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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 31
A body of mass (M) $10$ $kg$ is initially stationary on a $45^{\circ}$ inclined plane as shown in figure. The coefficient of dynamic friction between the body and the plane is $0.5$. The body slides down the plane and attains a velocity of $20 m/s$. The distance traveled (in meter) by the body along the plane is _______

A body of mass (M) $10$ $kg$ is initially stationary on a $45^{\circ}$ inclined plane as shown in figure. The coefficient of dynamic friction between the body and the pla...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 32
Consider a simply supported beam of length, $50h$, with a rectangular cross-section of depth, $h$, and width, $2h$. The beam carries a vertical point load, P, at its mid-point. The ratio of the maximum shear stress to the maximum bending stress in the beam is $0.02$ $0.10$ $0.05$ $0.01$

Consider a simply supported beam of length, $50h$, with a rectangular cross-section of depth, $h$, and width, $2h$. The beam carries a vertical point load, P, at its mid-...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 33
The damping ratio of a single degree of freedom spring-mass-damper system with mass of $1 kg$, stiffness $100 N/m$ and viscous damping coefficient of $25 N.s/m$ is _______

The damping ratio of a single degree of freedom spring-mass-damper system with mass of $1 kg$, stiffness $100 N/m$ and viscous damping coefficient of $25 N.s/m$ is ______...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 6
A rotating steel shaft is supported at the ends. It is subjected to a point load at the center. The maximum bending stress developed is $100$ $MPa$. If the yield, ultimate and corrected endurance strength of the shaft material are $300$ $MPa$, $500$ $MPa$ and $200$ $MPa$, respectively, then the factor of safety for the shaft is _______

A rotating steel shaft is supported at the ends. It is subjected to a point load at the center. The maximum bending stress developed is $100$ $MPa$. If the yield, ultimat...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 7
Two solid circular shafts of radii $R_1$ and $R_2$ are subjected to same torque. The maximum shear stresses developed in the two shafts are $\tau _1$ and $\tau _2$. If $R_1$/ $R_2$=$2$, then $\tau _2/\tau _1$ is _______

Two solid circular shafts of radii $R_1$ and $R_2$ are subjected to same torque. The maximum shearstresses developed in the two shafts are $\tau _1$ and $\tau _2$. If $R_...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 8
Consider a single degree-of-freedom system with viscous damping excited by a harmonic force. At resonance, the phase angle (in degree) of the displacement with respect to the exciting force is $0$ $45$ $90$ $135$

Consider a single degree-of-freedom system with viscous damping excited by a harmonic force. At resonance, the phase angle (in degree) of the displacement with respect to...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 9
A mass $m_1$ of $100$ $kg$ traveling with a uniform velocity of $5$ $m/s$ along a line collides with a stationary mass $m_2$ of $1000$ $kg$. After the collision, both the masses travel together with the same velocity. The coefficient of restitution is $0.6$ $0.1$ $0.01$ $0$

A mass $m_1$ of $100$ $kg$ traveling with a uniform velocity of $5$ $m/s$ along a line collides with a stationary mass $m_2$ of $1000$ $kg$. After the collision, both the...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 10
Which one of following is NOT correct? Intermediate principal stress is ignored when applying the maximum principal stress theory The maximum shear stress theory gives the most accurate results amongst all the failure theories As per ... the maximum distortion energy theory, failure occurs when the distortion energy per unit volume exceeds a critical value

Which one of following is NOT correct?Intermediate principal stress is ignored when applying the maximum principal stress theoryThe maximum shear stress theory gives the ...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 11
Gear $2$ rotates at $1200$ $rpm$ in counter clockwise direction and engages with Gear $3$. Gear $3$ and Gear $4$ are mounted on the same shaft. Gear $5$ engages with Gear $4$. The numbers of teeth on Gears $2$, $3$, $4$ ... angular speed of Gear $5$ is $300$ $rpm$ counterclockwise $300$ $rpm$ clockwise $4800$ $rpm$ counterclockwise $4800$ $rpm$ clockwise

