention
c) Torsional pendulum d) None of above
Ans- C
161. The frequency of oscillation of simple pendulum is 20 oscillation per minute when its mass is
increased to 60gm keeping the same length its periodic time is -------sec

a) 8 b) 3 c) 9 d)12

Ans- b
t = 2π √𝑙/𝑔

l=2.23 t = 2π √2.33/9.81 = 3 sec

162. In a slider crank mechanism if piston effort is 3.66 N and gas force is 8.4 N then inertia force
is

a) 4.74 b) 8.24 c) 11.22 d) 5.74

Ans- a

163. The relation between angle turned by crank and angle turned by connecting rod is

a)cosϴ = sinφ/n b)sinφ= sinϴ/n c) sinφ= cosϴ/n d) sinφ= cos2ϴ/n

Ans- b

164. The relation between obliquity ratio ,stroke length and length of connecting rod is

a) n = 2l/L b) n= l/2L c) 2n=l/L d) none of above

Ans- a
Explanation
n =l/r = l/(2* L) = 2l/L

165. Frequency of oscillation of compound pendulum dose not depent on-------

a) Mass of body b) Material of body c) Size of body C) all of the above

Ans- d

Explanation

1
fn = √𝑔𝑙/(𝑘 2 + 𝑙 2 )
2𝜋

166. Mass moment of inertia of pulley is found by using -----------Method

a)Compound pendulum b) bifilar suspension
c) Torsional pendulum d) none of above
Ans- C
167. Mass moment of inertia of Rigid is found by using -----------Method
a)Compound pendulum b) bifilar suspension
c) Torsional pendulum d) All of above
Ans- d

168. In Grashoffs law if shortest link is fixed we get -------------- mechanism

a) Crank and rocker b) Double crank c) double Rocker d) None of above

Ans- b

169. In Grashoffs law if opposite to shortest link is fixed we get -------------- mechanism

a) Crank and rocker b) Double crank c) double Rocker d) None of above

Ans- c

170. In Grashoffs law if Adjacent to shortest link is fixed we get -------------- mechanism

a) Crank and rocker b) Double crank c) double Rocker d) None of above

Ans- a

171. Joystick and its body form a -------------------Pair

(a) Cylindrical pair(b) Turning pair(c) Rolling pair (d) Globular pair.

Ans- d

172. In a 2R-2P kinematic chain we must ground to get Scotch yoke Mechanism

a) Slotted disc b) link connecting the two slider c) slider

Ans- c

172.----------------number of pair associated with ternary joint

a) 01 b) 02 c) 03 d) 00

Ans- b
173. A planar mechanism has 8 links and 10 rotary joints. The number of degrees
of freedom of the mechanism, using Gruebler’s criterion, is

a) 0 (b) 1 (C) 2 (d) 3

Ans- (B) is correct.

From Gruebler’s criterion, the equation for degree of freedom is given by,
n = 3(l − 1) − 2j − h ...(i)
Given l= 8 and j = 10, h = 0
n = 3(8 − 1) − 2#10 = 1 from equation(i)

174. The minimum number of links in a single degree-of-freedom planar mechanism

with both higher and lower kinematic pairs is

(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5

Ans- (C)
.
From the Kutzbach criterion the degree of freedom,
n = 3(l − 1) − 2j − h
For single degree of Freedom (n = 1),
1 = 3(l − 1) − 2j − h
3l − 2j − 4 − h = 0 ...(i)
The simplest possible mechanisms of single degree of freedom is four-bar
mechanism. For this mechanism j = 4, h = 0
From equation (i), we have
3l − 2#4 − 4 − 0 = 0 & l = 4

175. In a four-bar linkage, S denotes the shortest link length, L is the longest link length, P and Q
are the lengths of other two links. At least one of the three moving links will rotate by 360oif

(a) S + L ≤P + Q (b) S + L > P + Q (c) S + P≤L + Q (d) S + P > L + Q

Ans. (a)
176
Ans-B

178.
Ans- a

179.

Ans-c
180.

Ans-a
181.

Ans-a
182. The connection between the piston and cylinder in a reciprocating engine corresponding to

a) Completely constrained kinematic pair b) incompletely constrained kinematic pair

c) Successfully constrained kinematic d) single link

Anc-c
183

184.

Ans-c
185.

186. Which of the following mechanisms produces mathematically an exact straight line motion
(a) Grasshopper mechanism(b) Watt mechanismc) Peaucellier’s mechanism
(d) Tchabichiff mechanism (e) Ackermann mechanism.

Ans: c

Prepared by
Prof A.V.Suryavanshi
Theory of Machine ,
Department of Mechancial Engineering.
PDVVP College of Engineering Ahmednagar