Theory of Machines: Unit IV: Force Analysis

Review questions

Force Analysis - Theory of Machines

Review questions: Force Analysis - Theory of Machines

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Differentiate static force and dynamic force analysis.

2. What is inertia? Explain inertia force.

3. What is meant by inertia torque? Write its relationship with the applied torque.

4. State and explain D'Alembert's principle.

5. Draw and explain Klien's construction for determining the velocity and acceleration in a slider crank mechanism.

6. For a reciprocating engine, derive the expressions for:

(1) Velocity and acceleration of the piston, and

(ii) Angular velocity and angular acceleration of the connecting rod.

7. Deduce an expression for the inertia force in the reciprocating parts, neglecting the weight of the connecting rod.

8. Define the following terms: (a) Piston effort; (b) Crank effort; and (c) Crank pin effort. 

9. What do you understand by dynamically equivalent system? Give conditions for the same.

10. Under what circumstances à corrective couple is applied.

11. Explain the analytical method of finding the inertia torque on the crankshaft in the reciprocating parts, considering the weight of the connecting rod.

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