Reference no: EM13869034
Q. Define Kinematic Link or Element.
Q. Define Kinematic Pair
Q. Define Kinematic Chain.
Q. Define Mechanism.
Q. What is a Machine? Give examples
Q. In what ways does a mechanism differ from a machine?
Q. Differentiate between screw pair and spherical pair.
Q. Differentiate between lower pair and higher pair.
Q. What is meant by inversion of a mechanism?
Q. Differentiate between a Machine and a Structure
Q. Define and explain the terms: binary joint, ternary joint & quaternary joints
Q. Enlist inversions of single slider crank chain..
Q. Enlist inversions of four bar chain
Q. Define Instantaneous Center of rotation and instantaneous axis.
Q. Explain Kennedy or Three Centres in Line Theorem
Q. What is Coriolis acceleration?
Q. What is the condition for correct steering?
Q. How is Ackerman steering gear different from Davis steering mechanism?
Q. Explain Universal or Hooke's Joint
Q. How the belt drives are selected for a particular application?
Q. Enlist types of flat belt drives.
Q. What do you understand by slip of the belt?
Q. What is the function of gravity idler'
Q. What do you understand by creep of the belt?
Q. Why is crowning of pulley done?
Q. What are stepped pulleys? Where are they employed?
Q. What is centrifugal tension in a belt? How does it affect the power transmitted?
Q. What is initial tension in a belt?
Q. What is the condition for the maximum power transmitted by a belt from one pulley to another?
Q. What are the advantages of the V-belt drive over flat belt drive?
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Chain Drive over Belt or Rope Drive?
Q. Classify the chains.
Q. Define pitch as used in roller chain.
Q. Define a cam and a follower.
Q. Classify followers depending upon the shape of the contacting end.
Q. Differentiate between Radial follower and Off-set follower
Q. What are different types of motion with which a follower can move?.
Q. Define pressure angle and trace point as applied to cams.
Q. Define and explain the terms: Cam profile and prime circle.
Q. Define period of dwell.
Q. Define lift of follower.
Q. Define pitch curve of cam.
Q. List some applications of cam.
Q. Explain briefly tangent cam profile.
Q. Define base circle of cam?
Q. Define brake.
Q. Define dynamometer.
Q. What is self-energizing brake?
Q. What is self locking brake?
Q. Differentiate between Absorption dynamometer and transmission dynamometer.
Q. Distinguish between radial and axial breaks.
Q. How is differential band brake different from simple band brake?
Q. Which of the two assumptions-uniform intensity of pressure or uniform rate of wear would you make of in designing friction Cutch and why?
Q. State the uses of Oldham coupling.
Q. State the function of governor.
Q. Name the two main types of governors.
Q. Define controlling force.
Q. Define sensitiveness of a governor.
Q. Define isochronous governor.
Q. Define stability of governor.
Q. Define hunting of governor.
Q. Define governor effort.
Q. Define governor power.
Q. Define height of governor.
Q. Define equilibrium speed of governor.
Q. Define sleeve lift of governor.
Q. What is a gravity-controlled governor?
Q. What is a spring-controlled governor?
Q. What is the limitation of Watt governor and how is it overcome?
Q. How does a Proell governor differ from a Porter governor?
Q. What do you understand by the term 'TURNING MOMENT DIAGRAM'?
Q. Write the function of flywheel.
Q. What do you mean by fluctuation of energy?
Q. What do you mean by coefficient of fluctuation of speed?
Q. What do you mean by coefficient of fluctuation of energy?
Q. What is the Energy Stored in a Flywheel?