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GATE2018-2-46
The true stress (in MPa) versus true strain relationship for a metal is given by $\sigma=1020 \varepsilon^{0.4}$. The cross sectional-area at the start of the test (when the stress and strain values are equal to zero) is $100 \: mm^2$. The cross-sectional area at the time of necking ( in $mm^2$) is ______________ correct to two decimal palces.

The true stress (in MPa) versus true strain relationship for a metal is given by $$\sigma=1020 \varepsilon^{0.4}$$. The cross sectional-area at the start of the test (whe...

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GATE2017 ME-2: 32
A gear train shown in the figure consists of gears $P, Q, R,$ and $S$. Gear $Q$ and gear $R$ are mounted on the same shaft. All the gears are mounted on parallel shafts and the number of teeth of $P, Q, R$ and $S$ are $24, 45, 30,$ and $80$, respectively. Gear $P$ is rotating at $400$ rpm. The speed (in rpm) of the gear $S$ is __________.

A gear train shown in the figure consists of gears $P, Q, R,$ and $S$. Gear $Q$ and gear $R$ are mounted on the same shaft. All the gears are mounted on parallel shafts a...

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GATE ME 2013 | Question: 6
A link $OB$ is rotating with a constant angular velocity of $2$ $rad$/$s$ in counter clockwise direction and a block is sliding radially outward on it with an uniform velocity of $0.75$ $m$/$s$ with respect to the rod, as shown in the figure below. If $OA$ = $1$ $m$, the magnitude of the absolute acceleration of the block at location $A$ in $m$/$s^2$ is $3$ $4$ $5$ $6$

A link $OB$ is rotating with a constant angular velocity of $2$ $rad$/$s$ in counter clockwise direction and a block is sliding radially outward on it with an uniform vel...

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GATE ME 2012 | Question: 23
For a long slender column of uniform cross section, the ratio of critical buckling load for the case with both ends clamped to the case with both ends hinged is $1$ $2$ $4$ $8$

For a long slender column of uniform cross section, the ratio of critical buckling load for the case with both ends clamped to the case with both ends hinged is$1$$2$$4$$...

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GATE2015-2-9
The number of degrees of freedom of the planetary gear train shown in the figure is $0$ $1$ $2$ $3$

The number of degrees of freedom of the planetary gear train shown in the figure is$0$$1$$2$$3$

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 38
A slider-crank mechanism with crank radius $60$ $mm$ and connecting rod length $240$ $mm$ is shown in figure. The crank is rotating with a uniform angular speed of $10$ $rad/s$, counter clockwise. For the given configuration, the speed (in $m/s$) of the slider is _______

A slider-crank mechanism with crank radius $60$ $mm$ and connecting rod length $240$ $mm$ is shown in figure. The crank is rotating with a uniform angular speed of $10$ $...

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GATE2018-1-53
The schematic of an external drum rotating clockwise engaging with a short shoe is shown in the figure. The shoe is mounted at point Y on a rigid lever XYZ hinged at point X. A force $F=100$ N is applied at the free end of the lever as shown. Given that the ... the shoe and the drum is $0.3$, the braking torque in (Nm) applied on the drum is _____ (correct to two decimal places)

The schematic of an external drum rotating clockwise engaging with a short shoe is shown in the figure. The shoe is mounted at point Y on a rigid lever XYZ hinged at poin...

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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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GATE2015-1-43
A machine element is subjected to the following bi-axial state of stress: $\sigma _x$ = $80$ $MPa$; $\sigma _y$ = 20 MPa; $\tau _{xy}$ = $40$ $MPa$. If the shear strength of the material is $100$ $MPa$, the factor of safety as per Tresca’s maximum shear stress theory is $1.0$ $2.0$ $2.5$ $3.3$

A machine element is subjected to the following bi-axial state of stress: $\sigma _x$ = $80$ $MPa$; $\sigma _y$ = 20 MPa; $\tau _{xy}$ = $40$ $MPa$. If the shear strength...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 4 | Question: 6
In a statically determinate plane truss, the number of joints $(j)$ and the number of members $(m)$ are related by $j = 2m – 3$ $m = 2j + 1$ $m = 2j – 3$ $m = 2j − 1$

