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dy
Q. 1 If x = a (q + sin q) and y = a (1 - cos q), then will be equal to
dx
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(A) sin b q l (B) cos b q l
2 2

(C) tan b q l (D) cot b q l

2 2
Sol. 1 Option (C) is correct.
Given : x = a (q + sin q), y = a (1 - cos q)

m
First differentiate x w.r.t. q,
dx = a [1 + cos q]
o
dq

c
s.
And differentiate y w.r.t. q
dy
= a [0 - (- sin q)] = a sin q
We know,
ta dq
dy dy dq = dy/dq

da dx
=
dq # dx dx/dq

il
Substitute the values of
dy
dq
& dx
dq

iv dy 1 sin q 2 sin q cos q

= a sin q # = = 2 2
dx a [1 + cos q] 1 + cos q 2q

.C
2 cos
2
sin q
2 = tan q cos q + 1 = 2 cos2 q
w =
cos q 2 2

w
2
Q. 2 The angle between two unit-magnitude coplanar vectors P (0.866, 0.500, 0) and
GATE ME 2004
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Q (0.259, 0.966, 0) will be

(A) 0c (B) 30c

(C) 45c (D) 60c
Sol. 2 Option (C) is correct.
Given : P (0.866, 0.500, 0), so we can write
P = 0.866i + 0.5j + 0k
Q = (0.259, 0.966, 0), so we can write
Q = 0.259i + 0.966j + 0k
We know that for the coplanar vectors
P : Q = P Q cos q
P:Q
cos q =
P Q
P : Q = (0.866i + 0.5j + 0k) : (0.259i + 0.966j + 0k)

= 0.866 # 0.259 + 0.5 # 0.966

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So, cos q = 0.866 # 0.259 + 0.5 # 0.966

(0.866) 2 + (0.5) 2 + (0.259) 2 + (0.966) 2

= 0.22429 + 0.483 = 0.70729 = 0.707

0.99 # 1.001 0.99 # 1.001
q = cos-1 (0.707) = 45c
Q. 3 The sum of the eigen values of the matrix given below is
R1 2 3V
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S1 5 1W
S3 1 1W
T X
(A) 5 (B) 7
(C) 9 (D) 18
Sol. 3 Option (B) is correct.

Let
om R1 2 3V
S
A = S1 5 1W
W

.c S3 1 1W
T X

as
We know that the sum of the eigen value of a matrix is equal to the sum of the
diagonal elements of the matrix

at
So, the sum of eigen values is,
1+5+1 = 7
Q. 4
ld
The figure shows a pin-jointed plane truss loaded at the point M by hanging a
i
iv
GATE ME 2004 mass of 100 kg. The member LN of the truss is subjected to a load of
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.C
w
w
w
(A) 0 Newton (B) 490 Newtons in compression
(C) 981 Newtons in compression (D) 981 Newtons in tension
Sol. 4 Option (A) is correct.
First of all we consider all the forces, which are acting at point L.

Now sum all the forces which are acting along x direction,
FLK = FLM Both are acting in opposite direction
Also summation of all the forces, which are acting along y -direction.
FLN = 0 Only one forces acting in y -direction
So the member LN is subjected to zero load.

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Q. 5 In terms of Poisson’s ratio (u) the ratio of Young’s Modulus (E) to Shear Modulus
GATE ME 2004 (G) of elastic materials is
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(A) 2 (1 + u) (B) 2 (1 - u)
(C) 1 (1 + u) (D) 1 (1 - u)
2 2
Sol. 5 Option (A) is correct.
We know that, relation between E, G & u is given by,
E = 2G (1 + u)
Where E = young’s modulus
G = Shear Modulus
u = Poisson’s ratio
Now, E = 2 (1 + u)
G
Q. 6 Two mating spur gears have 40 and 120 teeth respectively. The pinion rotates at
GATE ME 2004 1200 rpm and transmits a torque of 20 Nm. The torque transmitted by the gear is
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(A) 6.6 Nm (B) 20 Nm

Sol. 6
(C) 40 Nm

om
Option (D) is correct.
(D) 60 Nm

.c
as
at
ild
Given : ZP = 40 teeth , ZG = 120 teeth , NP = 1200 rpm , TP = 20 N-m

iv
Velocity Ratio, ZP = NG

.C
ZG NP
NG = ZP # NP
w ZG
NG = 40 # 1200 = 400 rpm
w 120

w
Power transmitted is same for both pinion & Gear.
P = 2pNP TP = 2pNG TG
60 60
NP TP = NG TG
TG = NP TP = 1200 # 20 = 60 N-m
NG 400
So, the torque transmitted by the Gear is 60 N-m
Q. 7 The figure shows the state of stress at a certain point in a stressed body. The
GATE ME 2004 magnitudes of normal stresses in x and y directions are 100 MPa and 20 MPa
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respectively. The radius of Mohr’s stress circle representing this state of stress is

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(A) 120 (B) 80

(C) 60 (D) 40
Sol. 7 Option (C) is correct.

We know that,
om
sx = 100 MPa (Tensile), sy =- 20 MPa (Compressive)
s1 = x
s + sy
+ a x
s - sy 2
2 k
2
+ txy

.c 2
s + sy s - sy 2
ss2 = x - a x
2 k
2
+ txy
2

ta
From the figure, Radius of Mohr’s circle,

da R = s1 - s2
2

il = 1#2 a x
2
s - sy 2
2 k
2
+ txy

iv
Substitute the values, we get

.C
100 - (- 20) 2
R = : D = 60
2
Q. 8
w
For a mechanism shown below, the mechanical advantage for the given configuration

w
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w
(A) 0 (B) 0.5
(C) 1.0 (D) 3
Sol. 8 Option (D) is correct.
Mechanical advantage in the form of torque is given by,
T w
M.A. = output = input
Tinput woutput
Here output link is a slider, So, woutput = 0
Therefore, M.A. = 3
Q. 9 A vibrating machine is isolated from the floor using springs. If the ratio of
GATE ME 2004 excitation frequency of vibration of machine to the natural frequency of the
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isolation system is equal to 0.5, then transmissibility ratio of isolation is
(A) 1 (B) 3
2 4

(C) 4 (D) 2
3

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Sol. 9 Option (C) is correct.

Given w = r = 0.5
wn
And due to isolation damping ratio,
e = c =0 For isolation c = 0
cc
We know the transmissibility ratio of isolation is given by,
1 + a 2e w k
2
wn
T . R. =
w 22 w 2
:1 - a wn k D + 92e wn C

= 1+0 = 1 =4
61 - (0.5) @ + 0 0.75 3
2 2

Q. 10 A torque of 10 Nm is transmitted through a stepped shaft as shown in figure. The

GATE ME 2004 torsional stiffness of individual sections of length MN, NO and OP are 20 Nm/
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rad, 30 Nm/rad and 60 Nm/rad respectively. The angular deflection between the
ends M and P of the shaft is

om
.c
as
(A) 0.5 rad
at
(B) 1.0 rad

il
(C) 5.0 radd (D) 10.0 rad
Sol. 10
iv
Option (B) is correct.

.C
Given : T = 10 N-m , kMN = 20 N-m/rad , kNO = 30 N-m/rad , kOP = 60 N-m/rad
We know that angular deflection,

w q =T
k
w
For section MN , NO or OP ,

w
qMN = 10 rad , qNO = 10 rad , qOP = 10 rad
20 30 60
Since MN , NO & OP are connected in series combination. So angular deflection
between the ends M and P of the shaft is,
qMP = qMN + qNO + qOP = 10 + 10 + 10 = 1 radian
20 30 60
Q. 11 In terms of theoretical stress concentration factor (Kt) and fatigue stress
GATE ME 2004 concentration factor (K f ), the notch sensitivity ‘q ’ is expressed as
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(K f - 1) (K f - 1)
(A) (B)
(Kt - 1) (Kt + 1)
(Kt - 1) (K f + 1)
(C) (D)
(K f - 1) (Kt + 1)
Sol. 11 Option (A) is correct.
When the notch sensitivity factor q is used in cyclic loading, then fatigue stress
concentration factor may be obtained from the following relation.
K f = 1 + q (Kt - 1)

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K f - 1 = q (Kt - 1)
Kf - 1
q =
Kt - 1
Q. 12 The S-N curve for steel becomes asymptotic nearly at
GATE ME 2004 (A) 103 cycles (B) 10 4 cycles
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(C) 106 cycles (D) 109 cycles
Sol. 12 Option (C) is correct.
The S-N curve for the steel is shown below :

om
.c
as
at
ild
iv
We can easily see from the S-N curve that, steel becomes asymptotic nearly at
106 cycles .
Q. 13
.C
In the window air conditioner, the expansion device used is

w
GATE ME 2004 (A) capillary tube (B) thermostatic expansion valve
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(C) automatic expansion valve (D) float valve
Sol. 13 w
Option (A) is correct.
w
Air conditioner mounted in a window or through the wall are self-contained units
of small capacity of 1 TR to 3 TR. The capillary tube is used as an expansion
device in small capacity refrigeration units.
Q. 14 During the chemical dehumidification process of air
GATE ME 2004 (A) dry bulb temperature and specific humidity decreases
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(B) dry bulb temperature increases and specific humidity decreases
(C) dry bulb temperature decreases and specific humidity increases
(D) dry bulb temperature and specific humidity increases
Sol. 14 Option (B) is correct.

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In the process of chemical dehumidification of air , the air is passed over chemicals
which have an affinity for moisture and the moisture of air gets condensed out
and gives up its latent heat. Due to the condensation, the specific humidity
decreases and the heat of condensation supplies sensible heat for heating the air
and thus increasing its dry bulb temperature.
So chemical dehumidification increase dry bulb temperature & decreases specific
humidity.
Q. 15 At the time of starting, idling and low speed operation, the carburretor supplies
GATE ME 2004 a mixture which can be termed as
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(A) Lean (B) slightly leaner than stoichiometric
(C) stoichiometric (D) rich
Sol. 15 Option (C) is correct.
Stoichiometric mixture :
The S.M. is one in which there is just enough air for complete combustion of fuel.
Q. 16
GATE ME 2004
om
One dimensional unsteady state heat transfer equation for a sphere with heat
generation at the rate of ‘q ’ can be written as

c
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q q
(A) 1 2 br2T l + = 1 2T (B) 12 2 br22T l + = 1 2T
r 2r 2r k
s. a 2t r 2r 2r k a 2t
q
a q
2 2
(C) 2T2 + = 1 2T (D) 22 (rT) + = 1 2T
2r k

at
a 2t 2r k a 2t

Sol. 16

ild
Option (B) is correct.
The one dimensional time dependent heat conduction equation can be written

iv
more compactly as a simple equation,
1 2 rn 2T + q = rc 2T

.C rn 2r : 2r D k
...(i)
k 2t

w
Where, n = 0 , For rectangular coordinates

w
n = 1, For cylindrical coordinates
n = 2 , For spherical coordinates
w
Further, while using rectangular coordinates it is customary to replace the r
-variable by the x -variable.
For sphere, substitute r = 2 in equation (i)
1 2 r22T + q = rc 2T
r22r : 2r D k k 2t
1 2 r22T + q = 1 2T a = k = thermal diffusivity
r22r : 2r D k a 2t rc

Q. 17 An incompressible fluid (kinematic viscosity, 7.4 # 10-7 m2 /s , specific gravity,

GATE ME 2004 0.88) is held between two parallel plates. If the top plate is moved with a velocity
ONE MARK
of 0.5 m/s while the bottom one is held stationary, the fluid attains a linear
velocity profile in the gap of 0.5 mm between these plates; the shear stress in
Pascals on the surfaces of top plate is
(A) 0.651 # 10-3 (B) 0.651
(C) 6.51 (D) 0.651 # 103

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Sol. 17 Option (B) is correct.

