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  1. The dedendum circle diameter is equal to (where φ = Pressure angle)

  2. A.
    pitch circle dia. x cos φ
    B.
    addendum circle dia. x cos φ
    C.
    clearance circle dia. x cos φ
    D.
    pitch circle dia. x sin φ

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  3. The ratio of the maximum displacement of the forced vibration to the deflection due to the static force, is known as

  4. A.
    damping factor
    B.
    damping coefficient
    C.
    logarithmic decrement
    D.
    magnification factor

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  5. The tractive force is maximum or minimum when the angle of inclination of crank with the line of stroke (θ) is equal to

  6. A.
    0° and 90°
    B.
    90° and 180°
    C.
    135° and 315°
    D.
    270° and 360°

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  7. A point on a connecting link (excluding end points) of a double slider crank mechanism traces a

  8. A.
    straight line path
    B.
    hyperbolic path
    C.
    parabolic path
    D.
    elliptical path

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  9. The coefficient of friction is the ratio of the limiting friction to the normal reaction between the two bodies.

  10. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

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  11. Which of the following governor is used to drive a gramophone?

  12. A.
    Watt governor
    B.
    Porter governor
    C.
    Pickering governor
    D.
    Hartnell governor

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  13. In locomotives, the ratio of the connecting rod length to me crank radius is kept very large in order to

  14. A.
    minimise the effect of primary forces
    B.
    minimise the effect of secondary forces
    C.
    have perfect balancing
    D.
    to start the locomotive quickly

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  15. The ball and socket joint is an example of screw pair.

  16. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree

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  17. A friction circle is a circle drawn when a journal rotates in a bearing. Its radius depends upon the coefficient of friction and the

  18. A.
    magnitude of the forces on journal
    B.
    angular velocity of journal
    C.
    clearance between journal and bearing
    D.
    radius of journal

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  19. Which of the following statement is wrong?

  20. A.
    The difference between the maximum and minimum energies is called maximum fluctuation of energy
    B.
    The coefficient of fluctuation of speed is the ratio of maximum fluctuation of speed to the mean speed
    C.
    The variations of energy above and below the mean resisting torque line is known as fluctuation of energy
    D.
    none of the above

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