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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ME 8492/ KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Kinematics of
Motion”.
1. The relative velocity of B with respect to A in a rigid link AB is

a) parallel to AB
b) perpendicular to AB
c) along AB
d) at 450
Answer: b
Explanation: The relative velocity of any two points on a rigid link is always normal to the line joining the
two points.
2. The magnitude of linear velocity of a point B on a link AB relative to point A is
a) ω x AB
b) ω(AB)2
c) ω2AB
d) (ω x AB)2
Answer: a
Explanation: None
3. The direction of linear velocity of any point on a link with respect to another point on the same link is
a) parallel to the link joining the points
b) perpendicular to the link joining the points
c) at 450 to the link joining the points
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: The relative velocity of any two points on a rigid link is always normal to the line joining the
two points.
4. The two links OA and OB are connected by a pin joint at O. If the link OA turns with angular velocity ω1 rad/s
in the clockwise direction and the link OB turns with angular velocity ω2 rad/s in the anti-clockwise direction, then
the rubbing velocity at the pin joint O is
a) ω1.ω2.r
b) (ω1-ω2)r
c) (ω1+ω2)r
d) (ω1-ω2)2r
Answer: c
Explanation: Consider two links OA and OB connected by a pin joint at O
Let ω1 = Angular velocity of the link OA or the angular velocity of the point A with respect to O.
ω2 = Angular velocity of the link OB or the angular velocity of the point B with respect to O, and
r = Radius of the pin.
According to the definition,
Rubbing velocity at the pin joint O
= (ω1 – ω2) r, if the links move in the same direction
= (ω1 + ω2) r, if the links move in the opposite direction
5. In the above question, if both the links OA and OB turns in clockwise direction, then the rubbing velocity at the
pin joint O is
a) ω1.ω2.r
b) (ω1-ω2)r
c) (ω1+ω2)r
d) (ω1-ω2)2r
Answer: b
Explanation: Consider two links OA and OB connected by a pin joint at O
Let ω1 = Angular velocity of the link OA or the angular velocity of the point A with respect to O.
ω2 = Angular velocity of the link OB or the angular velocity of the point B with respect to O, and
r = Radius of the pin.
According to the definition,
Rubbing velocity at the pin joint O
= (ω1 – ω2) r, if the links move in the same direction
= (ω1 + ω2) r, if the links move in the opposite direction
6. ABCD is a four bar mechanism in which AB = 310mm and CD = 450mm. AB and CD are both perpendicular to
the fixed link AD. If the velocity of B at this condition is v. Then the velocity of C is
a) v
v) 2/3 v
c) 3/2 v
d) 9/4 v
Answer: c
Explanation: Velocity at C = CD/AB x velocity at B
= 450/310 x v
= 3/2 v
7. A thin circular disc is rolling with a uniform linear speed, along a straight path on a plane surface. Which of the
following statement is correct in this regard?
a) All points of the disc have the same velocity.
b) The centre of the disc has zero acceleration.
c) The centre of the disc has centrifugal acceleration.
d) The point on the disc making contact with the plane surface has zero acceleration.
Answer: b
Explanation: None
8. The component of the accelertion, parallel to the velocity of the particle, at the given instant is called
a) radial component
b) tangential component
c) coriolis component
Answer: b
Explanation: The centripetal or radial component, is perpendicular to the velocity of the particle at the given
instant.
The tangential component, is parallel to the velocity of the particle at the given instant.
9. The component of the accelertion, perpendicular to the velocity of the particle, at the given instant is called
a) radial component
b) tangential component
c) coriolis component
Answer: a
instant.The tangential component, is parallel to the velocity of the particle at the given instant.
10. A point B on a rigid link AB moves with respect to A with angular velocity ωrad/s. The total acceleration of B
with respect to A will be equal to
a) vector sum of radial component and coriolis component
b) vector sum of tangential component and coriolis component
c) vector sum of radial component and tangential component
d) vector difference of radial component and tangential component
Answer: c
Explanation: None
This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Linear Velocity
– 1”.
1. The unit of linear acceleration is
a) kg-m
b) m/s
c) m/s2
d) rad/s2
Answer: c
Explanation: Linear acceleration is defined as the rate of change of linear velocity of a body with respect to
the time.
i.e a = v/t
and unit of velocity is m/s
so, unit of linear acceleration becomes m/s2.
2. The angular velocity (in rad/s) of a body rotating at N r.p.m. is
a) π N/60
b) 2 π N/60
c) π N/120
d) π N/180
Answer: b
Explanation: Angular velocity is defined as the rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time.
It is usually expressed by a Greek letter ω (omega).
Mathematically, angular velocity,
ω =dθ/dt
If a body is rotating at the rate of N r.p.m. (revolutions per minute), then its angular velocity,
ω = 2πΝ / 60 rad/s
3. The linear velocity of a body rotating at ω rad/s along a circular path of radius r is given by
a) ω.r
b) ω/r
c) ωs2.r
d) ωs2/r
Answer: a
Explanation: If the displacement is along a circular path, then the direction of linear velocity at any instant
is along the tangent at that point.therefore, the linear velocity will be ω.r
4. When a particle moves along a straight path, then the particle has
a) tangential acceleration only
b) centripetal acceleration only
c) both tangential and centripetal acceleration
Answer: a
Explanation: The acceleration of a particle at any instant moving along a circular path in a direction
tangential to that instant, is known as tangential component of acceleration or tangential acceleration.
5. When a particle moves with a uniform velocity along a circular path, then the particle has
Answer: b
Explanation: The acceleration of a particle at any instant moving along a circular path in a direction normal
to the tangent at that instant and directed towards the centre of the circular path is known as normal
component of the acceleration or normal acceleration. It is also called radial or centripetal acceleration.
6. When the motion of a body is confined to only one plane, the motion is said to be
a) plane motion
b) rectilinear motion
c) curvilinear Motion
Answer: a
Explanation: When the motion of a body is confined to only one plane, the motion is said to be plane motion.
The plane motion may be either rectilinear or curvilinear.
7. _______________ is the simplest type of motion and is along a straight line path.
a) plane motion
Answer: b
Explanation: Rectilinear Motion is the simplest type of motion and is along a straight line path. Such a
motion is also known as translatory motion.
8. _________________ is the motion along a curved path.
a) plane motion
Answer: c
Explanation: Curvilinear Motion is the motion along a curved path. Such a motion, when confined to one
plane, is called plane curvilinear motion.
9. Displacement of a body is a ___________ quantity.
a) scalar
b) vector
c) scalar and vector
Answer: b
Explanation: The displacement of a body is a vector quantity, as it has both magnitude and direction. Linear
displacement may, therefore, be represented graphically by a straight line.
10. A train covers 60 miles between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. How fast was it going at 3 p.m.?
a) 60 mph
b) 30 mph
c) 40 mph
d) 50 mph
Answer: b
Explanation: The speed is traveled distance (60 miles) divided by traveled time (4pm – 2pm = 2hours):
60 miles/ 2 hours = 30 mph
This set of Machine Kinematics Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “Linear Velocity – 2”.
1. The unit of linear acceleration is
a) kg-m
b) m/s
c) m/s2
d) rad/s2
Answer: c
Explanation: Linear acceleration, a = dv/dt
unit of dv = m/s
and dt = s
therefore, dv/dt = m/s2
2. The angular velocity (in rad/s) of a body rotating at N r.p.m. is