Gear $2$ rotates at $1200$ $rpm$ in counter clockwise direction and engages with Gear $3$. Gear $3$ and Gear $4$ are mounted on the same shaft. Gear $5$ engages with Gear...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 12
Consider a long cylindrical tube of inner and outer radii, $r_i$ and $r_o$ , respectively, length, $L$ and thermal conductivity, $k$. Its inner and outer surfaces are maintained at $T_i$ and $T_o$ , respectively ( $T_i > T_o$ ). Assuming one-dimensional steady ... $\dfrac{1}{4\pi kL}\ln \bigg (\dfrac{r_o}{r_i} \bigg )$

Consider a long cylindrical tube of inner and outer radii, $r_i$ and $r_o$ , respectively, length, $L$ and thermal conductivity, $k$. Its inner and outer surfaces are mai...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 3 | Question: 18
The process utilizing mainly thermal energy for removing material is Ultrasonic Matching Electrochemical Matching Abrasive Jet Matching Laser Beam Matching

The process utilizing mainly thermal energy for removing material isUltrasonic MatchingElectrochemical Matching Abrasive Jet MatchingLaser Beam Matching

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 55
A rectangular hole of size $100$ $mm \times 50$ $mm$ is to be made on a $5$ $mm$ thick sheet of steel having ultimate tensile strength and shear strength of $500$ $MPa$ and $300$ $MPa$, respectively. The hole is made by punching process. Neglecting the effect of clearance, the punching force (in $kN$) is $300$ $450$ $600$ $750$

A rectangular hole of size $100$ $mm \times 50$ $mm$ is to be made on a $5$ $mm$ thick sheet of steel having ultimate tensile strength and shear strength of $500$ $MPa$ a...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 30
The flexural rigidity $(EI)$ of a cantilever beam is assumed to be constant over the length of the beam shown in figure. If a load $P$ and bending moment $PL/2$ ... $\dfrac{PL^2}{EI} \\$ $\dfrac{3}{2}\dfrac{PL^2}{EI} \\$ $\dfrac{5}{2}\dfrac{PL^2}{EI}$

The flexural rigidity $(EI)$ of a cantilever beam is assumed to be constant over the length of the beam shown in figure. If a load $P$ and bending moment $PL/2$ are appli...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 31
A cantilever beam of length, $L$, with uniform cross-section and flexural rigidity, $EI$, is loaded uniformly by a vertical load, $w$ per unit length. The maximum vertical deflection of the beam is given by $\dfrac{wL^4}{8EI} \\$ $\dfrac{wL^4}{16EI} \\$ $\dfrac{wL^4}{4EI} \\$ $\dfrac{wL^4}{24EI}$

A cantilever beam of length, $L$, with uniform cross-section and flexural rigidity, $EI$, is loaded uniformly by a vertical load, $w$ per unit length. The maximum vertica...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 32
For the three bolt system shown in the figure, the bolt material has shear yield strength of $200$ $MPa$. For a factor of safety of $2$, the minimum metric specification required for the bolt is $M8$ $M10$ $M12$ $M16$

For the three bolt system shown in the figure, the bolt material has shear yield strength of $200$ $MPa$. For a factor of safety of $2$, the minimum metric specification ...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 33
Consider a flywheel whose mass $M$ is distributed almost equally between a heavy, ring-like rim of radius $R$ and a concentric disk-like feature of radius $R/2$. Other parts of the flywheel, such as spokes, etc, have negligible mass. The best ... for $α$, if the moment of inertia of the flywheel about its axis of rotation is expressed as $αMR^2$, is _______

Consider a flywheel whose mass $M$ is distributed almost equally between a heavy, ring-like rim of radius $R$ and a concentric disk-like feature of radius $R/2$. Other pa...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 34
What is the natural frequency of the spring mass system shown below? The contact between the block and the inclined plane is frictionless. The mass of the block is denoted by m and the spring constants are denoted by $k_1$ and $k_2$ ... $\sqrt{\dfrac{k_1-k_2}{m}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{k_1+k_2}{m}}$

What is the natural frequency of the spring mass system shown below? The contact between the block and the inclined plane is frictionless. The mass of the block is denote...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 35
A disc clutch with a single friction surface has coefficient of friction equal to $0.3$. The maximum pressure which can be imposed on the friction material is $1.5$ $MPa$. The outer diameter of the clutch plate is $200$ $mm$ and its ... $mm$. Assuming uniform wear theory for the clutch plate, the maximum torque (in $N.m$) that can be transmitted is _______