In a statically determinate plane truss, the number of joints $(j)$ and the number of members $(m)$ are related by$j = 2m – 3$$m = 2j + 1$$m = 2j – 3$$m = 2j − 1$

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GATE2015-1-45
A precision instrument package $(m = 1 \: kg)$ needs to be mounted on a surface vibrating at $60 \: Hz$. It is desired that only $5\%$ of the base surface vibration amplitude be transmitted to the instrument. Assume that the isolation is designed with its natural ... $N/m$) of the required mounting pad is _____

A precision instrument package $(m = 1 \: kg)$ needs to be mounted on a surface vibrating at $60 \: Hz$. It is desired that only $5\%$ of the base surface vibration ampli...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 10
For the given statements: Mating spur gear teeth is an example of higher pair A revolute joint is an example of lower pair Indicate the correct answer. Both $I$ and $II$ are false $I$ is true and $II$ is false $I$ is false and $II$ is true Both $I$ and $II$ are true

For the given statements:Mating spur gear teeth is an example of higher pairA revolute joint is an example of lower pairIndicate the correct answer. Both $I$ and $II$ are...

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GATE ME 2013 | Question: 31
A flywheel connected to a punching machine has to supply energy of $400 Nm$ while running at a mean angular speed of $20 rad/s$. If the total fluctuation of speed is not to exceed $±2%$, the mass moment of inertia of the flywheel in $kg$-$m^2$ is $25$ $50$ $100$ $125$

A flywheel connected to a punching machine has to supply energy of $400 Nm$ while running at a mean angular speed of $20 rad/s$. If the total fluctuation of speed is not ...

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GATE2018-1-40
A machine of mass $m=200 \: kg$ is supported on two mounts, each of stiffness $k=10 \: kN/m$. The machine is subjected to an external force (in $N$) $F(t) = 50 \cos 5t$. Assuming only vertical translatory motion, the magnitude of the dynamic force (in $N$) transmitted from each mount to the ground is _________ (correct to two decimal places).

A machine of mass $m=200 \: kg$ is supported on two mounts, each of stiffness $k=10 \: kN/m$. The machine is subjected to an external force (in $N$) $F(t) = 50 \cos 5t$. ...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 30
A drum brake is shown in the figure. The drum is rotating in anticlockwise direction. The coefficient of friction between drum and shoe is $0.2$. The dimensions shown in the figure are in $mm$. The braking torque (in $N.m$) for the brake shoe is _______

A drum brake is shown in the figure. The drum is rotating in anticlockwise direction. The coefficient of friction between drum and shoe is $0.2$. The dimensions shown in ...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 39
A rigid link $PQ$ of length $2$ $m$ rotates about the pinned end $Q$ with a constant angular acceleration of $12$ $rad$/$s^2$. When the angular velocity of the link is $4$ $rad$/$s$, the magnitude of the resultant acceleration (in $m$/$s^2$) of the end P is _______

A rigid link $PQ$ of length $2$ $m$ rotates about the pinned end $Q$ with a constant angular acceleration of $12$ $rad$/$s^2$. When the angular velocity of the link is $4...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 4 | Question: 39
A single degree of freedom system has a mass of $2$ $kg$, stiffness $8$ $N/m$ and viscous damping ratio $0.02$. The dynamic magnification factor at an excitation frequency of $1.5$ $rad/s$ is _______

A single degree of freedom system has a mass of $2$ $kg$, stiffness $8$ $N/m$ and viscous damping ratio $0.02$. The dynamic magnification factor at an excitation frequenc...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 39
A hydrodynamic journal bearing is subject to $2000$ N load at a rotational speed of $2000$ rpm. Both bearing bore diameter and length are $40$ mm. If radial clearance is µm and bearing is lubricated with an oil having viscosity $0.03$ $P_{a.s}$, the Sommerfeld number of the bearing is ______

A hydrodynamic journal bearing is subject to $2000$ N load at a rotational speed of $2000$ rpm. Both bearing bore diameter and length are $40$ mm. If radial clearance is ...

