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 Dynamics of Machinery
UNIT :Single Degree of Freedome System : Free Vibration

Question ANS

Which type of vibrations are also known as transient vibrations? B

Undamped vibrations
Damped vibrations
Torsional vibrations
Transverse vibrations
During transverse vibrations, shaft is subjected to which type of stresses? C
Tensile stresses
Torsional shear stress
Bending stresses
All of the above
Which of the following relations is true when springs are connected A
parallelly?
where K = spring stiffness
 Ke = K1 + K2
(1 / Ke) = (1/K1) + (1/ K2)
 Ke = (1/K1) + (1/ K2)
None of the above
 What are deterministic vibrations? A
Vibrations caused due to known exciting force
Vibrations caused due to unknown exciting force
 Vibrations which are aperiodic in nature
None of the above
Which of the following vibrations are classified according to magnitude of B
actuating force?
Torsional vibrations
Deterministic vibrations
Transverse vibrations
All of the above
In which type of vibrations, amplitude of vibration goes on decreasing every A
cycle?
Damped vibrations
Undamped vibrations
Both a. and b.
None of the above
Which among the following is the fundamental equation of S.H.M.? B
x+( k/m )x=0
x + ω2 x =0
x + (k/ m)2 x =0
x2 + ω x2 =0
The resonant frequency of a mass-spring system depends upon ________ D
stiffness
surface density
depth of air space
 all of the above
Calculate equivalent stiffness of the spring for the system shown below,
which has spring stiffness of 3000 N/m B

1000 N/m
2250 N/m
2000 N/m
None of the above
Which of the following is incorrect regarding inertia force? D
Imaginary force
Acts upon a rigid body
Brings the body to equilibrium
Same direction as of accelerating force
Inertia force acts in the apposite direction as the acceleration? A
True
False
D-Alembert’s principle is used for which of the following? B
Change static problem into a dynamic problem
Change dynamic problem to static problem
To calculate moment of inertia of rigid bodies
To calculate angular momentum of a system of masses
Inertia force and the reversed effective force are the same. A
True
False
Determine logarithmic decrement, if the amplitude of a vibrating body B
reduces to 1/6th in two cycles.
0.223
0.8958
0.389
None of the above
Calculate logarithmic decrement if damping factor is 0.33. D
1.36
3.23
5.16
2.19
In damped free vibrations, which parameters indicate vibrations? B
Natural frequency
Rate of decay of amplitude
Both a. and b.
None of the above
What is meant by critical damping coefficient? B
Frequency of damped free vibrations is less than zero
The motion is aperiodic in nature
Both a. and b.
None of the above
Which of the following relations is true for viscous damping? B
Force α relative displacement
Force α relative velocity
Force α (1 / relative velocity)
None of the above
Which among the following is the value of static deflection (δ) for a fixed A
beam with central point load?
(Wl3) /(192 EI)
(Wl2) /(192 EI)
(Wl3) /(384 EI)
None of the above
According to which method, maximum kinetic energy at mean position is B
equal to maximum potential energy at extreme position?
Energy method
Rayleigh's method
Equilibrium method
All of the above
The motion of a system executing harmonic motion with one natural C
frequency is known as _______
principal mode of vibration
natural mode of vibration
both a. and b.
none of the above
What is meant by node point? C
The point at which amplitude of vibration is maximum
The point at which amplitude of vibration is minimum
The point at which amplitude of vibration is zero
None of the above
Fluid resistance causes damping which is known as ______ C
Resistance damping
Fluid damping
Viscous damping
Liquid damping
In damped vibrations, the amplitude of the resulting vibration gradually A
diminishes.
1
0
The resistance to the motion of the body is provided by ______
Medium of vibration
Speed of vibration
Length of the material
External friction
In which direction does the accelerating force acts? B
Opposite to the motion
Along the motion
Perpendicular to motion
Variable
The time interval after which the motion is repeated itself is known as A
___________ .
Time period
Cycle
Frequency
Isolation
Frequency of vibrations is usually expressed in C
Number of cycles per hour
Number of cycles per minute
Number of cycles per second
None of these
The motion completed during one time period is known as _______. B
Period of vibration
Cycle
Frequency
All of the above
Which of the following is a type of free vibration? D
Longitudinal vibrations
Transverse vibrations
Torsional vibrations
A, B and C
In a spring-mass system, which of the following force is not considered? B