A disc clutch with a single friction surface has coefficient of friction equal to $0.3$. The maximum pressure which can be imposed on the friction material is $1.5$ $MPa$...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 36
A truck accelerates up a $10^0$ incline with a crate of $100$ $kg$. Value of static coefficient of friction between the crate and the truck surface is $0.3$. The maximum value of acceleration (in $m$/$s^2$) of the truck such that the crate does not slide down is _______

A truck accelerates up a $10^0$ incline with a crate of $100$ $kg$. Value of static coefficient of friction between the crate and the truck surface is $0.3$. The maximum ...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 37
Maximum fluctuation of kinetic energy in an engine has been calculated to be $2600$ $J$. Assuming that the engine runs at an average speed of $200$ $rpm$, the polar mass moment of inertia (in $kg.m^2$) of a flywheel to keep the speed fluctuation within $±0.5$% of the average speed is _______

Maximum fluctuation of kinetic energy in an engine has been calculated to be $2600$ $J$. Assuming that the engine runs at an average speed of $200$ $rpm$, the polar mass ...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 38
Consider the two states of stress as shown in configurations I and II in the figure below. From the standpoint of distortion energy (von-Mises) criterion, which one of the following statements is true? $I$ yields after $II$ $II$ yields after $I$ Both yield simultaneously Nothing can be said about their relative yielding

Consider the two states of stress as shown in configurations I and II in the figure below. From the standpoint of distortion energy (von-Mises) criterion, which one of th...

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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 2 | Question: 40
A spur pinion of pitch diameter $50$ $mm$ rotates at $200$ $rad/s$ and transmits $3 kW$ power. The pressure angle of the tooth of the pinion is $20^\circ$. Assuming that only one pair of the teeth is in contact, the total force (in newton) exerted by a tooth of the pinion on the tooth on a mating gear is _______

A spur pinion of pitch diameter $50$ $mm$ rotates at $200$ $rad/s$ and transmits $3 kW$ power. The pressure angle of the tooth of the pinion is $20^\circ$. Assuming that ...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 19
A component can be produced by any of the four processes $I$, $II$, $III$ and $IV$. The fixed cost and the variable cost for each of the processes are listed below. The most economical process for producing a batch of $100$ ... $I$ $II$ $III$ $IV$

A component can be produced by any of the four processes $I$, $II$, $III$ and $IV$. The fixed cost and the variable cost for each of the processes are listed below. The m...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 24
The relationship between true strain ($\epsilon _T$) and engineering strain ($\epsilon _E$) in a uniaxial tension test is given as $\epsilon _E=ln(1+\epsilon _T)$ $\epsilon _E=ln(1-\epsilon _T)$ $\epsilon _T=ln(1+\epsilon _E)$ $\epsilon _T=ln(1-\epsilon _E)$

The relationship between true strain ($\epsilon _T$) and engineering strain ($\epsilon _E$) in a uniaxial tension test is given as$\epsilon _E=ln(1+\epsilon _T)$$\epsilon...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 6
A steel cube, with all faces free to deform, has Young's modulus, $E$, Poisson's ratio, $ν$, and coefficient of thermal expansion, $\alpha$. The pressure (hydrostatic stress) developed within the cube, when it is subjected to a uniform increase in temperature, $\Delta T$, ... $-\dfrac{\alpha (\Delta T)E}{1-2V} \\$ $\dfrac{\alpha (\Delta T)E}{3(1-2V)}$

A steel cube, with all faces free to deform, has Young’s modulus, $E$, Poisson’s ratio, $ν$, and coefficient of thermal expansion, $\alpha$. The pressure (hydrostati...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 7
A two member truss ABC is shown in the figure. The force (in $kN$) transmitted in member AB is _______

A two member truss ABC is shown in the figure. The force (in $kN$) transmitted in member AB is _______

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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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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 9
In vibration isolation, which one of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Transmissibility (T)? T is nearly unity at small excitation frequencies T can be always reduced by using higher damping at any excitation frequency T is unity at the frequency ratio of $\sqrt{2}$ T is infinity at resonance for undamped systems

