1. In an open pair, the two elements of a pair ?

have a surface contact when in motion

have a line or point contact when in motion

are kept in contact by the action of external forces, when in motion

are not held together mechanically

Answer: are not held together mechanically

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

straight line path

hyperbolic path

parabolic path

elliptical path

Answer: elliptical path

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3. The contact ratio is given by ?

Length of the path of approach / Circular pitch

Length of the path of recess / Circular pitch

Length of the arc of contact / Circular pitch

Length of the arc of approach / cos ?

Answer: Length of the arc of contact / Circular pitch

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4. Which of the following is an example of a higher pair ?

Toothed gearing

Belt and rope drive

Ball and roller bearing

all of these

Answer: all of these

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5. Creep in belt drive is due to ?

weak material of the belt

weak material of the pulley

uneven extensions and contractions of the belt when it passes from tight side to slack side

expansion of the belt

Answer: uneven extensions and contractions of the belt when it passes from tight side to slack side

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6. A kinematic chain is known as a mechanism when ?

none of the links is fixed

one of the links is fixed

two of the links are fixed

none of these

Answer: one of the links is fixed

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7. The arrangement is called bevel gearing, when two................are connected by gears ?

intersecting and coplaner shafts

non-intersecting and non-coplaner shaft

parallel and coplaner shafts

parallel and non-copianer shafts

Answer: intersecting and coplaner shafts

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8. The motion between a pair when limited to a definite direction, irrespective of the direction of force applied, is known as ?

completely constrained motion

incompletely constrained motion

successfully constrained motion

none of these

Answer: completely constrained motion

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9. Which of the following is a higher pair ?

Belt and pulley

Turning pair

Screw pair

Sliding pair

Answer: Belt and pulley

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10. Which of the following is a turning pair ?

Piston and cylinder of a reciprocating steam engine

Shaft with collars at both ends fitted into a circular hole

Lead screw of a lathe with nut

Ball and a socket joint

Answer: Shaft with collars at both ends fitted into a circular hole

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