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Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 1

For the planar mechanism shown in figure select the most appropriate choice for the motion of link 2 when link 4 is moved upwards.

[1999]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 2

For the audio Cassette mechanism shown in figure given below where is the instantaneous centre of rotation (P) of the two spools?

[1999]

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Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 3

The number of inversions for a slider crank mechanism is

[2006]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 3

There are four number of inversions for a slider crank mechanism.

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 4

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

[2006]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 5

Match the approaches given below to perform stated kinematics/dynamics analysis of machine.
Analysis
P. Continuous relative rotation
Q. Velocity and acceleration
R. Mobility
S. Dynamic - static analysis

Approach
1. D' Alembert's principle
2. Grubler's criterion
3. Grashof 's law
4. Kennedy's theorem

[2010]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 6

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?​

[2010]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 7

A planar closed kinematic chain is formed with rigid links PQ = 2.0 m, QR = 3.0 m, RS = 2.5 m and SP= 2.7 m with all revolute joints. The link to be fixed to obtain rocker (rocker-rocker) mechanism is​

[2013]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 7

The link opposite to shortest link is fixed.

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 8

In a statically determinate plane truss, the number of joints (j) and the number of members (m) are related by​

[2014]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 9

Figure shows a quick return mechanism. The cranks OA rotates clockwise uniformly. OA = 2 cm, OO' = 4 cm. The ratio of time for forward motion to that for return motion is

[1995]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 9

Ratio of time of forward motion to return motion

(Given OD = 2 cm, OO' = 4 cm, sin α = 2/4 = 0.5 ⇒ α = 30°) 

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 10

A rod of length 1 m is sliding in a corner as shown in figure. At an instant when the rod makes an angle of 60 degrees with the horizontal plane., the velocity of point A on the rod is 1m/ s. The angular velocity of the rod at this instant is

[1996]

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Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 11

The mechanism used in a shaping machine is

[2003]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 12

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?

[2003]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 12

To obtain a “DOUBLE CRANK MECHANISM” shortest link is always fixed. While obtaining a “DOUBLE LEVER MECHANISM”, the link opposite to the “SHORTEST LINK” is fixed.

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 13

Match the following:
Type of Mechanism
P. Scott - Russel mechanism
Q. Geneva mechanism
R. Off-set slider-crank mechanism
S. Scotch Yoke mechanism

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

[2004]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 14

An instantaneous configuration of a four-bar mechanism, whose plane is horizontal, is shown in the figure below. At this instant, the angular velocity and angular acceleration of link O2A are ω = 8 rad/s and α = 0, respectively, and the driving torque (τ) is zero. The link O2A is balanced so that its centre of mass falls at O2.

Which kind of 4-bar mechanism is O2ABO4?

[2005]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 14


and O2O4 is fixed link. It will act as a crank-rocker mechanism

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 15

An instantaneous configuration of a four-bar mechanism, whose plane is horizontal, is shown in the figure below. At this instant, the angular velocity and angular acceleration of link O2A are ω = 8 rad/s and α = 0, respectively, and the driving torque (τ) is zero. The link O2A is balanced so that its centre of mass falls at O2.

At the instant considered, what is the magnitude of the angular velocity of O4B?

[2005]

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Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 16

An instantaneous configuration of a four-bar mechanism, whose plane is horizontal, is shown in the figure below. At this instant, the angular velocity and angular acceleration of link O2A are ω = 8 rad/s and α = 0, respectively, and the driving torque (τ) is zero. The link O2A is balanced so that its centre of mass falls at O2.

At the same instant, if the component of the force at Joint A along AB is 30N, then the magnitude of the Joint reaction at O2

[2005]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 17

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 three moving links will rotate by 360° if

[2006]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 17

According to Grashoff’s Criteria.
S + L ≤ P + Q

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 18

The input link O2P of a four bar linkage is rotated at 2 rad/s in counter clockwise direction as shown below. The angular velocity of the coupler PQ in rad/s, at an instant when ∠O4O2P = 180°, is

[2007]

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Now, 

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 19

A quick return mechanism is shown below. The crank OS is driven at 2 rev/s in counter clockwise direction.