a) π N/60
b) 2 π N/60
c) π N/120
d) π N/180
Answer: b
Explanation: Angular velocity may be defined as the rate of change of angular displacement with respect to
time. It is usually expressed by a Greek letter ω (omega). Mathematically, angular velocity,
ω =dθ/dt
3. The linear velocity of a body rotating at ω rad/s along a circular path of radius r is given by
a) ω.r
b) ω/r
c) ω2.r
d) ω2/r
Answer: a
Explanation: Linear velocity = ω.r
4. When a particle moves along a straight path, then the particle has
Answer: a
Explanation: When a particle moves along a straight path, then the radius of curvature is infinitely great.
This means that v2/r is zero. In other words, there will be no normal or radial or centripetal acceleration.
Therefore, the particle has only tangential acceleration.
5. When a particle moves with a uniform velocity along a circular path, then the particle has
Answer: b
Explanation: When a particle moves with a uniform velocity, then dv/dt will be zero. In other words, there
will be no tangential acceleration; but the particle will have only normal or radial or centripetal
acceleration.
6. When the motion of a body is confined to only one plane, the motion is said to be
a) translatory motion
b) plane motion
c) culvilinear motion
Answer: b
When the motion of a body is along a straight line path, it is called translatory motion. When the motion of a
body is along a curved path, it is called culvilinear motion.
7. When the motion of a body is along a straight line path, it is called
b) plane motion
Answer: b
8. When the motion of a body is along a curved path, it is called
b) plane motion
Answer: b
This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Linear
Acceleration”.
1. The acceleration of a particle at any instant has two components, radial component and tangential component.
These two components will be
a) parallel to each other
b) perpendicular to each other
c) inclined at 450
d) opposite to each other
Answer: b
Explanation: Both the components will be perpendicular to each other.
2. The centre of gravity of a coupler link in a four bar mechanism will experience
a) no acceleration
b) only linear acceleration
c) only angular acceleration
d) both linear and angular acceleration
Answer: d
Explanation: None
3. When a point moves along a straight line, its acceleration will have
a) radial component only
b) tangential component only
c) coriolis component only
d) radial and tangential components both
Answer: b
Explanation: The tangential component, is parallel to the velocity of the particle at the given instant.The
centripetal or radial component, is perpendicular to the velocity of the particle at the given instant.
4. When a point at the end of a link moves with constant angular velocity, its acceleration will have
a) radial component only
b) tangential component only
c) coriolis component only
d) radial and tangential components both
Answer: a
instant.
The tangential component, is parallel to the velocity of the particle at the given instant.
5. In a shaper mechanism, the coriolis component of acceleration does not exists.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: In a shaper mechanism, the coriolis component of acceleration exists.
6. The tangential component of acceleration of the slider with respect to the coincident point on the link is called
coriolis component of acceleration.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: When a point on one link is sliding along another rotating link, such as in quick return motion
mechanism, then the coriolis component of the acceleration must be calculated.
7. The coriolis component of acceleration acts
a) along the sliding surface
b) perpendicular to the sliding surface
c) at 450 to the sliding surface
d) parallel to the sliding surface
Answer: b
Explanation: None
8. The coriolis component of acceleration is taken into account for
a) slider crank mechanism
b) four bar chain mechanism
c) quick return motion mechanism
d) all of the mentioned
Answer: c
9. The coriolis component of acceleration depends upon
a) velocity of slider
b) angular velocity of the link
c) all of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: None
10. A body in motion will be subjected to coriolis acceleration when that body is
a) in plane rotation with variable velocity
b) in plane translation with variable velocity
c) in plane motion which is a resultant of plane translation and rotation
d) restrained to rotate while sliding over another body
Answer: d
11. A slider moves at a velocity v on a link revolving at ωrad/s. The coriolis component of acceleration is
a) ωv
b) 2ωv
c) ω2v
d) 2ωv2
Answer: b
Explanation: None
12. The coriolis component of acceleration leads the sliding velocity by
a) 450
b) 900
c) 1350
d) 1800
Answer: b
Explanation: The direction of coriolis component of acceleration is obtained by rotating v, at 90°, about its
origin in the same direction as that of ω.
13. The sense of coriolis component 2ωv is same as that of the relative velocity vector v rotated at
a) 450 in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path
b) 450 in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path
c) 900 in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path
d) 1800 in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path
Answer: c
Explanation: The direction of coriolis component of acceleration is obtained by rotating v, at 90°, about its
origin in the same direction as that of ω.
This set of Machine Kinematics Questions and Answers for Freshers focuses on “Relation Between Linear
Motion and Angular Motion”.
1. Which of the following disciplines provides study of inertia forces arising from the combined effect of the mass
and motion of the parts?
a) theory of machines
b) applied mechanics
C) kinematics
d) kinetics
Answer: d
Explanation: The study of inertia forces arising from the combined effect of the mass and motion of the
parts is called kinetics.
The study of relative motion between the parts of a machine is called kinematics.
The study of the relative motion between the parts of a machine and the forces acting on the parts is called theory
of machines.
2. Which of the following disciplines provides study of relative motion between the parts of a machine?
C) kinematics
d) kinetics
Answer: c
Explanation: The study of inertia forces arising from the combined effect of the mass and motion of the
parts is called kinetics.The study of relative motion between the parts of a machine is called kinematics.
The study of the relative motion between the parts of a machine and the forces acting on the parts is called theory
of machines.
3. Which of the following disciplines provides study of the relative motion between the parts of a machine and the
forces acting on the parts?
C) kinematics
d) kinetics
Answer: a
Explanation: The study of inertia forces arising from the combined effect of the mass and motion of the parts is
called kinetics.
The study of relative motion between the parts of a machine is called kinematics.
The study of the relative motion between the parts of a machine and the forces acting on the partsis called theory of
machines.
4. The type of pair formed by two elements which are so connected that one is constrained to turn or revolve about
a fixed axis of another element is known as
a) turning pair
b) rolling pair
c) sliding pair
d) spherical pair
Answer: a
Explanation: When two elements of a pair are connected in such a way that one can only turn or revolve about a
fixed axis of another link, the pair is known as turning pair.
5. Which of the following is a lower pair?
a) ball and socket
b) piston and cylinder
c) cam and follower
d) both a and b
Answer: d
Explanation: In both ball and socket and piston cylinder there is surface contact between the two elements. Hence,
they form a lower pair.
6. If two moving elements have surface contact in motion, such pair is known as
a) sliding pair
b) rolling pair
c) surface pair
d) lower pair
Answer: d
Explanation: when two elements of a pair have a 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.