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GATE2017 ME-2: 12
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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GATE2017 ME-1: 25
In the engineering stress-strain curve for mild steel, the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) refers to Yield stress Proportional limit Maximum stress Fracture stress

In the engineering stress-strain curve for mild steel, the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) refers toYield stressProportional limitMaximum stressFracture stress

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GATE2016-2-7
A shaft with a circular cross-section is subjected to pure twisting moment. The ratio of the maximum shear stress to the largest principal stress is $2.0$ $1.0$ $0.5$ $0$

A shaft with a circular cross-section is subjected to pure twisting moment. The ratio of the maximum shear stress to the largest principal stress is$2.0$$1.0$$0.5$$0$

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GATE ME 2013 | Question: 23
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 a double rocker (rockerrocker) mechanism is $PQ$ $QR$ $RS$ $SP$

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...

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GATE2018-2-8
Pre-tensioning of a bolted joint is used to strain harden the bolt head decrease stiffness of the bolted joint increase stiffness of the bolted joint prevent yielding of the thread root

Pre-tensioning of a bolted joint is used tostrain harden the bolt headdecrease stiffness of the bolted jointincrease stiffness of the bolted jointprevent yielding of the ...

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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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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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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 4 | Question: 37
A wardrobe (mass $100$ $kg$, height $4$ $m$, width $2$ $m$, depth $1$ $m$), symmetric about the $Y$-$Y$ axis, stands on a rough level floor as shown in the figure. A force $P$ ... and the wardrobe, respectively? $490.5$ and $0.5$ $981$ and $0.5$ $1000.5$ and $0.15$ $1000.5$ and $0.25$

A wardrobe (mass $100$ $kg$, height $4$ $m$, width $2$ $m$, depth $1$ $m$), symmetric about the $Y$-$Y$ axis, stands on a rough level floor as shown in the figure. A forc...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 54
If the Taylor’s tool life exponent $n$ is $0.2$, and the tool changing time is $1.5$ $min$, then the tool life (in $min$) for maximum production rate is _______

If the Taylor’s tool life exponent $n$ is $0.2$, and the tool changing time is $1.5$ $min$, then the tool life (in $min$) for maximum production rate is _______

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 4 | Question: 32
For the truss shown in the figure, the forces $F_1$ and $F_2$ are $9$ $kN$ and $3$ $kN$, respectively. The force (in $kN$) in the member QS is $11.25$ tension $11.25$ compression $13.5$ tension $13.5$ compression

For the truss shown in the figure, the forces $F_1$ and $F_2$ are $9$ $kN$ and $3$ $kN$, respectively. The force (in $kN$) in the member QS is$11.25$ tension$11.25$ compr...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 32
A pair of spur gears with module $5$ $mm$ and a center distance of $450$ $mm$ is used for a speed reduction of $5:1$. The number of teeth on pinion is _______

A pair of spur gears with module $5$ $mm$ and a center distance of $450$ $mm$ is used for a speed reduction of $5:1$. The number of teeth on pinion is _______

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GATE ME 2013 | Question: 40
A bar is subjected to fluctuating tensile load from $20$ $kN$ to $100$ $kN$. The material has yield strength of $240$ $MPa$ and endurance limit in reversed bending is $160$ $MPa$. According to the Soderberg principle, the area of cross-section in $mm^2$ of the bar for a factor of safety of $2$ is $400$ $600$ $750$ $1000$

A bar is subjected to fluctuating tensile load from $20$ $kN$ to $100$ $kN$. The material has yield strength of $240$ $MPa$ and endurance limit in reversed bending is $16...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 8
A $4$-bar mechanism with all revolute pairs has link lengths $l_f$ = $20$ $mm$, $l_{\text{in}} = 40$ $mm$, $l_{\text{co}} =50$ $mm$ and $l_{\text{out}} =60$ $mm$ ... motion Both links cannot execute full circular motion Only the output link cannot execute full circular motion Only the input link cannot execute full circular motion

A $4$-bar mechanism with all revolute pairs has link lengths $l_f$ = $20$ $mm$, $l_{\text{in}} = 40$ $mm$, $l_{\text{co}} =50$ $mm$ and $l_{\text{out}} =60$ $mm$. The suf...