Spring force
Damping force
Accelerating force
A and B
The periodic time is given by _______. B
ω/2π
2π/ω
2π×ω
π/ω
The velocity of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is _______ at C
the mean position.
Zero
Minimum
Maximum
None of the mentioned
The maximum acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion B
is ____.
ω
ω.r
ω/2π
2π/ω
At the mean position, the potential energy of the system is _______. A
Zero
Minimum
Maximum
None of the mentioned
D
In a spring-mass-damper system, which of the following force is considered?
Spring force
Damping force
Accelerating force
All of the above
Frequency is equal to ______. B
Time period
1/time period
ω * time period
ω /time period
When the body vibrates under the influence of external force, then the body C
is said to be under ___________ .
Free vibrations
Natural vibrations
Forced vibrations
Damped vibrations
A vertical spring-mass system has a mass of 0.5 kg and an initial deflection D
of 0.2 cm. Find the spring stiffness.
345 N/m
245 N/m
3452 N/m
2452 N/m
A system has a mass of 0.5 kg and spring stiffness of 2452 N/m. Find the C
natural frequency of the system.
5.14 Hz
9.14 Hz
11.14 Hz
28.14 Hz
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When frequency ratio (ω/ωn) is greater than unity, phase angle decreases as ______

damping factor increases

damping factor decreases
both a. and b.
none of the above
A

At which frequency ratio, phase angle increases as damping factor increases?

When frequency ratio is less than unity
When frequency ratio is more than unity
When frequency ratio is zero
All of the above
A

Magnification factor is the ratio of ______

zero frequency deflection and amplitude of steady state vibrations
amplitude of steady state vibrations and zero frequency deflection
amplitude of unsteady state vibrations and zero frequency distribution
None of the above
B

What is meant by phase difference or phase angle in forced vibrations?

Difference between displacement vector (x p) and velocity vector Vp
Angle in which displacement vector leads force vector by (F 0 sinωt)
Angle in which displacement vector (x p) lags force vector (F0 sinωt)
None of the above
C

The equation m(d2x/ dt2) + c (dx/dt) + Kx = F0 sin ωt is a second order differential equation. The solution of this linear equatio
omplementary function
particular function
sum of complementary and particular function
difference of complementary and particular function
C

Transmissibility is the ratio of ______

force transmitted to the supporting structure and force impressed upon the system
displacement amplitude of mass and displacement amplitude of supporting structure
both a. and b.
none of the above
C
A vibrating machine of 100 kg is mounted on a rubber pad which has stiffness of 500 N/m.
Determine force transmitted to the foundation if the unbalanced force 500 N acts on it. The
frequency ratio (ω/ωn) is 1.5 and ξ = 0.5
461.62 N
400.23 N
450 N
Insufficient data
A

Calculate damped natural frequency, if a spring mass damper system is subjected to periodic disturbing
force of 30 N. Damping coefficient is equal to 0.76 times of critical damping coefficient and undamped
natural frequency is 5 rad/sec
3.99 rad/sec
2.13 rad/sec
4.12 rad/sec
3.24 rad/sec
D

What is the effect of damping on phase angle at resonance frequency?

Phase angle increases as damping increases
Damping has no effect on phase angle
Phase angle increases as damping decreases
None of the above
B

At which frequency ratio, phase angle increases as damping factor increases?

When frequency ratio is less than unity
When frequency ratio is more than unity
When frequency ratio is zero
All of the above
A

Calculate natural frequency of damped vibration, if damping factor is 0.52 and natural frequency of the
system is 30 rad/sec which consists of machine supported on springs and dashpots.
25.62 rad/sec
20.78 rad/sec
14.4 rad/sec
15.33 rad/sec
A
In the graph shown below, the region in which frequency ratio (ω/ωn) > √2 is known as____

Amplification region
Isolation region
Spring controlled region
None of the above
B

In graph of (Transmissibility vs Frequency Ratio) shown below, the shaded region is called as____

Spring controlled region

Damping controlled region
Mass controlled region
None of the above
C

Which of the following statements is/are true?

1. Magnification factor is minimum at resonance

2. The maximum value of amplification factor increases as damping factor decreases
3. The maximum value of amplification factor increases as damping factor increases
4. Magnification factor is maximum at resonance
Statement 1 and statement 2
Statements 1,2 and 3
Statement 2 and statement 4
All the above statements are true
C

A single degree of freedom spring-mass system is subjected to a harmonic force of constant amplitude. For
an excitation frequency of √(3k/m), the ratio of the amplitude of steady state response to the static
deflection of the spring is __________
0.8
0.9
0.5
0.6
C

A single-degree-freedom spring-mass is subjected to a sinusoidal force of 10 N amplitude and frequency ω along

the axis of the spring. The stiffness of the spring is 150 N/m, damping factor is 0.2 and undamped natural
frequency is 10ω. At steady state, the amplitude of vibration (in m) is approximately
0.06
0.05
0.07
0.08
C

A mass-spring-dashpot system with mass m = 10 kg, spring constant k = 6250 N/m is excited by a harmonic
excitation of 10 cos(25t) N. At the steady state, the vibration amplitude of the mass is 40 mm. The damping
coefficient (c, in N.s/m) of the dashpot is ______

10
12
7
8
A

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 ______
1.8
2.2
2.6
1.4
B

The factor which affects the critical speed of a shaft is

diameter of the disc
span of the shaft
eccentricity
all of the mentioned
D

The ratio of the maximum displacement of the forced vibration to the deflection due to the static force, is known
as
damping factor
damping coefficient
logarithmic decrement
magnification factor
D

The ratio of the force transmitted to the force applied is known as the ____________ of the spring support.
isolation factor
transmissibility ratio
both A and B
none of the above
C

The critical speed may occur because of __________.

eccentric mounting of the rotor
non-uniform distribution of rotor material
bending of shaft
all of the above
D

The speed at which the shaft runs so that the additional deflection of the shaft from the axis of rotation
becomes ___________, is known as critical or whirling speed.
zero
minimum
maximum
infinite
D

Maximum displacement due to forced vibration is ____________ the displacement due to static force.
inversely proportional to
directly proportional to
independent of
none of the above
B
The magnification factor is the ratio of the maximum displacement due to forced vibrations to the deflection due to _
Static force
Dynamic force
Torsion
Compression
A

In steady state forced vibrations, the amplitude of vibrations at resonance is _____________ damping coefficient.
equal to
directly proportional to
inversely proportional to
independent of
C

Critical speed is expressed as ______.

rotation of the shaft in degrees
rotation of the shaft in radians
rotation of the shaft in minutes
the natural frequency of the shaft
D

When the body vibrates under the influence of external force, then the body is said to be under ___________ .
free vibrations
natural vibrations
forced vibrations
damped vibrations
C

Critical speed of a shaft with a disc supported in between is equal to the natural frequency of the system in
transverse vibrations
torsional vibrations
longitudinal vibrations
longitudinal vibrations provided the shaft is vertical.
A

Rotating shafts tend to vibrate violently at whirling speeds because:

The shafts are rotating at very high speeds
Bearing centre line coincides with the shaft axis
The system is unbalanced
Resonance is caused due to the heavy weight of the rotor.
D
When a vehicle travels on a rough road whose undulations can be assumed to be sinusoidal, the resonant
conditions of the base-excited vibrations, are determined by the:
Mass of the vehicle, stiffness of the suspension spring, speed of the vehicle, wavelength of the roughness curve
Speed of the vehicle only
Speed of the vehicle and the stillness of the suspension spring
Amplitude of the undulations
A

Whirling speed of shaft is the speed at which:

Shaft tends to vibrate in longitudinal direction
Torsional vibrations occur
Shaft tends to vibrate vigorously in transverse direction
Combination of transverse and longitudinal vibration occurs.
C

For a single degree of freedom damped system, transmissibility is less than 1 if frequency ratio is:
Equal to 1
<1
<√2
>√2
D

Whiriling speed of a shaft coincide with the natural frequency of the

longitudinal vibration
transverse vibration
torsional vibration
coupled between torsional vibration
B

The magnification factor is maximum when frequency ration is______

<1
>1
1
Can not be Determined
D

As the damoing factor decreases, the value of magnification factor ______

Decreases
Increses
Reamain Constant
Can not be Determined
A
At reasonance the phase angle is
0
90
180
270
B

For damping factor more than 0.07, the magnification factor is

0
1
<1
>1
C

For frequency ration = 0, the value of transmissibility is always ________

0
1
<1
>1
B

For frequency ration = 1, the value of transmissibility is always ________

Maximum
Minimum
0
1
A
n of this linear equation is given as
ng support.
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mping coefficient.

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 Sinhgad Technical Education Society’s
RMD Sinhgad School of Engineering,Pune
Department of Mechanical Engineering

MCQs UNIT III-Two Degree of Freedom System-Undamped Free Vibration

Mrs.M.G.Kadam

Questions
The motion of a system executing harmonic motion with one natural frequency i
principal mode of vibration
 natural mode of vibration
both a. and b.
none of the above
C

What is meant by node point?

The point at which amplitude of vibration is maximum
 The point at which amplitude of vibration is minimum
The point at which amplitude of vibration is zero
 None of the above
C

Which of the following statements is/are true?

Torsional vibrations do not occur in a three rotor system, if rotors rotate in same direc
Shaft vibrates with maximum frequency when rotors rotate in same direction
Zero node behavior is observed in rotors rotating in opposite direction
 All of the above
A
In the diagram shown below, if rotor X and rotor Z rotate in same direction
and rotor Y rotates in opposite direction, then specify the type of node
vibration.

Three node vibration

 Two node vibration
Single node vibration
None of the above
B

What is the total number of nodes formed in a three rotor system if the rotors at one o
0
1
2
3
B

In a multi-rotor system of torsional vibration maximum number of nodes that can occu
Two
Equal to the number of rotor plus one
Equal to the number of rotors
Equal to the number of rotors minus one
D

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the Lists: List-I List-
II
A. 6 d.o.f. system 1.Vibrating beam
B. 1 d.o.f. system 2. Vibration absorber
C. 2 d.o.f. system 3. A rigid body in space
D. Multi d.o.f. system 4. Pure rolling of a cylinder
D

During torsional vibration of a shaft, the node is characterized by the:

Maximum angular velocity
Maximum angular displacement
Maximum angular acceleration
Zero angular displacement
D

The mass moment of inertia of the two motors in a two rotor system are 100 kgm2
and 10 kgm2 the length of the shaft of uniform diameter between the rotors is 110
cm. The distance of node from the rotor of lower moment of inertia is:

80 cm              
90 cm
100 cm             
110 cm
C

What is the number of nodes in a shaft carrying three rotors?

zero
2
3
4
B
Consider the following statements: Two rotors mounted on a single shaft can be
considered to be equivalent to a geared-shaft system having two rotors provided
1. The kinetic energy of
the equivalent system is equal to that of the original system.
2. The strain energy of the equivalent system is equal to that of the original system.
3. The shaft diameters of the two systems are equal.
Which of these statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3                     
1 and 2
2 and 3            
1 and 3
A

Two rotors A and B are connected to the two ends of a shaft of uniform diameter.
The mass moment of inertia of rotor A about the axis of the shaft is four times that
of B. If the length of the shaft is 1 m and C is the position of node for torsional
vibrations, then what is the length of AC?
1/5 m               
4/5 m
1/25 m             
16/25 m
A

Which one of the following is correct for a shaft carrying two rotors at its ends?

It has no node   
It has one node
It has two nodes
It has three nodes
B

A system, which is free from both the ends

Definite system
Semidefinite system
Both a and b
None of the above
B

A system, which is fixed from one end or both the ends is referred as
Definite system
Semidefinite system
Both a and b
None of the above
A

From the following data, calculate the equivalent length of shaft in m. l1=0.6m, l
8.95
7.95
6.95
5.95
A

In a system with different shaft parameters, the longest shaft is taken for calculations.
1
0

 In a system with different shaft parameters ------------- is taken which depends on the length and dia
Equivalent shaft length
length of first shaft
lrngth of intermediate shaft
None of these
A

From the following data, calculate the location of node from the left end of shaft
(l1).l1=0.6m, l2=0.5m, l3=0.4m d1=0.095m, d2=0.06m, d3=0.05m Ma = 900 Kg,
Mb = 700 Kg ka = 0.85m, kb = 0.55m
0.855m
 0.795m
0.695m
0.595m
A

For a vibration system having different shaft parameters, calculate which of the
following cannot be the diameter of the equivalent shaft if the diameters of shafts in
m are: 0.05, 0.06, 0.07.
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
D

A single cylinder oil engine works with a three rotor system, the shaft length is 2.5m
and 70mm in diameter, the middle rotor is at a distance 1.5m from one end.
Calculate the free torsional vibration frequency for a single node system in Hz if the
mass moment of inertia of rotors in Kg-m2 are: 0.15, 0.3 and 0.09. C=84 kN/mm2
171
181
191
201
A

At a nodal point in the shaft, the frequency of vibration is _________

 Zero
Double than at the ends
Minimum
Maximum
A

For a gearing system, the equivalent system is made consisting of two rotors. How ma
0
1
2
3
B

In a gearing system, pump speed is one third of the motor. Shaft from motor is 6 cm
in diameter and 30cm long, the impellar shaft is 10cm diameter and 60cm long.
Mass moment of inertia is 1500 Kg-m2, C = 80Gn/m2. Neglecting the inertia of
shaft and gears calculate the frequency of free torsional vibrations in Hz.
4.7
5.7
4.5
5.5
A

When inertia of gearing is taken into consideration, then which of the following shoul
 Addition of rotor
Addition of gear
Addition of shaft
Addition of pump
A

 Consider P and Q as the shaft having two rotors at the end of it, what is the point N known as in the

 Node
Elastic point
Inelastic point
Breaking point
A

For occurrence of free torsional vibration which of the condition is necessary?

Rotors moving in same direction
Rotors having same frequency
Rotors having different frequency
Rotors rotate in the same sense
B

n the given figure if N is the node then NQ acts as which of the following system?

Single rotor system

Two rotor system
Three rotor system
Four rotor system
A

Keeping the mass moment of inertia of both the shafts in a two rotor system same, if th
Doubled
Halved
Constant
increased to 4 times
A

 In the figure given below, the points N1 and N2 are known as_______

Nodes
Elastic points
Inelastic points
Breaking points
A

In which of the following condition torsional vibration will not take place, considering
B in clockwise C in anticlockwise
C in clockwise B in anticlockwise
B and C in clockwise
B and C in anticlockwise
C

For occurrence of free torsional vibration in a three rotor system which of the conditi
Rotors moving in same direction
Rotors having same frequency
Rotors having different frequency
Rotors rotate in the same sense
B

A vertical circular disc is supported by a horizontal stepped shaft as shown

below. Determine equivalent length of shaft when equivalent diameter is 20
mm.

1.559 m
 0.559 m
 0.633 m
 None of the above
B

In a three rotor system, for the middle rotor, if the stiffness of both the length either
side of the rotor is increased to two times what will be the effect on total stiffness of
the middle rotor?
Remains constant
Decreases by two times
Increases by two times
Increases by 4 times
C

Two heavy rotating masses are connected by shafts of length l1, l2 and l3 and the corresponding diam
(𝑙_(1+) 𝑙_(2+) 𝑙_(3 ))/3

D
A single cylinder oil engine works with a three rotor system, the shaft length is 2.5m
and 70mm in diameter, the middle rotor is at a distance 1.5m from one end.
Calculate the free torsional vibration frequency for a two node system in Hz if the
mass moment of inertia of rotors in Kg-m2 are: 0.15, 0.3 and 0.09. C=84 kN/mm2

257
281
197
277
D

 Increasing which of the following factor would result in increase of free torsional vibration?
Radius of gyration
Mass moment of inertia
Polar moment of inertia
Length
C

The frequency of the free torsional vibration depends on…....

number of rotors
the number of nodes
Both a and b
Only b
C
For a two rotor system, the mass moment of inertia of one shaft(A) is twice the other(B), then what
is the relation between the length of the shafts.
2L(A) = L(B)
L(A) = 2L(B)
L(A) = L(B)
2L(A) = 3L(B)
A
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RMD Sinhgad School of Engineering,Pune
Department of Mechanical Engineering

MCQs UNIT IV- Balancing

Mrs.M.G.Kadam

Which of the following is true for centrifugal force causing unbalance?

Direction changes with rotation
Magnitude changes with rotation
Direction and magnitude both change with rotation
Direction and magnitude both remain unchanged with rotation
A

If the unbalanced system is not set right then.

Static forces develop
Dynamic forces develop
Tangential forces develop
Radial forces develop
A

What is the effect of a rotating mass of a shaft on a system?

Bend the shaft
Twist the shaft
Extend the shaft
Compress the shaft
A

In a revolving rotor, the centrifugal force remains balanced as long as the centre of the mass of the rotor lies _______
Below the axis of shaft
On the axis of the shaft
Above the axis of shaft
Away from the axis of shaft
B

 Often an unbalance of forces is produced in rotary or reciprocating machinery due to the ______
Centripetal forces
Centrifugal forces
Friction forces
Inertia forces
D

The mass used to balance the mass defect is known as ______

Balancing mass
Defect mass
Replacement mass
Fixing mass
A

In balancing of single-cylinder engine, the rotating unbalance is ____________

completely made zero and so also the reciprocating unbalance
completely made zero and the reciprocating unbalance is partially reduced
partially reduced and the reciprocating unbalance is completely made zero
partially reduced and so also the reciprocating unbalance
B

Let the disturbing mass be 100 kg and the radius of rotation be 10 cm and the rotation speed be 50 rad/s, then calcula
50
25
50000
25000
B

Which of the following statement is correct?

In any engine, 100% of the reciprocating masses can be balanced dynamically
In the case of balancing of multicylinder engine, the value of secondary force is higher than the value of the primary
In the case of balancing of multimass rotating systems, dynamic balancing can be directly started without static bala
none of the mentioned
C

 If all the masses are in one plane, then what is the maximum no. of masses which can be placed in the same plane?
3
4
6
No limitation
D

Which of the following statements is correct about the balancing of a mechanical system?
If it is under static balance, then there will be dynamic balance also
If it is under dynamic balance, then there will be static balance also
Both static as well as dynamic balance have to be achieved separately
None of the mentioned
C

In a locomotive, the ratio of the connecting rod length to the crank radius is kept very large in order to
minimize the effect of primary forces
minimize the effect of secondary forces
have perfect balancing
start the locomotive conveniently
B

Secondary forces in reciprocating mass on engine frame are

of same frequency as of primary forces
twice the frequency as of primary forces
four times the frequency as of primary forces
none of the mentioned
B

For a V-twin engine, which of the following means can be used to balance the primary forces?
Revolving balance mass
Rotating balance mass
Reciprocating balance mass
By the means of secondary forces
A

The primary unbalanced force is maximum when the angle of inclination of the crank with the line of stroke is
0°
90°
180°
360°
C
From the following data of a 60 degree V-twin engine, determine the minimum value for
primary forces in newtons:Reciprocating mass per cylinder = 1.5 Kg Stroke length = 10 cm
Length of connecting rod = 25 cm Engine speed = 2500 rpm
7711
4546
2570
8764
C
From the following data of a 60 degree V-twin engine, determine the maximum value for
primary forces in newtons:Reciprocating mass per cylinder = 1.5 Kg Stroke length = 10 cm
Length of connecting rod = 25 cm Engine speed = 2500 rpm
7711
4546
2570
8764
A

In the given figure, m1=10 Kg, m2=30Kg and m=50 Kg, if r=0.3m, l=1m, find l2 = 0.5m, find r1 in m.