7. The example of lower pair is
a) shaft revolving in a bearing
b) straight line motion mechanisms
c) automobile steering gear
Answer: d
Explanation: In all the mentioned elements there is surface contact between the two elements. Hence, they form a
lower pair.
8. Pulley in a belt drive acts as
a) cylindrical pair
b) turning pair
c) rolling pair
d) sliding pair
Answer: c
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair are connected in such a way that one rolls over another fixed link,
the pair is known as rolling pair. In belt and pulley, the belt rolls over the pulley.
9. The example of rolling pair is
a) bolt and nut
b) lead screw of a lathe
c) ball and socket joint
d) ball bearing and roller bearing
Answer: d
Explanation: In ball bearing and roller bearing one element rolls over the other element. Hence, they are examples
of rolling pair.
10. Any point on a link connecting double slider crank chain will trace a
a) straight line
b) circle
c) ellipse
d) parabola
Answer: c
Explanation: One of the inversions of a double slider crank chain is elliptical trammels. So, from the above given
options ellipse is best suited.
11. The purpose of a link is to
a) transmit motion
b) guide other links
c) act as a support
Answer: d
Explanation: None
12. A universal joint is an example of
a) higher pair
b) lower pair
c) rolling pair
d) sliding pair
Answer: b
Explanation: In universal joint, there is surface contact between the two elements. Hence, they form a lower pair.
13. Rectilinear motion of piston is converted into rotary by
a) cross head
b) slider crank
c) connecting rod
d) gudgeon pin
Answer: b
Explanation: In single slider crank chain rotary motion is converted into reciprocating motion.
This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Acceleration of a
Particle along a Circular Path”.
1. A wheel accelerates uniformly from rest to 2000 r.p.m. in 20 seconds. What is its angular acceleration?
a) 10.475 rad/s2
b) 12 rad/s2
c) 14 rad/s2
d) 15 rad/s2
Answer: a
Explanation: Solution. Given : N0 = 0 or ω = 0 ; N = 2000 r.p.m. or ω = 2π × 2000/60 = 209.5 rad/s ; t = 20s
Angular acceleration
Let α = Angular acceleration in rad/s2
We know that
ω = ω0 + α.t
or 209.5 = 0 + α × 20
or α = 209.5 / 20 = 10.475 rad/s2
2. A wheel accelerates uniformly from rest to 2000 r.p.m. in 20 seconds. How many revolutions does the wheel
make in attaining the speed of 2000 r.p.m.?
a) 400
b) 300
c) 333.4
d) 200
Answer: c
Explanation: Solution. Given : N0 = 0 or ω = 0 ; N = 2000 r.p.m. or ω = 2π × 2000/60 = 209.5 rad/s ; t = 20s
We know that the angular distance moved by the wheel during 2000 r.p.m. (i.e. when ω = 209.5 rad/s),
θ = (ω0 + ω )t/2
= (0 + 209.5)20/2
= 2095 rad
Since the angular distance moved by the wheel during one revolution is 2π radians, therefore number of revolutions
made by the wheel,
n = θ /2π = 2095/2π = 333.4
3. The acceleration of a particle at any instant moving along a circular path in a direction tangential to that instant,
is known
a) tangential component
b) normal component
c) parallel component
Answer: a
Explanation: The acceleration of a particle at any instant moving along a circular path in a direction tangential to
that instant, is known tangential component.
The acceleration of a particle at any instant moving along a circular path in a direction normal to the tangent at that
instant and directed towards the centre of the circular path, is known as normal component.
4. The acceleration of a particle at any instant moving along a circular path in a direction normal to the tangent at
that instant and directed towards the centre of the circular path, is known as
a) tangential component
b) normal component
c) parallel component
Answer: b
Explanation: The acceleration of a particle at any instant moving along a circular path in a direction tangential to
that instant, is known tangential component.
The acceleration of a particle at any instant moving along a circular path in a direction normal to the tangent at that
instant and directed towards the centre of the circular path, is known as normal component.
5. When a particle moves along a straight path, then the radius of curvature is
a) infinitely small
b) zero
c) infinitely great
Answer: c
Explanation: When a particle moves along a straight path, then the radius of curvature is infinitely great. This
means that v2/r is zero.
6. When a particle moves with a uniform velocity, then dv/dt will be
a) infinitely small
b) zero
c) infinitely great
Answer: b
Explanation: When a particle moves with a uniform velocity, then dv/dt will be zero. In other words, there will be
no tangential acceleration; but the particle will have only normal or radial or centripetal acceleration.
7. A horizontal bar 1.5 metres long and of small cross-section rotates about vertical axis through one end. It
accelerates uniformly from 1200 r.p.m. to 1500 r.p.m. in an interval of 5 seconds. What is the linear velocity at the
beginning of the interval ?
a) 188.6 m/s
b) 235.5 m/s
c) 300 m/s
d) 400 m/s
Answer: a
Explanation: Given : r = 1.5 m ; N0 = 1200 r.p.m. or ω0 = 2 π × 1200/60 = 125.7 rad/s ;
N = 1500 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1500/60 = 157 rad/s ; t = 5 s
Linear velocity at the beginning
We know that linear velocity at the beginning,
v0 = r . ω0 = 1.5 × 125.7 = 188.6 m/s
accelerates uniformly from 1200 r.p.m. to 1500 r.p.m. in an interval of 5 seconds. What is the linear velocity at end
of the interval ?
a) 188.6 m/s
b) 235.5 m/s
c) 300 m/s
d) 400 m/s
Answer: b
N = 1500 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1500/60 = 157 rad/s ; t = 5 s
Linear velocity at the end of 5 seconds
We also know that linear velocity after 5 seconds,
v5 = r . ω = 1.5 × 157 = 235.5 m/s
This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Numericals On
Kinematics Of Motion”.
1. A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to a speed of 72 km. p.h. over a distance of 500 m. Calculate the
acceleration.
a) 0.3 m/s2
b) 0.4 m/s2
c) 0.5 m/s2
d) 0.6 m/s2
Answer: b
Explanation: Given : u = 0 ; v = 72 km. p.h. = 20 m/s ; s = 500 m
First of all, let us consider the motion of the car from rest.
Acceleration of the car
Let a = Acceleration of the car.
We know that
v2 = u2 + 2as
or, 202 = 0 + 2a x 500 = 1000a
or, a = 202/1000 = 0.4 m/s2
2. A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to a speed of 72 km. p.h. over a distance of 500 m. Calculate the
time taken to attain the speed.
a) 50 s
b) 60 s
c) 70 s
d) 80 s
Answer: a
We know that
v2 = u2 + 2as
or, 202 = 0 + 2a x 500 = 1000a
or, a = 202/1000 = 0.4 m/s2
Let t = Time taken by the car to attain the speed.
We know that v = u + a.t
∴ 20 = 0 + 0.4 × t or t = 20/0.4 = 50 s
3. A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to a speed of 72 km. p.h. over a distance of 500 m. If a further
acceleration raises the speed to 90 km. p.h. in 10 seconds, find this acceleration and the further distance moved.
a) 0.3 m/s2
b) 0.4 m/s2
c) 0.5 m/s2
d) 0.6 m/s2
Answer: c
We know that
v2 = u2 + 2as
or, 202 = 0 + 2a x 500 = 1000a
or, a = 202/1000 = 0.4 m/s2
∴ 20 = 0 + 0.4 × t or t = 20/0.4 = 50 s
Now consider the motion of the car from 72 km.p.h. to 90 km.p.h. in 10 seconds.
Given : Initial velocity, u = 72 km.p.h. = 20 m/s ;
Final velocity, v = 96 km.p.h. = 25 m/s ; t = 10 s
25 = 20 + a × 10 or a = (25 – 20)/10 = 0.5 m2
4. A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to a speed of 72 km. p.h. over a distance of 500 m. A further
acceleration raises the speed to 90 km. p.h. in 10 seconds.The brakes are now applied to bring the car to rest under
uniform retardation in 5 seconds. Find the distance travelled during braking.
a) 200 m
b) 300 m
c) 225 m
d) 335 m
Answer: c
We know that
v2 = u2 + 2as
or, 202 = 0 + 2a x 500 = 1000a
or, a = 202/1000 = 0.4 m/s2
∴ 20 = 0 + 0.4 × t or t = 20/0.4 = 50 s
Now consider the motion of the car from 72 km.p.h. to 90 km.p.h. in 10 seconds.
Given : Initial velocity, u = 72 km.p.h. = 20 m/s ;
Final velocity, v = 96 km.p.h. = 25 m/s ; t = 10 s

