Short Questions

Unit # 1
Q.1 Define Mechanics.
Q.2 Define Dynamics Mechanics.
Q.3 Define Statics Mechanics.
Q.4 Define Kinematics Mechanics.
Q.5 Define Kinetic Mechanics.
Q.6 Describe fundamental units.
Q.7 Describe derived units.
Q.8 What is the fundamental unit of length, mass and time in S.I system of unit?
Q.9 What is the fundamental unit of length, mass and time in M.K.S system of unit?
Q.10 Define dimensional formula.
Q.11 What is the dimensional formula of acceleration, force, momentum and work?
Q.12 Derive the dimensional formula of angle and Torque.
Q.13 Describe the advantage of dimensional analysis.
Q.14 Prove that one Newton is equal to 105 dynes.
Q.15 Prove the accuracy of the equation.

T = Time period of a pendulum.

L = length of pendulum.
A = Acceleration due to gravity.

Q.16 Determine dimensions of gravitational constant (G) using Newton’s law of gravitation.
G = F ___r___
m1m2
Q.17 Describe significant number.

Unit # 2
Q.1 Define Force.
Q.2 What is the basic unit of force in S.I system of unit?
Q.3 What are the types of force?
Q.4 What are the effects of force?
Q.5 What are the various characteristics of a force?
Q.6 Distinguish clearly between resolution of force and composition of forces.
Q.7 Name the six types of force system.
Q.8 State the principle of moments known as Avignon’s theorem.
Q.9 Describe the term equilibrium.
Q.10 What are the three states of equilibrium?
Q.11 Define Jib crane and its member (tie & jib).
Q.12 Describe Toggle Joint.
Q.13 State Bow’s notation.
Q.14 State Law of Polygon of forces.
Q.15 State Law of Parallelogram of forces.
Q.16 Write the formula of lami’s theorem or sin law.
Q.17 What is the difference between perfect frame and imperfect frame?
Q.18 What is difference between strut and column?
Q.19 Describe Redundant Frames.
Q.20 What are the three types of supports?
Q.21 Write the equations for condition of equilibrium.

Unit # 3
Q.1 Define the moment of a force.
Q.2 Write the law of moments or principle of moments.
Q.3 What do you understand by lever. Is lever is consider as the simplest machine of the world?
Q.4 Define leverage, what are the three type of leverage?
Q.5 What are the three classes of simple lever?
Q.6 Give the examples of cranked lever and compound lever from daily life.
Q.7 What do you understand by steel yard?
Q.8 What is the function of safety value in a steam engine?
Q.9 Explain couple.
Q.10 Describe the properties of couple.
Q.11 Define the term radius of Gyration.

Unit # 4
Q.1 Define the term First moment of force.
Q.2 Describe the term Second moment of force.
Q.3 Define the device flywheel.
Q.4 Define the term inertia.
Q.5 Write the theory of perpendicular axis (Principle of perpendicular axis).
Q.6 Write the theory of parallel axis (Principle of parallel axis).
Q.7 Write the formula and meaning of symbols and moment of inertia.

Unit # 5
Q.1 What is Friction, write the names of basic types of friction.
Q.2 Define the term static friction.
Q.3 Define the term dynamic or kinetic friction.
Q.4 Define limiting friction.
Q.5 Define angle of friction.
Q.6 Write the names of types of dynamic friction.
Q.7 Define the term sliding friction.
Q.8 Define the term rolling friction.
Q.9 Define the term pivot friction.
Q.10 Define the term Dry Friction or Solid Friction.
Q.11 Define the term fluid friction or film friction or viscous friction.
Q.12 Define Boundary or Greasy or Non-viscous Friction.
Q.13 Describe Co-efficient of Friction, Normal Reaction and Angle of Repose.
Q.14 Write names of five different methods used to reduce friction.
Q.15 Write the laws of friction.
Q.16 What are the disadvantages of the friction?
Q.17 What are the laws of static friction?
Q.18 What are the laws of kinetic or dynamics friction?
Q.19 What are the laws of solid friction?
Q.20 What are the laws of fluid friction?
Q.21 Prove that

Unit # 6
Q.1 Define Work and Unit of Work.
Q.2 Write names of different forms of energy.
Q.3 Prove that KE = ½ mv2
Q.4 Prove that P.E = mgh.
Q.5 Define Power and Unit of Power.
Q.6 Describe IHP (Indicated Horsepower)
Q.7 Describe the term BHP (Brake Horsepower)
Q.8 Describe the term efficiency.
Q.9 Derive the formula IHP = PmLAN/500
Q.10 What are the Factors, which are necessary to calculate the indicated horsepower?
Q.11 Define Friction Horsepower (FHP).
Q.12 Define mean effective pressure.
Q.13 What is Dynamometer?

