Department of Mechanical Engineering

Assam Engineering Institute

Chandmari, Guwahati-3

CLASS TEST 1
SUBJECT: THEORY OF MACHINES SEMESTER: 4th
SUBJECT CODE: ME-404 TOTAL MARKS: 20
CO covered: CO1

PART − A (Marks: 10)

Q1. Fill in the blanks: 1×5=5
I. The lower pairs are pairs.
a) self-closed b) forced closed

II. The lead screw of a lathe with nut is a .

a) sliding pair b) turning pair c) screw pair

III. Two parallel shafts with small distance between their shafts can be connected by
.
a) universal coupling b) flexible coupling
c) rigid coupling d) Oldham’s coupling

IV. In a kinematic pair, when the elements have surface contact while in motion, it is a
.
a) higher pair b) closed pair
c) lower pair d) spherical pair

V. The number of inversions for a slider-crank chain are .

a) 3 b) 5
c) 4 d) 6

Q2. State whether the following statements are True or False: 1×5=5
I. Inversion of a mechanism means fixing different links in a kinematic chain.
II. A type writer constitutes a machine.
III. A quick-return mechanism is an inversion of double slider-crank chain.
IV. Cam and follower is an unclosed or open pair.
V. Reciprocating compressor is an example of mechanism.
 PART − B (Marks: 10)
Q3. Answer the following questions: 2 × 5 = 10
(a) Explain the different kinds of kinematic pairs giving example for each one
of them.
(b) In a crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism, the distance between the
fixed centre is 240 mm and the length of the driving crank is 120 mm. Find the inclination
of the slotted bar with the vertical in the extreme and the time ratio of cutting stroke to
the return stroke.
Or
Differentiate between mechanism and machine.
What are the different types of constrained motion? Explain them with suitable
examples.