Core Training – Theory of Machines

Which of the following disciplines provides study of relative motion

between the parts of a machine
(a) theory of machines
(b) applied mechanics
(c) mechanisms
(d) kinetics
(e) kinematics
Ans: e
• Theory of Machines may be defined as that branch of Engineering-
science, which deals with the study of relative motion between the
various parts of a machine, and forces which act on them. The
knowledge of this subject is very essential for an engineer in
designing the various parts of a machine."
Which of the following disciplines provides study of the relative motion
between the parts of a machine and the forces acting on the parts
(a) theory of machines
(b) applied mechanics
(c) mechanisms
(d) kinetics
(e) kinematics
Ans: a
• . Which of the following disciplines provides study of inertia forces
arising from the combined effect of the mass and the motion of the
parts
theory of machines
(b) applied mechanics
(c) mechanisms
(d) kinetics
(e) kinematics.
Ans: d
The type of pair formed by two elements which are so connected that
one is constrained to turn or revolve about a fixed axis of another
element is known as
(a) turning pair
(b) rolling pair
(c) sliding pair
(d) spherical pair
(e) lower pair
Ans: a
Which of the following is a lower pair
ball and socket
(b) piston and cylinder
(c) cam and follower
(d) (a) and (b) above
(e) belt drive.
Ans: d
• Pulley in a belt drive acts as
• (a) cylindrical pair
• (b) turning pair
• (c) rolling pair
• (d) sliding pair (e) surface pair. Ans: c
A circular bar moving in a round hole is an example of (or)
If some links are connected such that motion between them can take
place in more than one direction, it is called
incompletely constrained motion
(b) partially constrained motion
(c) completely constrained motion
(d) successfully constrained motion
(e) none of the above
Ans.a
Ackermann steering gear consists of
(a)sliding pairs
(b) turning pairs
(c) rolling pairs
(d) higher pairs
(e) lower pairs
Ans: b
 A completely constrained motion can be transmitted with .
(a) 1 link with pin joints
(b) 2 links with pin joints
(c) 3 links with pin joints
(d) 4 links with pin joints
(e) all of the above.
Ans: d
 It is required to connect two parallel shafts, the distance between
whose axes is small and variable. The shafts are coupled by
(a) universal joint
(b) knuckle joint
(c) Oldham's coupling
(d) flexible coupling
(e) electromagnetic coupling.
Ans: c
“Quick Return Mechanisms”.
For what purpose are the quick return mechanisms used?
a) To convert reciprocating motion into oscillatory motion
b) To convert oscillatory motion into reciprocating motion
c) To convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion
d) To convert rotary motion into reciprocating motion
Ans.d
For a crank and slotted lever quick return mechanism, α = 150°. Find
the ratio of time of cutting stroke to time of return stroke.
a) 1.2
b) 1.3
c) 1.4
d) 1.5
Ans. c)
A crank and slotted lever quick return mechanism has a centre distance
of 1000 mm between the centre of oscillation of slotted lever and
centre of rotation of the crank. Radius of the crank is 420 mm. Find the
ratio of time of cutting stroke to time of return stroke
a)1.677
b)6.901
c)6.248
d) 1.762
Ans. D)
Mobility is different than the number of degrees of freedom. True or
false?
a) True
b) False

The mobility or number of degrees of freedom of a rigid body is

defined as the number of independent movement the body has. The
number of parameters that must be controlled independently to get
the device in a particular position is mobility. Mobility and number of
degrees of freedom are the same thing.
• According to Kutzbach criterion, the mobility of a rigid body is given
by the formula:
a) 3(n+1)-2j1-j2
b) 3(n+1)+2j1+j2
c) 3(n-1)+2j1+j2
d) 3(n-1)-2j1-j2

Ans. d) 3(n-1)-2j1-j2
What is the equation for Grubler’s criterion for plane mechanisms with
constrained motion?
a) 3n-2j1-4=0
b) 3n-3j1-4=0
c) 3n+2j1+4=0
d) 3n+3j1+4=0
Ans.a)
Equation for Grubler’s criterion for plane mechanisms with constrained
motion can be derived by putting m = 1 and j2 = 0 in the equation of
mobility according to Kutzbach criterion.
1 = 3(n-1)-2j1-0
Therefore, 3n-2j1-4=0
Find the mobility of the given mechanism.

a) 0
b) -1
c) 2
d) 3

Ans. C)
Find the mobility of the following mechanism with a higher pair.
a) 3
b) -1
c) 1
d) 2
Ans.d)
What is the condition involved in Grashof’s law?
a) s+l≥p+q
b) s-l ≥ p-q
c) s+l≤p+q
d) s-l ≤ p-q
Ans.c)
According to Grashof’s law, in a four bar mechanism, the sum of the
lengths of the shortest and the longest link should be less than or equal
to the sum of the lengths of two remaining links for continuous relative
motion between them.
Therefore, s+l≤p+q.
• If Grashof’s law is not satisfied, no link will make a complete
revolution relative to one another. True or False?
a) False
b) True
If the shortest link is fixed, what type of mechanism is obtained?
a) Double crank mechanism
b) Double rocker mechanism
c) Linkage is not planar
d) Crank rocker mechanism
Ans. a
If the link opposite to the shortest link is fixed, what type of mechanism
is obtained?
a) Double crank mechanism
b)Linkage is not planar
c) Double rocker mechanism
d) Crank rocker mechanism
Ans.c)
What type of mechanism is shown in the diagram below?

Double rocker mechanism

b) Crank rocker mechanism
c) Double crank mechanism
d) Linkage is not planar
Ans. b)