25 = 20 + a × 10 or a = (25 – 20)/10 = 0.5 m2
We know that distance moved by the car,

s = ut + 1/2 at2
= 20 x 10 + 1/2 0.5(10)2 = 225 m
5. A wheel accelerates uniformly from rest to 2000 r.p.m. in 20 seconds. What is its angular acceleration?
a) 10.475 rad/s2
b) 11.475 rad/s2
c) 12.475 rad/s2
d) 13.475 rad/s2
Answer: a
Explanation: Given : N0 = 0 or ω = 0 ; N = 2000 r.p.m. or ω = 2π × 2000/60 = 209.5 rad/s ; t = 20s
Let α = Angular acceleration in rad/s2.
We know that
ω = ω0 + α.t
or 209.5 = 0 + α × 20
∴ α = 209.5 / 20 = 10.475 rad/s2
6. A wheel accelerates uniformly from rest to 2000 r.p.m. in 20 seconds.How many revolutions does the wheel
make in attaining the speed of 2000 r.p.m.?
a) 333.4
b) 444.4
c) 555.4
d) 666.4
a) 10.475 rad/s2
b) 11.475 rad/s2
c) 12.475 rad/s2
d) 13.475 rad/s2
Answer: a
Explanation: Given : N0 = 0 or ω = 0 ; N = 2000 r.p.m. or ω = 2π × 2000/60 = 209.5 rad/s ; t = 20s
Let α = Angular acceleration in rad/s2.
We know that
ω = ω0 + α.t
or 209.5 = 0 + α × 20
∴ α = 209.5 / 20 = 10.475 rad/s2
We know that the angular distance moved by the wheel during 2000 r.p.m. (i.e. when ω = 209.5 rad/s),
θ = (ω0 + ω)t/2 = ( 0 + 209.5)20/2 = 2095 rad
Since the angular distance moved by the wheel during one revolution is 2π radians, therefore
number of revolutions made by the wheel,
n = θ /2π = 2095/2π = 333.4
beginning?
a) 288.6 m/s
b) 388.6 m/s
c) 488.6 m/s
d) 188.6 m/s
Answer: d
N = 1500 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1500/60 = 157 rad/s ; t = 5 s
v0 = r . ω0 = 1.5 × 125.7 = 188.6 m/s
end of the interval ?
a) 235.5 m/s
b) 335.5 m/s
c) 435.5 m/s
d) 535.5 m/s
Answer: a
N = 1500 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1500/60 = 157 rad/s ; t = 5 s
v0 = r . ω0 = 1.5 × 125.7 = 188.6 m/s

