Machine Kinematics Questions and Answers – Velocity of a Point on a Link by Relative Velocity Method

This set of Machine Kinematics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on ” Velocity of a Point on a Link by Relative Velocity Method”.

1. The instantaneous centre is a point which is always fixed.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: The instantaneous center is not always fixed.

2. The angular velocity of a rotating body is expressed in terms of
a) revolution per minute
b) radians per second
c) any one of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Angular velocity is expressed both as revolution per minute and radians per second.

3. The linear velocity of a rotating body is given by the relation
a) v = rω
b) v = r/ω
c) v = ω/r
d) v = ω2/r
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Answer: a
Explanation: The linear velocity of a rotating body is given by the relation v = rω
The linear acceleration of a rotating body is given by the relation a = rα.
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4. The linear acceleration of a rotating body is given by the relation
a) a = rα
b) a = r/α
c) a = α/r
d) a = α2/r
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Answer: a
Explanation: The linear velocity of a rotating body is given by the relation v = rω
The linear acceleration of a rotating body is given by the relation a = rα.

5. The relation between linear velocity and angular velocity of a cycle
a) exists under all conditions
b) does not exist under all conditions
c) exists only when it does not slip
d) exists only when it moves on horizontal plane
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.
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6. The velocity of piston in a reciprocating pump mechanism depends upon
a) angular velocity of the crank
b) radius of the crank
c) length of the connecting rod
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: None.

7. The linear velocity of a point B on a link rotating at an angular velocity ω relative to another point A on the same link is
a) ω2AB
b) ωAB
c) ω(AB)2
d) ω/AB
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Answer: b
Explanation: None.

8. The linear velocity of a point relative to another point on the same link is ……….. to the line joining the points.
a) perpendicular
b) parallel
c) at 450
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: The total linear acceleration of a particle can be obtained by combining the two mutually perpendicular accelerations.

9. According to Kennedy’s theorem the instantaneous centres of three bodies having relative motion lie on a
a) curved path
b) straight line
c) point
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: The Aronhold Kennedy’s theorem states that if three bodies move relatively to each other, they have three instantaneous centres and lie on a straight line.
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10. The instantaneous centers of a slider moving in a linear guide lies at
a) pin joints
b) their point of contact
c) infinity
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: The instantaneous centers of a slider moving in a linear guide lies at infinity.
The instantaneous centers of a slider moving in a curved surface lies at the center of curvature.

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