S K Mondals

Theory of Machines
GATE, IES & IAS 20 Years Question Answers
Contents
Chapter 1: Mechanism
Chapter - 2 : CAM
Chapter - 3 : Flywheel
Chapter - 4 : Governor
Chapter - 5 : Balancing of Rigid Rotors and field Balancing
Chapter - 6 : Balancing of single and multi-cylinder engines
Chapter - 7 : Linear Vibration Analysis of Mechanical
Systems
Chapter - 8 : Critical speeds or whirling of Shaft
Chapter - 9 : Miscellaneous

Er. S K Mondal
IES Officer (Railway), GATE topper, NTPC ET-2003 batch, 12 years teaching
experienced, Author of Hydro Power Familiarization (NTPC Ltd)

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1.

Chapter 1

Mechanism
Objective Questions (IES, IAS, GATE)
Previous 20-Years GATE Questions

Kinematic pair
GATE-1. Match the items in columns I and II
Column I
Column II
P. Higher kinematic pair
1. Grubler's equation
Q. Lower kinematic pair
2. Line contact
R. Quick return mechanism
3. Euler's equation
S. Mobility of a linkage
4. Planer
5. Shaper
6. Surface contact
(a) P-2, Q-6, R-4, S-3
(b) P-6, Q-2, R-4, S-1
(c) P-6, Q-2, R-5, S-3
(d) P-2, Q-6, R-5, S-1
GATE-1. Ans. (d)

[GATE-2006]

GATE-2. The minimum number of links in a single degree-of-freedom planar

mechanism with both higher and lower kinematic pairs is
[GATE-2002]
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
GATE-2. Ans. (c)

Degrees of freedom
GATE-3. The number degrees of freedom of a planar linkage with 8 links and 9
simple revolute joints is
[GATE-2005]
(a)1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d)4
GATE-3. Ans. (c)
No. of links
I=8
No. of revolute joints,
J=9
No. of higher pair.
h =0
Number of degree of freedom
n = 3 (I-1) -2J-h
= 3 (8-1)-2 9-0

n=3
GATE-4. When a cylinder is located in a Vee-block, then number of degrees of
freedom which are arrested is
[GATE-2003]
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 7
(d) 8
GATE-4. Ans. (c)

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GATE-5. The number of degrees of freedom of a five link plane mechanism with five
revolute pairs as shown in the figure is
[GATE-1993]
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 1

GATE-5. Ans. (c)

where
Given,
Hence

Degrees of freedom
m = 3(n-1) -2J1-J2
n = number of links
J1 = number of single degree of freedom, and
J2 = number of two degree of freedom
n =5, J1 =5, J2 = 0
m = 3 (5-1) -2 5 - 0 = 2

GATE-6. Match the following with respect to spatial mechanisms.

[GATE-2004]
Type of Joint
Degrees of constraint
1. Three
P. Revolute
2. Five
Q. Cylindrical
3. Four
R. Spherical
4. Two
5. Zero
(a) P-1 Q-3 R-3 (b) P-5 Q-4 R-3
(c) P-2 Q-3 R-1
(d) P-4 Q-5 R-3
GATR-6. Ans. (d)

Grubler criterion
GATE-7. A planar mechanism has 8 links and 10 rotary joints. The number of
degrees of freedom of the mechanism, using Grubler's criterion, is
[GATE-2008]
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3
GATE-7. Ans. (b)
Whatever may be the number of links and joints Grubler's criterion applies to
mechanism with only single degree freedom. Subject to the condition 3l-2j-4=0 and
it satisfy this condition.
Degree of freedom is given by
= 3 (1-1) - 2j
= 3 (8-1) (2 10) = 1
GATE-8. Match the approaches given below to perform stated kinematics/dynamics
analysis of machine.
[GATE -2009]
Analysis
Approach
1. DAlemberts principle
P. Continuous relative rotation
Q. Velocity and acceleration
2. Grublers criterion
R. Mobility
3. Grashoffs law

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S. Dynamic-static analysis
4. Kennedys theoram
(a) P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4
(b) P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
(c) P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
(d) P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3
GATE-8. Ans. (b)
1. D Alemberts principal Dynamic-static analysis
2. Grublers criterion Mobility (for plane mechanism)
3. Grashoffs law Continuous relative rotation
4. Kennedys theorem Velocity and acceleration

Grashofs law
GATE-9. Which of the following statements is incorrect
[GATE-2010]
(a) Grashof's rule states that for a planar crank-rocker four bar mechanism, the
sum of the shortest and longest link lengths cannot be less than the sum of the
remaining two link lengths.
(b) Inversions of a mechanism are created-by fixing different links one at a time.
(c) Geneva mechanism is an intermittent motion device.
(d) Gruebler's criterion assumes mobility of a planar mechanism to be one.
GATE-9. Ans. (a)
According to Grashofs rule for complete relative rotation r/w links L + S < p + q.
GATE-10. In a four-bar linkage, S denotes the shortest link length, L is the longest
link length, P and Q are the lengths of other two links. At least one of the
[GATE-2006]
three moving links will rotate by 360o if
(b) S + L > P + Q
(a) S + L P + Q
(d) S + P > L + Q
(c) S + P L + Q
GATE-10. Ans. (a)
According to Grashofs law for a four bar mechanism. The sum of shortest and
longest link lengths should not be greater than the sum of the remaining two link
length.
i.e.
S+LP+Q

Inversion of Mechanism
GATE-11. The number of inversions for a slider crank mechanism is
(a) 6
(b) 5
(c) 4
(d) 3
GATE-11. Ans. (c)
No. of links of a slider crank mechanism = 4
So there are four inversion of slider crank mechanism.

[GATE-2006]

Inversion of Single Slider crank chain

GATE-12. The mechanism used in a shaping machine is
(a) A closed 4-bar chain having 4 revolute pairs
(b) A closed 6-bar chain having 6 revolute pairs
(c) A closed 4-bar chain having 2 revolute and 2 sliding pairs
(d) An inversion of the single slider-crank chain
GATE-12. Ans. (d) Quick return mechanism.

Quick return motion mechanism

[GATE-2003]

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Chapterr 1

GATE-13.A
G
simple
quick
return
me
echanism is shown in the
to
fig
gure.
Th
he
forward
re
eturn ratio of the quick
re
eturn mech
hanism is 2: 1. If
th
he radius of
o the cran
nk O1P
is 125 mm, then
t
the distance
'd'' (in mm
m) betwee
en the
cr
rank centr
re to lever
r pivot
ce
entre pointt should be
e
(a)) 144.3
(b) 216.5
5
(c)) 240.0
(d) 250.0
0
2009]
[GATE-2
GATE-13.
G
An
ns. (d) Here
e 2=

360

and

AC =

BC
C
cos ( / 2 )

O1P = 125mm
m
Qu
uick Return
n Mechanism
m
Tiime of workiing (Forwarrd) Stroke 360
= =
Time off return strooke

2 360o
=

2 = 360

3 = 360
3
= 120

6
= 60
2
he extreme position
p
of the
t crank (O
O1P) are shoown in figurre.
Th
OP
Frrom right triiangle O2O1P1, we find that sin ( 90
0 / 2 ) = 1 1
O1O2

sin ( 90 60
6 ) =
sin 30 =

125 125
=
O1O2
d

125
1
d

125
= 250 mm
sin 30
GATE-14.
G
M
Match
the fo
ollowing
d=

[GATE-2004]

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Type of Mechanism
P. Scott - Russel mechanism
Q. Geneva mechanism
R. Off-set slider-crank mechanism
S. Scotch Yoke mechanism
(a) P-2 Q-3 R-1 S-4
(c) P-4 Q-1 R-2 S-3
GATE-14 Ans. (c)

Motion achieved
1. Intermittent motion
2. Quick return motion
3. Simple harmonic motion
4. Straight line motion

(b) P-3 Q-2 R-4 S-1

(d) P-4 Q-3 R-1 S-2

GATE 15. Figure shows a quick return

mechanism. The crank OA
rotates clockwise uniformly.
OA =2 cm.
OO=4 cm.
(a) 0.5
(b) 2.0
(c) 2
(d) 1

[GATE-1995]
GATE-15. Ans. (b)
Forward stroke
Re turn stroke
240
=
120
= 2.

