This document contains 50 questions related to the topic of kinematics of machinery from various university exams. The questions cover topics like basic kinematic concepts, degrees of freedom, mobility criteria, inversions of linkages, transmission angles, classifications of mechanisms, common mechanisms, and straight line generators. Example mechanisms discussed include four-bar linkages, slider crank mechanisms, quick return mechanisms, steering mechanisms, and the Peaucellier straight line generator. Formulas related to transmission ratios and torque calculations for mechanisms like Hooke's joint are also included.

1. ME – 6401 / KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY
ALL POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
UNIT – I
Topic
No
Q.No Questions Marks University
References
1. Basic kinematic concepts and definitions
1. Define Kinematic link. And write the types 2
2. Define Kinematic pair and write their types 2 U1; Q.1
U4; Q.11 (a) (i)
3. Define Kinematic chain 2 U5; Q. 11 (a)
4. Difference between structure and Machine 2 U3; Q.1
5. Difference between structure and Mechanism 2 U1; Q.2
6. Define mechanism 2
6B. When a linkage become mechanism 2 U7; Q.2
7. Write the types of constrained motion 2
8. Briefly explain the types of kinematic pair 16 or 8 U4; Q.11 (a) (i)
8A. Classify kinematic pairs based on nature of contact.Give example 2 U7; Q.1
8B. Classify kinematic pair based on degrees of freedom 10 U7; Q.11 (a) (i)
9. Explain different types of Link 8 or 4
10. What are the types of constrained motions? And define their
types
2 or 4
or 8
U3; Q.2 [2 m]
U5; Q.2[2 m]
11. Difference between rotational and translation 2 U2; Q.2
12. Difference between rigid body and resistant body 2 U4; Q.1
2. Degree of freedom
13. Degree of freedom of Mechanism. 2
14. What is meant by spatial mechanism? 2
3. Mobility
15. Determine the degree of freedom for following linkages 2 or 4
or 6 or
8
U5; Q.1
U2; Q.11(a)(ii)
[6 mark]
15B. Find the degrees of freedom of the mechanism shown in fig 10 U7; Q. 11 (b)(i)

2. 4. Kutzbach criterion, Gruebler’s criterion – Grashof’s Law
16. State the Kutzbach’s Criterion. 2
17. State the Grublers Criterion. 2
18. Write Grashoff’s law 2
19. Explain Kutzbach criterion for the mobility of a mechanism with
suitable example
4 or 6
19A. Define Grubler’s Criterion for Mechanism 2 U6 Q.1
19B. State the inconsistencies of Grublers criterion 6 U7; Q.11 (b)(ii)
5. Kinematic inversions of four-bar chain and Double Slider Crank Chain
20. What is kinematic inversion of mechanism? 2 U2; Q.11(a)
20A. Name any two inversions of mechanism 2 U6; Q.2
20B. What is inversion nd list its properties 6 U7; Q. 11 (a)(ii)
21. Define double slider crank chain mechanism 2
22. What are the some important inversions of four chain
mechanism?
2
23. Write the different inversion Mechanism 2
24. Discuss Elliptical trammel 2
25. Explain the inversions of four bar chain with examples 12 or
16
U1; Q.11(a)
U5; Q. 11 (a)
U3; Q. 11 (b)
25A. Describe with neat sketch, the mechanism obtained by the
inversions of 4-bar chain
16 U6; Q.11 (a)
26. Explain the inversions of double slider crank chain with examples 8 or 12
or 16
27. Sketch and explain the Elliptical trammel and Scotch yoke
mechanism.
12 or
16
U1; Q.11(b)
28. With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of Oldham’s
coupling
8
6. Inversion of slider crank chains and Limit positions
29. Define single slider crank chain mechanism 2
30. Write the different slider crank inversion Mechanism 2
31. Sketch and explain the inversions of Single-slider crank chain 8 or 12
or 16
U2; Q.11(a) (i)
U4; Q. 11(a) (ii)
32. Sketch and describe the working of two different types of
quick return mechanisms. Give examples of their
applications. Derive an expression for the ratio of times
taken in-forward and return s t r o k e for one of these
mechanisms.
16 U5; Q. 11 (b)
33. Explain the working a quick return motion mechanism. Also
derive an equation for the ratio of time taken for return stroke and
forward strokes.
10 or
12
34. With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of Whitworth
quick return mechanism
10 or
12
35. Explain the working of two different types of quick return
mechanisms. Derive an expression for the ratio of time taken in
forward and return stroke for one of these mechanisms.
16 U3; Q. 11 (a)
35A. In a crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism, the
distance between the fixed centres is 240 mm and the length of
the driving crank is 120 mm. Find the inclination of the slotted
bar with the vertical in the extreme position and the time ratio of
cutting stroke to the return stroke. If the length of the slotted bar
is 450 mm, find the length of the stroke if the line of stroke passes
through the extreme positions of the free end of the lever
16 U6; Q.11 (b)

3. 7. Mechanical advantage – Transmission Angle
36. What is Transmission angle? 2
37. What is meant by Mechanical advantage 2
38. Find the maximum and minimum transmission angles for a four
bar chain mechanisms
16 U2; Q.11(b) (i)
39. Sketch a four-bar crank rocker mechanism in (1) Maximum
transmission angle position and (2) toggle position where
mechanical advantage is infinity.
16
8. Classification of mechanisms (Snap-Action Mechanism, Linear Actuators, Fine Adjustments,
Clamping Mechanism, Location Devices, Ratches and Escapments)
40. Explain few ratchet and escapement mechanisms 2 U2; Q.1
41. Write short notes on toggle mechanism 8 U2; Q.11(b) (ii)
9. Classification of mechanisms (Indexing Mechanism, Rocking Mechanism, Reciprocating
Mechanism, Straight Line Mechanism)
42. Explain, with a neat sketch, how an offset slider crank
mechanism can be used as a quick-return motion mechanism.
Derive an expression to find the quick-return ratio
16
43. Explain few indexing mechanisms 8 or 16
10. Classification of mechanisms (Six bar step and dell mechanism, Reversing Mechanism, Couplings
and connectors, Sliding Connectors)
44. Define Sliding Connectors 8 or 16
11. Description of some common mechanisms – Universal Joint, Straight line generators (Paucellier
Mechanism, Watts Mechanism)
45. The ratio between the width of the front axle and that of wheel
base of a steering mechanism is 0.44. At the instant when the
front inner wheel is turns by 18 degree, what should be the angle
be the angle turned by the outer front wheel for perfect steering?
2 U4; Q.2
46. What are straight-line mechanisms? Sketch the Peaucellier
straight-line motion mechanism
10
47. Sketch a Hooke's joint and derive the condition for equal speeds
of driving and driven shafts
8
12. Description of some common mechanisms –Straight line generators (Steering Mechanism), offset
quick return mechanism
48. A Hooke's joint connects two shafts w h o s e axes
intersect at 18°. The driving shaft rotates at a uniform
speed of 210 rpm. The driven shaft with attached masses
has a mass of 60 kg and the radius of gyration of 120 mm.
Determine the torque required at the driving shaft if a
steady torque of 180 Nm resists rotation of the driven shaft
and the angle of rotation is 45° and angle between the
shafts at which the total fluctuation of speed of the driven
shaft is limited to 18 rpm
16 U4; Q.11 (b)
49. Briefly explain about straight line generators 16
50. Explain steering gear & Paucellier mechanisms with neat sketch 8
U7 Apr/May 2016
U6 Nov/Dec 2015
U5 Apr/May 2015
U4 Nov/Dec 2014
U3 Apr/May 2014
U2 Nov/Dec 2013
U1 Apr/May 2013