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GATE2020-ME-1: 7
The stress state at a point in a material under plane stress condition is equi-biaxial tension with a magnitude of $10\: MPa$. If one unit on the $\sigma -\tau$ plane is $1\: MPa$, the Mohr's circle representation of the state-of-stress is given by a circle with a ... of $10$ units on the $\sigma -\tau$ plane a point on the $\tau$ axis at a distance of $10$ units from the origin

The stress state at a point in a material under plane stress condition is equi-biaxial tension with a magnitude of $10\: MPa$. If one unit on the $\sigma -\tau$ plane is ...

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GATE2017 ME-2: 38
The rod $PQ$ of length $L=\sqrt{2}$ m, and uniformly distributed mass of $M=10$ kg, is released from rest at the position shown in the figure. The ends slide along the frictionless faces $OP$ and $OQ$. Assume acceleration due to gravity, $g=10 m/s^{2}$. ... figure is $(ML^{2}/12)$. At this instant, the magnitude of angular acceleration (in radian/$s^{2}$) of the rod is __________.

The rod $PQ$ of length $L=\sqrt{2}$ m, and uniformly distributed mass of $M=10$ kg, is released from rest at the position shown in the figure. The ends slide along the fr...

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GATE2016-2-38
In a structural member under fatigue loading, the minimum and maximum stresses developed at the critical point are $50$ $MPa$ and $150$ $MPa$, respectively. The endurance, yield, and the ultimate strengths of the material are $200$ $MPa$, $300$ $MPa$ and $400$ $MPa$, respectively. ... safety using modified Goodman criterion is $\dfrac{3}{2} \\$ $\dfrac{8}{5} \\$ $\dfrac{12}{7} \\$ $2$

In a structural member under fatigue loading, the minimum and maximum stresses developed at the critical point are $50$ $MPa$ and $150$ $MPa$, respectively. The endurance...

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GATE2015-3-29
The number of degrees of freedom of the linkage shown in the figure is -$3$ $0$ $1$ $2$

The number of degrees of freedom of the linkage shown in the figure is-$3$$0$$1$$2$

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GATE2017 ME-2: 8
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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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 4 | Question: 9
The number of independent elastic constants required to define the stress-strain relationship for an isotropic elastic solid is _______

The number of independent elastic constants required to define the stress-strain relationship for an isotropic elastic solid is _______

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GATE ME 2013 | Question: 20
A cylinder contains $5$ $m^3$ of an ideal gas at a pressure of $1$ $bar$. This gas is compressed in a reversible isothermal process till its pressure increases to $5$ $bar$. The work in $kJ$ required for this process is $804.7$ $953.2$ $981.7$ $1012.2$

A cylinder contains $5$ $m^3$ of an ideal gas at a pressure of $1$ $bar$. This gas is compressed in a reversible isothermal process till its pressure increases to $5$ $ba...

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GATE ME 2012 | Question: 8
The following are the data for the two crossed helical gears used for speed reduction: Gear I: Pitch circle diameter in the plane of rotation $80$ mm and helix angle $30^{\circ}$ Gear II: Pitch circle diameter in the plane of rotation $120$ mm and helix angle $22.5^{\circ}$ If the input speed is $1440$ rpm, the output speed in rpm is $1200$ $900$ $875$ $720$

The following are the data for the two crossed helical gears used for speed reduction:Gear I: Pitch circle diameter in the plane of rotation $80$ mm and helix angle $30^{...

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GATE2017 ME-1: 14
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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