Inversion of Double slider crank chain

GATR-16. The lengths of the links of a 4-bar linkage with revolute pairs only are p,
q, r, and s units. Given that p < q < r < s. Which of these links should be the
fixed one, for obtaining a "double crank" mechanism?
[GATE-2003]
(a) Link of length p
(b) link of length q
(c) Link of length r
(d) link of length s
GATE-16. Ans. (d)

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Velocity
V
y of a point on
n a link

Chapterr 1

GATE-17.
G
Th
here are tw
wo points P and Q on
n a planar
r rigid body
y. The rela
ative veloc
city
be
etween the
e two pointts
[GATE-2010]
(a)) Should alw
ways be alon
ng PQ
(b)) Can be oriented along
g any directiion
(c)) Should alw
ways be perp
pendicular tto PQ
(d)) Should be along QP when
w
the bod
dy undergoees pure tran
nslation
GATE-17.
G
An
ns. (c)
GATE-18.
G
The
T
input link
l
O2P off a four bar
liinkage is rotated
r
at 2 rad/s in
counter clo
ockwise dir
rection as
sh
hown belo
ow. The ang
gular veloc
city
o the coupler PQ in rad/s,
of
r
at an
n
in
nstant whe
en O4O2 P = 180, is
PQ = O4Q =
P
= a.

2a

an
nd

(b)) 2 2

(a
a) 4

O2P = O2O4

(c) 1

(d
d) 1/
07]
[GATE-200

GATE-18.
G
An
ns. (c)

13

Now.

12

23

14 34

3
=
2

12

23
2

13

23
2

a
2a

3 1
=
2 2
3 = 1rad / s

Commo
C
on Data Questiions
Common Da
ata for Que
estions 19, 20, 21:

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An instantaneous
configuration of a fourbar mechanism, whose
plane is horizontal, is
shown in the figure
below. At this instant, the
angular velocity and
angular acceleration of
link O2 A are ( = 8 rad/s
and = 0, respectively,
and the driving torque (
) is zero. The link O2 A is
balanced so that its centre
of mass falls at O2
GATE-19. Which kind of 4-bar mechanism is O2ABO4?
[GATE-2005]
(a) Double-crank mechanism
(b) Crank-rocker mechanism
(c) Double-rocker mechanism
(d) Parallelogram mechanism
GATE-19. Ans. (b)
GATE-20. At the instant considered, what is the magnitude of the angular velocity of
Q4B?
[GATE-2005]
(a) 1 rad/s

(b) 3 rad/s

(c) 8 rad/s

(d)

64
rad/s
3

GATE106. Ans. (b)

GATE-21. At the same instant, if the component of the force at joint A along AB is 30
[GATE-2005]
N, then the magnitude of the joint raction at O2
(a) is zero
(b) is 30 N
(c) is 78 N
(d) cannot be determined from the given data
GATE-21. Ans. (d)
GATE-22. For the planar mechanism shown in figure
select the most appropriate choice for the
motion of link 2 when link 4 is moved upwards.
(a) Link 2 rotates clockwise
(b) Link 2 rotates counter clockwise
(c) Link 2 does not move
(d) Link 2 motion cannot be determined

[GATE-1999]
GATE-22 Ans. (b)

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Location
L
n of Ins
stantan
neous c
centres

Chapterr 1

GATE-23.
G
Th
he figure below
b
show
ws a planar
r
me
echanism with single
e degree of
fre
eedom. The instant centre
c
24 fo
for the
giv
ven config
guration is located att a
po
osition
(a) L
(b) M
(d)
(c) N

[GA
ATE-2004]
GATE-23.
G
An
ns. (c)
GATE-24.
G

For the audio

a
cassette mecha
anism shown in Figu
ure given below whe
ere
is
the
e instantaneous cen
ntre of rottation (poiint) of the
e two spoo
ols?
[GATE-1999]

he spools bu
ut at infinity along thee line joining A
(a)) Point P liees to the lefft of both th
an
nd H
(b)) Point P liees in betweeen the two sspools on th
he line joinin
ng A and H, such that PH
= 2 AP
(c)) Point P liees to the rig
ght of both the
t spools on
n the line jooining A an
nd H, such that
t
AH
H = HP
(d)) Point P liees at the inttersection of the line jooining B and
d C and thee line joining
gG
an
nd F
GATE-24.
G
An
ns. (d)
GATE-25.
G
In
nstantaneous centre of
o a body r
rolling with sliding o
on a station
nary curve
ed
su
urface lies
(a)) at the poin
nt of contactt
[GATE-1992]
(b)) on the com
mmon norma
al at the poiint of contacct
(c)) on the com
mmon tangen
nt at the poiint of contact
(d)) at the centtre of curvatture of the stationary
s
s
surface
GATE-25.
G
An
ns. (b, d)

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Chaptter 1
Number of In
nstantan
neous centres
s in Mechanism and
Kenne
edy The
eorem
GATE-26.. In the figure shown,
s
th
he relative
e
velocity of
o link 1 with
w
respec
ct to link 2
is 12 m/se
ec. Link 2 rotates
r
at a constan
nt
speed of 120 rpm.. The mag
gnitude of
o
Carioles componen
nt of accelleration of
o
link 1 is
(a) 302m/s2
(b) 604 m/s
m 2
2
(c) 906m/s
(d) 1208 m/s2

[GATE-20
004]
GATE-26.. Ans. (a)

Velocity off link 1 with

h respect to 2
V1 2 = 12m s

2N 2 120
=
60
60
= 12.566rad / s
Coriolis componentt of accelera
ation
= 2V1 2
=

= 2 12 12.566
= 302 m s2
oles compo
onent of ac
cceleration
n is presen
nt
[GATE--2002]
GATE-27.. The Cario
(a) 4-bar mechanisms
m
with 4 turn
ning pairs
(b) shaperr mechanism
m
(c) slider-crrank mecha
anism
(d) Scotch
h Yoke mech
hanism
GATE-27.. Ans. (b)

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Hookes Joint (Universal Joint)

Chapter 1

GATE-28. The coupling used to connect two shafts with large angular misalignment
is
(a) a Flange coupling
(b) an Oldham's coupling
[GATE-2002]
(c) a Flexible bush coupling
(d) a Hookers joint
GATE-28. Ans. (d)

Previous 20-Years IES Questions

Kinematic pair
IES-1.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer

List I (Kinematic pairs)
A.Sliding pair
B. Revolute pair
C. Rolling pair
D. Spherical pair

A
(a) 5
(c) 5
IES-1. Ans. (d)

B
2
3

C
4
4

D
3
2

Sliding pair piston and cylinder

Revolute pair Crank shaft in a journal
bearing in an engine
Rolling A road roller rolling over
the ground
Spherical pair Ball and socket joint

[IES-2002]

List II (Practical example)

1. A road roller rolling over the ground
2. Crank shaft in a journal bearing in an
engine
3. Ball and socket joint
4. Piston and cylinder
5. Nut and screw
(b)
(d)

A
4
4

B
3
2

C
1
1

D
2
3

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Chaptter 1

IES-2. A round bar A passes

s through
h
the cylindrical holle in B ass
shown in
n the giv
ven figure
e.
Which on
ne of the following
g
statementts is corre
ect in thiss
regard?
(a) The tw
wo links sho
own form a
kinematic pair.
p
(b) The pair is completely
y
constrained
d.
(c) The pair has incompletee
constraint.
(d) The pair is successfully
y
constrained
d.
IES-2. An
ns. (c)

[IES-1
1995]

When twoo elements or links are

a
connectted in such
h a way th
hat their reelative mottion is
constrained
d they form
m a kinematiic pair. The relative mootion of a kin
nematic paiir may
be completely, incomp
pletely or successfully coonstrained
Consider the following statem
ments
[IES--2000]
1. A round
d bar in a round
r
hole
e form a tu
urning pair
r.
2. A squar
re bar in a square ho
ole forms a sliding pa
air.
3. A vertic
cal shaft in
n a footstep
p bearing forms
f
a su
uccessful co
onstraint.
Of these statements
s
s
(a) 1 and 2 are correct (b) 1 and
d 3 are correect
(c) 2 and 3 are correct (d) 1, 2 and
a 3 are corrrect
IES-3. An
ns. (c)
IES-3.

IES-4.

Match List-I with List-II

L
and
d select th
he correct answer using
u
the codes
given belo
[IES--1999]
ow the Listts:

List-I
A. 4 links,, 4 turning
g pairs
B. 3 links,, 3 turning
g pairs
C. 5 links,, 5 turning
g pairs
D. Footste
ep bearing
g
Code:
A
B
C
1
4
(a) 3
2
1
2
(c) 3
4
IES-4. An
ns. (d)4

D
(b
b)
(d
d)

List-III
1. Complete con
nstraint
2. Successful co
onstraint
3. Rig
gid frame
4. Inc
complete c
constraint
D
A
B
C
4
1
3
2
2
1
3
4

p
satisfy
y the equatiion L =
links and 4 turning pairs

3
(jj + 2); It is case of com
mplete
2

constraint. 3 links and

d 3 turning pairs form rigid
r
frame. Foot step bearing
b
resu
ults in
successful constraint and
a 5 links and 5 turniing pairs proovide incom
mplete constrraint.
IES-5.

