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The radius of gyration of a compound pendulum about the point of suspension is $100$ mm. The distance between the point of suspension and the centre of mass is $250$ mm. Considering the acceleration due to gravity as $9.81 m/s^{2}$, the natural frequency (in radian/s) of the compound pendulum is ________.

The radius of gyration of a compound pendulum about the point of suspension is $100$ mm. The distance between the point of suspension and the centre of mass is $250$ mm. ...

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Block $2$ slides outward on link $1$ at a uniform velocity of $6$ m/s as shown in the figure. Link $1$ is rotating at a constant angular velocity of $20$ radian/s counterclockwise. The magnitude of the total acceleration (in $m/s^{2}$) of point $P$ of the block with respect to fixed point $O$ is __________.

Block $2$ slides outward on link $1$ at a uniform velocity of $6$ m/s as shown in the figure. Link $1$ is rotating at a constant angular velocity of $20$ radian/s counter...

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For a single server with Poisson and exponential service time, the arrival rate is $12$ per hour. Which one of the following service rates will provide a steady state finite queue length? $6$ per hour $10$ per hour $12$ per hour $24$ per hour

For a single server with Poisson and exponential service time, the arrival rate is $12$ per hour. Which one of the following service rates will provide a steady state fin...

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Given the atomic weight of Fe is $56$ and that of $C$ is $12$, the weight percentage of carbon in cementite $(Fe_{3}C)$ is _________.

Given the atomic weight of Fe is $56$ and that of $C$ is $12$, the weight percentage of carbon in cementite $(Fe_{3}C)$ is _________.

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In a slider-crank mechanism, the lengths of the crank and the connecting rod are $100$ mm and $160$ mm, respectively. The crank is rotating with an angular velocity of $10$ radian/s counter-clockwise. The magnitude of linear velocity (in m/s) of the piston at the instant corresponding to the configuration shown in the figure is ________.

In a slider-crank mechanism, the lengths of the crank and the connecting rod are $100$ mm and $160$ mm, respectively. The crank is rotating with an angular velocity of $1...

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The cantilever beam of Length $L$ and Flexural modulus $EI$ is subjected to a point load $P$ at the free end. The elastic strain energy stored in the beam due to bending (neglecting transverse shear) is $\dfrac{P^{2}L^{3}}{6EI} \\$ $\dfrac{P^{2}L^{3}}{3EI} \\$ $\dfrac{PL^{3}}{3EI} \\$ $\dfrac{PL^{3}}{6EI}$

The cantilever beam of Length $L$ and Flexural modulus $EI$ is subjected to a point load $P$ at the free end. The elastic strain energy stored in the beam due to bending ...

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For a loaded cantilever beam of uniform cross-section, the bending moment (in N.mm) along the length is $M(x)=5x^{2}+10x$, where $x$ is the distance (in mm) measured from the free end of the beam. The magnitude of shear force (in N) in the cross-section at $x=10$ mm is __________.

For a loaded cantilever beam of uniform cross-section, the bending moment (in N.mm) along the length is $M(x)=5x^{2}+10x$, where $x$ is the distance (in mm) measured from...

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The state of stress at a point is $\sigma _{x}=\sigma _{y}=\sigma _{z}=\tau _{xz}=\tau _{zx}=\tau _{yz}=\tau _{zy}=0$ and $\tau _{xy}=\tau _{yx}=50$ MPa. The maximum normal stress (in MPa) at that point is ________.

The state of stress at a point is $\sigma _{x}=\sigma _{y}=\sigma _{z}=\tau _{xz}=\tau _{zx}=\tau _{yz}=\tau _{zy}=0$ and $\tau _{xy}=\tau _{yx}=50$ MPa. The maximum norm...