In vibration isolation, which one of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Transmissibility (T)?T is nearly unity at small excitation frequenciesT can be alwa...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 10
In a structure subjected to fatigue loading, the minimum and maximum stresses developed in a cycle are $200$ $MPa$ and $400$ $MPa$ respectively. The value of stress amplitude (in $MPa$) is _______

In a structure subjected to fatigue loading, the minimum and maximum stresses developed in a cycle are $200$ $MPa$ and $400$ $MPa$ respectively. The value of stress ampli...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 2 | Question: 11
A thin plate of uniform thickness is subject to pressure as shown in the figure below Under the assumption of plane stress, which one of the following is correct? Normal stress is zero in the z-direction Normal stress is tensile in the z-direction Normal stress is compressive in the z-direction Normal stress varies in the z-direction

A thin plate of uniform thickness is subject to pressure as shown in the figure belowUnder the assumption of plane stress, which one of the following is correct?Normal st...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 52
During pure orthogonal turning operation of a hollow cylindrical pipe, it is found that the thickness of the chip produced is $0.5$ $mm$. The feed given to the zero degree rake angle tool is $0.2$ $mm/rev$. The shear strain produced during the operation is _______

During pure orthogonal turning operation of a hollow cylindrical pipe, it is found that the thickness of the chip produced is $0.5$ $mm$. The feed given to the zero degre...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 53
For the given assembly: $25 \: H7/g8$, match Group $A$ with Group $B$ ... $P-I, Q-IV, R-III, S-II$ $P-II, Q-III, R-IV, S-I$ $P-II, Q-IV, R-III, S-I$

For the given assembly: $25 \: H7/g8$, match Group $A$ with Group $B$$$\begin{array}{|c|l|c|l|} \hline & \textbf{Group A} & & \textbf{Group B} \\ \hline P. & \text{H} & I...

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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 1 | Question: 55
An aluminium alloy (density $2600$ $kg$/$m^3$) casting is to be produced. A cylindrical hole of $100$ $mm$ diameter and $100$ $mm$ length is made in the casting using sand core (density $1600$ $kg$/$m^3$). The net buoyancy force (in newton) acting on the core is _______

An aluminium alloy (density $2600$ $kg$/$m^3$) casting is to be produced. A cylindrical hole of $100$ $mm$ diameter and $100$ $mm$ length is made in the casting using san...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 45
In a simple concentric shaft-bearing arrangement, the lubricant flows in the $2$ $mm$ gap between the shaft and the bearing. The flow may be assumed to be a plane Couette flow with zero pressure gradient. The diameter of the shaft is $100$ $mm$ and ... $0.1$ $kg/m.s$. The frictional resisting force (in newton) per $100$ $mm$ length of the bearing is _______

In a simple concentric shaft-bearing arrangement, the lubricant flows in the $2$ $mm$ gap between the shaft and the bearing. The flow may be assumed to be a plane Couette...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 30
The state of stress at a point is given by $\sigma _x=-6 MPa$ ,$\sigma _y=4 MPa$ and $\tau _{xy}=-8 MPa$.The maximum tensile stress in (MPa) at the point is _____

The state of stress at a point is given by $\sigma _x=-6 MPa$ ,$\sigma _y=4 MPa$ and $\tau _{xy}=-8 MPa$.The maximum tensile stress in (MPa) at the point is _____

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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 Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 33
Consider a cantilever beam, having negligible mass and uniform flexural rigidity, with length $0.01$ $m$. The frequency of vibration of the beam, with a $0.5$ $kg$ mass attached at the free tip, is $100$ $Hz$. The flexural rigidity (in $N$.$m^2$) of the beam is _______

Consider a cantilever beam, having negligible mass and uniform flexural rigidity, with length $0.01$ $m$. The frequency of vibration of the beam, with a $0.5$ $kg$ mass a...

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GATE Mechanical 2014 Set 1 | Question: 35
A block weighing $200 N$ is in contact with a level plane whose coefficients of static and kinetic friction are $0.4$ and $0.2$, respectively. The block is acted upon by a horizontal force (in newton) $P=10t$, where $t$ denotes the time in seconds. The velocity (in $m/s$) of the block attained after $10$ seconds is _______

A block weighing $200 N$ is in contact with a level plane whose coefficients of static and kinetic friction are $0.4$ and $0.2$, respectively. The block is acted upon by ...

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