Consider the following statem

ments:

[IES--2005]

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Chapter 1

1. The degree of freedom for lower kinematic pairs is always equal to

one.
2. A ball-and-socket joint has 3 degrees of freedom and is a higher
kinematic pair
3.Oldham's coupling mechanism has two prismatic pairs and two revolute
pairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
IES-6. Ans. (a)
IES-7.

Which of the following are examples of forced closed kinematic pairs?

1. Cam and roller mechanism
2. Door closing mechanism
[IES-2003]
3. Slider-crank mechanism
4. Automotive clutch operating mechanism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
IES-7. Ans. (a)
IES-8.

Assertion (A): Hydraulic fluid is one form a link.

[IES-1996]
Reason (R): A link need not necessarily be a rigid body but it must be a
resistant body.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IES-8. Ans. (a)
IES-9

Assertion (A): When a link has pure translation, the resultant force must
pass through the centre of gravity.
[IES-1994]
Reason (R): The direction of the resultant force would be in the direction
of acceleration of the body.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IES-9. Ans. (b)

Lower pair
IES-10.

Consider the following statements:

[IES-2006]
1. Lower pairs are more resistant than the higher pairs in a plane
mechanism.
2. In a 4-bar mechanism (with 4 turning pairs), when the link opposite to
the shortest link is fixed, a double rocker mechanism results.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IES-10. Ans. (c)

Higher pair
IES-11.

Consider the following pairs of parts:

1. Pair of gear in mesh
2. Belt and pulley

[IES-2000]

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3. Cylinder and piston
4. Cam and follower
Among these, the higher pairs are
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
IES-11. Ans. (d)
IES-12.

Chapter 1
(d) 1, 2 and 4

Assertion (A): The elements of higher pairs must be force closed.

Reason (R): This is required in order to provide completely constrained
motion.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of
A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation
of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
[IES-1995]

IES-12. Ans. (a)

Elements of higher pairs must be force closed to provide completely constrained
motion.

Kinematic chain
IES-13.

In a Kinematic chain, a quaternary joint is equivalent to:

[IES-2005]
(a) One binary joint
(b) Two binary joints
(c) Three binary joints
(d) Four binary joints
IEA-13. Ans. (c)
when l number of links are joined at the same connection, the joint is equivalent to
(l - 1) binary joints.
IES-14.

The kinematic
chain shown in
the
above
figure is a
(a)
structure
(b)
mechanism
with one degree
of freedom
(c)
mechanism
with two degree
of freedom
(d)
mechanism
with more than
two degrees of
freedom

[IES-2000]

IES-14. Ans. (b)

IES-15.

Which of the following are examples of a kinematic chain?

[IES-1998]

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Chapter 1

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:
(a) 1, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
IES-15. Ans. (d)
IES-16. A linkage is shown
below in the figure
in which links ABC
and
DEF
are
ternary
Jinks
whereas AF, BE
and CD are binary
links.
The
degrees
of
freedom
of
the
linkage when link
ABC is fixed are
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3

[IES-2002]

IES-16. Ans. (a)

Degrees of freedom
IES-18.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists:
[IES-2001]
List-I
A. 6 d.o.f. system
B. 1 d.o.f. system
C. 2 d.o.f. system
D. Multi d.o.f. system

Codes:
(a) 1
(c) 3
IES-18. Ans. (d)

A
2
2

B
4
4

List-II
1. Vibrating beam
2. Vibration absorber
3. A rigid body in space
4. Pure rolling of a cylinder
C
3
1

D
(b)
(d)

1
3

A
4
4

B
2
2

C
3
1

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IES-19. The two-link system, shown in the

given figure, is constrained to
move with planar motion. It
possesses
(a) 2-degrees of freedom
(b) 3-degrees of freedom
(c) 4-degrees of freedom
(d) 6-degrees of freedom

[IES-1994]
IES-19. Ans. (a) Two link system shown in the above figure has 2 degrees of freedom.
IES-20.

When supported on three points, out of the 12 degrees of freedom the

number of degrees of reedom arrested in a body is
[IES-1993]
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
IES-20. Ans. (d) When supported on three points, following six degrees of freedom are
arrested (two line movements along y-axis, two rotational movements each along xaxis and z-axis.)

Grubler criterion
IES-21.

f = 3 (n - 1) - 2j. In the Grubler's equation for planar mechanisms given, j is

the
[IES-2003]
(a) Number of mobile links
(b) Number of links
(c) Number of lower pairs
(d) Length of the longest link
IES-21. Ans. (c)
IES-22.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists:

List-I
A.Cam and follower
B. Screw pair
C. 4-bar mechanism
D. Degree of freedom of planar
mechanism
Codes:
A
B
C
D
(a) 3
4
2
1
(b)
1
(c) 1
4
2
3
(d)
3
IES-23. Ans. (a)

List-II
1. Grubler's rule
2. Grashof's linkage
3. Pressure angle
4. Single degree of freedom
A
2
2

B
4
4

C
3
1

Grashofs law
IES-24.

Inversion of a mechanism is
(a) changing of a higher pair to lower pair
(b) obtained by fixing different links in a kinematic chain
(b) turning it upside down
(d) obtained by reversing the input and output motion

[IES-1992]

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IES-24. Ans. (b)

IES-26.

Match List I (Kinematic inversions) with List II (Applications) and select

the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
[IES-2000]

Code:
(a) 1
(c) 2
IES-26. Ans. (c)

A
3
3

B
4
4

C
2
1

D
(b)
(d)

2
1

A
4
4

B
3
3

C
1
2

Inversion of four bar chain

IES-27.

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Select the correct
answer using the codes given below the pairs.
[IES-1998]
Mechanism
Chain from which derived
1. Whitworth quick return motion.. Single slider crank chain
2. Oldham's coupling.. Four bar chain
3. Scotch Yoke.Double slider crank chain
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3
IES-27. Ans. (c)
IES-28.

Which one of the following conversions is used by a lawn-sprinkler which

is a four bar mechanisms?
[IES-2004]
(a) Reciprocating motion to rotary motion
(b) Reciprocating motion to oscillatory motion
(c) Rotary motion to oscillatory motion
(d) Oscillatory motion to rotary motion
IES-28. Ans. (c)
IES-29.

A four-bar chain has

(a) All turning pairs

[IES-2000]

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Chapter 1

(b) One turning pair and the others are sliding pairs
(c) One sliding pair and the others are turning pairs
(d) All sliding pairs
IES-29. Ans. (a)

IES-30.

Assertion (A): The given line

diagram of Watt's indicator
mechanism is a type of
crank and lever mechanism.
Reason (R): BCD acts as a
lever.
(a) Both A and R are
individually true and R is the
correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are
individually true but R is not
the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

[IES-1997]

IES-30. Ans. (a)

IES-31.

The centre of gravity of the coupler link in a 4-bar mechanism would

experience
(a) No acceleration
(b) only linear acceleration
[IES-1996]
(c) Only angular acceleration (d) both linear and angular accelerations.
IES-31. Ans. (d)
IES-32.

In the given figure, ABCD is a four-bar

mechanism. At the instant shown, AB
and CD are vertical and BC is
horizontal AB is shorter than CD by
30 cm. AB is rotating at 5 radius and
CD is rotating at 2 rad/s. The length of
AB is
(a) 10cm
(b) 20 cm
(c) 30 cm
(d) 50 cm.

[IES-1994]

IES-32. Ans. (b) 5l = 2 ( l + 30 ) , 3l = 60 and l = 20 cm

Inversion of Single Slider crank chain

IES-33.

In a single slider four-bar linkage, when the slider is fixed, it forms a

mechanism of
[IES-1999]
(a) hand pump
(sb) reciprocating engine
(c) quick return
(d) oscil1ating
cylinder
IES-33. Ans. (a)
IES-34.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the Lists:
[IES-1997]

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Chapter 1

List-I
A.Quadric cycle chain
B. Single slider crank chain
C. Double slider crank chain
D. Crossed slider crank chain

Codes: A
(a) 1
(c) 3
IES-34. Ans. (a)

B
2
4

C
4
1

D
3
2

(b)
(d)

List-II
1.Rapson's slide
2.
Oscillating
cylinder
engine
mechanism
3. Ackermann steering mechanism
4. Oldham coupling

A
4
3

B
3
2

C
2
4

D
1
1

IES-35.