1.5
0.75
3
6
B

 From the given data, find the balancing mass’s inclination in degrees if r=0.2m required in
the same plane.Masses = 200kg, 300kg, 240 kg, 260Kg, corresponding radii = 0.2m, 0.15m,
0.25m and 0.3m.Angles between consecutive masses = 45, 75 and 135 degrees.
201.48
200.32
210.34
202.88
A

 Which of the following statements are associated with complete dynamic balancing of
rotating systems? 1. Resultant couple due to all inertia forces is zero.
2.
Support reactions due to forces are zero but not due to couples
. 3. The system is automatically statically balanced.
4. Centre of
masses of the system lies on the axis of rotation.
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2, and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
D
 A V-twin engine has the cylinder axes at 90 degrees and the connecting rods operate a
common crank. The reciprocating mass per cylinder is 11.5 kg and the crank radius is 7.5 cm.
The length of the connecting rod is 0.3 m. If the engine is rotating at the speed is 500 r.p.m.
What is the value of maximum resultant secondary force in Newtons?
736
836
936
636
B

 Let the centrifugal force in kN be 25 and the radius of rotation be 20 cm and the rotation speed be 50 rad/s, then calc
50
25
50000
25000
A

In a multicylinder inline engine, each imaginary secondary crank with a mass attached to the crankpin is inclined to t
Twice the angle of crank
Half the angle of crank
Thrice the angle of crank
Four times the angle of crank
A

In order to achieve stability, the sum of secondary forces and secondary couples must be
------- and their respective polygons must be …......
Zero, Closed
one, Open
Zero, open
one, closed
A

For the secondary balancing of the engine, which of the condition is necessary?
Secondary force polygon must be close
Secondary force polygon must be open
Primary force polygon must be close
Primary force polygon must be open
A

The numerical values of the secondary forces and secondary couples couples may be obtained by considering the ___
Revolving mass
Reciprocating mass
Translating mass
Rotating mass
A

Which of the following is the correct expression for secondary force?

m𝜔^2r.cos2θ/n
m𝜔^2r.sin2θ/n
m𝜔^2r.tan2θ/n
m𝜔^2r.cosθ/n
A

A V-twin engine has the cylinder axes at 90 degrees and the connecting rods operate a
common crank. The reciprocating mass per cylinder is 23 kg and the crank radius is 7.5 cm.
The length of the connecting rod is 0.3 m. If the engine is rotating at the speed is 500 r.p.m.
What is the value of maximum resultant secondary force in Newtons?
7172
1672
1122
1272
B

A V-twin engine has the cylinder axes at 90 degrees and the connecting rods operate a common crank. The reciproca
2.238
2.508
2.754
2.908
B

From the given data, find the balancing mass in Kg if r=0.2m required in the same
plane.Masses = 200kg, 300kg, 240 kg, 260Kg, corresponding radii = 0.2m, 0.15m, 0.25m and
0.3m.Angles between consecutive masses = 45, 75 and 135 degrees.
116
58
232
140
A

Let the disturbing mass be 200 kg and the radius of rotation be 20 cm and the rotation speed be 50 rad/s, then calcula
-50
-25
-100
-2500
C

From the given data, calculate the unbalanced centrifugal force in N s2 Distance from shaft =
0.2 m Mass = 100 kg Rotating speed = 1000 rpm.
 20
2×10^7
200
20000
C

Let the disturbing mass be 50 Kg, with radius of rotation = 0.1m, if one of the balancing mass is 30 Kg at a radius of
80
40
20
10
D

 In the given figure, m1=10 Kg, m2=30Kg and m=50 Kg, if r=0.3m, l=1m, find l2 = 0.5m, find r1 in m.

1.5
0.75
3
6
B

In the given figure, m1=20 Kg, m2=30Kg and m=50 Kg, if r1=0.2m and r=0.3m, l=1m, find l2.

 0.26m
 0.52m
1.04m
13m
A
of the rotor lies ___________
be 50 rad/s, then calculate the centrifugal force in kN.

he value of the primary force

arted without static balancing done to the system

ced in the same plane?

e line of stroke is
ed be 50 rad/s, then calculate the mass defect in Kg.

crankpin is inclined to the line of stroke at which angle?

d by considering the ___________

on crank. The reciprocating mass per cylinder is 34.5 kg and the crank radius is 7.5 cm. The length of the connecting rod is 0.3 m

be 50 rad/s, then calculate the centripetal force in kN.

s is 30 Kg at a radius of rotation 0.1m then find the other balancing mass situated at a distance of 0.2m.
e connecting rod is 0.3 m. If the engine is rotating at the speed is 500 r.p.m. What is the value of maximum resultant secondary f
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What is the function of frequency analyzer?
It analysis noise signal in frequency domain into various frequency bands by magnetically
separating the signal
It analysis noise signal in frequency domain into various frequency bands by electronically
separating the signal
It analysis noise signal in frequency domain into various frequency bands by electromagnetically
separating the signal
None of the above
B

What is the function of the controller in active vibration isolation systems?

Detect vibrations to be controlled
Reposition the masses
Interpret detected vibrations and execute commands
All of the above
C

Temperature monitoring technique uses which of the following devices to measure temperature of
the machining surfaces?
Pyrometers
Thermocouples
Thermometers
All of the above
D

Which of the following statements is true about stroboscope?

