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  1. The acceleration of a flat-faced follower when it has contact with the flank of a circular arc cam, is given by

  2. A.
    ω2R cos θ
    B.
    ω2(R - r1)cos θ
    C.
    ω2(R - r1)sin θ
    D.
    ω2r1 sin θ

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  3. The sense of coriolis component 2 ωv is same as that of the relative velocity vector v rotated at

  4. A.
    45° in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path
    B.
    45° in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path
    C.
    90° in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path
    D.
    180° in the direction opposite to the rotation of the link containing the path

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  5. The condition for correct steering of a Davis steering gear is (where α = Angle of inclination of the links to the vertical)

  6. A.
    sin α =
    B.
    cos α =
    C.
    tan α =
    D.
    cot α =

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  7. The frequency of oscillation of a torsional pendulum is

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  9. Two pulleys of radii r1 and r2 and at distance x apart are connected by means of an open belt drive. The length of the belt is

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  11. The centre of percussion is below the centre of gravity of the body and is at a distance equal to

  12. A.
    h/kG
    B.
    h2/kG
    C.
    kG2/h
    D.
    h x kG

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  13. A governor is said to be isochronous when range of speed is zero for all radii of rotation of the balls within the working range, neglecting friction.

  14. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

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  15. An overdamped system, when disturbed from the equilibrium position, will not cross the equilibrium position.

  16. A.
    Right
    B.
    Wrong

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  17. The efficiency of a screw jack is dependent upon the load raised or lowered.

  18. A.
    True
    B.
    False

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  19. The instantaneous centres, which moves as the mechanism moves but joints are of permanent nature, are called permanent instantaneous centres.

  20. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

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