Given : u = 7.4 # 10-7 m2 / sec , S = 0.88 , y = 0.5 mm = 0.5 # 10-3 meter

Density of liquid = S # density of water
= 0.88 # 1000 = 880 kg/m3
m Dynamic viscosity
Kinematic Viscosity u = =
r Density of liquid

om
= 6.512 # 10-4 Pa- s
m = u # r = 7.4 # 10-7 # 880

.c
From the Newton’s law of viscosity,

as t = m#u
y

at = 6.512 # 10-4 # 0.5

0.5 # 10-3
= 0.6512 N/m2

ild = 0.651 Pa

iv
Q. 18 Environment friendly refrigerant R134 is used in the new generation domestic
GATE ME 2004 refrigerators. Its chemical formula is

.C
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(A) CHClF2 (B) C 2 Cl 3 F3
(C) C 2 Cl 2 F4 (D) C 2 H 2 F4
Sol. 18 w
Option (D) is correct.
w
If a refrigerant is written in the from of Rabc .

w
The first digit on the right (c) is the number of fluorine (F) atoms, the second
digit from the right (b) is one more than the number of hydrogen (H) atoms
required & third digit from the right (a) is one less than the Number of carbon
(C) atoms in the refrigerant. So, For R134
First digit from the Right = 4 = Number of Fluorine atoms
Second digit from the right = 3 - 1 = 2 = Number of hydrogen atoms
Third digit from the right = 1 + 1 = 2 = Number of carbon atoms
Hence, Chemical formula is C 2 H 2 F4
Q. 19 A fluid flow is represented by the velocity field V = axi + ayj , where a is a
GATE ME 2004 constant. The equation of stream line passing through a point (1, 2) is
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(A) x - 2y = 0 (B) 2x + y = 0
(C) 2x - y = 0 (D) x + 2y = 0
Sol. 19 Option (C) is correct.
Given : V = axi + ayj ...(i)
The equation of stream line is,
dx = dy = dz ...(ii)
ux uy uz
From equation (i), ux = ax , uy = ay and uz = 0
Substitute there values in equation (ii), we get

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dx = dy
ax ay
dx = dy
x y
Integrating both sides, we get
# dxx = # dy
y
log x = log y + log c = log yc & x = yc ...(iii)
At point (1, 2),
1 = 2c & c = 1
2
From equation (iii),
y
x =
& 2x - y = 0
2
Q. 20 A gas contained in a cylinder is compressed, the work required for compression
GATE ME 2004 being 5000 kJ. During the process, heat interaction of 2000 kJ causes the

m
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surroundings to be heated. The changes in internal energy of the gas during the

o
process is
(A) - 7000 kJ
(B) - 3000 kJ
.c
(C) + 3000 kJ
as
Sol. 20
(D) + 7000 kJ

at
Option (C) is correct.
Given :
ild W =- 5000 kJ (Negative sign shows that work is done

iv
on the system)
& Q =- 2000 kJ (Negative sign shows that heat rejected

.C
by the system)

w
From the first law of thermodynamics,
DQ = D W + DU
So,
w DU = DQ - DW =- 2000 - (- 5000)

w
=- 2000 + 5000 = 3000 kJ
Q. 21 The compression ratio of a gas power plant cycle corresponding to maximum
GATE ME 2004 work output for the given temperature limits of Tmin and Tmax will be
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g g
(A) bTmax l2 (g - 1) (B) b Tmin l2 (g - 1)
Tmin Tmax
g-1 g-1
(C) bTmax l g (D) b Tmin l g
Tmin Tmax
Sol. 21 Option (A) is correct.
The T - s curve for simple gas power plant cycle (Brayton cycle) is shown below :

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From the T - s diagram, Net work output for Unit Mass,

Wnet = WT - Wc = c p 6(T3 - T4) - (T2 - T1)@ ...(i)
And from the T - s diagram,
T3 = Tmax and T1 = Tmin
Apply the general relation for reversible adiabatic process, for process 3-4 and
1-2,
g-1
T3 = p 3 c g m = (r ) g -g 1
T4 b p4 l p

g-1 p p
T4 = T3 (rp) -c g m 3 = 2 = rp = Pressure ratio
p4 p1
g-1
T2 = p2 g-1

T1 b p1 l
g
= (rp) g

m T2 = T1 ^rp h
g-1
g

co
Wnet = c p 9T3 - T3 (rp) -c g m - T1 (rp) g + T1C ...(ii)
g-1 g-1

s.
Differentiating equation (ii) w.r.t. (rp) and on equating it to the zero, we get
dWnet = c - T - g - 1 r -c g -g 1 m - 1 - T g - 1 r c g -g 1 - 1m
p= 3c
g m p 1c
g m p G

ta drp

da = c p =- T3 c-
g - 1 c - g +g1 - g m
g m rp - T1 c
g - 1 b- g1 l
g m p G
r

il = c p =- T3 c-
g - 1 c 1 -g2g m
m rp - T1 c
g - 1 b- g1 l
g m p G
r

iv
g
1 -2 -1l
T3 r pb g l
- T1 r pb
.C
g =0
1 -2
-1
T3 r pb g l

w = T1 r pg

w -1
T3 = (rp) g = (r ) - g1 - g1 + 2 = r 2 (gg- 1)

w
p
T1 1 -2 p
r pg
g g
So, (rp) opt = bT3 l2 (g - 1) = bTmax l2 (g - 1)
T1 Tmin

Q. 22 In an interchangeable assembly, shafts of size 25.000 -+00..0100

040
mm mate with holes
+0.020
GATE ME 2004 of size 25.000 -0.000 mm . The maximum possible clearance in the assembly will be
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(A) 10 microns (B) 20 microns
(C) 30 microns (D) 60 microns
Sol. 22 Option (C) is correct.
We know that maximum possible clearance occurs between minimum shaft size
and maximum hole size.
Maximum size of shaft = 25 + 0.040 = 25.040 mm
Minimum size of shaft = 25 - 0.100 = 24.99 mm
Maximum size of hole = 25 + 0.020 = 25.020 mm
Minimum size of hole = 25 - 0.000 = 25.00 mm
25.020 - 24.99 = 0.03 mm = 30 microns

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Q. 23 During the execution of a CNC part program block

GATE ME 2004 N020 G02 X45.0 Y25.0 R5.0
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the type of tool motion will be
(A) circular Interpolation - clockwise
(B) circular Interpolation - counterclockwise
(C) linear Interpolation
(D) rapid feed
Sol. 23 Option (A) is correct.
Given:- N020 G02 X45.0 Y 25.0 R5.0
Here term X45.0 Y25.0 R5.0 will produce circular motion because radius is
consider in this term and G02 will produce clockwise motion of the tool.
Q. 24 The mechanism of material removal in EDM process is
GATE ME 2004 (A) Melting and Evaporation (B) Melting and Corrosion
ONE MARK
(C) Erosion and Cavitation (D) Cavitation and Evaporation
Sol. 24

om
Option (A) is correct
In EDM, the thermal energy is employed to melt and vaporize tiny particles of

.c
work material by concentrating the heat energy on a small area of the work-piece.

as
t
Q. 25 Two 1 mm thick steel sheets are to be spot welded at a current of 5000 A.
Assuming effective resistance to be 200 mm and current flow time of 0.2 second,
a
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heat generated during the process will be

ld
(A) 0.2 Joule
i
(B) 1 Joule

iv
(C) 5 Joule (D) 1000 Joule
Option (D) is correct

.C
Sol. 25

Given : I = 5000 A , R = 200 mW = 200 # 10-6 W , Dt = 0.2 second

w
Heat generated, Hg = I 2 (R 3 t)

w Hg = (5000) 2 # 200 # 10-6 # 0.2

Q. 26
w = 25 # 106 # 40 # 10-6 = 1000 Joule
In PERT analysis a critical activity has
GATE ME 2004 (A) maximum Float (B) zero Float
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(C) maximum Cost (D) minimum Cost
Sol. 26 Option (B) is correct.
PERT (Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) uses even oriented network
in which successive events are joined by arrows.
Float is the difference between the maximum time available to perform the activity
and the activity duration. In PERT analysis a critical activity has zero float.

Q. 27 For a product, the forecast and the actual sales for December 2002 were 25 and
GATE ME 2004 20 respectively. If the exponential smoothing constant (a) is taken as 0.2, then
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forecast sales for January 2003 would be
(A) 21 (B) 23
(C) 24 (D) 27

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Sol. 27 Option (C) is correct.

Given :
Forecast sales for December ut = 25
Actual sales for December Xt = 20
Exponential smoothing constanta = 0.2
We know that, Forecast sales for January is given by
u t + 1 = u t + a [X t - u t ]
ut + 1 = 25 + 0.2 (20 - 25)
= 25 + 0.2 # (- 5)
= 25 - 1
= 24
Hence, Forecast sales for January 2003 would be 24.
Q. 28
om
There are two products P and Q with the following characteristics
GATE ME 2004
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.c Demand (Units) Order cost Holding Cost

as (Rs/order) (Rs./ unit/ year)

P

a
Qt 100
400
50
50
4
1

(A) 1 : 1
ild
The economic order quantity (EOQ) of products P and Q will be in the ratio
(B) 1 : 2

iv
(C) 1 : 4 (D) 1 : 8
Sol. 28
.C
Option (C) is correct.
D = 100 units , Co = 50 Rs./order , Ch = 4 Rs./unit/year
w
For product P :
Economic order quantity (EOQ) for product P ,

w (EOQ) P = 2Co D

w
Ch

(EOQ) P = 2 # 50 # 100 = 2500 = 50 ...(i)

4
For product Q :
D = 400 Units Co = 50 Rs. order , Ch = 1 Rs. Unit/year
EOQ For Product Q ,
(EOQ)Q = 2Co D
Ch

= 2 # 50 # 400 = 40000 = 200 ...(ii)

1
From equation (i) & (ii),
(EOQ) P
= 50 = 1
(EOQ)Q 200 4
(EOQ) P :(EOQ)Q = 1: 4
Q. 29 Misrun is a casting defect which occurs due to
GATE ME 2004 (A) very high pouring temperature of the metal
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(B) insufficient fluidity of the molten metal
(C) absorption of gases by the liquid metal
(D) improper alignment of the mould flasks

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Sol. 29 Option (B) is correct

Two streams of liquid metal which are not hot enough to fuse properly result into
a casting defect, known as Misrun/cold shut.
It occurs due to insufficient fluidity of the molten metal.
Q. 30 The percentage of carbon in gray cast iron is in the range of
GATE ME 2004 (A) 0.25 to 0.75 percent (B) 1.25 to 1.75 percent
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(C) 3 to 4 percent (D) 8 to 10 percent
Sol. 30 Option (C) is correct.
Gray cast iron is the most widely used of all cast irons. In fact, it is common to
speak of gray cast iron just as cast iron.
It contains 3 to 4% C and 2.5 % Si.

