ABMSP’S Anantrao Pawar College of Engineering & Research, Parvati, Pune

Mechanical Engineering Department

Theory Question Bank

Subject: Kinematics of Machinery Class: SE

Sr. Question Statement CO BL Marks

No.

1 Explain With neat sketch Kennedy’s theorem. [05 Marks] 1 2 5

2 Explain With neat sketch different types of ICR. [05 Marks] 1 2 5

3 What is angular velocity ratio theorem? [05 Marks] 1 2 5

4 Explain Coriolis component of acceleration with neat sketch. 1 2 5

[05 Marks]

5 Explain velocity image principle With neat sketch. [05 Marks] 1 2 5

6 Figure shows a mechanism in which dimensions of various links 2 4 13

are as follows:
OP = RS = 150 mm, PQ = QS = 450 mm and RT = 375 mm.
The uniform speed of crank OP is 180 rpm. Determine velocity of
slider T, angular velocity of QS and rubbing velocity of pin Q
which is 60 mm diameter. Also find acceleration of slider T and
angular acceleration of QS. [13
Marks]

7 In the mechanism shown, the slider D is constrained to move on 2 4 13

a horizontal path. The crank OA is rotating at 180 rpm counter
clockwise increasing at a rate of 50 rad/s2. The dimensions of
links are OA= 180 mm, CB = 240 mm, AB= 360 mm, BD = 540
mm. For the given configuration find
A)velocity of slider D,
B)Angular velocity of links AB, CB and BD,
 C) Angular acceleration of BD. [13
Marks]

8 A mechanism as shown in figure has the following dimensions: 2 4 13

OA = 200 mm, AB = 1500 mm, BC = 600 mm, CD = 500 mm and
BE = 400 mm. Locate all the possible ICR by inspection, if crank
OA rotates uniformly at 400 rpm clockwise, find
i) velocity of B,C and D
ii) angular velocities of link AB, BC, CD [13 Marks]

09 The length of various links of mechanism as shown in figure are 2 4 13

OA= 0.3 m, AB= 1 m, CD= 0.8 m, AC=CB. Determine for the
given configuration
i) Velocity of slider B ii) Velocity of slider D
iii) Angular velocity of CD iv) Angular velocity of AB
If OA rotates at 60 rpm clockwise use instantaneous centre
method. [13
Marks]
10 Locate all the instantaneous centres of the mechanisms as 2 4 13
shown in figure The length of the links 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 rpm
Find :
i) Velocity of slider E
ii) Angular velocity of link BC and CE.
[13 Marks]

11 The following data relate to a slider crank mechanism, crank 2 4 13

radius AB = 0.50 m, connecting rod length = 2 m long, crankshaft
speed = 600 rpm. When crank is turned 450 from inner dead
center (I.D.C) find,
(i) the velocity of piston P
(ii) The angular velocity connecting rod BP
(iii) Velocity of point D on the connecting rod which is at a
distance of 0.5 m from B.
(iv) Acceleration of point D and angular acceleration of
connecting rod.
[13 Marks]
 12 Explain in short (02 marks each) [06 Marks] 3 3 6
(i) Type synthesis,
(ii) Number synthesis,
(iii) Dimensional synthesis

13 Explain with neat sketches three position synthesis of four bar 3 3 6

mechanism inversion method. [06
Marks]

14 Explain with neat sketches three position synthesis of slider 3 3 6

crank mechanism using relative pole method. [06
Marks]

15 Determine the Chebychev spacing for function y = log 10X for the 3 4 12
range of 1 ≤ x ≤ 5 where three precision points are required to be
considered. [12 Marks]

16 Determine the Chebychev spacing for function y = 2x3 – x for the 3 4 12

range of 0 ≤ x ≤ 4 where four precision points are required. For
three precision points determine
𝜃1 , 𝜃2 , 𝜃3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∅1 , ∅2 , ∅3 𝑖𝑓 ∆𝜃 = 450 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∆∅ = 900
[12 Marks]

17 Design a four-bar mechanism with input link 𝑙2 ,, coupler link 𝑙3 , 3 4 12

and output link 𝑙4. Angles θ and Φ for three successive positions
are given below:
Position 1 2 3
θ 40o 55o 70o
Φ 50o 60o 75o
If the grounded link 𝑙1=30 mm unit, using Freudenstein’s
equation, find out lengths of other links to satisfy the given
positional conditions. Also draw the synthesized mechanism in its
first position. [12 Marks]

18 Design a four bar mechanism with input link a and output link c, 3 4 12
angle Ɵ and ɸ for three successive positions are given in table
below.