v5 = r . ω = 1.5 × 157 = 235.5 m/s
accelerates uniformly from 1200 r.p.m. to 1500 r.p.m. in an interval of 5 seconds. What is the normal component of
the acceleration of the mid-point of the bar after 5 seconds after the acceleration begins ?
a) 2.7 m/s2
b) 3.7 m/s2
c) 4.7 m/s2
d) 5.7 m/s2
Answer: c
N = 1500 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1500/60 = 157 rad/s ; t = 5 s
v0 = r . ω0 = 1.5 × 125.7 = 188.6 m/s

v5 = r . ω = 1.5 × 157 = 235.5 m/s
Let α = Constant angular acceleration.

We know that ω = ω0+ α.t
157 = 125.7 + α × 5 or α = (157 – 125.7) /5 = 6.26 rad/s2
Radius corresponding to the middle point,

r = 1.5 /2 = 0.75 m
∴ Tangential acceleration = α. r = 6.26 × 0.75 = 4.7 m/s2
accelerates uniformly from 1200 r.p.m. to 1500 r.p.m. in an interval of 5 seconds. What is the tangential component
of the acceleration of the mid-point of the bar after 5 seconds after the acceleration begins ?
a) 18287 m/s2
b) 18387 m/s2
c) 18487 m/s2
d) 18587 m/s2
Answer: c
N = 1500 r.p.m. or ω = 2 π × 1500/60 = 157 rad/s ; t = 5 s
v0 = r . ω0 = 1.5 × 125.7 = 188.6 m/s

v5 = r . ω = 1.5 × 157 = 235.5 m/s
Let α = Constant angular acceleration.

We know that ω = ω0+ α.t
157 = 125.7 + α × 5 or α = (157 – 125.7) /5 = 6.26 rad/s2
Radius corresponding to the middle point,

r = 1.5 /2 = 0.75 m
∴ Tangential acceleration = α. r = 6.26 × 0.75 = 4.7 m/s2
Radial acceleration = ω2 . r = (157)2 0.75 = 18 487 m/s2
This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Kinetics of
Motion”.
1. The force which acts along the radius of a circle and directed ____________ the centre of the circle is known as
centripetal force.
a) away from
b) towards
c) at the
Answer: b
Explanation: Centripetal force acts radially inwards and is essential for circular motion.
2. The unit of mass moment of inertia in S.I. units is
a) m4
b) kgf-m-s2
c) kg-m2
d) N-m
Answer: c
Explanation: Moment of inertia is the distance, from a give reference, where the whole mass of body is assumed to
be concentrated to give the same value of I. The unit of mass moment of inertia in S.I. units is kg-m2.
3. Joule is a unit of
a) force
b) work
c) power
Answer: b
Explanation: In S.I. system of units, the practical unit of work is N-m. It is the work done by a force of 1 newton,
when it displaces a body through 1 metre. The work of 1 N-m is known as joule (briefly written as J ) such that 1
N-m = 1 J.
4. The energy possessed by a body, for doing work by virtue of its position, is called
a) potential energy
b) kinetic energy
c) electrical energy
d) chemical energy
Answer: a
Explanation: Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body for doing work, by virtue of its position.
Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by a body, for doing work, by virtue of its mass and velocity of motion.
5. When a body of mass moment of inertia I (about a given axis) is rotated about that axis with an angular velocity,
then the kinetic energy of rotation is
a) 0.5 I.ω
b) I.ω
c) 0.5 I.ω2
d) I.ω2
Answer: c
Explanation: When a body of mass moment of inertia I (about a given axis) is rotated about that axis, with an
angular velocity ω, then it possesses some kinetic energy. In this case,
Kinetic energy of rotation = 1/ 2I.ω2
When a body has both linear and angular motions e.g. in the locomotive driving wheels and wheels of a moving
car, then the total kinetic energy of the body is equal to the sum of kinetic energies of translation and rotation.
∴ Total kinetic energy = 1/ 2mv2 +1/ 2I.ω2
6. The wheels of a moving car possess

