MODULE 1

PREVIOUS YEAR UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS

From M.G University Examination May 2012, May 2013, May 2014 & May 2015
1. What do you understand by the term Machine and Mechanism? How these differ from each
other?

2. What do you mean by negative dof and zero dof for a mechanism

3. Explain the Grublers criterion for plane mechanism to obtain the degree of freedom

4. How will you classify a four bar mechanism according to Grashofs Criterion of movability?

5. Use the mobility criterion to find out a planner mechanism containing a moving quaternary
link. How many distinct variations of this mechanism can you find?

6. The lengths of a planner four bar linkage are 25,75,125 and 125 mm. Assemble the links in all
possible combinations and sketch the four inversions of each. Do these linkages satisfy
Grashofs law?

7. The dimensions of a four bar mechanism are 100mm, 400mm, 700mm and 800mm. Draw the
inversions of the mechanism and decide their movability.

8. Sketch and define Transmission angle of a four bar mechanism. What are the worst values of
transmission angle.

9. Explain mechanical advantage and transmission angle related to four bar mechanism.

10. Explain the working of a quick return motion mechanism. Also derive an equation for the ratio
of time taken for return stroke and forward strokes.

11. Define kinematic chain and inversion.

12. Explain the working of a double slider crank chain.

13. Describe the working of a Whitworth quick-return motion mechanism.

14. With neat sketch, explain any two straight line generation mechanisms,

15. Define kinematic inversion

16. Explain : Complete and Incomplete Constraints.

17. Give a neat sketch of the straight line motion Hart mechanism. Explain.

18. Derive an expression for ratio of shaft velocities for Hookes joint.
 MODULE II

PREVIOUS YEAR UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS

From M.G University Examination May 2012, May 2013, May 2014 & May 2015
1. Define the term apparent acceleration.

2. Explain the procedure for locating instantaneous centers on a mechanism.

3. The position vector of a point is given by the equation R=2.5 Where, R is in meters. Find
the velocity of the point at t=0.40 s

4. Explain Coriolis component of acceleration and derive an expression for it. Draw its possible
directions.

5. The crank of a slider crank mechanism rotates clockwise at a constant speed of 300 r.p.m. The
crank is 150mm and the connecting rod is 600mm long. Determine: a) Linear velocity and
acceleration of the midpoint of the connecting rod; and (b) Angular acceleration of the
connecting rod, at a crank angle of 45 from inner dead center position.

6. Explain how the direction of Coriolis acceleration is obtained.

7. What are the properties of instantaneous center?
8. Derive the expression for the velocity and acceleration of the piston of a reciprocating engine
mechanism.
9. Derive expression for acceleration of a four bar mechanism.
10. Explain Coriolis component of acceleration. Derive the expression for Coriolis component of
acceleration. Sketch its possible directions.
11. List the advantages and vector approach of kinematic analysis.

12. Discuss complex number method of kinematic analysis. *

13. Explain in detail the application of digital computers in kinematic analysis of mechanisms.
Discuss with flowcharts, any three of such applications.

14. Explain the method of (i) displacement; (ii) velocity; and (iii) acceleration analysis of all
inversions of a slider crank mechanism. Discuss how components of acceleration are
determined.

15. What is space centrode ?

16. Explain : Instantaneous centre of rotation.

17. Draw the acceleration diagram of a slider crank mechanism.

18. Sketch and explain a quick return motion of crank and slotted lever type.
 MODULE III

PREVIOUS YEAR UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS

From M.G University Examination May 2012, May 2013, May 2014 & May 2015
1. What are precision points in synthesis of mechanisms?
2. Explain Overlay method.

3. Give a comparison of analytical and graphical three position synthesis with a suitable example.

4. Explain two position and three position graphical synthesis of slider crank mechanism.
5. Synthesis a four bar linkage that will be in one of its position, satisfy the following values for
the angular velocities and accelerations: = 1.3 , 1 5
Using Chebyshev spacing for three precision points. Take 0 = 60, = = 90

6. How will you choose precision points in synthesis ?

7. Explain the role of function generator in synthesis.

8. Discuss the technique of three position synthesis of a four link mechanism.

9. Explain the overlay method.for kinematic synthesis. What are its applications ?

10. What do you understand by dimensional synthesis ?

11. Determine the proportions of four bar mechanism, by using three precision points, to generate
y = JC1-5, where V varies between 1 and 4. Take 0S = 30, AG = 90, <j>s = 90 and A<J> =
90. Take length of fixed link as 25 mm.