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A mass $m$ is attached to two identical springs having spring constant $k$ as shown in the figure. The natural frequency $\omega$ of this single degree of freedom system is $\sqrt{\dfrac{2k}{m}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{k}{m}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{k}{2m}} \\ $ $\sqrt{\dfrac{4k}{m}}$

A mass $m$ is attached to two identical springs having spring constant $k$ as shown in the figure. The natural frequency $\omega$ of this single degree of freedom system ...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 48
A $10$ mm deep cylindrical cup with diameter of $15$ mm is drawn from a circular blank. Neglecting the variation in the sheet thickness, the diameter (upto $2$ decimal points accuracy) of the blank is _________ mm.

A $10$ mm deep cylindrical cup with diameter of $15$ mm is drawn from a circular blank. Neglecting the variation in the sheet thickness, the diameter (upto $2$ decimal po...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 47
For an inline slider-crank mechanism, the lengths of the crank and connecting rod are $3$ m and $4$ m, respectively. At the instant when the connecting rod is perpendicular to the crank, if the velocity of the slider is $1$ m/s, the magnitude of angular velocity (upto $3$ decimal points accuracy) of the crank is ________ radian/s

For an inline slider-crank mechanism, the lengths of the crank and connecting rod are $3$ m and $4$ m, respectively. At the instant when the connecting rod is perpendicul...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 43
A machine element has an ultimate strength $(\sigma _{u})$ of $600 N/mm^{2}$, and endurance limit $(\sigma _{en})$ of $250 N/mm^{2}$. The fatigue curve for the element on a $\log-\log$ plot is shown below. If the element is to be designed for a finite life of $10000$ cycles, the maximum amplitude of a completely reversed operating stress is _________ $N/mm^{2}$.

A machine element has an ultimate strength $(\sigma _{u})$ of $600 N/mm^{2}$, and endurance limit $(\sigma _{en})$ of $250 N/mm^{2}$. The fatigue curve for the element on...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 39
An initially stress-free massless elastic beam of length $L$ and circular cross-section with diameter $d$ $(d << L)$ is held fixed between two walls as shown. The beam material has Young's modulus $E$ and coefficient of thermal expansion $a$. If the beam is ... , the temperature rise required to cause the beam to buckle is proportional to $d$ $d^{2}$ $d^{3}$ $d^{4}$

An initially stress-free massless elastic beam of length $L$ and circular cross-section with diameter $d$ $(d << L)$ is held fixed between two walls as shown. The beam ma...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 40
A point mass of $100$ kg is dropped onto a massless elastic bar (cross-sectional area $= 100 mm^{2}$, length $= 1$ m, Young's modulus$=100$ GPa) from a height $H$ of $10$ mm as shown (Figure is not to scale). If $g= 10 m/s^{2}$, the maximum compression of the elastic bar is _______ mm

A point mass of $100$ kg is dropped onto a massless elastic bar (cross-sectional area $= 100 mm^{2}$, length $= 1$ m, Young's modulus$=100$ GPa) from a height $H$ of $10$...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 41
Two disks $A$ and $B$ with identical mass $(m)$ and radius $(R)$ are initially at rest. They roll down from the top of identical inclined planes without slipping. Disk $A$ has all of its mass concentrated at the rim, while Disk $B$ has its mass uniformly distributed. At the bottom of the ... centre of disk $B$ is $\sqrt{\dfrac{3}{4}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{3}{2}} \\$ $1 \\$ $\sqrt{2}$

Two disks $A$ and $B$ with identical mass $(m)$ and radius $(R)$ are initially at rest. They roll down from the top of identical inclined planes without slipping. Disk $A...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 44
A horizontal bar, fixed at one end $(x=0)$, has a length of $1$ m, and cross-sectional area of $100 mm^{2}$. Its elastic modulus varies along its length as given by $E(x)=100 e^{-x}$ GPa, where $x$ is the length coordinate (in m) along the axis of the bar. An axial tensile load of $10$ kN is applied at the free end $(x=1)$. The axial displacement of the free end is _________ mm

A horizontal bar, fixed at one end $(x=0)$, has a length of $1$ m, and cross-sectional area of $100 mm^{2}$. Its elastic modulus varies along its length as given by $E(x)...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 45
In an epicyclic gear train, shown in the figure, the outer ring gear is fixed, while the sun gear rotates counterclockwise at $100$ rpm. Let the number of teeth on the sun, planet and outer gears to be $50, 25$ and $100$, respectively. The ratio of magnitudes of angular velocity of the planet gear to the angular velocity of the carrier arm is ________.