a) potential energy only
b) kinetic energy of translation only
c) kinetic energy of rotation only
d) kinetic energy of translation and rotation both.
Answer: d
Explanation: in the locomotive driving wheels and wheels of a moving car, then the total kinetic energy of the body
is equal to the sum of kinetic energies of translation and rotation.
7. The bodies which rebound after impact are called
a) inelastic bodies
b) elastic bodies
c) solid bodies
Answer: b
Explanation: The bodies, which rebound after impact are called elastic bodies and the bodies which does not
rebound at all after its impact are called inelastic bodies.
8. The coefficient of restitution for inelastic bodies is
a) zero
b) between zero and one
c) one
d) more than one
Answer: a
Explanation: The process of regaining the original shape is called restitution. Inelastic bodies can not regain their
original shapes. Therefore their coefficient of restitution is zero.
9. Which of the following statement is correct ?
a) The kinetic energy of a body during impact remains constant.
b) The kinetic energy of a body before impact is equal to the kinetic energy of a body after impact.
c) The kinetic energy of a body before impact is less than the kinetic energy of a body after impact.
d) The kinetic energy of a body before impact is more than the kinetic energy of a body after impact.
Answer: d
Explanation: Total kinetic energy of the system before impact,
E1 = 1/2 m1 (u1)2 + 1/2 m2 (u2)2
When the two bodies move with the same velocity v after impact, then
Kinetic energy of the system after impact,
E2= 1/2( m1 + m2) v2
∴ Loss of kinetic energy during impact,

EL = E1 – E2
10. A body of mass m moving with a constant velocity v strikes another body of same mass m moving with same
velocity but in opposite direction. The common velocity of both the bodies after collision is
a) v
b) 2 v
c) 4 v
d) 8 v
Answer: b
Explanation: If the body will move in opposite direction a negative sign would be there.
We know that Common velocity = V1 – 2
Here both the velocities are same.
Therefore Common velocity = V – (-V)
= V + V = 2V
This set of Advanced Machine Kinematics Questions and Answers focuses on “Loss of Kinetic Energy
During Elastic Impact”.
1. A sphere of mass 25 Kg is moving at a speed of 1.5 m/s undergoes collision with another sphere of mass 50 Kg
moving at 3m/s in the same direction, find the loss of kinetic energy when the collision is inelastic.
a) 18.75 N-m
b) 19.75 N-m
c) 17.75 N-m
d) 16.75 N-m
Answer: a
Explanation: Loss of kinetic energy during inelastic collision is given by
m1m2/(2(m1+ m2) (u12 – u22)
substituting the values we get
El = 18.75 N-m.
2. The coefficient of restitution is 0 for a completely inelastic collision.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: For a completely inelastic collision the bodies stick to each other after collision, hence there is no
relative velocity after collision therefore the coefficient of restitution is 0.
moving at 3m/s in the same direction, find the loss of kinetic energy when the collision is inelastic with e = 0.6.
a) 18.75 N-m
b) 12.00 N-m
c) 13.75 N-m
d) 12.75 N-m
Answer: b
Explanation: Loss of kinetic energy during inelastic collision with coefficient of restitution is given by
m1m2/(2(m1+ m2) (u12 – u22)(1-e2))
El = 12 N-m.
moving at 3m/s in the same direction, find the common velocity in m/s after collision when the collision is
completely inelastic.
a) 2.5
b) 9.75
c) 7.25
d) 6.75
Answer: a
Explanation: Common velocity during inelastic collision is given by
m1u1 + m2u2/(m1+ m2) = v
V = 2.5 m/s
moving at 3m/s in the same direction, find the velocity of 50 Kg mass in m/s after collision when the collision is
elastic.
a) 2.5
b) 2.00
c) 7.25
d) 6.75
Answer: b
Explanation: Velocity during elastic collision is given by
m1u1 + m2u2/(m1+ m2) = v
V = 2.5 m/s
v1 = 2V – u1
v1 = 2m/s
6. Coefficient of restitution of elastic bodies is ______
a) One
b) More than one
c) Between 0 and one
d) Zero
Answer: a
Explanation: In case of elastic bodies the relative velocity after collision is equal to the relative velocity before
collision, hence the coefficient of restitution is 1.
7. Kinetic energy before collision is always equal to the kinetic energy after collision.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: Kinetic energy before collision is equal to the kinetic energy after collision only in case of elastic
collisions, in other cases energy is lost during deformation.
8. Which of the following cases has the greatest loss in Kinetic energy?
a) e=0
b) e=1/2
c) e=1/4
d) e=1
Answer: a
Explanation: e=0 signifies that the collision was completely inelastic, in case of completely inelastic collisions the
Kinetic energy loss after collision is maximum.
elastic.
a) 2.5
b) 2.00
c) 3.5
d) 6.75
Answer: c
m1u1 + m2u2/(m1+ m2) = v
V = 2.5 m/s
v2 = 2V – u2
v2 = 3.5 m/s
inelastic with e = 0.6.
a) 2.5
b) 2.00
c) 3.5
d) 3.1
Answer: d
m1u1 + m2u2/(m1+ m2) = v
V = 2.5 m/s
v2 = 2(1+e)V – eu2
v2 = 3.1 m/s.
inelastic with e = 0.6.
a) 2.2
b) 2.00
c) 3.5
d) 3.1
Answer: a
m1u1 + m2u2/(m1+ m2) = v
V = 2.5 m/s
v1 = 2(1+e)V – eu1
v1 = 2.2 m/s.
12. Which of the following cases momentum is conserved?
a) Perfectly elastic collision
b) Inelastic collision with 0<e<1
c) Perfectly inelastic collision
d) Momentum is always conserved
Answer: d
Explanation: When the net external force acting on the body is 0, the linear momentum is always conserved no
matter the type of collision.
13. Which of the following cases Kinetic energy is conserved?
a) Perfectly elastic collision
b) Inelastic collision with 0<e<1
c) Perfectly inelastic collision
d) Momentum is always conserved
Answer: a
Explanation: When the net external force acting on the body is 0, the linear momentum is always conserved no
matter the type of collision, however in only completely elastic collisions the kinetic energy of the system remains
conserved.
This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Simple
Harmonic Motion”.
1. The periodic time (tp) is given by

