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  1. In vibration isolation system, if ω/ωn > 2, then for all values of damping factor, the trans-missibility (i.e. the ratio of the force transmitted to the force applied) will be less than unity.

  2. A.
    True
    B.
    False

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  3. Two pulleys of radii r1 and r2 and at distance x apart are connected by means of a cross belt drive. The length of the belt is

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  5. The acceleration of the reciprocating roller follower when it has contact with the straight flanks of the tangent cam, is given by

  6. A.
    ω2(r1 - r2)(1 - cos2θ)
    B.
    ω2(r1 + r2)(1 + cos2θ)
    C.
    ω2(r1 + r2)
    D.
    ω2(r1 - r2)(1 - sin2 θ)

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  7. For the brake to be self locking, the force P at C shown in the below figure, should

  8. A.
    be zero
    B.
    act in upward direction
    C.
    act in downward direction
    D.
    none of these

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  9. In a four bar chain or quadric cycle chain

  10. A.
    each of the four pairs is a turning pair
    B.
    one is a turning pair and three are sliding pairs
    C.
    two are turning pairs and two are sliding pairs
    D.
    three are turning pairs and one is a sliding pair

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  11. A single degree of freedom system is given by , with usual notations. It represents

  12. A.
    free vibration with damping
    B.
    free vibration without damping
    C.
    forced vibration with damping
    D.
    forced vibration without damping

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  13. In a Hartnell governor, the lift of the sleeve is given by (where r1 and r2 = Max. and min. radii of rotation, x = Length of ball arm of the lever, and y = Length of sleeve arm of the lever)

  14. A.
    (r1 + r2)
    B.
    (r1 + r2)
    C.
    (r1 - r2)
    D.
    (r1 - r2)

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  15. The maximum efficiency of a screw jack is

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  17. When a mechanism is required to transmit power or to do some particular type of work, then it becomes a machine.

  18. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree

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  19. The transmissibility, for all values of damping factor, will be less than unity, if ω/ωn is

  20. A.
    equal to 1
    B.
    less than 2
    C.
    equal to 2
    D.
    greater than 2

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