Which one of the following mechanisms represents an inversion of the

single slider crank chain?
[IES-2008]
(a) Elliptical trammel
(b) Oldham's coupling
(c) Whitworth quick return mechanism
(d) Pantograph mechanism
IES-35. Ans. (c)
IES-36.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists:
[IES-1993]
List II
A.Quadric cycle chain
B. Single slider crank chain
C. Double slider crank chain
D. Crossed slider crank chain

Codes: A
(a) 5
(c) 5
IES-36. Ans. (d)

B
4
3

C
2
4

D
1
2

(b)
(d)

List II
1.Elliptical trammel
2. Rapsons slide
3. Ackerman steering
4. Eccentric mechanism
5. Pendulum pump
A
3
3

B
1
5

C
5
1

D
4
2

Quick return motion mechanism

IES-37.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:

List I (Mechanism
A. Hart mechanism
B. Pantograph
C. Whitworth mechanism
D. Scotch yoke

A B
(a) 5
(c) 5

C
1
2

D
2
1

3
3

[IES-2002]

List II (Motion)
1. Quick return motion
2. Copying mechanism
3. Exact straight line motion
4. Simple harmonic motion
5. Approximate straight line motion
A
(b)
(d)

B
3
3

C
2
1

D
1
2

4
4

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IES-37. Ans. (b)

IES-38.

The crank and slotted lever

quick-return
motion
mechanism is shown in
figure. The length of links
O1O2, O1C and O2A are 10
cm, 20 cm and 5 cm
respectively.
The quick return ratio of
the mechanism is
(a) 3.0
(b)2.75
(c) 2.5

(d) 2.0

[IES-2002]

IES-38. Ans. (d)

IES-39.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the Lists:
[IES-2000]
List-I
(a) Quick return mechanism
(b) Apron mechanism
(a) (c) Indexing mechanism
(d) Regulating wheel

Codes: A
(a) 3
(c) 4
IES-39. Ans. (d)

IES-40.

C
1
3

D
4
1

(b)
(d)

A
2
3

Match List I with List II and select

given below the Lists:
List I
A. Compound train
B. Quick return mechanism
C. Exact straight line motion bends
and corners
D.Approximate straight line motion

Code: A
(a) 1
(c) 3
IES-40. Ans. (b)

IES-41.

B
2
2

List-II
1. Lathe
2. Milling machine
3. Shaper
3. Shaper
4. Centreless grinding

B
2
4

C
3
1

D
4
2

(b)
(d)

A
3
1

B
3
1

C
4
2

D
1
4

the correct answer using the codes

[IES-2000]
List II
1. Hart mechanism
2. Coriolis force
3. Transmission of motion around
4. Watt mechanism

B
2
4

C
1
3

D
4
2

The type of quick return mechanism employed mostly in shaping

machines is:
[IES-1997]
(b) Fast and loose pulleys
(a) DC reversible motor

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(c) Whitworth motion
IES-42. Ans. (c)

Chapter 1
(d) Slotted link mechanism

IES-43.

In order to draw the acceleration diagram, it is necessary to determine the

Coriolis component of acceleration in the case of
[IES-1997]
(a) crank and slotted lever quick return mechanism
(b) slider-crank mechanism
(c) four bar mechanism (d) pantograph
IES-43. Ans. (a)
IES-44.

Which mechanism produces intermittent rotary motion from continuous

rotary motion?
[IES-2008]
(a) Whitworth mechanism
(b) Scotch Yoke mechanism
(c) Geneva mechanism
(d) Elliptical trammel
IES-44. Ans. (c)

Inversion of Double slider crank chain

IES-45

ABCD is a mechanism with link lengths AB = 200, BC = 300, CD = 400 and

DA = 350. Which one of the following links should be fixed for the resulting
mechanism to be a double crank mechanism? (All lengths are in mm)
[IES-2004]
(a) A B
(b) BC
(c) CD
(d) DA
IES-45. Ans. (a)

Elliptical trammels
IES-46.

A point on a link connecting a double slider crank chain will trace a

[IES-2000]
(a) straight line
(b) circle
(c) parabola
(d) ellipse
IES-46. Ans. (d)
IES-47.

An elliptic trammel is shown

in
the
given
figure.
Associated with the motion
of the mechanism are fixed
and moving centrodes. It
can
be
established
analytically or graphically
that the moving centrode is
a circle with the radius and
centre respectively of

[IES-1994]

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Chapter 1

(a) l and 0
(c) l/2 and C
IES-48. Ans. (d)

(b) l/2 and B

(d) l/2 and D

Scotch yoke mechanism

IES-49.

Scotch yoke mechanism is used to generate

[IES-1992]
(a) Sine functions
(b) Square roots
(c) Logarithms
(d) Inversions
IES-50. Ans. (a)
Scotch Yoke mechanism: Here the constant rotation of the crank produces harmonic
translation of the yoke. Its four binary links are:
1- Fixed Link
2- Crank
3- Sliding Block
4- Yoke
IES-51.

Which of the following are inversions of a double slider crank chain?

[IES-1993]
1. Whitworth return motion
2. Scotch Yoke
3. Oldham's Coupling
4. Rotary engine
Select correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
IES-51. Ans. (c) Double Slider Crank mechanism
It has four binary links, two revolute pairs, two sliding pairs. Its various types are:
1. Scotch Yoke mechanism
2. Oldhams Coupling
3. Elliptical Trammel

Oldhams coupling
IES-52.

When two shafts are neither parallel nor intersecting, power can be
transmitted by using
[IES-1998]
(a) a pair of spur gears
(b) a pair of helical gears
(c) an Oldham's coupling
(d) a pair of spiral gears
IES-52. Ans. (d)

IES-53

Match List I (Coupling) with List II (Purpose) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists:
[IES-2004]
List I
Muff coupling
B. Flange coupling
with
C. Oldham's coupling
for power
D. Hooks joint some

A
(a) 1
(c) 3
IES-53. Ans. (c)

B
4
2

C
3
1

D
2
4

List II
1. To transmit power between two parallel shafts
2. To transmit power between two intersecting
shafts flexibility
3. For rigid connection between two aligned
shafts flexibility
4. For flexible connection between two shafts with
misalignment for transmitting power
(b)
(d)

A
3
1

B
4
2

C
2
3

D
1
4

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IES-54. The double slider-crank chain is shown below in the diagram in its three
possible nversions. The link shown hatched is the fixed link:
[IES-2004]

1.

2.

3.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Inversion (1) is for ellipse trammel and inversion (2) is for Oldham coupling
(b) Inversion (1) is for ellipse trammel and inversion (3) is for Oldham coupling
(c) Inversion (2) is for ellipse trammel and inversion (3) is for Oldham coupling
(d) Inversion (3) is for ellipse trammel and inversion (2) is for Oldham coupling
IES-54. Ans. (a)

IES-55.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:

List I (Connecting shaft)
A. In perfect alignment
B. With angular misalignment of 10
C. Shafts with parallel misalignment
D. Where one of the shafts may
undergo more coupling

A
(a) 2
(c) 2
IES-55. Ans. (c)

IES-56.

B
1
3

C
3
1

D
4
4

(b)
(d)

A
4
4

[IES-2002]

List II (Couplings)
1. Oldham coupling
2. Rigid coupling
3. Universal joint
4. Pin type flexible deflection
with respect to the other

B
3
1

C
1
3

D
2
2

Match List-I (Positioning of two shafts) with List-II (Possible connection)

and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
[IES-1997]
List-I
List-II
A. Parallel shafts with slight offset
1. Hooks joint
B. Parallel shafts at a reasonable
2. Worm and wheel

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distance
C. Perpendicular shafts
D. Intersecting shafts
Code: A
B
C
D
(a) 4
3
2
1
(c) 3
4
1
2
IES-56. Ans. (d)
IES-57.

Match List I with List II

given below the lists:
List I (Name
A. Oldham coupling
B. Flange coupling
C. Universal coupling
D.
Friction
coupling

Codes: A
(a) 2
(c) 1
IES-58. Ans. (a)

B
1
4

C
4
2

D
3
3

3. Oldham coupling
4. Belt and pulley
(b)
(d)

A
4
3

B
3
4

C
1
2

D
2
1

and select the correct answer using the codes

[IES-1995]
List II (Type)
1. Joins collinear shafts and is of rigid type.
2. Joins non-collinear shafts and is adjustable.
3. Joins collinear shafts and engages and
Disengages them during motion.
4. Compensates peripheral shafts,
longitudinal and angular shifts of shafts
(b)
(d)

A
3
3

B
2
4

C
1
2

D
4
1

IES-59.

Assertion (A): Oldham coupling is used to transmit power between two

parallel shafts which are slightly offset.
[IES-1994]
Reason (R): There is no sliding member to reduce power in Oldham
coupling.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IES-59. Ans. (c)
It is used for transmitting angular velocity between two parallel but eccentric
shafts
IES-60.

In Oldham's coupling' the condition for maximum speed ratio is. [IES-1992]

(a )

w1
cos
W

IES-60. Ans. (c)

(b)

w1
sin
W

(c)

w1
1
=
W cos

1
cos
=
1 cos2 sin 2
For maximum speed ratio cos2 = 1
1
1
=

cos

(d)

w1
1
=
W sin

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Velocity of a point on a link

IES-61.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

[IES-2004]
In a petrol engine mechanism the velocity of the piston is maximum when
the crank is
(a) at the dead centers
(b) at right angles to the line of stroke
(c) slightly less than 90 to line of stroke
(d) slightly above 90 to line of stroke
IES-61. Ans. (a)
IES-62.