Position 1 2 3
Ɵ 55 25 -25
ɸ 110 40 -50
If the grounded link 40 mm using Freudenstein’s equation find
 out length of other links to satisfy the given positional conditions.
[12 Marks]

19 Give the Classification of Gears. [04 4 2 04

Marks]

20 Explain following terms used in gear tooth terminology ( any 5) 4 3 05

i) Pitch point
ii) Pressure angle
iii) Module
iv) Circular pitch
v) Clearance
vi) Gear ratio
vii) Backlash
viii) diametral pitch
ix) Axial pitch
x) Addendum
xi) Deddendum
xii) Face of tooth. [05
Marks]

21 The number of teeth on each of the two equal spur gears in mesh 4 4 06
are 40. The teeth have 20° involute profile and the module is 6
mm. If the arc of contact is 1.75 times the circular pitch, find the
addendum. Consider equal radius of the addendum circle of each
wheel. [06 Marks]

22 Two 20˚involute spur gears have module of 8 mm. Gear ratio 2.5, 4 4 12
speed of gear wheel 120 rpm, number of teeth on gear wheel
80.The addendum is such that path of approach & recess on
each side is 40% of maximum possible length each. Determine
addendum for pinion and wheel. Also determine length of arc of
contact. Does the interference occur? [12
Marks]

23 Two involute gears in mesh have a module of 8mm and a 4 4 12

pressure angle of 20˚. The larger gear has 57 while pinion has 23
teeth. If addenda on pinion and gear wheels are equal to one
module, Find contact ratio, angle of action of pinion and wheel,
ratio of sliding to rolling velocity at beginning / end of contact and
at pitch point.
[12 Marks]

24 A pinion of 20˚ involute teeth rotating at 275 rpm meshes with a 4 4 12

gear and provides a gear ratio of 1.8 The number of teeth on the
pinion is 20 and module is 8mm. If the interference is just
avoided determine the addenda of wheel and pinion, path of
contact, maximum velocity on both side of pitch point.
[12 Marks]

25 A pair of involute spur gears with 16˚ pressure angle and pitch of 4 4 12
module 6 mm in mesh. The number of teeth on pinion is 16 and
 its rotational speed is 240 rpm. When gear ratio is 1.75. If
interference is just avoided, find addenda on pinion and gear
wheel, the length of path of contact, The maximum velocity of
sliding of teeth on either side of the pitch point.
[12 Marks]

26 State and explain Law of gearing with neat sketch. [06 Marks] 4 3 06

27 Explain Interference and Undercutting in gear tooth. [06 Marks] 4 4 06

28 Explain following terms with reference to Helical gear : 4 3 06

i) Helix angle ii) Transverse circular pitch iii) Transverse module
[06 Marks]

29 Compare between Involute and Cycloidal gear tooth profile. 4 2 06

[06 Marks]

30 Derive expression for minimum number of teeth on gears to 4 2 06

avoid interference. [06 Marks]

31 Two mating gears have 20 and 40 involute teeth of module 10 4 4 12

mm and 20° pressure angle. The addendum on each wheel is to
be made of such a length that the line of contact on each side of
the pitch point has half the maximum possible length. Determine
the addendum height for each gear wheel, length of the path of
contact, arc of contact and contact ratio. [12 Marks]

32 Derive an expression for maximum efficiency for spiral gears. 4 4 8

[08 Marks]

33 Give comparison between Bevel gear and Worm gear.[04 Marks] 4 2 4

34 Derive an expression for pitch cone angle of bevel pinion and 4 3 8

gear. [08 Marks]

35 An epicyclic gear consists of three gears A, B and C as shown in 4 4 12

Fig. The gear A has 72 internal teeth and gear C has 32 external
teeth. The gear B meshes with both A and C and is carried on an
arm EF which rotates about the centre of A at 18 r.p.m. If the
gear A is fixed, determine the speed of gears B and C. [12
Marks]

36 An epicyclic gear train shown in fig. Has wheel S with 15 teeth 4 4 12

 fixed to a motor shaft running at 1450 rpm. The planet has 45
teeth and it gears with fixed annular wheel A and rotates on a
spindle carried by an arm which is fixed to the output shaft . P
also gears with wheel S. Find the speed of the output shaft if the
motor is transmitting 1.5 KW power. What is the torque exerted
on annular A?

