Regd.No.

Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement,BBSR

Class Test-1
Time-1 Hr. Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines F.M.-15
4th Semester ME-I & ME-II
[2018-2022 Batch]
Part A

Q.1. Answer any three. [1x3]

a) Define Lower pair with example.
b) Define Kinematic chain.
c) What do you mean by DOF?
d) What is Grubler’s equation?
e) What is radial brake?
Q.2. Answer any three. [2x3]
a) Differentiate between Machine and Structure.
b) Differentiate between Brake and Dynamometer.
c) What are Grasshof’s criteria?
d) What do you mean by Inversion of mechanism?
e) What are the applications of inversion of double slider crank chain mechanism?
Part B
(Answer any one of the following Questions)

Q.3.a). Find out an expression for DOF of a plane mechanism. [2+4]

b). In a crank and slotted lever mechanism, the driving crank is of 120 mm length and the time
ratio of cutting to return stroke 2. If the length of the working stroke to return stroke is 240
mm, determine the length of the slotted lever and the distance between the fixed centers.

Q.4.a). Describe the function of Oldham’s coupling with a neat sketch. [4+2]
b). Find the degrees of freedom in the following case.

Q.5.a). Describe Whiteworth quick return mechanism with a neat sketch. [4+2]
b).What do you mean by successfully constrained motion, explain with example?

-------xxx-------