Unit # 7
Q.1 Write the names of modes of transmission of power.
Q.2 What are types of modes of transmission of power used between collinear and co-axial shafts?
Q.3 Where chain derives, flat belts, vee belts, gear and clutches are used.
Q.4 Define the term slip of belt.
Q.5 Define the term creep of belt.
Q.6 Write any five applications of the chain drive.
Q.7 Write basic classification of gears.
Q.8 Write the names of basic types of clutch.
Q.9 Define the following terms.
1. Pitch Circle, 2. Pitch Circle Diameter 3. Addendum
4. Duodenum 5. Addendum Circle 6. Dedendum Circle
7. Circular Pitch 8. Diametrical Pitch 9. Module
10. Clearance 11. Total Depth 12. Working Depth
13. Tooth Thickness 14. Tooth Space 15. Backlash
16. Top land 17. Face width 18. Fillet radius
19. Arc of contact

Unit # 8
Q.1 Define Machine.
Q.2 Write the formula of mechanical advantage as applied to machines.
Q.3 Write the formula of velocity ratio as applied to machines.
Q.4 Write the formula of efficiency as applied to machines.
Q.5 Write the relation between Mechanical advantage and Velocity ratio as applied to machines.
Q.6 Write names of some of the important machines.
Q.7 Write names of five important lifting machines.
Q.8 Write four objectives of the machine?
Q.9 what do you mean by effort, weight, output and input.
Q.10 What is ideal or perfect machine?
Q.11 Describe single purchase crab winch or crab.
Q.12 Describe double purchase crab winch.

Unit # 9
Q.1 Define the term Vibratory motion.
Q.2 Define the term Simple Harmonic Motion.
Q.3 Describe Angular motion or Circular motion.
Q.4 Describe Elastic restoring force.
Q.5 Define the term Periodic motion.
Q.6 Define the term Vibration.
Q.7 Define the term Time Period.
Q.8 Define the term Frequency.
Q.9 Define the term Displacement.
Q.10 Define the term Amplitude as applied to S.H.M.
Q.11 Describe Simple Pendulum.
Q.12 Describe Second Pendulum.
Q.13 Define the term Angular Velocity.
Q.14 Define the term Angular Acceleration.
Q.15 Describe Compound Pendulum.
Q.16 Write the Formula for angular velocity.
Q.17 Write the two conditions that must be satisfies for simple harmonic motion.
Q.18 Describe Governor.
Q.19 Define centrifugal governor and inertia governor.
Q.20 What do you understand by cam?
Q.21 Write the classification of cams.
Q.22 Define the following term related to cam.
1. Base circle 2. Pressure angle 3. Trace point
4. Pitch circle 5. Pitch point 6. Prime circle
7. Life or Stroke

Unit # 10
Q.1 Define the term elasticity.
Q.2 Describe the term elastic limit.
Q.3 Define the term stress.
Q.4 Define the term strain.
Q.5 Describe Beam.
Q.6 Define the term Poisson’s ratio.
Q.7 Define the term tensile stress.
Q.8 Define the term compressive stress.
Q.9 Define the term shear stress.
Q.10 Define the term compressive strain.
Q.11 Define the term tensile strain.
Q.12 Define the term shear strain.
Q.13 Define the term load, write names of its types.
Q.14 Write the formula for Hook’s Law.
Q.15 Write the formula for young’s modulus or modulus of elasticity.
Q.16 Write the formula for modulus of rigidity.
Q.17 Write the formula for Bulk modulus.
Q.18 Define the basic types of Beams.
Q.19 Write the names of statically determinate beam.
Q.20 Write the names of statically indeterminate beam.
Q.21 Describe simply support beam or simple beam. Draw a simple sketch of it.
Q.22 Describe over hanging beam. Draw its simple sketch.
Q.23 Describe cantilever beam. Draw a simple sketch of it.
Q.24 Describe continuous beam. Draw a simple sketch of it.
Q.25 Describe fixed beam. Draw a simple sketch of it.
Q.26 Describe propped beam. Draw a simple sketch of it.
Q.27 Define point load (concentrated load). Draw a simple sketch of it.
Q.28 Define distributed load. Draw a simple sketch of it.
Q.29 Define Torsion and Torsion stress.
Q.30 Define clockwise and anti-clockwise moment of a force.

Unit # 11
Q.1 Define Kinetic Link, Rigid Link, Flexible Link, and Fluid Link.
Q.2 Write the definition of the term mechanism, simple mechanism and compound mechanism.
Q.3 Define Machine, Kinematic Chain and Structure.
Q.4 What is the difference between Machine and Structure?
Q.5 Define the term Kinematic link or element, Kinematic pair, incompletely constrained motion and
successfully constrain motion.
Q.6 Write the names of types of Kinematic pairs.
Q.7 Describe the following.
1. Sliding pair 2. Screw pair 3. Turning pair 4. Lower pair
5. Higher pair 6. Spherical pair 7. Self closed pair 8. Forced close pair
9. Rolling pair
Q.8 What do you understand by complete constrain motion.
Q.9 Write names of important Kinematic chains.

Unit # 12
Q.1 Define the following terms.
1. Plane motion 2. Plane of reference 3. Instantaneous axis
4. Instantaneous centre or virtual centre 5. Centrode 6. Axod
Q.2 Write the properties of the instantaneous centre.
Q.3 What is relative velocity?
Q.4 Write the names types of instantaneous centre of rotation.
Q.5 Describe fixed instantaneous centre and neither fixed nor permanent instantaneous centre.
Q.6 Write the statement of Kennedy’s theorem as referred to motion of Kinematic links in
mechanisms.