37 Give comparison between Gear Train and Gear Box. [04 Marks] 4 3 4

38 In a reverted epicyclic gear train, the arm F carries two wheels A 4 4 12

and D and a compound wheel B-C. The wheel A meshes with
wheel B and the wheel D meshes with wheel C. The number of
teeth on wheel A, D and C are 80, 48 and 72 respectively. If arm
rotates 200 rpm and wheel A is fixed, find the speed and
directions of wheel D. Also construct the arrangement.
[12 marks]

39 Draw and explain epicyclic gear train. [04 marks] 4 3 4

40 Explain Torque analysis of epicyclic gear train using tabular 4 2 4

method. [04 marks]

41 What are different types of Gear trains? Explain with neat sketch. 4 3 6
[06 marks]

42 Define automation. Why automation is important for any industry. 5 3 6

[06 marks]

43 Explain concept of artificial intelligence in automation. [06 marks] 5 3 6

44 Write short note on i) Assembly line balancing ii) Buffer storages 5 3 6

[06 marks]

45 What are the various types of automation? Explain them. 5 3 6

[06 marks]
 46 What is meant by cam and follower arrangement? Explain with 5 3 6
the neat sketch. [06
marks]

47 State the different types of cam and explain. [06 marks] 5 3 6

48 What is cam jump phenomenon and derive the expression for 5 5 8

minimum speed of cam to avoid jump. [08 marks]

49 The following data relate to a cam operating an oscillating roller 5 4 12

follower: Minimum radius of cam = 30 mm, Radius of roller = 10
mm, Length of follower arm = 45 mm, Distance of fulcrum center
from cam center = 55 mm, Angle of ascent = 80°, Angle of
descent = 120°, Angle of dwell at maximum lift = 50°, Angle of
oscillation of follower = 28°, Draw the profile of the cam if the
follower moves outward with S.H.M during its ascent and
descent. [12 marks]

50 A cam drives a flat reciprocating follower in the following manner 5 4 12

:
During first 120° rotation of the cam, follower moves outwards
through a distance of 20 mm with simple harmonic motion. The
follower dwells during next 30° of cam rotation. During next
120° of cam rotation, the follower moves inwards with simple
harmonic motion. The follower dwells for the next 90° of cam
rotation. The minimum radius of the cam is 25 mm. Draw the
profile of the cam. [12 marks]

51 A cam operates a roller, inline reciprocating follower while 5 4 12

rotating at 300 rpm. The further specifications are: Minimum
radius of the cam= 25mm, Lift of follower= 30mm, Diameter of
roller =15mm Angle of lift=120° (Nature of lift is S.H.M.), Outer
dwell angle=30°, Angle of return=150° (Nature of return is
uniform acceleration and retardation where acceleration is equal
to retardation in magnitude).Draw the cam profile.
[12marks]

52 The following data relates to Knife Edge follower. 5 4 12

The follower to move outward through a distance of 20 mm
during - 1200
The follower to dwell for the next - 600
The follower to return to its initial position during - 900
The follower to dwell for the remaining 900 of cam rotation.
The cam is rotating clockwise at a uniform speed of 500 rpm.
The minimum radius of the cam is 40 mm and line of stroke of
the follower is offset 15 mm from the axis of the cam and
displacement of the follower is to take place with uniform and
equal acceleration and retardation both the inward and return
stroke.
Determine the maximum acceleration during outward and return
stroke. [12
 marks]

53 Construct the profile of a cam to suit the following specifications: 5 4 12

Cam shaft diameter = 40 mm; Least radius of cam = 25 mm;
Diameter of roller = 25 mm; Angle of lift = 120°; Angle of fall =
150°; Lift of the follower = 40 mm; Number of pauses are two of
equal interval between motions. During the lift, the motion is
S.H.M. During the fall the motion is uniform acceleration and
deceleration. The speed of the cam shaft is uniform. The line of
stroke of the follower is off-set 12.5 mm from the centre of the
cam. [12 marks]

54 The following data relates to cam and follower mechanism, find 5 4 08

out speed of cam in rpm and maximum usable speed of cam
without jump if a cam is an eccentric cam with eccentricity 3 cm
driving a follower of mass 1.5 kg. The spring holding the cam has
stiffness of 20 N/mm and initial compression 3.15 cm. The jump
is observed at 1200 off cam rotation from the lowest position of
cam. [08 marks]