SEAT NO:

SEM-IV Diploma Exam 2022 (Even)

(Mechanical Engincering / Automobile Engineering / Mech. Engineering (Auto))
Time: 3 Hours] Theory of Machines & Mechanisms [Max. Marks: 70J
(2025404)
Allquestions are compulsory. ( t wxaftard t)
Marks are mentioncd on the right side of cach question. (st6 mt Na*Æ aÌT sfta ftt t)

Group (A)(gT -)
Q.1 Choose the most suitable answer from the following options. (1*20-20)

A cam in which the follower reciprocates or oscillates ina plane parallel to the axis of the cam is known as
(a) ylindrical cam (terEIC AH)
(b) Ciucular cam (qart 4)
(c) Tangent cam (mff t4)
() Reciprocating cam ( T H)
iüi. Which among the following cam follower is extensively used in an aircraft engine?

(a) Spherical Followcr (tersr heter)

Roller Follower (her teor)
(c) Fl¡t Faced Follower (z tIS 0etR)
CKnife edge Follower (1% 5A hetr)
iii. Normally cam moves with

(a) Constant Velocity (ftur an) (c) Variable Vclocity (r ar)

(b) Variable acceleration ( ae) (d) None of these (H À ÆHIY
iv. For simple harmonic motion of a cam Follower, a cosine curve represents

(a) Displacement diagran (frearg ita)

(b) Velocity diagram (a rta)
(c) Acceleration diagram (ra H0T)
(d) None ofthese ( )
V In a belt drivesystem, when the speed of the belt incrcases

aYCocfficicnt of friction between the belt &pulley increases. (r t * VT uts aGa t)

(b) Coefficient of fiction between the belt and pullcy decreases. (Arz sn aut
qu uris HzaT )
(c) Power transmission will decrease. (uf tarU FH EÌ TIt)
Power transmission will increase. (uft Hav aç AIy)

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 vi. The standard angle between the sides of a V belt is

(a2)25° (b) 90° OAS () 40°

vi, Which one of the follower is widely used and has a cylindrical roller free to rotate about a pin Joint?

(a) Knife-edge Follower (Ig5 g ) (c) mushroom Follower (E hetor)

Roller Follower (ter stetor) SAll of these ( rt)
viii. The belt slip occurs due to

( Heavy load (rd as) (c) driving pulley too small (sfT TUSÌ g ster t )
QLoose belt (rt tre) ()Alof these ( r)
i-. The arms of the pulleys for flat belt drive have

a Efipticalcross-séction (ruErAK Ä0H t ) ,

(b) miajor axis in plane of rotation ( 0g YT)

(c) Major axis twicethe minor axis (4T AH, TY H GI AT)
(d) All of these ( t)

Velocity ratio is constart for which of the following?

(arChain drives and gears ( B{g frr) A) Rope drives (tr g)
b) Belt drives ( e r) (d) Belt and rope drives (e st t ^IEa)
The groove angle of the rope, is usually
(a) 45° b}30° (c) 25°
xii. The rim of a Flywheel is Subjected to
aDirect tensile stress and bending stress (AA TAAT d1q r `TTR)
(b) torsional shear stress and bending stress (G AIT FOt g tt faT T)
(carect shear stress and bending stress (HT FA0 rgst faT TAR)
(d) Compressive stress and bending stress(tfsrTIT I0T aT HA)
xi. The amount of energy absorbed by a flywhecl is determined from the
Arufta tdt )
.(a) torque-crank angle diagram (~4-#* TU)
(b) Acceleration-crank angle diagram (u
Ta)
) Speed-space diagram (nfa-u a)
(d) Speed-Energy diagram (rfr-sat zta)

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 x0v. For the same maximum fluctuation energy of aFlywhecl, if the mean speed of rotation is more
(a) the size of the Flywheel is reduced (vefdieA S 36K H T )
(b) the size of tbe Flywheel is increased (iftr T6 TÊ TT)
(c) Both (a) and (b) (-t (3r) tr ())
(d) None of these (si )