If the quick return ratio is 1 : 2, then the length of the crank in mm is

[2007]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 20

A quick return mechanism is shown below. The crank OS is driven at 2 rev/s in counter clockwise direction.

 The angular speed of PQ in rev/s when the block R attains maximum speed during forward stroke (stroke with slower speed) is (in rad/s)

[2007]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 20

Maximum speed during forward stroke occur when QR & QS are perpendicular.

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 21

A simple quick return mechanism is shown in the figure. The forward to return ratio of the quick return mechanism is 2 :1. If the radius of the crank O, P is 125 mm, then the distance d(in mm) between the crank centre to lever pivot centre point should be

[2009]

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Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 22

For the four-bar linkage shown in the figure, the angular velocity of link AB is 1 rad/s. The length of link CD is 1.5 times the length of link AB. In the configuration shown, the angular velocity of link CD in rad/s is

[2011]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 22

For the given configuration

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 23

A 4-bar mechanism with all revolute pairs has link lengths lf = 20 mm, lin = 40 mm, lco = 50 mm and lout = 60 mm. The suffixes 'f, in', 'co' and 'out' denote the fixed link, the input link, the coupler and output link respectively. Which one of the following statements is true about the input and output links?

[2014]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 23

S + L < P + Q
20 + 60 < 40 + 50
⇒ 80 < 90
If smaller link is fixed both input and Output link execute full circular motion.

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 24

Consider a slider crank mechanism with non zero masses and inertia. A constant torque t is applied on the crank as shown in the figure. Which of the following plots best resembles variation of crank angle θ versus time

[2015]

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 25

For an Oldham coupling used between two shafts, which among the following statements are correct?
I. Torsional load is transferred along shaft axis.
II. A velocity ratio of 1 : 2 between shaft is obtained without using gears.
III. Bending load is transferred transverse to shaft axis.
IV. Rotation is transferred along shaft axis. 

[2018]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 25

The oldham coupling connects parallel shafts having small offset and in this coupling the motion (rotation) and torsion load transfer is along axes of shafts.

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 26

In a four bar planar mechanism shown in the figure, AB = 5 cm, AD = 4 cm and DC = 2 cm. In the configuration shown, both AB and DC are perpendicular to AD. The bar AB rotates with an angular velocity of 10 rad/s. The magnitude of angular velocity (in rad/s) of bar DC at this instant is

[2019]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 26

VC = VB
= AB x ωAB
= (0.05 x 10) m/s
Now, 

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 27

The crank of a slider-crank mechanism rotates counter-clock wise (CCW) with a constant angular velocity ω, as shown. Assume the length of the crank to be r.

Using exact analysis, the acceleration of the slider in the y-direction, at the instant shown, where the crank is parallel to x-axis, is given by

[2019]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 27

Exactly analysis means exactdimensions have to be taken. No approximation is allowed. It means velocity diagram and acceleration diagram with exact geometry (dimensions) need to be drawn.

The velocity diagram of the above problem is as follows :

 perpendicular to OP
 in the direction of movement of slider..
Since, p, q are coinciding i.e. no relative motion between p and q

∴ There will be nor adial acc. of link PQ.
Only tangential acc.  will be there.
Also for link OP, α = 0 i.e. no tangential acceleration

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 28

The number of degrees of freedom of a five link plane mechanism with five revolute pairs as shown in the figure is

[1993]

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Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 29

Match the following with respect to spatial mechanisms.

[2004]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 29

For revolute joint, degree of freedom = 1
For cylinderical joing, degree of freedom = 2
For spherical joint, degree of freedom = 3
Degree of constraints = 6 – Degree of freedom

Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 30

The number of degrees of freedom of a planar linkage with 8 links and 9 simple revolute joints is

[2019]

Detailed Solution for Past Year Questions: Kinematics Of Mechanisms - Question 30

Number of degree of freedom,
n =3(l – 1) – 2j – h
= (3 × 7) – (2 × 9) – 0 = 3

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