a) ω / 2 π
b) 2 π / ω
c) 2 π × ω
d) π/ω
Answer: b
Explanation: Periodic time is the time taken for one complete revolution of the particle.
∴ Periodic time, tp = 2 π/ω seconds.
2. The velocity of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is . . . . at the mean position.
a) zero
b) minimum
c) maximum
Answer: c
Explanation: At mean the value of x = 0. Therefore, it is maximum at mean position.
Vmax = ω.r.
3. The velocity of a particle (v) moving with simple harmonic motion, at any instant is given by
a) ω √r2 − x2
b) ω √x2 − r2
c) ω2 √r2 − x2
d) ω2√x2 − r2
Answer: a
Explanation: Velocity of any particle vN = vsinθ = ω.rsinθ = ω √r2 − x2.
4. The maximum acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is
a) ω
b) ω.r
c) ω2.r
d) ω2/r
Answer: c
Explanation: Acceleration, aN = ω2.rcosθ = ω2.r.
5. The frequency of oscillation for the simple pendulum is
a) 1/2π √L/g
b) 1/2π √g/L
c) 2π √L/g
d) 2π√g/L
Answer: b
Explanation: The motion of the bob from one extremity to the other is known as beat or swing. Thus one beat = 1/2
oscillation.
∴ Periodic time for one beat = π √g/L
∴ Frequency = 1/2π √g/L.
6. When a rigid body is suspended vertically and it oscillates with a small amplitude under the action of the force of
gravity, the body is known as
a) simple pendulum
b) torsional pendulum
c) compound pendulum
d) second’s pendulum
Answer: c
Explanation: When a rigid body is suspended vertically, and it oscillates with a small amplitude under the action of
the force of gravity, the body is known as compound pendulum. Thus the periodic time of a compound pendulum is
minimum when the distance between the point of suspension and the centre of gravity is equal to the radius of
gyration of the body about its centre of gravity.
7. The frequency of oscillation of a compound pendulum is
a) 1/2π √g.h/k2G +h2
b) 1/2π √k2G +h2/g.h
c) 2π√g.h/k2G +h2
d) 2π√k2G +h2/g.h
Answer: a
Explanation: We know that the periodic time,
tp = 2π√Displacement/Accleration = 2π√θ/α
and frequency of oscillation,n = 1/tp = 1/2π √g.h/k2G +h2
where kG = Radius of gyration about the centroidal axis, and
h = Distance between the point of suspension and centre of gravity of the body.
8. The equivalent length of a simple pendulum which gives the same frequency as the compound pendulum is
a) h/ k2G +h2
b) k2G +h2/h
c) h2/k2G +h2
d) k2G +h2/h2
Answer: b
Explanation: By comparing the frequencies of simple pendulum to compound pendulum we get the equivalent
length of simple pendulum as k2G +h2/h.
9. The centre of percussion is below the centre of gravity of the body and is at a distance equal to
a) h / kG
b) h.kG
c) h2/kG
d) k2G/h
Answer: d
Explanation: The centre of oscillation is sometimes termed as centre of percussion. It is defined as that point at
which a blow may be struck on a suspended body so that the reaction at the support is zero. The centre of
percussion is below the centre of gravity and at a distance k2G/h. The distance between the centre of suspension
and the centre of percussion is equal to the equivalent length of a simple pendulum.
10. The frequency of oscillation of a torsional pendulum is
a) 2πkG/r √g/I
b) r/2πkG√g/I
c) 2πkG/r√I/g
d) r/2πkG√I/g
Answer: b
Explanation: None.
This set of Machine Kinematics Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on “Velocity and
Acceleration of a Particle Moving with Simple Harmonic Motion”.
1. A body is said to vibrate with simple harmonic motion if its acceleration is proportional to the distance from the
mean position.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: A body is said to move with simple harmonic motion, if it satisfies the following two conditions:
a) Its acceleration is always directed towards the center, known as point of reference or mean position.
b) Its acceleration is proportional to the distance from that point.
2. The maximum displacement of a body, from its mean position is called amplitude.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The time taken for one complete revolution of the particle is called periodic time.
The maximum displacement of a body from its mean position is called amplitude.
3. Frequency of vibrations is usually expressed in
a) number of cycles per hour
b) number of cycles per minute
c) number of cycles per second
Answer: c
Explanation: The number of cycles per second is called frequency. It is the reciprocal of periodic time.
4. The amplitude of vibrations is always ______________ the radius of the circle.
a) equal to
b) less than
c) greater than
Answer: a
Explanation: None.
5. The time taken by a particle for one complete oscillation is known as periodic time.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
The maximum displacement of a body from its mean position is called amplitude.
6. The periodic time is given by
a) ω/2п
b) 2п/ω
c) ω x 2п
d) п/ω
Answer: b
Explanation: Periodic time, tp = 2п/ω seconds
where ω = Angular velocity of the particle in rad/s.
7. When a body moves with simple harmonic motion, the product of its periodic time and frequency is equal to
a) zero
b) one
c) п/2
d) п
Answer: b
Explanation: The number of cycles per second is called frequency. It is the reciprocal of periodic time. Hence,
when it is multiplied it is equal to one.
8. The acceleration of the particle moving with simple harmonic motion is ____________ at the mean position.
a) zero
b) minimum
c) maximum
Answer: a
Explanation: The acceleration of a body is zero at the mean position and maximum when x = r.
9. The maximum velocity of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is
a) ω
b) ωr
c) ω2r
d) ω/r
Answer: b
Explanation:The velocity of a moving body with simple harmonic motion at any instant is given by
v = ω√r2 – x2
The velocity is maximum at the mean position i.e. when x = 0.
Hence, v = ωr.
10. When a particle moves round the circumference of a circle of radius r with ω rad/s, then its maximum
acceleration is ω2r.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The acceleration of a body moving with simple harmonic motion at any instant is given by
a = ω2r.
11. If a simple pendulum oscillates with an amplitude 50 mm and time period 2s, then its maximum velocity is
a) 0.1 m/s
b) 0.15 m/s
c) 0.8 m/s
d) 0.16 m/s
Answer: b
Explanation: Maximum velocity vmax = ωA where ‘ω’ is the angular frequency and ‘A’ is the amplitude.