XV. Thc brake commonly used in motor cars is

Brar |)
Sa ^hoe brake ( à) )band and block brake (s ar t s d)
byband brakc (fs t) (Yinternal cxpanding brake (tzr (AIÀT)
xvi. The Principle objectivè of a brake is to
Sabsorb energy (3af t azifta ) (c) give encrgy (s )
A)balance the energy (sat tgferd HE) (d) None ofthese ( t T)
xvii. To avoid self-engagement in cone clutch, itssemi-cone angle is always kept

(a) Smaller than the angle of static friction (fas ytv T te)
)cqual to the angle of static friction (fas veT )
égreater than the angle of static friction (efts vtu aher t g)
(d) None of these ( T)
Ivi. In designing aplate clutch, assumption of uniform wear conditions is inade because

it iscloser to real life situation (TE arataEtar fafa rt)

5 it leads to safer design (T* tkafs A st araT t)
(c) it leads to cost effective design {ue TtftaIYA 3 a t).
(a) None of these ( )
xix. is not the effect of unbalanced forces.

kaj Loadon bearings (tatiY yT)

(b) dangerous vibrations (uarH *)
(c) stresses in various members (fef HeT THA)
(d) Violation of conservation of mass. (KoHIT AHAM GI Je)
XX, Which one of the following is mounted between the engine and gearbox?

(a) Propeller shaft (tr ÍNE) (c Clutch (r)

(b) Differential (feittrve) (d) Reduction gear (RsRr irur)

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 Group (B) (gT -)
Q.2 Name the four different motions of the follower. 04

OR (3rUn)
Enlist different types of cams. 04

Q.3 Determine the power transmitted in the belt drive if the tension in the tight and slack side are 800 N 04
and 500 N, respectively. The velocity of the belt is 8 m/s.

OR (aT)
Write the two advantages and two limitations of chain drive. 04

Q.4 Discuss the signiicance of coefficient of fluctuation of speed. For Flywheels. 04

OR (U)
AFlywheel of mass 3kg has radius ofgyration 1.7m. Find the energy stored in the flywheel when
its speed increases from 300 rpm to 350 rpm.
04

ÇR 350 rpm àr art )

Q.5 Write the any four Functions of brakes. 04

OR (T)
Explain the concept of Selflocking of brákes. 04

Q.6 Enlist causes of vibration in machine and their harmfuleffect. 04

OR (Ua)
Discuss the impoftance of balancing. 04

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 Group (C,(-t)
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Q.7 Define the following for radial cams - (a) Prime circle (b) Lift or stroke (c) Pitch
point 06

OR (ua)
Draw and explain the displacement, velocity and acceleration diagrams for a follower when it 06
moves with simple harmonic motion.

Q.8 State and explain the law of gearing. 06

OR (Uat)
The axesof a pair of spur gears are 200 mm apart. The gear ratio 3:1 and number of teeth on pinion
is 20.
06
Determine the module of the gear.

Q.9 Find equilibrium speed of a porter Governor of ball mass 2.5 kg sleeve weight 25-kg of an angle of 06
45°. If all arms of the porter governor are equal of length 30 cm and pivoted on axis of rotation.

OR (Uar)
Make a list of comparison between flywheel and governor. 06

Q.10 Discuss the working of Rope brake dynamometer with the neat sketch. 06

OR (TUr)
In a plate clutch axial force is 5 KN. The inside radius of contact surface is 60 mm and the outside 06
radius is 90 mm for uniform pressure. If the coefficient of friction is 0.30, then calculate (a) the
mean radius and (b) the torque transmitted.

Q.11 Explain clearly the terms static balancing and dynamic balancing. State (he necessary conditions to 06
achieve them.

OR (3rat)
Explain the method of balancing of different masses revolving in th¹ same planc. 06

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