Q. 31 The following data about the flow of liquid was observed in a continuous chemical
GATE ME 2004 process plant :

m
TWO MARK

o
Flow rate 7.5 7.7 7.9 8.1 8.3 8.5

c
(litres / sec) to to to to to to

Frequency
s. 7.7
1
7.9
5
8.1
35
8.3
17
8.5
12
8.7
10

ta
Mean flow rate of the liquid is

da
(A) 8.00 litres/sec (B) 8.06 litres/sec

il
(C) 8.16 litres/sec (D) 8.26 litres/sec

iv
Sol. 31 Option (C) is correct.
In this question we have to make the table for calculate mean flow rate :

.C
Flow rate litres/sec. Mean flow rate Frequency fx

w x + xf
x=b i
2 l
f

w 7.5 to 7.7 7.6 1 7.6

w 7.7 to 7.9
7.9 to 8.1
7.8
8.0
5
35
39
280
8.1 to 8.3 8.2 17 139.4
8.3 to 8.5 8.4 12 100.8
8.5 to 8.7 8.6 10 86
Sf = 80 Sfx = 652.8
Sfx
Mean flow rate, x = = 652.8 = 8.16 litres/ sec
Sf 80

Q. 32 From a pack of regular playing cards, two cards are drawn at random. What is
GATE ME 2004 the probability that both cards will be Kings, if first card in NOT replaced ?
(A) 1 (B) 1
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26 52

(C) 1 (D) 1
169 221

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Sol. 32 Option (D) is correct.

Given : Total number of cards = 52 and two cards are drawn at random.
Number of kings in playing cards = 4
So the probability that both cards will be king is given by,
n
P = 52C1 # 51C1
4 3
n
Cr =
C1 C1 r n-r
Solving this we get,
P = 4 # 3 = 1
52 51 221
0, for t < a
Q. 33 A delayed unit step function is defined as U (t - a) = * Its Laplace
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(A) ae-as (B) e
s

(C) e
as

s
o m (D) e
as

a
Sol. 33

.c
Option (B) is correct.
0, for t < a
Given :

as
U (t - a) = *
1, for t $ a

#
at
From the definition of Laplace Transform
L [F (t)] =
3 -st
e f (t) dt

# ld
0

L 6U (t - a)@ =
i
3 -st
e U (t - a) dt

i#v #
0
a -st
# = e (0) +
3 -st
e (1) dt = 0 +
3 -st
e dt

.C
0 -st 3 a
-as -as a
L 6U (t - a)@ = :e D = 0 - :e D = e
-s a -s s

Q. 34
w
The values of a function f (x) are tabulated below
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w x f (x)
w
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0 1
1 2
2 1
3 10
Using Newton’s forward difference formula, the cubic polynomial that can be
fitted to the above data, is
(A) 2x3 + 7x2 - 6x + 2 (B) 2x3 - 7x2 + 6x - 2
(C) x3 - 7x2 - 6x2 + 1 (D) 2x3 - 7x2 + 6x + 1
Sol. 34 Option (D) is correct.
First we have to make the table from the given data

Take x 0 = 0 and h = 1

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Then P = x - x0 = x
h
From Newton’s forward Formula
f (x)
P (P - 1) 2 P (P - 1) (P - 2) 3
= f (x 0) + P Df (0) + D f (0) + D f (0)
1 2 3
x (x - 1) 2 x (x - 1) (x - 2) 3
= f (0) + xDf (0) + D f (0) + D f (0)
2 6
x (x - 1) x (x - 1) (x - 2)
= 1 + x (1) + (- 2) + (12)
2 6
= 1 + x - x (x - 1) + 2x (x - 1) (x - 2)
f (x) = 2x3 - 7x2 + 6x + 1
Q. 35 The volume of an object expressed in spherical co-ordinates is given by
2p p/3 1
#0 #0 #0
m
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o
The value of the integral is
c
(A) p
3
s. (B) p
6

(C) 2p
3
ta (D) p
4
Sol. 35

# # d
a
Option (A) is correct.

l
2p p/3 1
Given : # V = r2 sin fdrdfdq
i 0 0 0

i#v#
First integrating the term of r , we get
2p p/3
r3 1 2p p/3
1 sin fdfdq
: 3 D sin fdfdq =
.C V = # #0

Integrating the term of f, we have

0 0 0 0 3

w # V =1
2p
6- cos f@0 dq
w
p/3
3 0

w =- 1 cos p - cos 0C dq =- 1
2p 2p 1
# #
3 0
9 3 3 0
:2 - 1D dq

=- 1 #0 b- 12 ldq =- 13 # b- 12 l #0 dq
2p 2p

3
Now, integrating the term of q, we have
V = 1 6q@ 20p = 1 [2p - 0] = p
6 6 3

Q. 36 For which value of x will the matrix given below become singular ?
R 8 x 0V
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= S 4 0 2W
S12 6 0W
T X
(A) 4 (B) 6
(C) 8 (D) 12
Sol. 36 Option (A) is correct.
R8 x 0VW
S
Let, A =S 4 0 2W
S12 6 0W
T X

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For singularity of the matrix A = 0

8 x 0
4 0 2 =0
12 6 0
8 [0 - 2 # 6] - x [0 - 24] + 0 [24 - 0] = 0
8 # (- 12) + 24x = 0
- 96 + 24x = 0
24x = 96
x = 96 = 4
24
Q. 37 In the figure shown, the relative velocity of link 1 with respect to link 2 is
12 m/sec . Link 2 rotates at a constant speed of 120 rpm. The magnitude of

m
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Coriolis component of acceleration of link 1 is

co
s.
ta
da
il
iv
(A) 302 m/s2 (B) 604 m/s2

.C
(C) 906 m/s2 (D) 1208 m/s2
Sol. 37 Option (A) is correct.

w
Given N2 = 120 rpm , v1 = 12 m/ sec

w
So, coriolis component of the acceleration of link 1 is,
c
a 12 = 2w2 v1 = 2 # 2p # 120 # 12

Q. 38
w 60
= 301.44 m/s2 - 302 m/s2
The figure below shows a planar mechanism with single degree of freedom. The
GATE ME 2004 instant centre 24 for the given configuration is located at a position
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(A) L (B) M
(C) N (D) 3

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Sol. 38 Option ( D) is correct.

Given planar mechanism has degree of freedom, N = 1 and two infinite parallel
lines meet at infinity. So, the instantaneous centre I24 will be at N , but for single
degree of freedom, system moves only in one direction.
Hence, I24 is located at infinity(3).
Q. 39 A uniform stiff rod of length 300 mm and having a weight of 300 N is pivoted at
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in a stable position the minimum value of spring constant k needed is

om
.c
(A) 300 N/m
as (B) 400 N/m
(C) 500 N/m

at (D) 1000 N/m

d
Sol. 39 Option (C) is correct.

il
iv
.C
w
w
w
Given l = 300 mm = 0.3 m , W = 300 N
Let, rod is twisted to the left, through an angle q.
From the similar triangle OCD & OAB ,
y
tan q = = x
0.15 0.30
If q is very very small, than
y
tan q - q = = x
0.15 0.30
x = 0.30q and y = 0.15q ..(i)
On taking moment about the hinged point “O ”,
kx # 300 + W # y = 0
Wy y
k =- =- 300 # a k
300x 300 x
k =- 1 =- 0.5 N/mm From equation (i) y/x = 0.15q/0.30q
2

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=- 500 N/m
Negative sign shows that the spring tends to move to the point B.
In magnitude, k = 500 N/m
Q. 40 A mass M , of 20 kg is attached to the free end of a steel cantilever beam of
GATE ME 2004 length 1000 mm having a cross-section of 25 # 25 mm. Assume the mass of the
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cantilever to be negligible and E steel = 200 GPa. If the lateral vibration of this
system is critically damped using a viscous damper, then damping constant of
the damper is

(A) 1250 Ns/m

om
(B) 625 Ns/m
.c
(C) 312.50 Ns/m

a
(D) 156.25 Ns/ms
Sol. 40
at
Option (A) is correct.

ild
Given M = 20 kg , l = 1000 mm = 1 m , A = 25 # 25 mm2
Esteel = 200 GPa = 200 # 109 Pa

iv
Mass moment of inertia of a square section is given by,
4 (25 # 10-3) 4
I =b =

.C
= 3.25 # 10-8 m 4
12 12
Deflection of a cantilever, Loaded with a point load placed at the free end is,
w d = Wl =
3
mgl3

w 3EI 3EI
20 # 9.81 # (1) 3
w =

wn =
3 # 200 # 109 # 3.25 # 10-8
g
= 9.81 = 31.32 rad/ sec
= 196.2 = 0.01 m
19500

d 0.01
Therefore, critical damping constant
cc = 2 Mwn = 2 # 20 # 31.32
= 1252.8 Ns/m - 1250 Ns/m
Q. 41 In a bolted joint two members are connected with an axial tightening force of
GATE ME 2004 2200 N. If the bolt used has metric threads of 4 mm pitch, the torque required for
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achieving the tightening force is

(A) 0.7 Nm
(B) 1.0 Nm
(C) 1.4 Nm
(D) 2.8 Nm

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Sol. 41 Option (C) is correct.

Given : Ft = 2200 N , p = 4 mm = 0.004 m
Torque required for achieving the tightening force is,
T = Ft # r = Ft # Pitch
2p
= 2200 # 0.004 = 1.4 N-m
2 # 3.14

Q. 42 The figure below shows a steel rod of 25 mm2 cross sectional area. It is loaded at
GATE ME 2004 four points, K, L, M and N. Assume E steel = 200 GPa. The total change in length
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of the rod due to loading is

om
(A) 1 mm
.c
(B) - 10 mm
as
(C) 16 mm
(D) - 20 mm
at
Sol. 42

ild
Option (B) is correct.
Given : A = 25 mm2 , Esteel = 200 GPa = 200 # 109 N/m2 = 200 # 103 N/mm2

iv
First of all we have to make the F.B.D of the sections KL, LM & MN separately.

