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A body of weight W is required to move up on rough inclined plane whose angle of inclination
with the horizontal is . The effort applied parallel to the plane is given by(where = tan =
Coefficient of friction between the plane and the body.)
A. P = W tan
B. P = W tan( + )
C. P = W (sin + cos)
D. P = W (cos + sin)
ANSWER: C

The above figure shows the two equal forces at right angles acting at a point. The value of force
R acting along their bisector and in opposite direction is
A.P/2
B.2P
C.
D.
ANSWER: C

The centre of gravity of an equilateral triangle with each side a, is __________ from any of the
three sides.
A.3a/2
B.23a
C.a/23
D.32a
ANSWER: C

Mass moment of inertia of a uniform thin rod of mass M and length (l) about its mid-point and
perpendicular to its length is
A.

B.

C.
D.
ANSWER: D

The value of bulk modulus of a fluid is required to determine

A.Reynold's number
B.Froude's number
C.Mach number
D.Euler's number

ANSWER: C

The kinematic viscosity is the

A.ratio of absolute viscosity to the density of the liquid
B.ratio of density of the liquid to the absolute viscosity
C.product of absolute viscosity and density of the liquid
D.product of absolute viscosity and mass of the liquid

ANSWER: A

The loss of head due to friction in a pipe of uniform diameter in which a viscous flow is taking
place, is (where RN = Reynold number)
A.1/RN B.4/RN
C.16/RN D.64/RN

ANSWER: C

The Bernoulli's equation is based on the assumption that

A.there is no loss of energy of the liquid flowing
B.the velocity of flow is uniform across any cross-section of the pipe
C.no force except gravity acts on the fluid
D.all of the above

ANSWER: D

Thermoplastic materials are those materials which

A.are formed into shape under heat and pressure and results in a permanently hard product
B.do not become hard with the application of heat and pressure and no chemical change occurs
C.are flexible and can withstand considerable wear under suitable conditions
D.are used as a friction lining for clutches and brakes

ANSWER: B
An eutectoid steel consists of
A.wholly pearlite
B.wholly austenite
C.pearlite and ferrite
D.pearlite and cementite

ANSWER: A

Nodular cast iron is produced by adding __________ to the molten cast iron.
A.nickel B.chromium
C.copper D.magnesium

ANSWER: D

Which of the following has a fine gold colour and is used for imitation jewellery?
A.Silicon bronze
B.Aluminium bronze
C.Gun metal
D.Babbit metal

ANSWER: B

The deformation per unit length is called

A.tensile stress
B.compressive stress
C.shear stress
D.strain

ANSWER: D

A thin cylindrical shell of diameter (d) and thickness (t) is subjected to an internal pressure (p).
The ratio of longitudinal strain to volumetric strain is
A.

B.

C.

D.
ANSWER: D

When a bar is cooled to - 5C, it will develop

A.no stress
B.shear stress
C.tensile stress
D.compressive stress

ANSWER: C

According to Indian standard specifications, 100 H6/g5 means that the

A.actual size is 100 mm
B.basic size is 100 mm
C.difference between the actual size and basic size is 100 mm
D.none of the above

ANSWER: B

In order to give the primary balance of the reciprocating parts of a multi-cylinder in-line engines,
A.the algebraic sum of the primary forces must be equal to zero
the algebraic sum of the couples about any point in the plane of the primary forces must be
B.
equal to zero
C.both (a) and (b)
D.none of these

ANSWER: C

The pair is known as a higher pair, when the relative motion between the elements of a pair is
A.turning only
B.sliding only
C.rolling only
D.partly turning and partly sliding

ANSWER: D

The Whitworth quick return motion 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

ANSWER: A

In under damped vibrating system, the amplitude of vibration

A.decreases linearly with time
B.increases linearly with time
C.decreases exponentially with time
D.increases exponentially with time
ANSWER: C