In an epicyclic gear train, shown in the figure, the outer ring gear is fixed, while the sun gear rotates counterclockwise at $100$ rpm. Let the number of teeth on the su...

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A thin uniform rigid bar of Length $L$ and mass $M$ is hinged at point $O$, located at a distance of $\dfrac{L}{3}$ from one of its ends. The bar is further supported using springs, each of stiffness $k$, located at the two ends. A particle of mass $m=\dfrac{M}{4}$ is fixed at ... $\sqrt{\dfrac{5k}{2M}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{3k}{2M}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{3k}{M}}$

A thin uniform rigid bar of Length $L$ and mass $M$ is hinged at point $O$, located at a distance of $\dfrac{L}{3}$ from one of its ends. The bar is further supported usi...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 42
A rectangular region in a solid is in a state of plane strain. The $(x, y)$ coordinates of the corners of the undeformed rectangle are given by $P(0, 0), Q(4, 0), R(4, 3), S(0, 3)$ ... . The deformed length of the elongated diagonal, up to three decimal places is _______ units.

A rectangular region in a solid is in a state of plane strain. The $(x, y)$ coordinates of the corners of the undeformed rectangle are given by $P(0, 0), Q(4, 0), R(4, 3)...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 21
In a metal forming operation when the material has just started yielding. the principal stresses are $\sigma_{1}=+180 MPa, \sigma_{2}=-100 MPa, \sigma_{3}=0$. Following von Mises' criterion, the yield stress is _________ MPa.

In a metal forming operation when the material has just started yielding. the principal stresses are $\sigma_{1}=+180 MPa, \sigma_{2}=-100 MPa, \sigma_{3}=0$. Following v...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 20
Cylindrical pins of diameter $15^{\pm0.020}$ mm are being produced on a machine. Statistical quality control tests show a mean of $14.995$ mm and standard deviation of $0.004$ mm. The process capability index $Cp$ is $0.833$ $1.667$ $3.333$ $3.750$

Cylindrical pins of diameter $15^{\pm0.020}$ mm are being produced on a machine. Statistical quality control tests show a mean of $14.995$ mm and standard deviation of $0...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 19
Consider the schematic of a riveted lap joint subjected to tensile load $F$, as shown below. Let $d$ be the diameter of the rivets, and $S_{f}$ be the maximum permissible tensile stress in the plates. What should be the minimum value for the thickness of the plates to guard against tensile failure of ... $\dfrac{F}{S_{f}W} \\$ $\dfrac{F}{S_{f}(W-d)} \\$ $\dfrac{2F}{S_{f}W}$

Consider the schematic of a riveted lap joint subjected to tensile load $F$, as shown below. Let $d$ be the diameter of the rivets, and $S_{f}$ be the maximum permissible...

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The damping ratio for a viscously damped spring-mass system, governed by the relationship $m \dfrac{d^{2}x}{dt^{2}}+c\dfrac{dx}{dt}+kx=F(t)$, is given by $\sqrt{\dfrac{c}{mk}} \\$ $\dfrac{c}{2\sqrt{km}} \\$ $\dfrac{c}{\sqrt{km}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{c}{2mk}}$

The damping ratio for a viscously damped spring-mass system, governed by the relationship $m \dfrac{d^{2}x}{dt^{2}}+c\dfrac{dx}{dt}+kx=F(t)$, is given by$\sqrt{\dfrac{c}{...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 17
The following figure shows the velocity-time plot for a particle travelling along a straight line. The distance covered by the particle from $t=0$ to $t=5$s is __________ m.