.C
w
w
Now, From the F.B.D,

w PKL = 100 N (Tensile)

PLM =- 150 N (Compressive)
PMN = 50 N (Tensile)
or LKL = 500 mm , LLM = 800 mm , LMN = 400 mm
Total change in length,
DL = DLKL + DLLM + DLMN

= PKL LKL + PLM LLM + PMN LMN DL = PL

AE AE AE AE
Substitute the values, we get
1
25 # 200 # 103 6
DL = 100 # 500 - 150 # 800 + 50 # 400@
1
5000 # 103 6
= - 50000@ =- 10000 # 10-6 mm =- 10 mm

Q. 43 An ejector mechanism consists of a helical compression spring having a spring

GATE ME 2004 constant of k = 981 # 103 N/m . It is pre-compressed by 100 mm from its free
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state. If it is used to eject a mass of 100 kg held on it, the mass will move up
through a distance of

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(A) 100 mm (B) 500 mm

(C) 581 mm (D) 1000 mm
Sol. 43 Option (A) is correct.
Given : k = 981 # 103 N/m, xi = 100 mm=0.1 m, m = 100 kg

mm.
om
Let, when mass m = 100 kg is put on the spring then spring compressed by x

.c
From the conservation of energy :

as
Energy stored in free state = Energy stored after the mass is attach.
(K.E.) i = (K.E.) f + (P.E.) f

at 1 kx 2 = 1 kx2 + mg (x + 0.1)
2 i 2

ild kx i2 = kx2 + 2mg (x + 0.1)

Substitute the values, we get

iv
981 # 103 # (0.1) 2 = (981 # 103 # x2) + [2 # 100 # 9.81 # (x + 0.1)]
103 # 10-2 = 103 x2 + 2 (x + 0.1)

.C 10 = 1000x2 + 2x + 0.2
1000x2 + 2x - 9.8 = 0

w
So, on solving above equation, we get

w x =
- 2 ! (2) 2 - 4 # 1000 (- 9.8)
2 # 1000

w = - 2 ! 4 + 39200 = - 2 ! 198
2000 2000
On taking -ve sign, we get
x = - 2 - 198 =- 1 m=-100 mm
2000 10
(-ve sign shows the compression of the spring)

Q. 44 A rigid body shown in the figure (a) has a mass of 10 kg. It rotates with a uniform
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(A) 25% (B) 50%

(C) 100% (D) 200%
Sol. 44 Option (B) is correct.
Given : First Mass, m1 = 10 kg
Balancing Mass, m2 = 20 kg
We know the mass moment of inertia, I = mk2
Where, k = Radius of gyration
Case (I) : When mass of 10 kg is rotates with uniform angular velocity ‘w’
The moment of inertia I1 = m1 k 12
I1 = 10 # (0.2) 2 k1 = 200 mm = 0.2 meter
= 10 # 0.04 = 0.4 kg m2
Case (II) : When balancing mass of 20 kg is attached then moment of inertia
I2 = 10 # (0.2) 2 + 20 # (0.1) 2 Here k1 = 0.2 m
= 0.4 + 0.2 = 0.6 and k2 = 0.1 m

om
Percent increase in mass moment of inertia,
I = I2 - I1 # 100 = 0.6 - 0.4 # 100 = 1 # 100 = 50%

.c I1 0.4 2
The figure shows a pair of pin-jointed gripper-tongs holding an object weighting
s
Q. 45
2000 N. The coefficient of friction (m) at the gripping surface is 0.1 XX is the line
a
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t
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of action of the input force and YY is the line of application of gripping force. If

da
the pin-joint is assumed to be frictionless, the magnitude of force F required to
hold the weight is

il
iv
.C
w
w
w

(A) 1000 N (B) 2000 N

(C) 2500 N (D) 5000 N
Sol. 45 Option (D) is correct.
Given : Weight of object W = 2000 N
Coefficient of Friction m = 0.1
First of all we have to make the FBD of the system.

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Here, RN = Normal reaction force acting by the pin joint.

F = mRN = Friction force
In equilibrium condition of all the forces which are acting in y direction.
mRN + mRN = 2000 N
mRN = 1000 N
RN = 1000 = 10000 N

om 0. 1
By taking the moment about the pin, we get
m = 0. 1

.c 10000 # 150 = F # 300

as F = 5000 N

Q. 46
at
A solid circular shaft of 60 mm diameter transmits a torque of 1600 N.m. The
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ild
value of maximum shear stress developed is
(A) 37.72 MPa (B) 47.72 MPa

iv
(C) 57.72 MPa (D) 67.72 MPa

.C
Option (A) is correct.
Sol. 46

Given : d = 60 mm , T = 1600 N-m

w
From the torsional formula,

w T =t
J r
r = d and J = p d 4
2 32

w
So, tmax = T # d = 16T3
p d4 2 pd
32
Substitute the values, we get
tmax = 16 # 1600 = 8152.866 9
# 10
3.14 # (60 # 10-3) 3 (60) 3
= 0.03774 # 109 Pa = 37.74 MPa
- 37.72 MPa

Q. 47 For a fluid flow through a divergent pipe of length L having inlet and outlet radii
GATE ME 2004 of R1 and R2 respectively and a constant flow rate of Q , assuming the velocity to
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be axial and uniform at any cross-section, the acceleration at the exit is
2Q (R1 - R2) 2Q2 (R1 - R2)
(A) (B)
pLR 23 pLR 23

2Q2 (R1 - R2) 2Q2 (R2 - R1)

(C) (D)
p2 LR 25 p2 LR 25

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Sol. 47 Option (C) is correct.

Flow rate, Q = AV
Q Q Q
Inlet velocity, V1 = = = A1 = p d 12
A1 p (2R ) 2 pR 12 4
1
4
Q Q
Outlet Velocity, V2 = =
A2 pR 22

om
Therefore, resultant velocity will be,
Q
dV = V2 - V1 = ; 12 - 12 E

.c p R 2 R1

as
Acceleration at the exit section,
a = dV = V dV

In this case
at dt
dV = V2 - V1
dx

And
ild V = V2
dx = L

iv
2
Q Q 1 1 = Q R 12 - R 22
2 # pL ; 2 - 2E
p R 2 L R 12 R 22 E
2 ;
So, a = 2
pR 2 R 2 R1

.C =
Q 2 (R1 + R2) (R1 - R2)
p R 22 L = G
w
2
R 12 R 22
Considering limiting case R1 " R2
w
Then,
Q 2 (R - R ) 2R
a = 2 2 = 1 2 2 2 2G
w p R2 L

2Q 2
R2 R2

2Q2 (R1 - R2)

= 2 5 6R1 - R 2@ =
p R2 L p2 R 25 L

Q. 48 A closed cylinder having a radius R and height H is filled with oil of density r
. If the cylinder is rotated about its axis at an angular velocity of w, then thrust
at the bottom of the cylinder is
(A) pR2 rgH

rw2 R2
(B) pR2
4
(C) pR2 (rw2 R2 + rgH)

rw2 R2
(D) pR2 c + rgH m
4

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Sol. 48 Option (D) is correct.

om
Total thrust at the bottom of cylinder = Weight of water in cylinder

.c + Pressure force on the cylinder

as
For rotating motion,
2p rV 2 rr2 w2

at2r
=
r
=
r
= rw2 r p = Pressure, V = rw

And
ld 2p = rw2 rdr

#vi
Integrating both the sides within limits p between 0 to p & r between 0 to r ,
p r
#
i 0
2p =
0
rw2 rdr

.C 2 r
6p@0p = rw : 2 D
2 r

w 0

For calculating the total pressure on the cylinder,

w 2
p = rw2 # :r - 0D =
rw2 r2

w 2 2
On dividing whole area of cylinder in the infinite small rings with thickness dr ,
Force on elementary ring
= Pressure intensity # Area of ring
rw2 r2
= 2prdr
2 #

R rw2 r2 R
Total force, F = #0 2 #
2prdr = prw2 #0 r3 dr

4 R 4
= prw2 :r D = prw2 R
4 0 4

Weight of water = mg = rng m = rn

= rpR2 # Hg = rgHpR2 A = pR 2
4
rw2 R2
So, Net force = rgHpR2 + rw2 pR = pR2 ; + rgH E
4 4

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Q. 49 For air flow over a flat plate, velocity (U) and boundary layer thickness (d) can
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U = 3y - 1 y 3 ; d = 4.64x
U3 2d 2 a d k Re x
If the free stream velocity is 2 m/s, and air has kinematic viscosity of 1.5 # 10-5 m2 /s
and density of 1.23 kg/m3 , the wall shear stress at x = 1 m, is

(A) 2.36 # 102 N/m2 (B) 43.6 # 10-3 N/m2

(C) 4.36 # 10-3 N/m2 (D) 2.18 # 10-3 N/m2
Sol. 49 Option (C) is correct.
Given relation is,
U = 3 y - 1 y 3 and d = 4.64x ...(i)
U3 2 d 2 a d k Re x
U3 = U = 2 m/ sec , v = 1.5 # 10-5 m2 /s , r = 1.23 kg/m3 , L = x = 1
Kinematic viscosity,

om
u =
m
r

.c
m = u # r = 1.5 # 10-5 # 1.23

as = 1.845 # 10-5 kg/m sec

Reynolds Number is given as,

at
Re x =
rUx 1.23 # 2 # 1
m
=
1.845 # 10-5
= 1.33 # 105

ild d = 4.64 # 1 5 = 0.0127

1.33 # 10

iv
U 3 y 1 y 3
2 d 2a d k
And = -
U3

.C
2
dU = U d 3 y - 1 y 3 = U 3 1 - 3y
3; #
dy 3 : a
dy 2 d 2 d k D 2 d 2d E3

w where U3 = Free stream velocity = U

w dU
c dy m = U3 : 3 D = 3U3
w y=0
2d 2d
We know that shear stress by the Newton’s law of viscosity,
t0 = m c dU m = 1.845 # 10-5 # 3U3
dy y = 0 2d

Substitute the values of U3 and d, we get

= 1.845 # 10-5 # 3#2
2 # 0.0127
= 435.82 # 10-5 N/m2 = 4.36 # 10-3 N/m2
Q. 50 A centrifugal pump is required to pump water to an open water tank situated
GATE ME 2004 4 km away from the location of the pump through a pipe of diameter 0.2 m
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having Darcy’s friction factor of 0.01. The average speed of water in the pipe is
2 m/s. If it is to maintain a constant head of 5 m in the tank, neglecting other
minor losses, then absolute discharge pressure at the pump exit is
(A) 0.449 bar (B) 5.503 bar
(C) 44.911 bar (D) 55.203 bar

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Sol. 50 Option (B) is correct.

