AMITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, NOIDA

BTech (ME), Sem – 4th

Kinematics of Machines [MAE215]
Time: 1 Hr. Max. Marks: 20

Note: Use of Non-Programmable Scientific Calculator is allowed.

Q.1 Define a kinematic pair. Describe classification of kinetic pairs according to (a) type of relative
motion between the elements, (b) type of contact between elements and (c) the type of closure. 5
Q.2 In a crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism, the distance between the fixed
centres O and C is 200 mm. The driving crank CP is 75 mm long. The pin Q on the slotted lever,
360 mm from the fulcrum O, is connected by a link QR 100 mm long, to a pin R on the ram. The
line of stroke of R is perpendicular to OC and intersects OC produced at a point 150 mm from C.
Determine the ratio of times taken on the cutting and return strokes. 5
Q.3 The lengths of various links as shown in figure below are: AB = 150 mm; BC = 300 mm; CD
= 225 mm; and CE = 500 mm. When the crank AB rotates in the anticlockwise direction at a
uniform speed of 240 r.p.m.; find 1. Velocity of the slider E, and 2. Angular velocity of the links
BC and CE. 5

Q. 4 In a slider crank mechanism, the length of crank OB and connecting rod AB are 125 mm and
500 mm respectively. The centre of gravity G of the connecting rod is 275 mm from the slider A.
The crank speed is 600 r.p.m. clockwise. When the crank has turned 45° from the inner dead centre
position, determine: 1. velocity of the slider A, 2. velocity of the point G, and 3. angular velocity
of the connecting rod AB. 5