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Theory of Machines 2 (1 Marks ) Result

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1). 
The cam and follower without a spring forms a

(A). 
Lower pair

(B). 
Higher pair

(C). 
self closed pair

(D). 
forced closed pair

Solution. 
The cam and follower with a spring forms a forced closed pair whereas without spring
forms a self closed pair.

2). 
Throw of a cam is the maximum distance of the follower from

(A). 
Base circle

(B). 
Pitch circle

(C). 
Root circle

(D). 
Prime circle
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Solution. 
Base circle- It is the smallest circle tangent to the cam profile (contour) drawn from the
3). 
centre of rotation of a radial cam.
The pressure angle in a cam depends on

(A). 
The angle of ascent

(B). 
The lift of the follower

(C). 
offset between centre lines of cam and follower

(D). 
All of the above

Solution. 
The pressure angle in a cam depends on

(i) The angle of ascent

(ii) The lift of the follower

(iii) Offset between centre lines of cam and follower.

4). 
The train value for T1 number of teeth on driver and T2 number of teeth on driven gear is
given by

(A). 

(B). 
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(C). 

(D). 

Solution. 
Speed Ratio–It is defined as the ratio of speed of driver gear to speed of driven gear

5). 
Compare to spur gears, helical gears

(A). 
Run more smoothly

(B). 
Run with more vibrations and noise

(C). 
Consume more power

(D). 
Run exactly alike
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Solution. 
Helical gear- Teeth are inclined to the axis of rotation, the angle provides more gradual
engagement of the teeth during meshing, transmits motion between parallel shafts.

• The angled teeth engage more gradually than spur gear teeth, causing them to run more
smoothly
6).  and quietly.
Which of the following is the correct relation for gear?

(A). 
Circular pitch = π × Module

(B). 
Circular pitch = 2 × Module

(C). 
Circular pitch = 2π × Module

(D). 
Circular pitch = Module

Solution. 

7). 
The surface of the gear tooth below the pitch surface is called

(A). 
Face

(B). 
Bottom tooth
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(C). 
Flank

(D). 
Dedendum

Solution. 
Face of tooth is the surface of the gear tooth above the pitch surface.

Flank
8).  of tooth is the surface of the gear tooth below the pitch surface.
An automobile gearbox has

(A). 
simple gear train

(B). 
compound gear train

(C). 
epicyclic gear train

(D). 
none of the above

Solution. 
An automobile gearbox has compound gear train.

9). 
In spiral bevel gears, the axes

(A). 
are non-parallel and non-intersecting and the teeth are curved

(B)
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(B). 
are non-parallel and non-intersecting and the teeth are straight

(C). 
intersect and the teeth are curved and oblique

(D). 
intersect and the teeth are curved and can be ground

Solution. 
In spiral bevel gears, the axes intersect and the teeth are curved and oblique.

10). 
Circular pitch is equal to [D = pitch diameter, T = number of teeth]

(A). 
Addendum + dedendum

(B). 
Addendum – dedendum

(C). 
Tooth thickness × width of space

(D). 
None of these

Solution. 
Circular pitch of gear- The distance between corresponding points of consecutive gear
teeth measured alone the pitch circle. It is denoted by P.

11). 
The train value of a gear train is
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The train value of a gear train is

(A). 
equal to velocity ratio

(B). 
reciprocal of velocity ratio

(C). 
always greater than unity

(D). 
always equal to unity

Solution. 
The train value of a gear train is reciprocal of velocity ratio

12). 
Law of gearing is satisfied, if

(A). 
two surface slides correctly

(B). 
common tangent at the point of contact passes through the pitch point.

(C). 
common normal at the point of contact passes through the pitch point

(D). 
Addendum > dedendum

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Solution. 
Law of gearing is satisfied, if common normal at the point of contact passes through the
pitch point.

13). 
In a simple epicyclic gear train for transmission of torque. The following component must
be held stationary

(A). 
Sun gear

(B). 
Annular gear

(C). 
The carrier unit

(D). 
Any one of the above

Solution. 
In a simple epicyclic gear train for transmission of torque any one, sun gear or annular
gear or the carries unit [arm] may be fixed.

14). 
Minimum number of teeth of standard proportion with involute profile and 20o pressure
angle helical gear of helix angle 10o is

(A). 
12

(B). 
18

(C). 
32
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(D). 
22

Solution. 
12

15). 
Idler pulley is used for

(A). 
maintaining belt tension

(B). 
changing direction of rotation

(C). 
for stopping motion frequently

(D). 
for running during idling periods only

Solution. 
Idler pulley is used for maintaining belt tension.

This type of drive is provided to obtained high velocity ratio when the required belt tension
cannot be obtained by other means.

16). 
Sensitiveness of the governor is defined as

(A). 
Range of speed/mean speed
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(B). 
Mean of speed/range speed

(C). 
Mean of speed × range speed

(D). 
2 × Mean of speed/range speed

Solution. 
Sensitiveness of the governor is defined in two cases.

(i) Governor as single entity i.e. Governor not fitted in prime mover.

17). 
In a turning moment diagram, the variations of energy above and below the mean
resisting torque line is called

(A). 
fluctuation of energy

(B). 
maximum fluctuation of energy

(C). 
coeffi cient of fluctuation of energy

(D). 
none of the above
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Solution. 
* Fluctuation of energy :- In a turning moment diagram, the variations of energy above and
below the mean resisting torque line is called fluctuation of energy.

* Maximum fluctuation of energy :- The difference between the maximum and minimum
energies is known as maximum fluctuation of energy.

* Coeffi cient of fluctuation of speed :- The ratio of the maximum fluctuation of speed to the
mean speed is called coeffi cient of fluctuation of speed.

* Coeffi cient of fluctuation of energy :- Is defined as the ratio of the maximum fluctuation
of energy to the work done per cycle.
18). 
Transmissibility is defined as

(A). 
Ratio of force applied to the force transmitted to the foundation

(B). 
Ratio of force transmitted to the foundation to the input force

(C). 
Sum of the forces applied and the force transmitted to the foundation

(D). 
Difference of force applied vis-a-vis the force transmitted to the foundation

Solution. 

19). 
Primary unbalanced force due to inertia of reciprocating parts in a reciprocating engine is
given by

(A). 
mω2r sinθ
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(B). 
mω2r cosθ

(C). 
mω2r (sin2θ / n)

(D). 
mω2r (cos2θ / n)

Solution. 
 Primary unbalanced force due to inertia

Fp=mω2r cosθ

Secondary unbalanced force due to inertial

Fs=mω2r (cos2θ / n)

20). 
Partial balancing in locomotives results in

(A). 
hammer blow, variation of tractive effort, swaying couple

(B). 
least wear

(C). 
most smooth operation

(D). 
better performance of engine

Solution. 
Hammer blow, variation of tractive effort, swaying couple due to partial balancing in
locomotives.
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