Given : L = 4 km = 4 # 1000 = 4000 m , d = 0.2 m
f = 0.01, V = 2 m/ sec , H = 5 meter
Head loss due to friction in the pipe,
fLV 2
hf =
2gd
0.01 # 4000 # (2) 2
= = 40.77 m of water
2 # 9.81 # 0.2
Now total pressure (absolute discharge pressure) to be supplied by the pump at
exit = Pressure loss by pipe + Head pressure of tank + Atmospheric pressure
head
Total pressure, p = rgh f + rgH + rghatm
p
p = rg [h f + H + hatm]Pressure head, = H & p = Hrg

om= 1000 # 9.81 [40.77 + 5 + 10.3]

rg
= 5.5 # 105 N/m2 = 5.5 bar For water hatm = 10.3 m

.c
Q. 51

as
A heat engine having an efficiency of 70% is used to drive a refrigerator having

t
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a
reservoir by the refrigerator for each kJ of energy absorbed from high temperature
source by the engine is
(A) 0.14 kJ
ild (B) 0.71 kJ

iv
(C) 3.5 kJ (D) 7.1 kJ

Sol. 51
.C
Option (C) is correct.

w
w
w

Given : (COP) refrigerator = 5 , (h) H.E. = 70% = 0.7

Q
(COP) ref. = 3 = 5 ...(i)
W
(h) H.E. = W = 0.7 ...(ii)
Q1
By multiplying equation (i) & (ii),
Q3 W Q
= 5 # 0.7 & 3 = 3.5
W # Q1 Q1
Hence, Energy absorbed (Q 3) from low temperature reservoir by the refrigerator
for each kJ of energy absorbed (Q1) from high temperature source by the engine
= 3.5 kJ

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Q. 52 A solar collector receiving solar radiation at the rate of 0.6 kW/m2 transforms it
GATE ME 2004 to the internal energy of a fluid at an overall efficiency of 50%. The fluid heated to
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250 K is used to run a heat engine which rejects heat at 315 K. If the heat engine
is to deliver 2.5 kW power, the minimum area of the solar collector required
would be
(A) 83.33 m2 (B) 16.66 m2
(C) 39.68 m2 (D) 79.36 m2
Sol. 52 Option (A) is correct.

om
c
Solar collector receiving solar radiation at the rate of 0.6 kW/m2 . This radiation
.
s
is stored in the form of internal energy. Internal energy of fluid after absorbing
Solar radiation, DU = 1 # 0.6 Efficiency of absorbing radiation is 50%

ta 2

da = 0.3 kW/m2
hEngine = 1 - T2 = Wnet

il T1 Q1

iv
Q1 = Wnet # T1 = 2.5 # 350 = 25 kW
T1 - T2 350 - 315

.C
Let, A is the minimum area of the solar collector.
So, Q1 = A # DU = A # 0.3 kW/m2

w Q
A = 1 = 25 = 250 = 83.33 m2
0.3 0.3 3
Q. 53
w
The pressure gauges G1 and G2 installed on the system show pressure of pG1 = 5.00
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w
bar and pG2 = 1.00 bar. The value of unknown pressure p is

(A) 1.01 bar

(B) 2.01 bar
(C) 5.00 bar
(D) 7.01 bar
Sol. 53 Option (D) is correct.
Given : pG = 5.00 bar , pG = 1.00 bar , patm = 1.01 bar
1 2

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Absolute pressure of G2 = Atmospheric pressure + Gauge pressure

= 1.01 + 1.00 = 2.01 bar
Absolute pressure of G1 = pG1 + pabs (G2) = 5.00 + 2.01 = 7.01 bar
Q. 54 A steel billet of 2000 kg mass is to be cooled from 1250 K to 450 K. The heat
GATE ME 2004 released during this process is to be used as a source of energy. The ambient
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temperature is 303 K and specific heat of steel is 0.5 kJ/kg K. The available
energy of this billet is
(A) 490.44 MJ (B) 30.95 MJ
(C) 10.35 MJ (D) 0.10 MJ
Sol. 54 Option (A) is correct.
Given : m = 2000 kg , T1 = 1250 K , T2 = 450 K , T0 = 303 K , c = 0.5 kJ/kg K
Q1 = Available Energy + Unavailable energy

And
om
A.E. = Q1 - U.E.
Q1 = mcDT
...(i)

.c = 2000 # 0.5 # 103 # (1250 - 450)

We know
as Q1 = 800 # 106 = 800 MJoule
U.E. = T0 (Ds) ...(ii)

at DS = mc ln T
T2
1 3
= 2000 # 0.5 # 10 ln 1250
450

ild = 106 ln 1250 = 1.021 # 106 J/kg

450

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Now, Substitute the value of Q1 and U.E. in equation (i),
A.E. = 800 # 106 - 303 # 1.021 # 106 From equation (ii)

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= 106 # 6800 - 309.363@
= 490.637 # 106 = 490.637 b 490.44 MJ
Q. 55
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A stainless steel tube ^ks = 19 W/m Kh of 2 cm ID and 5 cm OD is insulated with
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3 cm thick asbestos ^ka = 0.2 W/m Kh. If the temperature difference between the

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innermost and outermost surfaces is 600c C , the heat transfer rate per unit length
is
(A) 0.94 W/m (B) 9.44 W/m
(C) 944.72 W/m (D) 9447.21 W/m
Sol. 55 Option (C) is correct.

Let Length of the tube = l

Given : r1 = d1 = 2/2 cm = 1 cm , r2 = 5 cm = 2.5 cm
2 2

Radius of asbestos surface, r3 = d2 + 3 = 2.5 + 3 = 5.5 cm

2
ks = 19 W/mK , ka = 0.2 W/mK

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And T1 - T2 = 600c C
From the given diagram heat is transferred from r1 to r2 & from r2 to r3 . So
Equivalent thermal resistance,
SR = 1 ln a r2 k + 1 ln a r3 k
2pks l r1 2pka l r2
loge (r2 /r1)
For hollow cylinder Rt =
2pkl
1 r 1 r
2pks a r1 k 2pka a r2 k
SR # l = ln 2
+ ln 3

1 ln 2.5 + 1 ln 5.5
2 # 3.14 # 19 b 1 l 2 # 3.14 # 0.2 b 2.5 l
=

= 0.916 + 0.788 = 0.00767 + 0.627 = 0.635 mK/W ...(i)

119.32 1.256
Heat transfer per unit length,
Q = T1 - T2 = 600 = 944.88 - 944.72 W/m
(SR # l) 0.635
Q. 56 A spherical thermocouple junction of diameter 0.706 mm is to be used for the
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om
measurement of temperature of a gas stream. The convective heat transfer co-
efficient on the bead surface is 400 W/m2 K . Thermo-physical properties of

.c
thermocouple material are k = 20 W/mK , c = 400 J/kg K and r = 8500 kg/m3
. If the thermocouple initially at 30cC is placed in a hot stream of 300cC , then
s
time taken by the bead to reach 298cC , is
a
t
(A) 2.35 s
(B) 4.9 s
(C) 14.7 s
da
(D) 29.4 s
il
Sol. 56
iv
Option (B) is correct.

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Given : h = 400 W/m2 K , k = 20 W/mK , c = 400 J/kg K , r = 8500 kg/m3
Ti = 30c C , D = 0.706 mm, Ta = 300c C , T = 298c C

w
Biot Number, Bi = hl
k
..(i)

And w l = Volume
4 pR 3
= 3 2 = 6 2
1 pD 3

w Surface Area

6 6
4pR
-3
pD
= D = 0.706 # 10 = 1.176 # 10-4 m
From equation (i), we have
-4
Bi = hl = 400 # 1.176 # 10 = 0.0023
k 20
Bi < 0.1
The value of Biot Number is less than one. So the lumped parameter solution for
transient conduction can be conveniently stated as
T - Ta = e-c hAt - ht
rcn m = e c rcl m
n =l
Ti - Ta A
298 - 300 = exp - 400t
30 - 300 b 8500 400 1.176 10-4 l
# # #
- 2 = e-t
- 270
2 = e-t
270
Take natural logarithm both sides, we get

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ln b 2 l =- t
270
t = 4.90 sec

Q. 57 In a condenser, water enters at 30cC and flows at the rate 1500 kg/hr. The
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condenser at 80cC . Specific heat of water is 4.187 kJ/kgK. If the overall heat
transfer coefficient is 2000 W/m2 K , then heat transfer area is
(A) 0.707 m2 (B) 7.07 m2
(C) 70.7 m2 (D) 141.4 m2
Sol. 57 Option (A) is correct.
Figure for condensation is given below :

om
.c
as
at
ild
iv
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Given : tc1 = 30cC , dm = m
dt
o = 1500 kg/hr = 1500 kg/ sec = 0.4167 kg/ sec
3600

w
th2 = th1 = 120c C , tc2 tc2 = 80cC , cw = 4.187 kJ/kg K , U = 2000 W/m2 K

w
Hence, q1 = th1 - tc1 = 120 - 30 = 90c C
q2 = th2 - tc2 = 120 - 80 = 40c C
w
And
So, Log mean temperature difference (LMTD) is,
qm = q1 - q2 = 90 - 40 = 61.66c C
ln b q1 l ln b 90 l
40
q2
Energy transferred is given by,
Q = mc o w DT = UAqm
o w DT
mc
A=
Uqm
= 0 . 4167 # 4.187 # 1000 # 50 = 0.707 m2
2000 # 61.66
Q. 58 During a Morse test on a 4 cylinder engine, the following measurements of brake
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All cylinders firing 3037 kW
Number 1 cylinder not firing 2102 kW
Number 2 cylinder not firing 2102 kW
Number 3 cylinder not firing 2100 kW
Number 4 cylinder not firing 2098 kW
The mechanical efficiency of the engine is
(A) 91.53% (B) 85.07%
(C) 81.07% (D) 61.22%

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Sol. 58 Option (C) is correct.

When all cylinders are firing then, power is 3037 kW = Brake Power
Power supplied by cylinders (Indicated power) is given below :

Cylinder No. Power supplied (I.P.)

1. I.P. 1 = 3037 - 2102 = 935 kW
2. I.P. 2 = 3037 - 2102 = 935 kW
3. I.P. 3 = 3037 - 2100 = 937 kW
4. I.P. 4 = 3037 - 2098 = 939 kW
I.P.Total = I.P. 1 + I.P. 2 + I.P. 3 + I.P. 4
= 935 + 935 + 937 + 939 = 3746 kW
And, hmech = B.P. = 3037 = 0.8107 or 81.07%
I.P. 3746
Q. 59 An engine working on air standard Otto cycle has a cylinder diameter of 10 cm
GATE ME 2004 and stroke length of 15 cm. The ratio of specific heats for air is 1.4. If the clearance

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volume is 196.3 cc and the heat supplied per kg of air per cycle is 1800 kJ/kg, the

(A) 879.1 kJ
co
work output per cycle per kg of air is
(B) 890.2 kJ
(C) 895.3 kJ
s. (D) 973.5 kJ
Sol. 59

ta
Option (D) is correct.
Given : D = 10 cm = 0.1 meter , L = 15 cm = 0.15 meter
c
da
g = p = 1.4 , nc = 196.3 cc , Q = 1800 kJ/kg
cv

il ns = A # L = p D2 # L
iv 4

.C = p # (10) 2 # 15 = 1500p = 1177.5 cc

4 4

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And Compression ratio, r = nT = nc + ns
nc nc
w = 196.3 + 1177.5 = 6.998 - 7
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Cycle efficiency, hOtto = 1 -
196.3
1 = 1- 1
(r) g - 1 (7) 1.4 - 1
= 1 - 1 = 1 - 0.4591 = 0.5409
2.1779
hOtto = 54.09%
Work output
We know that, h =
Heat Supplied
Work output = h # Heat supplied
= 0.5409 # 1800 = 973.62 kJ - 973.5 kJ
Q. 60 At a hydro electric power plant site, available head and flow rate are 24.5 m
GATE ME 2004 and 10.1 m3 /s respectively. If the turbine to be installed is required to run at 4.0
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revolution per second (rps) with an overall efficiency of 90%, the suitable type of
turbine for this site is
(A) Francis (B) Kaplan
(C) Pelton (D) Propeller

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Sol. 60 Option (A) is correct.