The following figure shows the velocity-time plot for a particle travelling along a straight line. The distance covered by the particle from $t=0$ to $t=5$s is __________...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 16
Consider a beam with circular cross-section of diameter $d$. The ratio of the second moment of area about the neutral axis to the section modulus of the area is $\dfrac{d}{2} \\$ $\dfrac{\pi d}{2} \\$ $d \\$ $\pi d$

Consider a beam with circular cross-section of diameter $d$. The ratio of the second moment of area about the neutral axis to the section modulus of the area is$\dfrac{d}...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 15
A motor driving a solid circular steel shaft transmits $40$ kW of power at $500$ rpm. If the diameter of the shaft is $40$ mm, the maximum shear stress in the shaft is _____________MPa.

A motor driving a solid circular steel shaft transmits $40$ kW of power at $500$ rpm. If the diameter of the shaft is $40$ mm, the maximum shear stress in the shaft is __...

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A particle of unit mass is moving on a plane. Its trajectory, in polar coordinates, is given by $r(t)=t^{2}, \theta (t)=t$, where $t$ is time. The Kinetic energy of the particle at time $t=2$ is $4$ $12$ $16$ $24$

A particle of unit mass is moving on a plane. Its trajectory, in polar coordinates, is given by $r(t)=t^{2}, \theta (t)=t$, where $t$ is time. The Kinetic energy of the p...

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GATE2016-3-50
In a sheet metal of $2$ $mm$ thickness a hole of $10$ $mm$ diameter needs to be punched. The yield strength in tension of the sheet material is $100$ $MPa$ and its ultimate shear strength is $80$ $MPa$. The force required to punch the hole (in $kN$) is __________

In a sheet metal of $2$ $mm$ thickness a hole of $10$ $mm$ diameter needs to be punched. The yield strength in tension of the sheet material is $100$ $MPa$ and its ultima...

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GATE2016-3-38
A bolted joint has four bolts arranged as shown in figure. The cross sectional area of each bolt is $25$ $mm^2$. A torque $T$ = $200N-m$ is acting on the joint. Neglecting friction due to clamping force, maximum shear stress in a bolt is ______ $MPa$.

A bolted joint has four bolts arranged as shown in figure. The cross sectional area of each bolt is $25$ $mm^2$. A torque $T$ = $200N-m$ is acting on the joint. Neglectin...

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GATE2016-3-37
A single degree of freedom spring-mass system is subjected to a harmonic force of constant amplitude. For an excitation frequency of $\sqrt{\dfrac{3k}{m}}$, the ratio of the amplitude of steady state response to the static deflection of the spring is __________

A single degree of freedom spring-mass system is subjected to a harmonic force of constant amplitude. For an excitation frequency of $\sqrt{\dfrac{3k}{m}}$, the ratio of ...

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GATE2016-3-36
Two masses m are attached to opposite sides of a rigid rotating shaft in the vertical plane. Another pair of equal masses $m_1$ is attached to the opposite sides of the shaft in the vertical plane as shown in figure. Consider $m=1 \: kg$, $e=50 \: mm$, $e_1=20 \: mm$ ... $a=2 \: m$ and $a_1 = 2.5 \: m$. For the system to be dynamically balanced, $m_1$ should be ________ $kg$.

Two masses m are attached to opposite sides of a rigid rotating shaft in the vertical plane. Another pair of equal masses $m_1$ is attached to the opposite sides of the s...

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GATE2016-3-32
A rigid rod $(AB)$ of length $L=\sqrt{2} \: m$ is undergoing translational as well as rotational motion in the $x-y$ plane (see the figure). The point $A$ has the velocity $V_1=\hat{i}+2\hat{j} \: m/s$. The end B is constrained to move only along the $x$ direction. The magnitude of the velocity $V_2$ (in $m/s$) at the end B is __________

A rigid rod $(AB)$ of length $L=\sqrt{2} \: m$ is undergoing translational as well as rotational motion in the $x-y$ plane (see the figure). The point $A$ has the velocit...