Stroboscope is non-contact type frequency instrument
Stroboscope can measure frequency upto 5 Hz
Stroboscope uses electromagnetic radiations to measure frequency
All of the above
A

Which type of frequency measuring instrument has multiple reeds of different natural frequency
to measure vibrations?
Fullarton tachometer
Frahm Tachometer
Both a. and b.
None of the above
B

Which type of instruments do not require separate power source for measuring vibratory response
of a vibratory system?
Active instruments
Passive instruments
Both a. and b.
None of the above
B

Which of the following instruments measure amplitude of a vibrating body?

Vibrometers
Seismometer
Both a. and b.
None of the above
C

Which of the following vibrometers have frequency ratio (ω/ωn) << 1?

Accelerometers
Velometers
Both a. and b.
None of the above
A

Which type of monitoring system uses stroboscope to measure speed of the machine?
Portable condition monitoring system
Basic condition monitoring system
Computer based condition monitoring system
None of the above
B

Seismometer can be used to measure acceleration of any instrument only if _____

it's natural frequency is high

it generates output signal which is proportional to relative acceleration of the vibrating object
both a. and b.
none of the above
C

In FFT Spectrum Analyzer, the D/A converter is used to ________.

reject unwanted signals
sets the level of the signals to be fed to the A/D converter
convert analog signals into digital signals
converts digital signals into analog signals
D

In FFT Spectrum Analyzer, the A/D converter is used to ________.

reject unwanted signals
sets the level of the signals to be fed to the A/D converter
convert analog signals into digital signals
converts digital signals into analog signals
C

In FFT Spectrum Analyzer, the attenuator is used to ________.

reject unwanted signals
sets the level of the signals to be fed to the A/D converter
convert analog signals into digital signals
converts digital signals into analog signals
B

In FFT Spectrum Analyzer, the filter is used to ________.

reject unwanted signals
sets the level of the signals to be fed to the A/D converter
convert analog signals into digital signals
converts digital signals into analog signals
A

FFT analyzer can be used to find the ___________.

natural frequencies
mode shapes
both natural frequencies and mode shapes
none of the above
C

Fourier transform is a mathematical procedure to obtain the __________ of a given input signal.

spectrum
integration
difference
none of the above
A

In FFT Spectrum Analyzer, FFT stands for _______.

Frequency Fourier Transform
Fast Fourier Transmission
Frequency Fourier Transmission
Fast Fourier Transform
D

From the following, which one is used in an accelerometer?

Dielectric crystals
Piezoelectric crystals
Optic crystals
Diamond
B

The accelerometers are commonly used in vibration measurement due to their ___________.
small size and low sensitivity
the large size and high sensitivity
the large size and low sensitivity
small size and high sensitivity
D

Which instrument is used to record building vibrations or vibrations of huge structures like
railway bridges?
Stroboscope
Accelerometer
Vibrometer
None of the above
C

Vibration measuring instruments are classified on the basis of ____________.

contact between the vibrating system and measuring instrument
the requirement of power source
method of measurements
all of the above
D

From the following, which one is also known as low-frequency Transducer?

Stroboscope
Accelerometer
Vibrometer
None of the above
C

From the following, which one is a type of vibration measuring instrument?

Mechanical
Electrical
Magnetic
All of the above
D
An accelerometer is an instrument used to measure the _________ of a vibrating body.
displacement
velocity
acceleration
all of the above
C

Stroboscope is used for the measurement of _________________?

Rpm of a flywheel
Frequency of light
Depression of freezing point
Liquid level under pressure
A

A seismometer is a device used to measure the ___________ of a vibrating body.

displacement
velocity
acceleration
all of the above
A

The instruments which are used to measure the ___________ of a vibrating body are called
vibration measuring instrument.
displacement
velocity
acceleration
all of the above
D

The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is
based on the principle that ______.
its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the frequency of vibration
its natural frequency is very high in comparison to the frequency of vibration
its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration
measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference point
C

Which of the following instruments measure the amplitude of a vibrating body?

Vibrometers
Seismometer
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
C

Which of the following systems produce a vibration in the foundation?

Coupled machine
Uncoupled machine
Balanced machine
Unbalanced machine
D

What does the accelerometer measure?

Mass
Acceleration
Velocity
Distance
B

An accelerometer can only measure acceleration in one direction?

1
0

Which of the following device can be used for measurement of frequency?

Voltmeter
Ammeter
Stroboscope
None of the mentioned
C

Which of the following is correct regarding isolation factor?