Given : H = 24.5 m , Q = 10.1 m3 / sec , h0 = 90% , N = 4 rps = 4 # 60 = 240 rpm

h0 = Shaft Power in kW = P
Water Power in kW r#g#Q#H
b 1000 l
h0 # r # g # Q # H
P =
1000
= 0.90 # 1000 # 9.81 # 10.1 # 24.5
1000
= 2184.74 kW rwater = 1000 kg/m3
For turbine Specific speed,
NS = N 5/P4 = 240 2184 .74 = 205.80 rpm
H (24.5) 5/4

Q. 61
Hence,

om
51 < NS < 255 for francis turbine.
Dew point temperature of air at one atmospheric pressure (1.013 bar) is 18c C .
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The air dry bulb temperature is 30c C . The saturation pressure of water at 18c C

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and 30c C are 0.02062 bar and 0.04241 bar respectively. The specific heat of air

ta
and water vapour respectively are 1.005 and 1.88 kJ/kg K and the latent heat of
vaporization of water at 0c C is 2500 kJ/kg. The specific humidity (kg/kg of dry

da
air) and enthalpy (kJ/kg or dry air) of this moist air respectively, are
(A) 0.01051, 52.64 (B) 0.01291, 63.15

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(C) 0.01481, 78.60 (D) 0.01532, 81.40
Sol. 61
iv
Option (B) is correct.

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Given : tdp = 18c C = (273 + 18) K = 291 K , p = patm = 1.013 bar
tdb = 30c C = (273 + 30) K = 303 K

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pv = 0.02062 bar (for water vapour at dew point).

w
cair = 1.005 kJ/kg K , cwater = 1.88 kJ/kg K

w
Latent heat of vaporization of water at 0c C .
h fgdp = 2500 kJ/kg

0.622 # pv 0.622 # 0.02062

Specific humidity, W = =
p - pv 1.013 - 0.02062

= 0.01282 = 0.01291 kg/kg of dry air

0.99238
Enthalpy of moist air is given by,
h = 1.022tdb + W (h fgdp + 2.3tdp) kJ/kg
h = 1.022 # 30 + 0.01291 [2500 + 2.3 # 18]
= 30.66 + 0.01291 # 2541.4
= 63.46 kJ/kg- 63.15 kJ/Kg

Q. 62 A R-12 refrigerant reciprocating compressor operates between the condensing

GATE ME 2004 temperature of 30c C and evaporator temperature of - 20c C . The clearance
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volume ratio of the compressor is 0.03. Specific heat ratio of the vapour is 1.15
and the specific volume at the suction is 0.1089 m3 /kg . Other properties at
various states are given in the figure. To realize 2 tons of refrigeration, the actual
volume displacement rate considering the effect of clearance is

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(A) 6.35 # 10-3 m3 /s

(B) 63.5 # 10-3 m3 /s
(C) 635 # 10-3 m3 /s

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(D) 4.88 # 10-3 m3 /s
Sol. 62

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Option (A) is correct.

as
Given : C = 0.03 , n = 1.15 , Specific volume at suction = 0.1089 m3 /kg
Net refrigeration effect = 2 ton

at 1 TR = 1000 # 335 kJ in 24 hr
= 2 # 1000 # 335 = 7.75 kJ/ sec

ild 24 # 60 # 60

iv
Let net mass flow rate = m o
Net refrigeration effect = m
o (h1 - h 4)

.C
Substitute the values from equation (i), and from the p - h curve,
7.75 = mo (176 - 65)

w
w m = 7.75 = 0.06981 kg/ sec
111

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Specific volume, n = 0.1089
m
o
n = 0.1089 # 0.06981 = 0.00760
= 7.60 # 10-3 m3 / sec
We know that volumetric efficiency,
p 1
hv = 1 + C - C b 2 ln
p1
Where, p1 is the suction pressure and p2 is the discharge pressure.
1
= 1 + 0.03 - 0.03 # b 7.45 l1.15
1.50
= 1.03 - 0.12089 = 0.909
Now actual volume displacement rate is,
nactual = n # hv = 7.60 # 10-3 # 0.909
= 6.90 # 10-3- 6.35 # 10-3 m3 / sec

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Q. 63 GO and NO-GO plug gauges are to be designed for a hole 20.000 ++00..050
010 mm . Gauge
GATE ME 2004 tolerances can be taken as 10% of the hole tolerance. Following ISO system of
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gauge design, sizes of GO and NO-GO gauge will be respectively
(A) 20.010 mm and 20.050 mm (B) 20.014 mm and 20.046 mm
(C) 20.006 mm and 20.054 mm (D) 20.014 mm and 20.054 mm
Sol. 63 Option (B) is correct.
For hole size = 20.000 ++00..050
010 mm

Maximum hole size = 20.000 + 0.050 = 20.050 mm

Minimum hole size = 20.000 + 0.010 = 20.010
So, Hole tolerance = Maximum hole size - Minimum hole size
= 20.050 - 20.010 = 0.040 mm
Gauge tolerance can be 10% of the hole tolerance (Given).
So,
om
Gauge tolerance = 10% of 0.040

.c = 10 # 0.040 = 0.0040 mm
100

as Size of Go Gauge = Minimum hole size + Gauge tolerance

at = 20.010 + 0.0040 = 20.014 mm

Size of NO-GO Gauge = Maximum hole size - Gauge tolerance

ild = 20.050 - 0.004 = 20.046 mm

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Q. 64 A standard machine tool and an automatic machine tool are being compared for
the production of a component. Following data refers to the two machines.

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Standard Automatic

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Setup time 30 min 2 hours

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Machining time per piece
Machine rate
22 min
Rs. 200 per hour
5 min
Rs. 800 per hour
The break even production batch size above which the automatic machine tool
will be economical to use, will be
(A) 4 (B) 5
(C) 24 (D) 225
Sol. 64 Option (D) is correct.
Let, The standard machine tool produce x1 number of components.
For standard machine tool,
Total cost = Fixed cost + Variable cost # Number. of components
(TC) SMT = : 30 + 22 # x1D # 200
60 60
= 30 200 + 22 # x1 # 200
60 # 60
= 100 + 220 x1 ...(i)
3
If automatic machine tool produce x2 Number of components, then the total cost
for automatic machine tool is
(TC) AMT = b 2 + 5 x2 l 800
60

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= 1600 + 200 x2 ....(ii)

3
Let, at the breakeven production batch size is x and at breakeven point.
(TC) SMT = ^TChAMT

100 + 220x = 1600 + 200x

3 3
220x - 200x = 1600 - 100
3 3
20x = 1500
3

x = 1500 # 3
20
x = 225
So, breakeven production batch size is 225.
Q. 65

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10 mm diameter holes are to be punched in a steel sheet of 3 mm thickness. Shear
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strength of the material is 400 N/mm2 and penetration is 40%. Shear provided on
the punch is 2 mm. The blanking force during the operation will be
(A) 22.6 kN

as (B) 37.7 kN

Sol. 65
(C) 61.6 kN

at
Option (A) is correct.
(D) 94. 3 kN

ld
Given : d = 10 mm , t = 3 mm , ts = 400 N/mm2 , t1 = 2 mm , p = 40% = 0.4

i
We know that, when shear is applied on the punch, the blanking force is given by,

iv t p
FB = pdt b # l # ts
t1
Where

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t # p = Punch travel

w
Substitute the values, we get

w FB = 3.14 # 10 # 3 b 3 # 0.4 l # 400

2

Q. 66
w = 94.2 # 0.6 # 400 = 22.6 kN
Through holes of 10 mm diameter are to be drilled in a steel plate of 20 mm
GATE ME 2004 thickness. Drill spindle speed is 300 rpm, feed 0.2 mm/rev and drill point angle
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is 120c. Assuming drill overtravel of 2 mm, the time for producing a hole will be
(A) 4 seconds (B) 25 seconds
(C) 100 seconds (D) 110 seconds
Sol. 66 Option (B) is correct
Given : D = 10 mm , t = 20 mm , N = 300 rpm , f = 0.2 mm/rev.
Point angle of drill, 2ap = 120c & ap = 60c
Drill over-travel = 2 mm
We know that, break through distance,
A= D = 10 = 2.89 mm
2 tan ap 2 tan 60c
Total length travelled by the tool,
L = t+A+2

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= 20 + 2.89 + 2 = 24.89 mm

So, time for drilling, t = L = 24.89 = 0.415 min

f:N 0.2 # 300
= 0.415 # 60 sec = 24.9 - 25 sec
Q. 67 In a 2-D CAD package, clockwise circular arc of radius 5, specified from P1 (15, 10)
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(A) (10, 10) (B) (15, 10)
(C) (15, 15) (D) (10, 15)
Sol. 67 Option (C) is correct

om
.c
as
at
ld
From the figure, the centre of circular arc with radius 5 is
i [15, (10 + 5)] = 615, 15@

iv
From point P1

6^10 + 5h, 15@ = 615, 15@

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From point P2
Q. 68 Gray cast iron blocks 200 # 100 # 10 mm are to be cast in sand moulds. Shrinkage
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allowance for pattern making is 1%. The ratio of the volume of pattern to that

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of the casting will be
(A) 0.97 (B) 0.99

Sol. 68
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(C) 1.01
Option (D) is correct.
(D) 1.03

Given : Dimension of block = 200 # 100 # 10 mm

Shrinkage allowance, X = 1%
We know that, since metal shrinks on solidification and contracts further on
cooling to room temperature, linear dimensions of patterns are increased in
respect of those of the finished casting to be obtained.
So, vc = 200 # 100 # 10 = 2 # 105 mm2
Shrinkage allowance along length,
SL = LX = 200 # 0.01 = 2 mm
Shrinkage allowance along breadth,
SB = 100 # 0.01 = 1 mm
or Shrinkage allowance along height,
SH = 10 # 0.01 = 0.1 mm
Volume of pattern will be
v p = [(L + SL) (B + SB) (S + SH )] mm3