A wheel is rolling on a straight level track with a uniform velocity 'v'. The
instantaneous velocity of a point on the wheel lying at the mid-point of a
radius
(a) varies between 3 v/2 and - v/2
(b) varies between v/2 and - v/2 [IES-2000]
(c) varies between 3 v/2 and - v/2
(d) does not vary and is equal to v
IES-62. Ans. (b)
IES-63. Two points, A and B located along
the radius of a wheel, as shown in
the figure above, have velocities of
80 and 140 m/s, respectively. The
distance between points A and B is
300 mm. The radius of wheel is
(a) 400 mm
(b) 500 mm
(c) 600 mm
(d) 700 mm

[IES-2003]
IES-63. Ans. (d)

Angular velocity of both points A and B are same.

VA = 800 m/s; VB = 800 m/s; AB = 300 mm; OA + AB =OB
VA
V
= B
OA OB
or 80 x OB = 140 x OA = 140 (OB-AB)
140
or OB =
=700mm
60
or

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IES-64.

Chapter 1

The crank of the mechanism

shown in the side the diagram
rotates at a uniform angular
velocity :
Which one of the following
diagrams shows the velocity of
slider x with respect to the crank
angle?

(a)

(c)
IES-64. Ans. (b)
IES-65.

(b)

[IES-2004]

(d)

In a slider-crank mechanism, the velocity of piston becomes maximum

when
(a) Crank and connecting rod are in line with each other
[IES-2003]
(b) Crank is perpendicular to the line of stroke of the piston
(c) Crank and connecting rod are mutually perpendicular
(d) Crank is 120o with the line of stroke
IES-65.Ans.
(b) When the piston will be in the middle of the spoke length

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Chapter 1

The above figure shows a circular disc of 1kg mass and 0.2 m radius
undergoing unconstrained planar motion under the action of two forces as
shown. The magnitude of angular acceleration a of the disc is
[IES-2003]
(b) 100 rad/s2
(c) 25 rad/s2
(d) 20 rad/s2
(a) 50 rad/s2
IES-65. Ans. (a)

1 2 1
mr = 1(0.2) 2 = 0.2 kgm 2
2
2
(10-5) 0.2 = 50.2 = 50 rad/sec2
T
=
=
I
0.02
0.02
T= I

Where, I =

IES-66.

Consider the following statements regarding motions in machines:

[IES-2001]
1. Tangential acceleration is a function of angular velocity and the radial
acceleration is a function of angular acceleration.
2. The resultant acceleration of a point A with respect to a point B on a
rotating link is perpendicular to AB.
3. The direction of the relative velocity of a point A with respect to a point
B on a rotating link is perpendicular to AB.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 alone
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 alone
IES-66. Ans. (d)
IES-67. Consider a four-bar mechanism
shown in the given figure.
The driving link DA is
rotating uniformly at a speed
of 100 r.p.m. clockwise.
The velocity of A will be
(a) 300 cm/s
(b) 314 cm/s
(c) 325 cm/s
(d) 400 cm/s
[IES-1999]
IES-67. Ans. (b) Velocity of A = r =

2 100
30 = 314 cm/s
60

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IES-68.

Chapter 1

ABCD is a four-bar mechanism in which AD = 30 cm and CD = 45 cm. AD

and CD are both perpendicular to fixed link AD, as shown in the figure. If
velocity of B at this condition is V, then velocity of C is
[IES-1993]

3
(b) V
2
45
3
IES-68. Ans. (a) Velocity of C =
V= V
30
2
(a) V

IES-89

IES-89.
IES-90.

9
(c ) V
4

2
(d ) V
3

A rod of length 1 m is sliding in a corner as shown in the figure below. At

an instant when the rod makes an angle of 600 with the horizontal plane,
the downward velocity of point A is 1 m/s. What is the angular velocity of
the rod at this instant?
[IES-2009]

(a) 2.0 rad/s

Ans. (a)

(b) 1.5 rad/s

(c) 0.5 rad/s

(d) 0.75 rad/s

Maximum angular velocity of the connecting rod with a crank to

connecting rod ratio 1: for a crank speed of 3000 rpm is around: [IES-2008]
(a) 300 rad/s
(b) 60 rad/s
(c) 30 rad/s
(d) 3000 rad/s
IES-90. Ans. (b)

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Chapter 1

sin
n
d cos d
cos
=
dt
n dt
d cos 1 d
=
dt cos n dt
sin =

Cr =

cos
n2 sin2

Since sin2 is small as compared to n2

cos
it may be neglected. Cr =
n
( crank ) = 3000 rev / min = 50 rev / sec
= 314 rad / sec
314
Crmax =
= 62.8 rad / sec
5

IES-91.

The figure as shown below is a rigid body undergoing planar motion. The
absolute tangential accelerations of the points R and S on the body are 150
mm/sec2 and 300 mm/ sec 2 respectively in the directions shown. What is the
angular acceleration of the rigid body?
[IES-2009]

(c) 5.00 rad/ sec 2

(a) 1.66 rad/ sec 2 (b) 3.33 rad/ sec 2
IEA-91. Ans. (c) Angular acceleration of Rigid body
150 mm / s2 + 300 mm / s2
=
90 mm

450 mm / s2
= 5.00 rad / sec 2
90 mm

Location of Instantaneous centres

(d) 2.50 rad/ sec 2

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IES-92.

Chapter 1

ABCD is a bar mechanism, in

which AD is the fixed link, and
link BC, is in the form of a circular
disc with centre P. In which one of
the following cases P will be the
instantaneous centre of the disc?
(a) If it lies on the perpendicular
bisector of line BC
(b) If it lies on the intersection of the
perpendicular bisectors of BC & AD
(c) If it lies on the intersection of the
perpendicular bisectors of AB & CD
(d) If it lies on the intersection of the
extensions of AB and CD
[IES-2004]

IES-92 Ans. (d)

IES-93.

The instantaneous centre of rotation of a rigid thin disc rolling without

slip on a plane rigid surface is located at
[IES-1995, 2002]
(a) the centre of the disc (b) an infinite distance perpendicular to the plane surface
(c) the point of contact
(d) the point on the circumference situated vertically opposite to the contact point
IES-93. Ans. (c)
IES-94.

The relative acceleration of two points which are at variable distance

apart on a moving link can be determined by using the
[IES-2002]
(a) three centers in line theorem
(b) instantaneous centre of rotation method
(C) Coriolis component of acceleration method
(d) Klein's construction

IES-94. Ans. (b) The relative acceleration of two variable points on a moving link can be
determined by using the instantaneous centre of rotation method.
IES-95.

In the mechanism ABCD shown in

the given figure, the fixed link is
denoted as (1), Crank AB as (2),
rocker BD as (3), Swivel trunnion at
C as (4). The instantaneous centre I41
is at
(a) the centre of swivel trunnion.
(b) the intersection of line AB and a
perpendicular to BD to
(c) Infinity along AC
(d) Infinity perpendicular to BD.

[IES-1996]
IES-95. Ans. (a)

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IES-96.

Chapter 1

The instantaneous centre of motion of a

rigid-thin-disc-wheel rolling on plane rigid
surface shown in the figure is located at the
point.
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D.

[IES-1996]
IES-96. Ans. (a)

Number of Instantaneous centres in Mechanism and

Kennedy Theorem
IES-97.

What is the number of instantaneous centres of rotation for a 6-link

[IES-2006]
mechanism?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 12
(d) 15

IES-97. Ans. (d)

N=

n ( n 1)
2

6 ( 6 1)
2

= 15

IES-98. The total number of instantaneous centers for a mechanism consisting of 'n'
links is

(a) n/2
IES-98. Ans. (d)

(b) n

(c)

n 1
2

(d)

n ( n 1)
2

[IES-1998]

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Force acting in a mechanism

Chapter 1

A link AB is subjected to a force F ( )

at a point P perpendicular to the link at
a distance a from the CG as shown in
the figure.
This will result in
(a) an inertia force F ( ) through the CG
and no inertia torque
(b) all inertia force F.a (clockwise) and no
inertia force
(c) both inertia force F ( ) through the CG
and inertia torque Fa (clockwise)
(d) both inertia force F ( ) through the CG
[IES-1999]
and inertia torque Fa (anti-clockwise)
IES-99. Ans. (c)
Apply two equal and opposite forces Fat CG. Thus inertia force F ( ) acts at CG
and inertia torque Fa (clockwise)
IES-99.