Therefore vmax = (2π/T)A = (2π/2)×50×10-3 = 0.157 m/s.
12. A particle executes linear simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 2 cm. When the particle is at 1 cm
from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity is equal to that of its acceleration. Then its time period in
seconds is
a) 1/ 2π√3
b) 2π√3
c) 2π/√3
d) √3/2π
Answer: b
Explanation: The magnitudes of the velocity and acceleration of the particle when its displacement is ‘y’ are ω√(A2
–y2) and ω2y respectively. Equating them, ω√(A2 –y2) = ω2y, from which ω = [√(A2 –y2)]/y = √(4 –1) = √3.
Period T = 2π/ω = 2π/√3.
13. Suppose you place a sphere of mass ‘m’ and radius ‘r’ inside a smooth, heavy hemispherical bowl of radius of
37r placed on a horizontal table. If the sphere is given a small displacement, what is its period of oscillation?
a) 2π√(m/37rg)
b) 2π√(m/rg)
c) 12π√(r/g)
d) 2π√(r/g)
Answer: c
Explanation: The arrangement depicted in this question is similar to that of a simple pendulum. Instead of the usual
string, you have a concave surface to confine the bob (sphere) to its path along the arc of a circle. The usual
expression for the period, T = 2π√(L/g) holds here also, where the length L = 36r since the length of the pendulum
is measured from the centre of gravity of the bob. The point of ‘suspension’ is evidently at the centre of the
hemispherical bowl. The correct option is 12π√(r/g).
14. The instantaneous displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is given by y = A cos(ωt + π/4). Its speed will
be maximum at the time
a) 2π/ω
b) ω/2π
c) ω/π
d) π/4ω
Answer: d
Explanation: The velocity is the time derivative of displacement: v = dy/dt = -Aω(sin ωt + π/4). Its maximum
magnitude equal to Aω is obtained when ωt = π/4, from which t = π/4ω.
15. A particle of mass 5 g is executing simple harmonic motion with an amplitude 0.3 m and time period π/5 s. The
maximum value of the force acting on the particle is
a) 5 N
b) 4 N
c) 0.5 N
d) 0.15 N
Answer: d
Explanation: T = 2π√(m/k) where ‘k’ is the force constant, the solution becomes quite easy. From this, k =
4π2m/T2 = 4π2 ×5×10-3/(π/5)2 = 0.5. Since ‘k’ is the force for unit displacement, the maximum force is k times
the maximum displacement (amplitude). Therefore maximum force = kA = 0.5×0.3 = 0.15N.
This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Simple
Pendulum”.
1. The acceleration of the particle moving with simple harmonic motion is inversely proportional to the
displacement of the particle from the mean position.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: The acceleration of the particle moving with simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to the
displacement of the particle from the mean position.
2. In order to double the period of a simple pendulum, the length of the string should be
a) halved
b) doubled
c) quadrupled
Answer: c
Explanation: Periodic time, tp = 2п√L/g
So, if period is doubled, then length should be quadrupled
3. The equivalent length of simple pendulum depends upon the distance between the point of the suspension and
the center of gravity.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: None
4. Which of the following statement is correct?
a) The periodic time of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is the time taken by a particle for one
complete oscillation.
b) The periodic time of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to its angular
velocity.
c) The velocity of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is zero at the mean position.
d) The acceleration of the particle moving with simple harmonic motion is maximum at the mean position.
Answer: a
5. The periodic time of a compound pendulum is …….. when the distance between the point of suspension and the
center of gravity is equal to the radius of gyration of the body about its center of gravity.
a) zero
b) minimum
c) maximum
Answer: b
Explanation: When a rigid body is suspended vertically and it oscillates with a small amplitude under the action of
the force of gravity, the body is known as compound pendulum.
6. In a simple harmonic motion, the velocity vector with respect to displacement vector
a) is in phase
b) leads by 900
c) leads by 1800
d) lags by 900
Answer: d
Explanation: None
7. The distance between the center of suspension and center of percussion is equal to the equivalent length of a
simple pendulum.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The periodic time and frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum depends only upon its length and
acceleration due to gravity.
8. The center of suspension and center of percussion are not interchangeable.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: The distance between the center of suspension and center of percussion is equal to the equivalent
length of a simple pendulum.
9. When the body is suspended at the point of suspension, its periodic time and frequency will be _____________
as compared to the body suspended at the point of percussion.
a) same
b) two times
c) four times
d) eight times
Answer: a
Explanation: The distance between the center of suspension and center of percussion is equal to the equivalent
length of a simple pendulum.
10. Bifilar suspension method is used to find the
a) angular acceleration of the body
b) moment of inertia of the body
c) periodic time of the body
d) frequency of vibration of the body
Answer: b
Explanation: None

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ME 8492/ KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY

1. The relative velocity of B with respect to A in a rigid link AB is

We know that v = u + a.t

We know that distance moved by the car,

Linear velocity at the end of 5 seconds

Linear velocity at the end of 5 seconds

Let α = Constant angular acceleration.

Radius corresponding to the middle point,

Linear velocity at the end of 5 seconds

Let α = Constant angular acceleration.

Radius corresponding to the middle point,

Radial acceleration = ω2 . r = (157)2 0.75 = 18 487 m/s2

6. The wheels of a moving car possess

E2= 1/2( m1 + m2) v2

∴ Loss of kinetic energy during impact,

1. The periodic time (tp) is given by

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