= 202 # 101 # 10.01 mm3 = 2.06 # 105 mm3

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Volume of Pattern v p 5
So, = 2.06 # 10 = 1.03
Volume of Casting vc 2 # 10 5

Q. 69 In an orthogonal cutting test on mild steel, the following data were obtained
GATE ME 2004 Cutting speed : 40 m/min
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Depth of cut : 0.3 mm
Tool rake angle : + 5c
Chip thickness : 1.5 mm
Cutting force : 900 N
Thrust force : 450 N
Using Merchant’s analysis, the friction angle during the machining will be
(A) 26.6c (B) 31.5c
(C) 45c (D) 63.4c
Sol. 69 Option (B) is correct.
Given : V = 40 m/ min , d = 0.3 mm , a = 5c

om
t = 1.5 mm , Fc = 900 N , Ft = 450 N
We know from the merchant’s analysis

.c m = F = Fc sin a + Ft cos a
N Fc cos a - Ft sin a

as
Where F= Frictional resistance of the tool acting on the chip.

tool.
at
N= Force at the tool chip interface acting normal to the cutting face of the

ild m = 900 tan 5c + 450

900 - 450 tan 5c

iv = 528.74 = 0.614
860.63

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Now, Frictional angle, b = tan-1 m = tan-1 (0.614) = 31.5c

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Q. 70
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In a rolling process, sheet of 25 mm thickness is rolled to 20 mm thickness. Roll
is of diameter 600 mm and it rotates at 100 rpm. The roll strip contact length
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will be
(A) 5 mm (B) 39 mm
(C) 78 mm (D) 120 mm
Sol. 70 Option (B) is correct.
Given : ti = 25 mm , t f = 20 mm , D = 600 mm , N = 100 rpm
Let, Angle substended by the deformation zone at the roll centre is q in radian
and it is given by the relation.
ti - t f
q ^radianh =
R

= 25 - 20 = 0.0166 = 0.129 radian

300
Roll strip contact length is
L = q#R Angle = Arc
R
L = 0.129 # 300 = 38.73 mm- 39 mm

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Q. 71 In a machining operation, doubling the cutting speed reduces the tool life to 1 th
8
GATE ME 2004 of the original value. The exponent n in Taylor’s tool life equation VT n = C , is
(A) 1 (B) 1
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8 4

(C) 1 (D) 1
3 2
Sol. 71 Option (C) is correct.
Given : VT n = C
Let V and T are the initial cutting speed & tool life respectively.
Case (I) : The relation between cutting speed and tool life is,
VT n = C ...(i)
Case (II) : In this case doubling the cutting speed and tool life reduces to 1/8 th
of original values.
So,
om (2V) # bT l = C
8
n
...(ii)

.c
On dividing equation (i) by equation (ii),

as VT n = 1
2V b T l
n

at 8
T n = 2 bT l
n

ild 1 = 1 n
2 b8l
8

iv 1 1 1 3n

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b2l = b2l
Compare powers both the sides,
w 1 = 3n &n=1
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A soldering operation was work-sampled over two days (16 hours) during which
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Q. 72
GATE ME 2004 an employee soldered 108 joints. Actual working time was 90% of the total time
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and the performance rating was estimated to be 120 per cent. If the contract
provides allowance of 20 percent of the time available, the standard time for the
operation would be
(A) 8 min (B) 8.9 min
(C) 10 min (D) 12 min
Sol. 72 Option (D) is correct.
Given :
Total time T = 16 hours
= 16 # 60 = 960 min
Actual working time was 90% of total time
So, Actual time, Tactual = 90% of 960
= 90 # 960 , Tactual = 864 min
100
Performance rating was 120 percent.
So, Normal time, Tnormal = 120% of 864
Tnormal = 120 # 864
100

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= 1036.8 min
Allowance is 20% of the total available time.
So total standard time Ts tandard = Tnormal
20
b1 - 100 l

= 1036.8 = 1036.8
1 - 0.2 0. 8
= 1296 min
Number of joints soldered, N = 108
Hence,
Standard time for operation = 1296
108
= 12 min

Q. 73 An electronic equipment manufacturer has decided to add a component sub-

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assembly operation that can produce 80 units during a regular 8-hours shift. This
o
operation consist of three activities as below

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s
Activity Standard time (min)

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M. Mechanical assembly
E. Electric wiring
12
16
T. Test
da 3

il
For line balancing the number of work stations required for the activities M, E

iv
and T would respectively be
(A) 2, 3, 1 (B) 3, 2, 1

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(C) 2, 4, 2 (D) 2, 1, 3
Sol. 73
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Option (A) is correct.

w
Given :
Number of units produced in a day = 80 units
w Working hours in a day = 8 hours
Now, Time taken to produce one unit is,
T = 8 # 60
80
= 6 min

Activity Standard time (min) No. of work stations (S.T/T)

M. Mechanical assembly 12 12/6 = 2

E. Electric wiring 16 16/6 = 2.666 = 3
T. Test 3 3/6 = 0.5 = 1

Number of work stations are the whole numbers, not the fractions.
So, number of work stations required for the activities M, E and T would be 2, 3
and 1, respectively.

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Q. 74 A maintenance service facility has Poisson arrival rates, negative exponential

GATE ME 2004 service time and operates on a ‘first come first served’ queue discipline. Breakdowns
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occur on an average of 3 per day with a range of zero to eight. The maintenance
crew can service an average of 6 machines per day with a range of zero to seven.
The mean waiting time for an item to be serviced would be
(A) 1 day (B) 1 day
6 3
(C) 1 day (D) 3 day
Sol. 74 Option (A) is correct.
Given :
Mean arrival rate l = 3 per day
Mean service rate m = 6 per day
We know that, for first come first serve queue.

om
Mean waiting time of an arrival,
t = l

.c m (m - l)

as t = 3
6 (6 - 3)
= 1 day
6
Q. 75
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at
A company has an annual demand of 1000 units, ordering cost of Rs. 100 / order
and carrying cost of Rs. 100 / unit/year. If the stock-out cost are estimated to

d
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be nearly Rs. 400 each time the company runs out-of-stock, then safety stock

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justified by the carrying cost will be

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(A) 4 (B) 20
(C) 40 (D) 100
Sol. 75
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Option (C) is correct.

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Given :
Cs = 400 Rs.
D = 1000 units , Co = 100/order , Ch = 100 unit/year

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We know that, optimum level of stock out will be,

w S.O = 2DCo #
Ch
Cs
Ch + Cs

S.O = 2 # 1000 # 100 400

100 # 100 + 400
= 44.72 # 0.895
= 40
Q. 76 A company produces two types of toys : P and Q . Production time of Q is
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The supply of raw material is just sufficient to produce 1500 toys (of any type)
per day. Toy type Q requires an electric switch which is available @ 600 pieces
per day only. The company makes a profit of Rs. 3 and Rs. 5 on type P and Q
respectively. For maximization of profits, the daily production quantities of P
and Q toys should respectively be
(A) 1000, 500 (B) 500, 1000
(C) 800, 600 (D) 1000, 1000
Sol. 76 Option (A) is correct.
Solve this problem, by the linear programming model.
We have to make the constraints from the given conditions.
For production conditions

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P + 2Q # 2000 ...(i)
For raw material
P + Q # 1500 ...(ii)
For electric switch
Q # 600 ...(iii)
For maximization of profit, objective function
Z = 3P + 5Q ...(iv)
From the equations (i), (ii) & (iii), draw a graph for toy P and Q

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Line (i) and line (ii) intersects at point A, we have to calculate the intersection
point.
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ild P + 2Q = 2000
P + Q = 1500

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After solving there equations, we get A (1000, 500)
For point B ,

.C P + 2Q = 2000

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P = 2000 - 1200 = 800
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So, B (800, 600)

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Here shaded area shows the area bounded by the three line equations (common
area)
This shaded area have five vertices.

Vertices Profit Z = 3P + 5Q
(i) 0(0, 0) Z=0
(ii) A (1000, 500) Z = 3000 + 2500 = 5500
(iii) B (800, 600) Z = 2400 + 3000 = 5400
(iv) C (0, 600) Z = 3000
(v) D (1500, 0) Z = 4500

So, for maximization of profit

P = 1000 from point(ii)
Q = 500

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Q. 77 Match the following

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Type of Mechanism Motion achieved
P. Scott-Russel Mechanism 1. Intermittent Motion
Q. Geneva Mechanism 2. Quick return Motion
R. Off-set slider-crank Mechanism 3. Simple Harmonic Motion
S. Scotch Yoke Mechanism 4. Straight Line Motion
(A) P-2 Q-3 R-1 S-4 (B) P-3 Q-2 R-4 S-1
(C) P-4 Q-1 R-2 S-3 (D) P-4 Q-3 R-1 S-2
Sol. 77 Option (C) is correct.
Types of Mechanisms Motion Achieved
P. Scott-Russel Mechanism 4. Straight Line Motion
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Geneva Mechanism 1. Intermittent Motion

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R. Off-set slider-crank Mechanism 2. Quick Return Mechanism
S.
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Scotch Yoke Mechanism 3. Simple Harmonic Motion

a
So, correct pairs are, P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3

Q. 78

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Match the following

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Type of gears Arrangement of shafts
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P.
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Bevel gears 1. Non-parallel off-set shafts
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Worm gears 2. Non-parallel intersecting shafts

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R. Herringbone gears 3. Non-parallel, non-intersecting shafts
S. Hypoid gears 4. Parallel shafts
(A) w P-4 Q-2 R-1 S-3
(B)
w P-2 Q-3 R-4 S-1

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(C) P-3 Q-2 R-1 S-4
(D) P-1 Q-3 R-4 S-2
Sol. 78 Option (B) is correct.
Type of Gears Arrangement of shafts
P. Bevel gears 2. Non-parallel intersecting shafts
Q. Worm gears 3. Non-parallel, non-intersecting shafts
R. Herringbone gears 4. Parallel shafts
S. Hypoid gears 1. Non-parallel off-set shafts
So, correct pairs are P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1.
Q. 79 Match the following with respect to spatial mechanisms.
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Types of Joint Degree of constraints
P. Revolute 1. Three
Q. Cylindrical 2. Five
R. Spherical 3. Four
4. Two
5. Zero
(A) P-1 Q-3 R-3

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(B) P-5 Q-4 R-3

(C) P-2 Q-3 R-1
(D) P-4 Q-5 R-3
Sol. 79 Option (C) is correct.
Types of Joint Degree of constraints
P. Revolute 2. Five
Q. Cylindrical 3. Four
R. Spherical 1. Three
So, correct pairs are P-2, Q-3, R-1

Q. 80 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given
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List-I List-II
P. Reciprocating pump 1. Plant with power output below 100 kW
Q. Axial flow pump

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to 1 MW
R.
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Microhydel plant 3. Positive displacement
S.

