In a Hartnell governor, the stiffness of the spring is given by (where S1 and S2 = Spring forces exerted on the sleeve at max. and min. radii of rotation and h = Compression of the spring)
A. $$\frac{{{{\text{S}}_1} + {{\text{S}}_2}}}{{\text{h}}}$$
B. $$\frac{{{{\text{S}}_1} - {{\text{S}}_2}}}{{\text{h}}}$$
C. $$\frac{{{{\text{S}}_1} + {{\text{S}}_2}}}{{{\text{2h}}}}$$
D. $$\frac{{{{\text{S}}_1} - {{\text{S}}_2}}}{{{\text{2h}}}}$$
Answer: Option B
In considering friction of a V-thread, the virtual coefficient of friction (μ1) is given by
A. μ1 = μsinβ
B. μ1 = μcosβ
C. $${\mu _1} = \frac{\mu }{{\sin \beta }}$$
D. $${\mu _1} = \frac{\mu }{{\cos \beta }}$$
The lower pairs are _________ pairs.
A. Self-closed
B. Force-closed
C. Friction closed
D. None of these
In a coupling rod of a locomotive, each of the four pairs is a ________ pair.
A. Sliding
B. Turning
C. Rolling
D. Screw
A kinematic chain is known as a mechanism when
A. None of the links is fixed
B. One of the links is fixed
C. Two of the links are fixed
D. None of these
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