Dimensionless quantity
Has Newton as its unit
Has joule as its Unit
Has Hz as its unit
A

If the damper is not provided and the system is in resonance, which of the following is the
correct isolation factor?
0
0.5
0.25
Infinity
D
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 Dynamics of Machinery
Unit : Introduction to Noise

Question ANS
Which part of human ear converts sound vibrations into electrical signals
D

Hammer
Stirrup
Tympanic membrane
Cochlea
Sound is measured by units that are called B
Hertz (Hz)
Decibels (dB)
Meters (m)
Pascal (Pa)
'Eardrum' bursts at C
40 dB
80 dB
160 dB
320 dB
The loudness of sound varies directly with the vibrating body's B
Intensity
Amplitude
Pitch
Quality
The scale to measure the intensity level of sound is called D
Vector scale
Measuring ruler
Bel scale
decibel scale
Pitch of the sound depends upon A
Frequency
Distance of sound
Amplitude
Temperature
Noise is D
An unwanted noise
An irritant
A source of stress
all of the above
Following scale is used for loudness of sound or noise B
Linear scale
Logarithmic scale
Exponential scale
None of the above
Sound Intensity is given by. A
I=w/s
I=s/w
w=I/s
s=w/I
Unit for Reference sound intensity is_________. A
W/m2
W/mm3
W/cm3
None of the above
Sound power of a machine whose specified sound power level is 125 dB A
3.16 w
4.2w
5w
31.6w
The process of maintaining appropriate noise level without considering B
economic factors is called as _____
noise control
noise reduction
both a. and b.
none of the above
Basic elements of noise control are A
Source ,Path ,Receiver of noise
Amplitude and Frequency
Time period
A and B both
All sound is noise. B
1
False
Main sources of noise pollution are D
Transportation equipment only
Heavy machinery only
Musical instruments
Transportation equipment and heavy machinery
The sound can travel in air when: C
Particles of medium travel from one place to another
There is no moisture in the atmosphere
Disturbance travel from one place to another
Both particles as well as disturbance travel from one place to another
White noise is random noise that has a audible frequency rangefrom B
320 to 100 KHz
20 to 20KHtz
120 to 20KHtz
220 to 20KHtz
Which among the following has a constant power spectral density over a wide A
frequency range?
White noise
Black noise
Pink noise
Blue noise
Which is correct option for ear protection equipment? C
Headphone
Use of cotton in ears
Ear defeders ,Ear plugs
All the above
The technique or method to absorb undesirable sounds by soft and porous
A
surface is called
Acoustic protection
Unacoustic protection
Audible protection
Decibel protection
When sound interacts with materials and boundaries, it displays all the
B
properties of
Heat
Waves
Light
Electricity
Soft materials absorb a large amount of D
Heat energy
Light energy
Electromagnetic waves
Sound energy
Reflection coefficient (Γ) is the rario of intensity of sound ______________. A
Reflected / Incident.
Incident / Reflected.
Absorbed / Reflected.
None of the above.
Absorption coefficient (α) is the rario of intensity of sound ______________. C
Absorbed / Incident.
Incident / Reflected.
Absorbed / Incident.
None of the above.
The properties of reflection,absorption and transmission depends upon
______________.
Type of material and frequency of sound wave.
Incident and Reflection of wave.
Incident and absorption of wave.
None of the above.
Which best describe the sound wave? C
It may be longitudinal
It is always transverse
It is always longitudinal
All of the above
Which of the following can not travel through a vacuum? C
Electromagnetic wave
Radio wave
Sound wave
Light wave
Through which medium does sound travel fastest? B
Air
Steel
Water
Mercury
Sound wave has two main characteristics which are A
Pitch and loudness
Tone and loudness
Highness and loudness
Rarefaction and compression
When waves bend away from straight lines of travel, it is called D
Reflection
Diffraction
Rarefaction
Refraction
C
 _________ is the sound power measured over the area upon which is received.
Sound pressure
Sound energy
Sound intensity
Sound pressure level
It is an audio transducer that converts acoustic pressure in air into its D
equivalent electrical impulses
Loudspeaker
Amplifier
Baffle
Microphone
_________ is a pressure type microphone with permanent coil as a transducing A
element.
Dynamic
Condenser
Magnetic
Carbon
A capacitor stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field is a ______. B
Dynamic Microphone
Condenser Microphone
Magnetic Microphone
Carbon Microphone
A microphone that uses the piezoelectric effect C
Dynamic
Condenser
Crystal
Carbon
It describes the output of a microphone over a range of C
frequencies.
Directivity
Sensitivity
Frequency response
All of the above
The most important terms that are used to describe the sound field around a C
sound emitting object
Far , Near Field
Free ,Diffuse Field
A and B both
None of the above
The sound waves behave in a much more complex fashion, and there is no fixed B
relationship between ________________.
Sound pressure
pressure and distance
Sound energy
Sound intensity
The sound far field is beginning at a distance of ____________ . D
pressure and distance
Sound energy
Sound pressure
2 wavelengths away from the sound source
Octave band is given by B
fh = 2nfi
fh = 2fi
fi =2fh
None of the above
Measurement of noise can be made in following environment ____________ D
Anechoic Chamber
Semi - anechoic Chamber
Reverberant Chamber
All the above