Acceleration of a link in a mechanism

IES-100. In the diagram given
below,
the
magnitude
of
absolute
angular
velocity of link 2 is
10
radians
per
second while that of
link 3 is 6 radians
per second. What is
the angular velocity
of link 3 relative to
2?
(a) 6 radians per second
(b)16radians per second
(c) 4 radians per second
(d) 14 radians per second
JK
JK JK
= = 6 10 = 4rad / s
IES-100. Ans. (c)
32

[IES-2004]

Coriolis component of Acceleration

IES-101. When a slider moves with a velocity 'V' on a link rotating at an angular
speed of , the Corioli's component of acceleration is given by [IES-1998]

(a)

2V

IES-101. Ans. (d)

IES-102.

(b) V

(c)

V
2

(d) 2 V

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Three positions of the quick-return mechanism are shown above. In which

of the cases does the Coriolis component of acceleration exist? [IES-2003]
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes: (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3
IES102-Ans. (a)
IES-103. Assertion (A): The direction
of
Coriolis
acceleration
shown in the given figure is
correct.
Reason (R): The direction of Coriolis
acceleration is such that it
will rotate at a velocity v
about its origin in the
direction opposite to .
(a) Both A and R are
individually true and R is the
correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are
individually true but R is not
the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IES-104. Ans. (a)

[IES-2000]

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IES-105 The directions
of
Coriolis
component
of
acceleration,
2V, of the
slider A with
respect
to
the
coincident
point B is
shown
in
figures 1, 2, 3
and 4.
Directions
shown
by
figures
(a) 2 and 4 are wrong
(b) 1 and 2 are wrong
(c) 1 and 3 are wrong
(d) 2and 3 are
wrong.

Chapter 1

[IES-1995]

IES-105. Ans. (a)

IES-106. Consider the following statements:
Coriolis component of acceleration depends on
1. velocity of slider
2. angular velocity of the link
3. acceleration of slider
4. angular acceleration of link
Of these statements
(a) 1 and 2 are correct (b) 1 and 3 are correct
(c) 2 and 4 are correct (d) 1 and 4 are correct
IES-106. Ans. (a)

[IES-1993]

IES-107. The sense of Coriolis component 2V is the same as that of the relative
velocity vector V rotated.
(a) 45 in the direction of rotation of the link containing the path
[IES-1992]
(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
IES-107. Ans. (c)
IES-108. What is the direction of the Coriolis component of acceleration in a slotted
lever-crank mechanism?
[IES 2007]
(a) Along the sliding velocity vector
(b) Along the direction of the crank
(c) Along a line rotated 900 from the sliding velocity vector in a direction opposite to
the angular velocity of the slotted lever
(d) Along a line rotated 900 from the sliding velocity vector in a direction same as
that of the angular velocity of the slotted lever
IES-108. Ans. (d)

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Chapterr 1

IE
ES-109

Assertion
A
(A): Lin
nk A
ex
xperiences
Cor
riolis
ac
cceleration
n relative to
t the
fix
xed link.
Reason
R
(R): Slotted lin
nk A is rottating
wiith angullar velocity
an
nd the Blo
ock B slid
des in
th
he slot of A.
(a) Both A and
d R are
ind
dividually true and R is the
corrrect explan
nation of A
(b) Both A and
d R are
[IESind
dividually true but R iss not
2006]
the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true bu
ut R is falsee
(d) A is false but
b R is truee
IE
ES-109. Ans. (d) Link
k B experien
nces Coriolis acceleration relative to the fixed link.
IE
ES-110. Con
nsider the following statementts:
05]
[IES-200
1. Coriolis acceleratio
a
on compon
nent in a slotted
s
bar
r mechanism is alwa
ays
pe
erpendicullar to the direction
d
o
of the slotte
ed bar.
2. In a 4-link
k mechanism, the insstantaneou
us centre o
of rotation
n of the inp
put
lin
nk and outtput link allways lies on a straig
ght line alo
ong the cou
upler.
Wh
hich of the
e statemen
nts given ab
bove is/are
e correct?
(a)) 1 only
(b) 2 on
nly
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neitheer 1 nor 2
IE
ES-110. Ans. (c)
IE
ES-111. In the figure given abo
ove, the lin
nk 2
ro
otates at an
n angular velocity o
of 2
ra
ad/s. Whatt is the magnitude
m
of
Co
oriolis, acceleration
n experienc
ced
by
y the link 4?
4
(a) 0
(b) 0.8 m/s2
(c) 0.24 m/s2
(d) 0.32 m//s2

[IES-2005
5]
IE
ES-111. Ans. (a)

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IES-112.

At a giv
ven instan
nt, a
with
disc is spinning
s
angular velocity
v
in a
plane at right
r
angle
es to
the pape
er, (see the
figure) and
a
after
r a
short intterval of time
t, it is spinning with
angular velocity
v
+

and the axis of spin

n has
changed direction
n by
the amoun
nt .

Chaptter 1

[IES-20
008]

In this situattion what is

i the comp
ponent of acceleratio
a
on parallell to OA?
(a)) d/dt
(b) (d/dt)

(c) d
/dt
(d) d/d
d
IES-112. Ans.
A
(c)
IES-113. Which on
ne of the fo
ollowing sets of acce
elerations is involved
d in the motion
m
of the piston
p
insiide the c
cylinder of
o a unifo
formly rottating cyllinder
mechanism?
[IES--2000]
(a) Corioliss and radiall acceleratioon
(b) Radiall and tangen
ntial accelerration
(c) Corioliss and gyrosccopic accelerration
(d)
Gyrroscopic
a
and
tang
gential
acceleratioon
A
(a)
IES-113. Ans.

VB2
BO
Tan
ngential accceleration = (OB) OB = 0

dial acceleration =
Rad

Corriolis acceleeration = 2 CD .VD/ A

Pantog
graph
IES-114. Match Lisst I with List
L
II and
d select th
he correctt answer using
u
the codes
[IES--1993]
given belo
ow the lists
Listt I
List lll
A. Gover
rnor
1.
1 Pantogra
aph device
e
B. Autom
mobile diffe
erential
2.
2 Feed-bac
ck control
C. Dynam
mic Absorb
ber
3.
3 Epicyclic
c train
D. Engin
ne Indicato
or
4.
4 Two-masss oscillato
or

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Codes: A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
(a) 1
2
3
4
(b)
4
1
2
3
(c) 2
3
4
1
(d)
4
3
2
1
IES-114. Ans. (c) Simplex indicator is closely resembles to the pantograph copying
mechanism.

Exact straight line motion mechanism

Approximate straight line motion mechanism
Steering gear mechanism
IES-115. Assertion (A): The Ackermann steering gear is commonly used in all
automobiles.
[IES-1996]
Reason (R): It has the correct inner turning angle for all positions.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IES-115. Ans. (c)
IES-116. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the Lists.(Notations have their usual meanings) :
[IES-2001]
List I
List II
Law of correct steering
1. f = 3 ( n 1) 2 j
B. Displacement relation of Hooks joint
2
C. Relation between kinematic pairs and 2. x = R 1 cos + sin
)
(

links
2n

D.
Displacement
equation
of
3. cot cot = c / b
reciprocating engine piston
4. tan = tan cos

Codes: A
(a) 1
(c) 3
IES-116. Ans. (c)

B
4
4

C
3
1

D
2
2

(b)
(d)

A
1
3

B
2
2

C
3
1

D
4
4

IES-117. A motor car has wheel base of 280 cm and the pivot distance of front stub
axles is 140 cm. When the outer wheel has turned through 30, the angle of
turn of the inner front wheel for correct steering will be
[IES-2001]
1
1
o
(a) 60
(b) cot 2.23
(c) cot 1.23
(d) 30
IES-117. Ans. (c)
IES-118. Given = angle through which the axis of the outer forward wheel turns
= angle through which the axis of the inner forward wheel turns a =
distance between the pivots of front axle and b = wheel base.
For correct steering, centre lines of the axes of four wheels of an
automobile should meet at a common point. This condition will be satisfied
if

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(a ) cos cos = a / b

(b) cot cot = a / b (c ) cos + cos = a / b (d ) tan tan = b / a

IES-118. Ans. (b)

Hookes Joint (Universal Joint)

