Subject: Theory of Machine-1 (MAE-218)

MCQ Date 25/01/2021

1. 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

2. Which one of the following mechanisms is an inversion of double slider-crank chain?

a) Elliptic trammels
b) Beam engine
c) Oscillating cylinder engine
d) Coupling rod of a locomotive

3. 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

4. A completely constrained motion can be transmitted with

(A) 1 link with pin joints

(B) 2 links with pin joints

(C) 3 links with pin joints

(D) 4 links with pin joints

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Which of the following mechanism is an approximate straight line motion mechanism?

(A) Watt's mechanism

(B) Grasshopper mechanism

(C) Robert's mechanism

(D) All of these

13. If some links are connected such that motion between them can take place in more than one
direction, it is called

(A) Incompletely constrained motion

(B) Partially constrained motion

(C) Completely constrained motion

(D) Successfully constrained motion

14. The lower pairs are _________ pairs.

(A) Self-closed

(B) Force-closed

(C) Friction closed

(D) None of these

15. Lower pairs are those which have

(A) Point or line contact between the two elements when in motion

(B) Surface contact between the two elements when in motion

(C) Elements of pairs not held together mechanically

(D) Two elements that permit relative motion

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1. In a simple gear train, if the number of idle gears is odd, then the motion of driven gear will
a) be same as that of driving gear
b) be opposite as that of driving gear
c) depend upon the number of teeth on the driving gear
d) none of the mentioned
2. The train value of a gear train is
a) equal to velocity ratio of a gear train
b) reciprocal of velocity ratio of a gear train
c) always greater than unity
d) always less than unity
3. When the axes of first and last gear are co-axial, then gear train is known as
a) simple gear train
b) compound gear train
c) reverted gear train
d) epicyclic gear train
4. In a clock mechanism, the gear train used to connect minute hand to hour hand, is
a) epicyclic gear train
b) reverted gear train
c) compound gear train
d) simple gear train
5. In a gear train, when the axes of the shafts, over which the gears are mounted, move relative to
a fixed axis, is called
a) simple gear train
b) compound gear train
c) reverted gear train
d) epicyclic gear train
6. A differential gear in an automobile is a
a) simple gear train
b) epicyclic gear train
c) compound gear train
d) none of the mentioned
7. A differential gear in automobiles is used to
a) reduce speed
b) assist in changing speed
c) provide jerk-free movement of vehicle
d) help in turning
8. A fixed gear having 200 teeth is in mesh with another gear having 50 teeth. The two gears are
connected by an arm. The number of turns made by the smaller gear for one revolution of arm
about the centre of bigger gear is
a) 2
b) 4
c) 3
d) none of the mentioned
9. Number of teeth on a wheel per unit of its pitch diameter is called
a) module
b) diametral pitch
c) circular pitch
d) none of the mentioned
10. To connect two parallel and coplanar shafts the following type of gearing is used
a) Spur gear
b) Bevel gear
c) Spiral gear
d) None of the mentioned
11. Which gear train is used for higher velocity ratios in a small space?
a) Simple gear train
b) Compound gear train
c) Reverted gear train
d) Epicyclic gear train
12. The gear used to convert rotary motion into translating motion is
a) Worm and wheel
b) Crown gear
c) Rack and pinion
d) Spiral Bevel gear
13. Calculate speed of driving shaft in compound gear train, if the drivers have 50, 60, 80 and 100
teeth and followers have 18, 40, 60 and 80 teeth. Speed of driven shaft is 150 rpm
a. 21.73 rpm
b. 30.23 rpm
c. 19.77 rpm
d. None of the above
14. In simple gear trains, velocity ratio is independent of idle gears
a. True
b. False
15. What is meant by an idle gear?
a. Gears between driver and driven gears
b. Gears used when driver and driven gears move in same direction
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
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