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Backward curved vanes 4. Draft tube

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5. High flow rate, low pressure ratio

da 6. Centrifugal pump impeller

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Codes :
P
i Q R S
(A) 3
(B) 3 iv 5
5
6
2
2
6
(C) 3
.C 5 1 6

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(D) 4 5 1 6
Sol. 80 Option (B) is correct.
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List-I List-II
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P. Reciprocating pump
Q. Axial flow pump
3. Positive Displacement
5. High Flow rate, low pressure ratio
R. Microhydel plant 2. Plant with power output between 100 kW to
1 MW
S. Backward curved vanes 6. Centrifugal pump impeller
So, correct pairs are P-3, Q-5, R-2, S-6
Q. 81 Match the following
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Feature to be inspected Instrument
P. Pitch and Angle errors of screw thread 1. Auto Collimator
Q. Flatness error of a surface 2. Optical Interferometer
R. Alignment error of a machine slideway 3. Dividing Head and Dial Gauge
S. Profile of a cam 4. Spirit Level
5. Sine bar
6. Tool maker’s Microscope

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(A) P-6 Q-2 R-4 S-6

(B) P-5 Q-2 R-1 S-6
(C) P-6 Q-4 R-1 S-3
(D) P-1 Q-4 R-5 S-2
Sol. 81 Option (B) is correct.
Feature to be inspected Instrument
P. Pitch and Angle errors of screw thread 5. Sine bar
Q. Flatness error of a surface 2. Optical Interferometer
R. Alignment error of a machine slideway 1. Auto collimator
S. Profile of a cam 6. Tool maker’s Microscope
So, correct pairs are, P-5, Q-2, R-1, S-6
Q. 82
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Match the following
Product
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P.
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Molded luggage 1. Injection molding
Q.
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Packaging containers for Liquid 2. Hot rolling
R.
S.
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Long structural shapes
Collapsible tubes
3.
4.
Impact extrusion
Transfer molding

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6. Coining
(A) P-1 Q-4 R-6 S-3
(B)
(C) .CP-4
P-1
Q-5
Q-5
R-2
R-3
S-3
S-2
(D)
w P-5 Q-1 R-2 S-4
Sol. 82
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Option (B) is correct.

P.w Product
Molded luggage 4.
Process
Transfer molding
Q. Packaging containers for Liquid 5. Blow molding
R. Long structural shapes 2. Hot rolling
S. Collapsible tubes 3. Impact extrusion
So, correct pairs are, P-4 Q-5 R-2 S-3
Q. 83 Typical machining operations are to be performed on hard-to-machine materials
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combinations
Operation Process
P. Deburring (internal surface) 1. Plasma Arc Machining
Q. Die sinking 2. Abrasive Flow Machining
R. Fine hole drilling in thin sheets 3. Electric Discharge Machining
S. Tool sharpening 4. Ultrasonic Machining
5. Laser beam Machining
6. Electrochemical Grinding

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(A) P-1 Q-5 R-3 S-4

(B) P-1 Q-4 R-1 S-2
(C) P-5 Q-1 R-2 S-6
(D) P-2 Q-3 R-5 S-6
Sol. 83 Option (D) is correct.
Operation Process
P. Deburring (internal surface) 2. Abrasive Flow Machining
Q. Die sinking 3. Electric Discharge Machining
R. Fine hole drilling in thin sheets 5. Laser beam Machining
S. Tool sharpening 6. Electrochemical Grinding
So, Correct pairs are, P-2, Q-3, R-5, S-6
Q. 84 From the lists given below choose the most appropriate set of heat treatment
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Process Characteristics
P. Tempering

co 1. Austenite is converted into bainite

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Q. Austempering 2. Austenite is converted into martensite
R. Martempering

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structure

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d
5. Carbon is absorbed into the metal
(A) P-3
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(B) P-4 Q-3 R-2
(C) P-4 Q-1 R-2
(D)
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P-1 Q-5 R-4

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Sol. 84 Option (C) is correct.
Process Characteristics
P. w
Tempering 4. Both hardness and brittleness are reduced
Q.
R.
wAustempering
Martempering
1.
2.
Austenite is converted into bainite
Austenite is converted into martensite
So, correct pairs are, P-4, Q-1, R-2

Common Data For Q.Data for Q. 85 and 86 are given below. Solve the problems
and choose correct answers.
A steel beam of breadth 120 mm and height 750 mm is loaded as shown in the
figure. Assume E steel = 200 GPa.

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Q. 85 The beam is subjected to a maximum bending moment of

GATE ME 2004 (A) 3375 kN-m
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(B) 4750 kN-m
(C) 6750 kN-m
(D) 8750 kN-m

Sol. 85 Option (A) is correct.

Given : b = 120 mm , h = 750 mm , Esteel = 200 GPa = 200 # 103 N/mm2 ,
W = 120 kN/m , L = 15 m
It is a uniformly distributed load.
We know that for a uniformly distributed load, maximum bending moment at
centre is given by,

m
B.M. = WL
o 8
2

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Substitute the values, we get

asB.M. = 120 # 15 # 15 = 3375 kN-m

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Q. 86

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The value of maximum deflection of the beam is

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(B) 83.75 mm

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(C) 73.75 mm
(D) 63.75 mm

.C
Sol. 86
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Option (A) is correct.

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w
We know that maximum deflection at the centre of uniformly distributed load is
given by,
4
dmax = 5 # WL
384 EI
For rectangular cross-section,
3 (120) # (750) 3
I = bh =
12 12
= 4.21875 # 109 mm 4 = 4.21875 # 10-3 m 4

120 # 103 # (15) 4

So, dmax = 5 #
384 200 # 109 # 4.21875 # 10-3
= 5 # 7200 # 10-3 = 0.09375 m = 93.75 mm
384

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Common Data For Q.Data for Q. 87 and 88 are given below. Solve the problems
and choose correct answer.
A compacting machine shown in the figure below is used to create a desired
thrust force by using a rack and pinion arrangement. The input gear is mounted
on the motor shaft. The gears have involute teeth of 2 mm module.

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Q. 87

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If the drive efficiency is 80%, the torque required on the input shaft to create 1000
N output thrust is
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(A) 20 Nm
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(C) 32 Nm (D) 50 Nm

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Sol. 87 Option (B) is correct.

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Let, Z is the number of teeth and motor rotates with an angular velocity w1 in
clockwise direction & develops a torque T1 .
Due to the rotation of motor, the gear 2 rotates in anti-clockwise direction & gear
3 rotates in clock wise direction with the same angular speed.
Let, T2 is the torque developed by gear.
Now, for two equal size big gears,
(Pitch circle diameter)
Module m =D=
Z (No.of teeths)
D = mZ = 2 # 80 = 160 mm
(Due to rotation of gear 2 & gear 3 an equal force (F ) is generated in the
downward direction because teeth are same for both the gears)
For equilibrium condition, we have
Downward force = upward force

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F + F = 1000
F = 500 N
And
.c h =
Power Output
Power Input
= 2 # T2 w2
T1 w1

as Output power is generated by the two gears

2 # bF # D l w2

at h =
T1 w1
2
...(i)

ild
We know velocity ratio is given by
N1 = w1 = Z2 w = 2pN

iv N2 w2 Z1 60

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From equation (i),
2 # bF # D l
2
w h = Z
T1 # Z1
2

w F
h
D
T1 = # # b 1 l Z
Z2
w = 500 # 0.160 # 20 = 25 N-m
0. 8 80

Q. 88 If the pressure angle of the rack is 20c, then force acting along the line of action
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(A) 250 N (B) 342 N
(C) 532 N (D) 600 N
Sol. 88 Option (C) is correct.

Given pressure angle f = 20c, FT = 500 N from previous question.

From the given figure we easily see that force action along the line of action is F .

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From the triangle ABC ,

cos f = FT
F
F = FT = 500 = 532 N
cos f cos 20c

Common Data For Q.Data for Q. 89 and 90 are given below. Solve the problem
and choose correct answers.
Consider a steam power plant using a reheat cycle as shown . Steam leaves
the boiler and enters the turbine at 4 MPa, 350c C (h 3 = 3095 kJ/kg ). After
expansion in the turbine to 400 kPa (h 4 = 2609 kJ/kg), and then expanded in a
low pressure turbine to 10 kPa (h6 = 2165 kJ/kg). The specific volume of liquid
handled by the pump can be assumed to be

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Q. 89
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The thermal efficiency of the plant neglecting pump work is

w
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(C) 48.5% (D) 58.6%
Sol. 89 w
Option (B) is correct.
Given : h1 = 29.3 kJ/kg , h 3 = 3095 kJ/kg , h 4 = 2609 kJ/kg , h5 = 3170 kJ/kg
h6 = 2165 kJ/kg
Heat supplied to the plant,
QS = (h 3 - h1) + (h5 - h 4) At boiler & reheater
= (3095 - 29.3) + (3170 - 2609) = 3626.7 kJ
Work output from the plant,
WT = (h 3 - h 4) + (h5 - h6)
= (3095 - 2609) + (3170 - 2165) = 1491 kJ
W - Wp WT
Now, hthermal = T = Given, Wp = 0
Qs Qs
= 1491 = 0.411 = 41.1%
3626.7
Q. 90 The enthalpy at the pump discharge (h2) is
GATE ME 2004 (A) 0.33 kJ/kg (B) 3.33 kJ/kg
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(C) 4.0 kJ/k (D) 33.3 kJ/kg

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Sol. 90 Option (D) is correct.

From the figure, we have enthalpy at exit of the pump must be greater than at
inlet of pump because the pump supplies energy to the fluid.
h 2 > h1
So, from the given four options only one option is greater than h1
h2 = 33.3 kJ/kg

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Answer Sheet
1. (C) 19. (C) 37. (A) 55. (C) 73. (A)
2. (C) 20. (C) 38. (D) 56. (B) 74. (A)
3. (B) 21. (A) 39. (C) 57. (A) 75. (C)
4. (A) 22. (C) 40. (A) 58. (C) 76. (A)
5. (A) 23. (A) 41. (C) 59. (D) 77. (C)
6. (D) 24. (A) 42. (B) 60. (A) 78. (B)
7. (C) 25. (D) 43. (A) 61. (B) 79. (C)
8. (D) 26. (B) 44. (B) 62. (A) 80. (B)
9. (C) 27. (C) 45. (D) 63. (B) 81. (B)
10. (B) 28. (C) 46. (A) 64. (D) 82. (B)
11. (A) 29. (B) 47. (C) 65. (A) 83. (D)
12. (C) 30. (C)
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48. (D) 66. (B) 84. (C)
13.
14.
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(B)
31.
32.
(C)
(D)
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50.
(C)
(B)
67.
68.
(C)
(D)
85.
86.
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(A)
15. (C) 33. (B)
as 51. (C) 69. (B) 87. (B)
16.
17.
(B)
(B)
34.
35.
(D)
(A)
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53.
(A)
(D)
70.
71.
(B)
(C)
88.
89.
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(B)
18. (D) 36.
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