IES-119. In automobiles, Hook's joint is used between which of the following?
[IES-2008]
(a) Clutch and gear box
(b) Gear box and differential
(c) Differential and wheels
(d) Flywheel and clutch
IES-119. Ans. (b)
The main application of the universal or Hookes coupling is found in the
transmission from the gear box to the differential or back axle of the automobiles. In
such a case, we use two Hookes coupling, one at each end of the propeller shaft,
connecting the gear box at one end and the differential on the other end.
IES-120. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
[IES-2006]
(a) Hooke's joint is used to connect two rotating co-planar, non-intersecting shafts
(b) Hooke's joint is used to connect two rotating co-planar, intersecting shafts
(c) Oldham's coupling is used to connect two parallel rotating shafts
(d) Hooke's joint is used in the steering mechanism for automobiles
IES-120. Ans. (a)
IES-121. A Hooks Joint is used to connect two:
[IES-2005]
(a) Coplanar and non-parallel shafts (b) Non-coplanar and non-parallel shafts
(c) Coplanar and parallel shafts
(d) Non-coplanar and parallel shafts
IES-121. Ans. (b) A Hooke's joint is used to connect two shafts, which are intersecting at a
small angle.
IES-122. The speed of driving shaft of a Hooke's joint of angle 19.5 (given sin 19.5o
=0.33. cos 19.5 = 0.94) is 500 r.p.m. The maximum speed of the driven shaft
is nearly
[IES-2001]
(a) 168 r.p.m.
(b) 444 r.p.m. (c) 471 r.p.m. (d) 531 r.p.m.
IES-122. Ans. (d)
IES-123. Match List I (Applications) with List II (Joints) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the Lists:
[IES-2000]
List I
A. Roof girder
B. Cylinder head of an IC engine
C. Piston rod and cross head
D. Solid shaft and a plate

Code: A
(a) 5
(c) 5
IES-123. Ans. (c)

B
3
2

C
1
3

D
4
4

(b)
(d)

List II
1. Hook's joint
2. Screwed joint
3. Cotter joint
4. Welded joint
5. Riveted joint

A
4
4

B
2
3

C
3
1

D
1
5

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IES-124. Which one of the following figures representing Hooke's jointed inclined
shaft system will result in a velocity ratio of unity?
[IES-1998]

IES-124. Ans. (a)

Previous 20-Years IAS Questions

Kinematic pair
IAS-1.

Consider the following statements

[IAS 1994]
1. A round bar in a round hole form a turning pair.
2. A square bar in a square hole forms a sliding pair.
3. A vertical shaft in a footstep bearing forms a successful constraint.

Of these statements
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(c) 2 and 3 are correct
IAS-1. Ans. (c)
IAS-2.

(b) 1 and 3 are correct

(d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

The connection between the piston and cylinder in a reciprocating engine

corresponding to
[IAS 1994]

(a) completely constrained kinematic pair

pair
(c) successfully constrained kinematic pair
IAS-2. Ans. (c)
IAS-3.

(b) incompletely constrained kinematic

(d) single link

Which one of the following "Kinematic pairs" has 3 degrees of freedom

between the pairing elements?
[IAS-2002]

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Chaptter 1

IAS-3. An
ns. (d)
(a) has only
y one DOF i.e.
i rotation
nal
(b has only
y one DOF i..e. translatiional about z-axis
(c has only two DOF i..e. rotation and transla
ation

Higher pair
IAS-4.

Which of the
t
followiing is a hig
gher pair?
(a) Belt and
d pulley
(b) Turniing pair
(c) Screw pair
IAS-4. An
ns. (c)

(d) Sliding pair

Assertion (A): A cam

m and follower is an example
e
off a higher pair. [IAS 1994]
Reason (R
R): The tw
wo elemen
nts have surface
s
co
ontact whe
en the rellative
motion ta
akes place.
(a) Both A and R are individually
y true and R is the correect explanattion of A
(b) Both A and R are individually
y true but R is not the correct
c
expla
anation of A
(c) A is true but R is fa
alse
(d) A is falsse but R is true
t
IAS-5. An
ns. (c)
IAS-5.

Kinem
matic ch
hain
IAS-6.

The given figure sh

hows a / an
n
(a) locked chain
c
(b) constra
ained kinem
matic chain
(c) unconsttrained kineematic chain
n
(d) mechan
nism

[IA
AS-2000]
IAS-5. An
ns. (c)

Here l = 5, and j = 5
condition-11, l = 2 p 4 or 5 = 2 5 4 = 6 i.e. L.H .S < R.H .S
3
3
condition-22, j = l 2 or 5 = 5 4 = 5.5 i.e. L.H .S < R.H .S
2
2

It is not a kinemattic chain. L.H.S

L
< R.H.S, such a type off chain is called
unconstrained chain i..e. relative motion
m
is noot completelly constrain
ned.
IAS-6.

In a four--link kinem
matic chaiin, the rela
ation betw
ween the number
n
of links
(L) and nu
umber of pairs
p
(j) is
[IAS--2000]
(a) L=2j+4
(b) L=2j--4
(c) L =4j+ 2
(d) L =4j-2

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IAS-6. Ans. (b) Here notation of number of pairs (j) [our notation is p]
Assertion (A): The kinematic mechanisms shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 above are the
kinematic inversion of the same kinematic chain.
[IAS-2002]
Reason (R): Both the kinematic mechanisms have equal number of links and
revolute joints, but different fixed links.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IAS-7. Ans. (d) A is false. Kinematic inversion is obtained different mechanisms by fixing
different links in a kinematic chain. Here they change kinematic chain also.
IAS-7.

Degrees of freedom
Assertion (A): The mechanical system
shown in the above figure is an
example of a 'two degrees of freedom'
system undergoing vibrations.
Reason (R): The system consists of two distinct
moving elements in the form of a
pulley undergoing rotary oscillations
and a mass undergoing linear
(a) Both A and R are individually true
and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true
but R is not the correct explanation of
A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IAS-8. Ans. (d)
IAS-8.

[IAS-2002]

Grubler criterion
IAS-9.

For one degree of freedom planar mechanism having 6 links, which one of
the following is the possible combination?
[IAS-2007]
(a) Four binary links and two ternary links

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(b) Four ternary links and two binary links

(c) Three ternary links and three binary links
(d) One ternary link and five binary links

3
2

IAS-9. Ans. (d) From Grublers criteria 1=3 (l-1)-2j or j = l 2 for six link

3
j = 6 2 = 7 1 ternay link 2 binary link
2
(a) j= 4+2 2 7
(b) j= 4 2 +2 7
c) j= 3 2 +2 7
(d) j= 1 2 +5 7 ans. is d

Grashofs law
IAS-10.

Consider the following statements in respect of four bar mechanism:

1. It is possible to have the length of one link greater than the sum of
lengths of the other three links.
2. If the sum of the lengths of the shortest and the longest links is less than
the sum of lengths of the other two, it is known as Grashof linkage.
3. It is possible to have the sum of the lengths of the shortest and the
longest links greater than that of the remaining two links.
[IAS-2003]
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
IAS-10. Ans. (b)

Inversion of Mechanism
Assertion (A): Inversion of a kinematic chain has no effect on the relative motion
of its links.
Reason(R): The motion of links in a kinematic chain relative to some other links is
[IAS-2000]
a property of the chain and is not that of the mechanism.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IAS-11.Ans. (a) In a kinematic inversion relative motion does not change but absolute motion
change drastically.
IAS-11.

IAS-12.

Assertion (A): An inversion is obtained by fixing in turn different links in a

kinematic chain.
Reason (R): Quick return mechanism is derived from single slider crank
chain by fixing the ram of a shaper with the slotted lever through a link.
[IAS-1997]
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IAS-12. Ans. (c)
IAS-13.

For L number of links in a mechanism, the number of possible inversions

is equal to
[IAS-1996]
(a) L - 2
(b) L 1
(c) L
(d) L + 1

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IAS-13. Ans. (c)

Inversion of four bar chain

IAS-14.

The four bar mechanism

shown in the figure
(Given: OA = 3 cm, AB = 5 cm
BC = 6 cm, OC = 7 cm) is a
(a) Double crank mechanism
(b) Double rocker mechanism
(c) Crank rocker mechanism
(d) Single slider mechanism
[IAS-2004]

IAS-14. Ans. (c)

IAS-15.

In the four bar mechanism shown

in the given figure, link 2 and 4
have equal length. The point P on
the coupler 3 will generate a/an
(a) ellipse
(b) parabola
(c) approximately straight line
(d) circle

[IAS-1995]
IAS-15. Ans. (a) Point P being rigidly connected to point 3, will trace same path as point 3, i.e.
ellipse.
IAS-16.

The mechanism shown in the

given figure represents
(a) Hart's mechanism
(b) Toggle mechanism
(c) Wattss mechanism
(d) Beam Engine mechanism

[IAS-1995]
IAS-16. Ans. (d)

5l = 2 ( l + 30 ) , 3l = 60 and l = 20 cm

Inversion of Single Slider crank chain

IAS-17.

Match List-I with List -II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the List
[IAS-1997]
List I
A.Pantograph

List-II
1. Scotch yoke mechanism

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B. Single slider crank chain

C. Double slider crank chain
D. Straight line motion

Codes:
(a)
(c)
IAS-17. Ans. (b)

A
4
2

B
3
1

C
5
5

D
1
3

2. Double lever mechanism

3. Tchebicheff mechanism
4. Double crank mechanism
5. Hand pump
A
B
C
D
(b)
2
5
1
3
(d)
4
5
2
1

Quick return motion mechanism

IAS-18.