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GATE2016-3-30
An inextensible massless string goes over a frictionless pulley. Two weights of $100$ $N$ and $200$ $N$ are attached to the two ends of the string. The weights are released from rest, and start moving due to gravity. The tension in the string (in $N$) is __________

An inextensible massless string goes over a frictionless pulley. Two weights of $100$ $N$ and $200$ $N$ are attached to the two ends of the string. The weights are releas...

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GATE2016-3-31
A circular disc of radius $100 \: mm$ and mass $1 \: kg$, initially at rest at position $A$, rolls without slipping down a curved path as shown in figure. The speed $v$ of the disc when it reaches position $B$ is _________ $m/s$. Acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \: m/s^2$.

A circular disc of radius $100 \: mm$ and mass $1 \: kg$, initially at rest at position $A$, rolls without slipping down a curved path as shown in figure. The speed $v$ o...

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GATE2016-3-34
Two circular shafts made of same material, one solid (S) and one hollow (H), have the same length and polar moment of inertia. Both are subjected to same torque. Here, $\theta _S$ is the twist and $\tau _S$ ... $\theta _S<\theta _H$ and $\tau _S<\tau _H$ $\theta _S=\theta _H$ and $\tau _S<\tau _H$

Two circular shafts made of same material, one solid (S) and one hollow (H), have the same length and polar moment of inertia. Both are subjected to same torque. Here, $\...

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GATE2016-3-35
A beam of length $L$ is carrying a uniformly distributed load w per unit length. The flexural rigidity of the beam is $EI$. The reaction at the simple support at the right end is $\dfrac{wL}{2} \\$ $\dfrac{3wL}{8} \\$ $\dfrac{wL}{4} \\$ $\dfrac{wL}{8}$

A beam of length $L$ is carrying a uniformly distributed load w per unit length. The flexural rigidity of the beam is $EI$. The reaction at the simple support at the righ...

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GATE2016-3-33
A square plate of dimension $L \times L$ is subjected to a uniform pressure load $p=250 \: MPa$ on its edges as shown in the figure. Assume plane stress conditions. The Young’s modulus $E=200 \: GPa$ .The deformed shape is a square of dimension $L− 2\delta$. If $L = 2 \: m$ and $\delta=0.001 \: m$, the Poisson’s ratio of the plate material is __________

A square plate of dimension $L \times L$ is subjected to a uniform pressure load $p=250 \: MPa$ on its edges as shown in the figure. Assume plane stress conditions. The Y...

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GATE2016-3-20
Engineering strain of a mild steel sample is recorded as $0.100\%$. The true strain is $0.010\%$ $0.055\%$ $0.099\%$ $0.101\%$

Engineering strain of a mild steel sample is recorded as $0.100\%$. The true strain is$0.010\%$$0.055\%$$0.099\%$$0.101\%$

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GATE2016-3-8
T he state of stress at a point on an element is shown in figure (a). The same state of stress is shown in another coordinate system in figure (b). The components $(\tau _{xx},\tau_{yy},\tau _{xy})$ are given by $(p/\sqrt{2},-p/\sqrt{2},0)$ $(0,0,p)$ $(p,-p,p/\sqrt{2})$ $(0,0,p/\sqrt{2})$

T he state of stress at a point on an element is shown in figure (a). The same state of stress is shown in another coordinate system in figure (b).The components $(\tau _...

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GATE2016-3-9
A rigid link $PQ$ is undergoing plane motion as shown in the figure ($V_P$ and $V_Q$ are non-zero). $V_{QP}$ is the relative velocity of point $Q$ with respect to point $P$. Which one of the following is TRUE? $V_{QP}$ ... $Q$ $V_{QP}$ has only one component directed from $Q$ to $P$ $V_{QP}$ has only one component perpendicular to $PQ$

A rigid link $PQ$ is undergoing plane motion as shown in the figure ($V_P$ and $V_Q$ are non-zero). $V_{QP}$ is the relative velocity of point $Q$ with respect to point $...

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