In a differential band brake as shown in the below figure, if the length OB is greater than OA, then the force P at C should act in the downward direction.

In considering friction of a V-thread, the virtual coefficient of friction (μ₁) is given by#

When the nature of contact between the elements of a pair is such that it can only slide relative to the other, the pair is known as a

Which of the following is used to control the speed variations of the engine caused by the fluctuations of the engine turning moment?

The flank of the tooth is the surface of the tooth __________ the pitch surface.

The behaviour of gases can be fully determined by

What is the number of instantaneous centers for an eight link mechanism?

In a vibrating system, if the actual damping coefficient is 40 N/m/s and critical damping coefficient is 420 N/m/s, then logarithmic decrement is equal to

Pulley in a belt drive acts as

The Ackerman steering gear mechanism is preferred to the Davis steering gear mechanism, because

In a simple train of wheels, the velocity ratio __________ the intermediate wheels.

Idler pulley is used

The Klein's diagram is used when

Hammer blow

The acceleration of the particle moving with simple harmonic motion is _________ at the mean position.