Consider the following mechanisms:

[IAS-2002]
1. Oscillating cylinder engine mechanism
2. Toggle mechanism
3. Radial cylinder engine mechanism
4. Quick Return Mechanism
Which of the above are inversions of Slider-crank mechanism?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 3 and 4
IAS-18. Ans. (d)
IAS-19.

In a shaping operation, the average cutting speed is (Stroke length S,

Number of strokes per minute N, Quick return ratio R)
[IAS-2000]
(a) NSR
(b) NSR/2
(c) NS (1+ R)
(d) NS (1 +R)/2

IAS-19. Ans. (c) Time for forward stroke = Tf, Time for return stroke = Tr, R =

Time for only one cutting stroke (T ) =

Average cutting speed =

Tr
Tf

Tf
1

N (T f + Tr )

(T f + Tr ) = SN (1 + R)
S
= SN
T
Tf

IAS-20.

Match List-I (Mechanism) with List-II (Associated function) and select the
correct answer using the codes given below the List:
[IAS-1997]
List-l
List-II
A. Geneva gearing
1. Feed motion in shaper
B. Rachet and Pawl
2. Feed motion in drilling machine
C. Whitworth
3. Indexing of turret
D. Rack and pinion
4. Quick return motion in shaper
Codes:
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
(a)
3
1
2
4
(b)
1
3
2
4
(c)
1
3
4
2
(d)
3
1
4
2
IAS-20. Ans. (d)
IAS-21.

A standard gear has outside diameter of 96mm and module 3 mm. The
number of teeth on the gear is
[IAS-1997]
(a) 32
(b) 30
(c) 16
(d) 15

IAS-22. Ans. (a) T =

96
= 32
3

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IES-23.

Which of the following are the inversions of double slider crank

mechanism?
[IAS-1995]
1. Oldham coupling
2. Whitworth quick return mechanism
3. Beam engine mechanism 4. Elliptic trammel mechanism
[IAS-1995]
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
IAS-23. Ans. (b) The inversions of double slider crank mechanism are
(i) First inversion-Elliptic Trammel,
(ii) Second inversion-Scotch Yoke
(iii) Third inversion-Oldham's coupling
Thus out of choices given, only 1 and 4 are correct.
IAS-24. The Whitworth quick return mechanism is formed in a slider-crank chain
when the
(a) coupler link is fixed
(b) longest link is a fixed link
(c) slider is a fixed link
(d) smallest link is a fixed link
IAS-24. Ans. (d)
IAS-25.

Geneva mechanism is used to transfer components from one station to the

other in
[IAS-1996]
(a) an inline transfer machine (b) a rotary transfer machine
(c) a linked line
(d) an unlinked flow line

IAS-25. Ans. (b)

Elliptical trammels
IAS-26.

Consider the following statements:

[IAS-2007]
1. In a kinematic inversion, the relative motions between links of the
mechanism change as different links are made the frame by turns.
2. An elliptical trammel is a mechanism with three prismatic pairs and one
revolute pair.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IAS-26. Ans. (d) Through the process of inversion the relative motions between the various
links is not changed in any manner but their absolute motions may be changed
drastically.
Elliptical trammels have two sliding pairs and two turning pairs. It is an
instruments used for drawing ellipse.
IAS-27.

A point on a connecting line (excluding end points) of a double 'slider

crank mechanism traces a
[IAS-1995]
(a) straight line path
(b) hyperbolic path (c) parabolic path (d) elliptical path
IAS-27. Ans. (d)

Oldhams coupling
IAS-28.

It two parallel shafts are to be connected and the distance between the
axes of shafts is small and variable, then one would need to use [IAS-1998]
(a) a clutch
(b) a universal joint
(c) an Oldham's coupling
(d) a knuckle joint
IAS-28. Ans. (c)

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IAS-29. Oldham's coupling is the inversion of

[IAS-1996]
(a) four bar mechanism
(b) crank and lever mechanism
(c) single slider crank mechanism
(d) double slider crank mechanism
IAS-29. Ans. (d)

Velocity of a point on a link

IAS-30.

A four-bar mechani8m
ABCD is shown in the
given figure. If the linear
velocity
'VB' of the point 'B' is 0.5
m/s,
then
the
linear
velocity 'Vc of point 'c' will
be
(a) 1.25 m/s
(b) 0.5 m/s
(c) 0.4 m/s
(d) 0.2 m/s

[IAS-1999]

IAS-30. Ans. (d) Instantaneous centre method gives

V
VB
V
0.5
= C or VC = B EC =
0.1 = 0.2m / s
EB EC
EB
0.25

Number of Instantaneous centres in Mechanism and

Kennedy Theorem
IAS-31.

How many nstantaneous

centers of rotation are
there for the mechanism
shown in the figure given
above?
(a) 6
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 21

[IAS-2007]
IAS-31. Ans. (c) Kennedy theorem says number of instantaneous centre (N) =

6 ( 6 1)
or
= 15
2
IAS-32.

n ( n 1)
2

What is the number of instantaneous centers for an eight link mechanism?

(a) 15
(b) 28
(c) 30
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IAS-33.

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n ( n 1) 8 7
=
= 28
2
2

The given figure shows a slider

crank mechanism in which link
1is fixed. The number of
instantaneous centers would be
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d)12

IAS-33. Ans. (c) N =

4 ( 4 1)
2

[IAS-1998]
=6

Force acting in a mechanism

Acceleration of a link in a mechanism
IAS-34.

Consider the following statements:

[IAS-2007]
1. Coriolis component of acceleration is a component of translatory acceleration.
2. If the relative motion between two links of a mechanism is pure sliding, then the
relative instantaneous centre for these- two links does not exist.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IAS-34. Ans. (a) Its unit is m/s2. Therefore translatory acceleration (at = 2V). It does exist at
infinity distance. Kennedy theorem says number of instantaneous centre (N) =

n ( n 1)
. Count it.
2

IAS-34.

Consider the following statements:

Coriolis acceleration component appears in the acceleration analysis of
the following planar mechanisms:
[IAS-2003]
1. Whitworth quick-return mechanism. Slider-crank mechanism.
2. Scotch-Yoke mechanism.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
IAS-34. Ans. (d)
IAS-34.

The above figure shows

a four bar mechanism.
If
the
radial
acceleration
of
the
point C is 5 cm/s2, the
length of the link CD is
(a) 2 cm
(b) 10 cm
(c) 20 cm
(d) 100 cm
[IAS-2002]

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IAS-34. Ans. (c)Radial component of acceleration r =

IAS-35.

V2
CD

or 5 =

102
or CD = 20 cm
CD

A slider sliding at 10 cm/s on a link which is rotating at 60 r.p.m. is

subjected to Coriolis acceleration of magnitude
[IAS-2002]
(a) 40 2 cm / s 2 (b) 0.4 cm / s 2
(c) 40 cm / s 2
(d) 4 cm / s 2

IAS-35. Ans. (c) Coriolis acceleration = 2V = 2

2 N
2 60
V = 2
10 = 40 cm/s 2
60
60

IAS-36.

A body in motion will be subjected to Corioli's acceleration when that

body is
[IAS 1994]
(a) in plane rotation with variable velocity
(b) in plane translation with variable velocity
(c) in plane motion which is a resultant of plane translation and rotation
(d) restrained to rotate while sliding over another body
IAS-36. Ans. (d)
IAS-37.

Match List I (Mechanism) with List II

[IAS-2002]
(Name) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the
Lists:
List I
List II
(Mechanism)
(Name)
A. Mechanism used to reproduce a diagram 1.Hart's mechanism
to an enlarged or reduced scale
B. A straight line mechanism made up of 2. Pantograph
turning pairs
C. Approximate straight line motion 3. Grasshopper mechanism
consisting of one sliding pair
D. Exact straight line motion mechanism
4. Peaucellier's mechanism

Codes:
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
(a)
3
1
2
4
(b)
2
1
3
4
(c)
3
4
2
1
(d)
2
4
3
1
IAS-37. Ans. (b & d) Exact straight line motion mechanisms made up of turning pairs are
Peaucelliers mechanism and Harts mechanism. Harts mechanism consists of six
links and Peaucelliers mechanism consists of eight links.

Exact straight line motion mechanism

IAS-38.

Which one of the following is an exact straight line mechanism using lower
pairs?
[IAS-2003]
(a) Watt's mechanism
(b) Grasshopper mechanism
(c) Robert's mechanism
(d) Paucelliers mechanism
IAS-38. Ans. (d)
Steering gear mechanism
IAS-38. Assertion (A): Davis steering gear is preferred to Ackermann type in automobile
[IAS-2001]
applications.
Reason (R): Davis steering gear consists of sliding pairs as well as turning pairs.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

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(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IAS-38. Ans. (d) Ackermann steerig gear is preferred to Devis as it consists of turning pairs.