12. Describe the method of obtaining the co-ordinates of a coupler point in a slider crank
mechanism,
 MODULE IV

PREVIOUS YEAR UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS

From M.G University Examination May 2012, May 2013, May 2014 & May 2015
1. What do you mean by pressure angle of a cam? What is its significance?

2. Describe the various factors that determines the size of base circle of a cam.

3. For a full rise SHM, write the equations for the velocity and the jerk at the midpoint of the
motion. Also determine the acceleration at the beginning and end of motion.

4. A plate cam rotates at 300rev/min and drives a reciprocating radial roller follower for a full
rise of 75 mm in of cam rotation. Find the minimum radius of the prime circle if simple
harmonic motion is used and the pressure angle is not to exceed 25. Find the maximum
acceleration of the follower
5. What is the significance of pressure angle in cam?
6. Define undercutting in cam. How it occurs?
7. A cam with a minimum radius of 25 mm, rotating clockwise at a uniform speed is to be
designed to give motion to a roller follower, at the end of a valve rod, as described below:
i. To raise the valve through 50 mm during 1200 rotation of the cam.
ii. To keep the valve fully raised through next 30.
iii. To lower the valve during next 60 and
iv. To keep the valve closed during rest of the revolution.

The diameter of the roller is 20 mm and the diameter of the cam shaft is 25 mm. The line of
the stroke is offset by 15 mm from the axis of the camshaft. The displacement of the valve,
while being raised and lowered is to take place with SHM.

i. Draw the displacement diagram. Sketch roughly the shapes of velocity and
acceleration diagrams.
ii. Draw the profile of the cam.
8. Discuss the various aspects of kinematics of a circular are cam with flat faced follower.
9. A cam drives a flat reciprocating follower the following manner: During first 120 rotation of
the cam, follower moves outwards trough a distance of 20mm with SHM. The follower dwells
during next 30 of the cam rotation. During next 120 of cam rotation. The minimum radius of
the cam is 25 mm. Draw the profile of the cam.

10. What are polynomial cams ?

11. Sketch any three types of followers.

12. Discuss how the (i) Velocity and (ii) Acceleration curves vary with the follower motion and
type of cam. What is the procedure for drawing cam profile ? Give any two typical examples.

13. Explain the motion analysis in (i) Convex; and (ii) Concave cams with footed followers. Draw
neat sketches.

14. With a neat sketch, explain a roller follower.

15. How will you determine velocities for a tangent cam with radial translating roller follower ?

16. Explain the working of a tangent cam with reciprocating roller follower. Derive expression for
maximum acceleration.

17. Discuss the various aspects of kinematics of a circular are cam with flat-faced follower.
 MODULE V

PREVIOUS YEAR UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS

From M.G University Examination May 2012, May 2013, May 2014 & May 2015
1. What is the significance of contact ratio in gear drive?

2. Explain various preventive measures to avoid interference between gears.

3. What is the main limitation of a helical gear? Explain with the help of a neat sketch, how that
limitation can be overcome in herringbone gear.

4. Two mating gears have 20 and 40 involute teeth of module 10 mm and 20 pressure angle. If
the addendum on each wheel is such that the path of contact is maximum and interference is
just avoided, find the path of contact, arc of contact and contact ratio. Also find the addendum
for each gear.

5. Discuss the significance of contact ratio.

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of involute gear tooth profile?
7. What are the methods to avoid interference?
8. Two unequal gears of involute profile are to give required gear ratio. Derive an expression for
the minimum number of teeth required for the pinion in order to avoid interference.
9. State and prove the law of gearing
10. Show that the involute curves as the profile of mating gears satisfy the law of gearing.

11. Discuss the applications of rack and pinion gears.

12. What is interference in gears? Discus its effect. What are the conditions necessary to avoid
interference? Explain.

13. With neat sketch, explain the application of a planetary gear trains to the differential of an
automobile.

14. Define the term interference as applied to gears.

15. Explain sun and planet wheel.

16. Derive an expression for the velocity of sliding between a pair of involute teeth. Explain with
neat sketches.

17. A 20 involute pinion with 20 teeth drives a gear having 60 teeth. Module is 8 mm and
addendum of each gear is 10 mm. State whether interference occurs or not. Give reasons.