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41. Angle of descent of cam is defined as the angle
A. during which the follower returns to its initial position
B. of rotation of the cam for a definite displacement of the follower
C. through which the cam rotates during the period in which the follower remains in the highest position
D. moved by the cam from the instant the follower begins to rise, till it reaches its highest position
E. moved by the cam from beginning of ascent to the termination of descent.
Explanation:
42. Cam angle is defined as the angle
A. during which the follower returns to its initial position
B. of rotation of the cam for a definite displacement of the follower
C. through which, the cam rotates during the period in which the follower remains in the highest position
D. moved by the cam from the instant the follower begins to rise, till it reaches its highest position
E. moved by the cam from beginning of i ascent to the termination of descent.
Explanation:
43. Klein's construction can be used to determine acceleration of various parts when the crank is at
A. inner dead center
B. outer dead center
C. right angles to the link of the stroke
D. at 45� to the line of the stroke
E. all of the above.
Explanation:
44. Pulley in a belt drive acts as
A. cylindrical pair
B. turning pair
C. rolling pair
D. sliding pair
E. surface pair.
Explanation:
45. Automobile steering gear is an example of
A. higher pair
B. sliding pair
C. turning pair
D. rotary pair
E. lower pair.
Explanation: