Gate_gate Pyqs (2022-II)

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GATE PYQs (2022-II)

Mechanical Engineering
Q1 Writing too many things on the ________ while overlapping with each other? (rotation and
teaching could make the students get_______. translation operations may be used).
(A) bored / board (B) board / bored (A)
(C) board / board (D) bored / bored
Q2 Which one of the following is a representation

(not to scale and in bold) of all values of 𝑥
6x−5
(B)
satisfying the inequality 2 − 5x ≤ −
3
on
the real number line?
(A)
(C)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D)
−−
Q3 If f (x) =
x
2 ln(√e ) what is the area
bounded by 𝑓(𝑥 ) for the interval [0, 2] on the 𝑥 -
axis?
(A) 1
(B) 1 Q6 Fish belonging to species S in the deep sea
2
(C) 2 (D) 4 have skins that are extremely black (ultra-black

skin). This helps them not only to avoid
Q4 A person was born on the fifth Monday of predators but also sneakily attack their prey.
February in a particular year. However, having this extra layer of black
Which one of the following statements is pigment results in lower collagen on their skin,
correct based on the above information? making their skin more fragile.
(A) The 2nd February of that year is a Tuesday Which one of the following is the CORRECT
(B) There will be five Sundays in the month of logical inference based on the information in
February in that year the above passage?
(C) The 1st February of that year is a Sunday (A) Having ultra-black skin is only
(D) All Mondays of February in that year have advantageous to species S
even dates (B) Species S with lower collagen in their skin are
at an advantage because it helps them
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avoid predators
(C) Having ultra-black skin has both
advantages and disadvantages to species
S
Which one of the groups given below can be (D) Having ultra-black skin is only
assembled to get the shape that is shown disadvantageous to species S but
above using each piece only once without
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advantageous only to their predators
Q7 For the past 𝑚 days, the average daily

production at a company was 100 units per
day.
If today’s production of 180 units changes the
average to 110 units per day, what is the value
of 𝑚?
(A) 18 (B) 10
(C) 7 (D) 5
Q8 Consider the following functions for non-zero

(A) 6 hours, 30 minutes
positive integers, 𝑝 and 𝑞.
(B) 3 hours, 45 minutes
⎛ ⎞
(C) 4 hours, 30 minutes
q
f ⎜p, q⎟ = p × p × p×. .. . .. . .. × p = p ;

(D) 5 hours, 15 minutes
⎝ ⎠
q terms
Q10 Equal sized circular regions are shaded in a

⎛ ⎞
square sheet of paper of 1 cm side length. Two
f ⎜p, 1⎟ = p
⎝ ⎠
cases, case M and case N, are considered as
(up to q terms)
shown in the figures below. In the case M, four
⎛ ⎞ ⋮
⋮
⎛ ⎞
p
p p
p
⋮
circles are shaded in the square sheet and in
g⎜ ⎟
⎜p, q⎟ = p ; g⎜ ⎟
⎜p, 1⎟ = p
the case N, nine circles are shaded in the
⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠
square sheet as shown.
Which one of the following options is correct
What is the ratio of the areas of unshaded
based on the above?
regions of case M to that of case N?
(A) f (2, 2) = g(2, 2)
(B) f(𝑔(2, 2), 2) < f(2, g(2, 2))
(C) h(2, 1) ≠ f(2, 1)
(D) F(3, 2) > g(3, 2)
Q9 Four cities P, Q, R and S are connected through

one-way routes as shown in the figure. The
(A) 2 : 3 (B) 1 : 1
travel time between any two connected cities is
(C) 3 : 2 (D) 2 : 1
one hour. The boxes beside each city name
describe the starting time of first train of the Q11 F(t) is a periodic square wave funciton as
day and their frequency of operation. For shown. It takes only two values, 4 and 0, and
example, from city P, the first trains of the day stay at each of these values for 1 second before
start at 8 AM with a frequency of 90 minutes to changing. What is the constant term in the
each of R and S. A person does not spend Fourier series expansion of F(t)?
additional time at any city other than the
waiting time for the next connecting train.
If the person starts from R at 7 AM and is
required to visit S and return to R, what is the
minimum time required? (A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 4
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Q12 Consider a cube of unit edge length and sides (B) The maximum load attained divided by the
parallel to co-ordinate axes, with its centroid at original cross-sectional area
→ →
(C) The maximum load attained divided by the
the point (1, 2, 3). The surface integral ∫ F ⋅ dA
A corresponding Instantaneous cross-
→
of a vector field ˆ ˆ ˆ
F = 3x i + 5y j + 6zk over sectional area
the entire surface A of the cube is______. (D) Stress where the specimen fractures
(A) 14 (B) 27
Q17 A massive uniform rigid circular disc is mounted
(C) 28 (D) 31
on a frictionless bearing at the end E of a
Q13 Consider the definite integral massive uniform rigid shaft AE which is
∫
2
(4x
2
+ 2x + 6) dx . suspended horizontally in a uniform
1
Let Ie be the exact value of the integral. If the gravitational field by two identical light
same integral is estimated using Simpson’s rule inextensible strings AB and CD as shown, where
with 10 equal subintervals, the value is Is. The G is the center of mass of the shaft-disc
percentage error is defined as assembly and g is the acceleration due to
e = 100 × (Ie – Is)/Ie. The value of e is gravity. The disc is then given a rapid spin ω
(A) 2.5 (B) 3.5 about its axis in the positive x-axis direction as
(C) 1.2 (D) 0 shown, while the shaft remains at rest. The
direction of rotation is defined by using the
Q14 Given ∫−∞ −
−
∞ 2
e
−x
dx = √π . right-hand thumb rule. If the string AB is
If a and b are positive integers, the value of suddenly cut, assuming negligible energy
dissipation, the shaft AE will
2
∞
∫
−∞
−a(x+b)
e dx , is
−− −
−
(A) √πa (B) √ π
a
−− −
−
(C) b√πa (D) b√ π
a
Q15 A polynomial 𝜑(𝑠) = 𝑎n𝑠n + 𝑎n –1𝑠n –1 + ⋯ + 𝑎1𝑠 + 𝑎0

of degree 𝑛 > 3 with constant real coefficients
𝑎n, 𝑎n – 1, …𝑎0 has triple roots at 𝑠 = −𝜎. Which
one of the following conditions must be
(A) Rotate slowly (compared to ω ) about the
satisfied?
negative z-axis direction
(A) ϕ(s) = 0 at all the three values of s
(B) Rotate slowly (compared to ω ) about the
satisfying s3 + σ3 = 0
2
positive z-axis direction
(B) ϕ (s) dϕ(s) d ϕ(s)
= 0,
ds
= 0 and
ds
2
= 0 at s =
(C) Rotate slowly (compared to ω ) about the
−σ positive y-axis direction
2 4
(C) ϕ (s) = 0,
d ϕ(s)
= 0, and
d ϕ(s)
= 0, (D) Rotate slowly (compared to ω ) about the
2 4
ds ds
at s = −σ
negative y-axis direction
3
(D) ϕ (s) = 0 and

d ϕ(s)
= 0, at s = −σ
ds
3
Q18 A structural member under loading has a
uniform state of plane stress which in usual
Q16 Which one of the following is the definition of
notations is given by σx = 3P, σy = –2P and τ xy
ultimate tensile strength (UTS) obtained from a –
= √2 P, where P > 0. The yield strength of the
stress-strain test on a metal specimen?
material is 350 MPa. If the member is designed
(A) Stress value where the stress-strain curve
using the maximum distortion energy theory,
transitions from elastic to plastic behavior
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then the value of P at which yielding starts Maximum

(according to the maximum distortion energy R material limit of 3. 0.04 mm
theory) is hole
(A) 70 MPa (B) 90 MPa 4. 25 mm
(C) 120 MPa (D) 75 MPa (A) P-3, Q-1, R-4 (B) P-1, Q-3, R-2
Q19 Fluidity of a molten alloy during sand casting (C) P-1, Q-3, R-4 (D) P-3, Q-3, R-2
depends on its solidification range. Q21 Match the additive manufacturing technique in
The phase diagram of a hypothetical binary Column I with its corresponding input material
alloy of components A and B is shown in the in Column II.
figure with its eutectic composition and
Additive
temperature. All the lines in this phase diagram,
manufacturing
including the solidus and liquidus lines, are Input material (Column II)
technique
straight lines. If this binary alloy with 15 weight %
(Column I)
of B is poured into a mould at a pouring
Fused
temperature of 800 ºC, then the solidification Photo sensitive liquid
P. deposition 1.
range is resin
modelling
Laminated
Q
object 2. Heat fusible powder
.
manufacturing
R Selective laser
3. Filament of polymer
. sintering
Sheet of thermoplastic
4. or green compacted
metal sheet
(A) P-3, Q-4, R-2 (B) P-1, Q-2, R-4
(C) P-2, Q-3, R-1 (D) P-4, Q-1, R-4
Q22 Which one of the following CANNOT impart

(A) 400 ºC (B) 250 ºC linear motion in a CNC machine?
(C) 800 ºC (D) 150 ºC (A) Linear motor
(B) Ball screw
Q20 A shaft of diameter 25
−0.04
−0.07
mm is assembled (C) Lead screw
in a hole of diameter 25
+0.02
−0.00
mm . Match the (D) Chain and sprocket
allowance and limit parameter in Column I with
Q23 Which one of the following is an intensiv
its corresponding quantitative value in Column
eproperty of thermodynamic system?
II for this shaft-hole assembly.
(A) Mass (B) Density
Allowance and limit
Quantitative value (C) Energy (D) Volume
parameter (Column
(Column II)
I) Q24 Consider a steady flow through a horizontal
P Allowance 1. 0.09 mm divergent channel, as shown in the figure, with
Maximum supersonic flow at the inlet. The direction of
Q 2. 24.96 mm
clearance flow is from left to right.
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Q27 Consider sand casting of a cube of edge

length a. A cylindrical riser is placed at the top
of the casting. Assume solidification time, ts ∝
V⁄A, where V is the volume and A is the total

surface area dissipating heat. If the top of the
riser is insulated, which of the following
Pressure at location B is observed to be higher
radius/radii of riser is/are acceptable?
than that at an upstream location A. Which
(A) a
(B) a
among the following options can be the

3 2
(C) a
(D) a
reason? 4 6
(A) Since volume flow rate is constant, velocity Q28 Which of these processes involve(s) melting in
at B is lower than velocity at A metallic work pieces?
(B) Normal shock (A) Electrochemical machining
(C) Viscous effect (B) Electric discharge machining
(D) Boundary layer separation (C) Laser beam machining
(D) Electron beam machining
Q25 Which of the following non-dimensional terms is
an estimate of Nusselt number? Q29 The velocity field in a fluid is given to be
(A) Ratio of internal thermal resistance of a solid →
ˆ 2 2 ˆ
V = (4 xy) i + 2(x − y ) j . Which of the
to the boundary layer thermal resistance
(B) Ratio of the rate at which internal energy is following statement(s) is/are correct?
advected to the rate of conduction heat (A) The velocity field is one dimensional.
transfer (B) The flow is incompressible.
(C) Non-dimensional temperature gradient (C) The flow is irrotational.
(D) Non-dimensional velocity gradient (D) The acceleration experienced by a fluid
multiplied by Prandtl number particle is zero at (x = 0, y = 0).
Q26 A square plate is supported in four different Q30 A rope with two mass-less platforms at its two
ways (configurations (P) to (S) as shown in the ends passes over a fixed pulley as shown in the
figure). A couple moment C is applied on the figure. Discs with narrow slots and having equal
plate. Assume all the members to be rigid and weight of 20 N each can be placed on the
mass-less, and all joints to be frictionless. All platforms. The number of discs placed on the
support links of the plate are identical left side platform is n and that on the right-side
platform is m.
It is found that for n = 5 and m = 0, a force F =
200 N (refer to part (I) of the figure) is just
sufficient to initiate upward motion of the left
side platform. If the force F is removed then the
The square plate can remain in equilibrium in its minimum value of m (refer to part (II) of the
initial state for which one or more of the figure) required to prevent downward motion of
following support configurations? the left side platform is ______ (in integer).
(A) Configuration (P)
(B) Configuration (Q)
(C) Configuration (R)
(D) Configuration (S)
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Q35 Wien’s law is stated as follows: λm T = C, where

C is 2898 μm.K and λm is the wavelength at
which the emissive power of a black body is
maximum for a given temperature T. The
spectral hemispherical emissivity (ελ) of a
surface is shown in the figure below
∘
( 1 A = 10
−10
m) . The temperature at which
Q31 For a dynamical system governed by the the total hemispherical emissivity will be highest
equation, 2
ẍ (t) + 2ξω n ẋ (t) + ω n x (t) = 0 , the is _______ K (round off to the nearest integer).
damping ratio ξ is equal to 1
2π
. The
log e 2
displacement x of this system is measured

during a hammer test. A displacement peak in
the positive displacement direction is measured
to be 4 mm. Neglecting higher powers (> 1) of
the damping ratio, the displacement at the
next peak in the positive direction will be ____
mm (in integer).
Q32 An electric car manufacturer underestimated Q36 For the exact differential equation
2
− xu
the January sales of car by 20 units, while the
du
= 2
,
dx 2+x u
actual sales was 120 units. If the manufacturer which one of the following is the solution?
uses exponential smoothing method with a (A) u2 + 2x2 = constant
smoothing constant of α = 0.2, then the sales (B) xu2 + u = constant
forecast for the month of February of the same (C) 1
x u
2 2
+ 2u = constant
2
year is _____ units (in integer). (D) 1

ux
2
+ 2x = constant
2
Q33 The demand of a certain part is 1000 Q37 A rigid homogenous uniform block of mass 1 kg,
parts/year and its cost is ₹ 1000/part. The height h = 0.4 m and width b = 0.3 m is pinned
orders are placed based on the economic at one corner and placed upright in a uniform
order quantity (EOQ). The cost of ordering is gravitational field (g = 9.81 m/s2), supported by
₹100/order and the lead time for receiving the a roller in the configuration shown in the figure.
orders is 5 days. If the holding cost is A short duration (impulsive) force F, producing
₹20/part/year, the inventory level for placing an impulse IF, is applied at a height of d = 0.3 m
the orders is ______ parts (round off to the from the bottom as shown. Assume all joints to
nearest integer). be frictionless. The minimum value of IF required
to topple the block is
Q34 Consider 1 kg of an ideal gas at 1 bar and 300 K
contained in a rigid and perfectly insulated
container. The specific heat of the gas at
constant volume cv is equal to 750 J.kg−1.K−1. A
stirrer performs 225 kJ of work on the gas.
Assume that the container does not participate
in the thermodynamic interaction. The final
pressure of the gas will be _____ bar (in integer).
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(A) 0.953 Ns (B) 1.403 Ns Q40 A spring mass damper system (mass m, stiffness
(C) 0.814 Ns (D) 1.172 Ns k, and damping coefficient c) excited by a force
F(t) = B sin ωt , where B, ω and t are the
Q38 A linear elastic structure under plane stress
amplitude, frequency and time, respectively, is
condition is subjected to two sets of loading, I
shown in the figure. Four different responses of
and II. The resulting states of stress at a point
the system (marked as (i) to (iv)) are shown just
corresponding to these two loadings are as
to the right of the system figure. In the figures of
shown in the figure below. If these two sets of
the responses, A is the amplitude of response
loading are applied simultaneously, then the
shown in red color and the dashed lines
net normal component of stress σxx is _______.
indicate its envelope. The responses represent
only the qualitative trend and those are not
drawn to any specific scale.
(A) 3σ
(B) σ ( 1+1 )
√2
(C) σ
(D) σ ( 1−1 )
√2
Q39 A rigid body in the X-Y plane consists of two-

point masses (1 kg each) attached to the ends
of two massless rods, each of 1 cm length, as
shown in the figure. It rotates at 30 RPM counter
clockwise about the Z-axis passing through
–
point O. A point mass of √2 kg, attached to
one end of a third massless rod, is used for
balancing the body by attaching the free end
of the rod to point O. The length of the third rod
is _____ cm.
–
(A) 1 (B) √2
(C) 1
(D) 1
√2 2√ 2
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Four different parameter and forcing conditions Profit per

are mentioned below. M1 M2 M3 piece
− −−−
(P) c > 0 and ω = √ k/m (Rs)
(Q) c < 0 and ω ≠ 0
P1 2 2 0 150
− −−−
(R) c = 0 and ω = √ k/m
P2 3 1 2 100
− −−−
(S) c = 0 and ω ≅ √ k/m
Maximu
Which one of the following options gives
m
correct match (indicated by arrow →) of the
quantity
parameter and forcing conditions to the 70 50 40
availabl
responses?
e per
(A) (P)→(i), (Q)→(iii), (R)→(iv), (S)→(ii)
day
(B) (P)→(ii), (Q)→(iii), (R)→(iv), (S)→(i)
(A) 5000 (B) 4000
(C) (P)→(i), (Q)→(iv), (R)→(ii), (S)→(iii)
(C) 3000 (D) 6000
(D) (P)→(iii), (Q)→(iv), (R)→(ii), (S)→(i)
Q43 A tube of uniform diameter D is immersed in a
Q41 Parts P1-P7 are machined first on a milling
steady flowing inviscid liquid stream of velocity
machine and then polished at a separate
V, as shown in the figure. Gravitational
machine. Using the information in the following
acceleration is represented by g. The volume
table, the minimum total completion time
flow rate through the tube is _____
required for carrying out both the operations for
all 7 parts is ______ hours.
Millin
Polishin
Pa g
g
rt (hours
(Hours)
)
P1 8 6 (A) π
4
2
D V
−−− −
P2 3 2 (B) π 2
D √ 2 gh 2
4
−−−−−−−−−
P3 3 4 (C) π 2
D √ 2g(h1 + h2 )
4
− −−−−−−−−
P4 4 6 (D) π 2 2
D √ V − 2 gh 2
4
P5 5 7 Q44 The steady velocity field in an inviscid fluid of

P6 6 4 density 1.5 is given to be
P7 2 1 →
V = (y
2
− x )ˆ
2 ˆ
i + (2 xy) j . Neglecting
(A) 31 (B) 33
(C) 30 (D) 32 body forces, the pressure gradient at (x = 1, y =
1) is _____.
Q42 A manufacturing unit produces two products P1 (A) 10ˆj
and P2. For each piece of P1 and P2, the table (B) 20î
below provides quantities of materials M1, M2, (C) −6î − 6ˆj
and M3 required, and also the profit earned. (D) −4î − 4ˆj
The maximum quantity available per dya for M1,
M2, and M3 is also provided. The maximum Q45 In a vapor compression refrigeration cycle, the
possibe profit per day is Rs._____. refrigerant enters the compressor in saturated
vapour state at evaporator pressure, with
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specific enthalpy equal to 250 kJ/kg. The exit Q48 If the sum and product of eigenvalues of a 2 × 2
of the compressor is superheated at condenser 3 p
real matrix [ ] are 4 and –1 respectively,
pressure with specific enthalpy equal to 300 p q
kJ/kg. At the condenser exit, the refrigerant is then |p| is ___ (in integer).
throttled to the evaporator pressure. The −−
−
Q49 Given z = x + iy, i = √−1 . C is a circle of radius
coefficient of performance (COP) of the cycle is
2 with the center at the origin. If the contour C
3. If the specific enthalpy of the saturated liquid
is traversed anticlockwise, then the value of the
at evaporator pressure is 50 kJ/kg, then the
integral is _______. (Round off
1 1
∫ dz
dryness fraction of the refrigerant at entry to 2π
C
(z−i)(z+4i)
evaporator is _______. to one decimal place).

(A) 0.2 (B) 0.25
Q50 A shaft of length L is made of two materials,
(C) 0.3 (D) 0.35
one in the inner core and the other in the outer
Q46 A is a 3 × 5 real matrix of rank 2. For the set of rim, and the two are perfectly joined together
homogeneous equations Ax = 0, where 0 is a (no slip at the interface) along the entire length
zero vector and x is a vector of unknown of the shaft. The diameter of the inner core is di
variables, which of the following is/are true? and the external diameter of the rim is do, as
(A) The given set of equations will have a unique shown in the figure. The modulus of rigidity of
solution. the core and rim materials are Gi and Go,
(B) The given set of equations will be satisfied respectively. It is given that do = 2di and Gi =
by a zero vector of appropriate size. 3Go. When the shaft is twisted by application of
(C) The given set of equations will have infinitely a torque along the shaft axis, the maximum
many solutions. shear stress developed in the outer rim and the
(D) The given set of equations will have many inner core turn out to be to, and τ i, respectively.
but a finite number of solutions. All the deformations are in the elastic range
and stress-strain relations are linear. Then the
Q47 The lengths of members BC and CE in the
ration /
τi τo is ____ (Round off to 2 decimal
frame shown in the figure are equal. All the
places).
members are rigid and lightweight, and the
friction at the joints is negligible. Two forces of
magnitude Q > 0 are applied as shown, each
at the mid-length of the respective member on
which it acts.
Q51 A rigid beam AD of length 3a = 6 m is hinged at

frictionless pin joint A and supported by two
strings as shown in the figure. String BC passes
Which one or more of the following members do over two small frictionless pulleys of negligible
not carry any load (force)? radius. All the strings are made of the same
(A) AB (B) CD material and have equal cross-sectional area.
(C) EF (D) GH A force F = 9 kN is applied at C and the resulting
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stress in the string stresses in the strings are theory, the minimum required shaft diameter is
within linear elastic limit. The self-weight of the _____ mm (Round off to two decimal places).
beam is negligible with respect to the applied
load. Assuming small deflections, the tension
developed in the string at C is _____ kN (round
off to 2 decimal places)
Q54 A straight-teeth horizontal slab milling cutter is

shown in the figure. It has 4 teeth and diameter
(D) of 200 mm. The rotational speed of the
cutter is 100 rpm and the linear feed given to
the workpiece is 100 mm/minute. The width of
the workpiece (w) is 100 mm, and the entire
Q52 In the configuration of the planar four-bar width is milled in a single pass of the cutter. The
mechanism at a certain instant as shown in the cutting force∕tooth is given by F = Ktcw, where
figure, the angular velocity of the 2 cm long link specific cutting force K = 10 N/mm2, w is the
is ω2 = 5 rad/s. Given the dimensions as shown, width of cut, and tc is the uncut chip thickness.
the magnitude of the angular velocity ω 4 of the
4 cm long link is given by_________ rad/s
(round off to 2 decimal places).
The depth of cut (d) is D/2, and hence the

assumption of is invalid. The maximum
d
<< 1
D
cutting force required is _______ kN (round off to

one decimal place).
Q55 In an orthogonal machining operation, the

Q53 A shaft AC rotating at a constant speed carries cutting and thrust forces are equal in
a thin pulley of radius r = 0.4 m at the end C magnitude. The uncut chip thickness is 0.5 mm
which drives a belt. A motor is coupled at the and the shear angle is 15°. The orthogonal rake
end A of the shaft such that it applies a torque angle of the tool is 0° and the width of cut is 2
Mz about the shaft axis without causing any mm. The workpiece material is perfectly plastic
bending moment. The shaft is mounted on and its yield shear strength is 500 MPa. The
narrow frictionless bearings at A and B where cutting force is _____ N(round off to the nearest
AB = BC = L = 0.5 m. The taut and slack side integer).
tensions of the belt are T1 = 300 N and T2 = 100
N, respectively. The allowable shear stress for Q56 The best size wire is fitted in a groove of a
the shaft material is 80 MPa. The self-weights of metric screw such that the wire touches the
the pulley and the shaft are negligible. Use the flanks of the thread on the pitch line as shown
value of π available in the on-screen virtual in the figure. The pitch (p) and included angle of
calculator. Neglecting shock and fatigue the thread are 4 mm and 60°, respectively. The
loading and assuming maximum shear stress diameter of the best size wire is _______ (round
off to 2 decimal places).
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Q59 A project consists of five activities (A, B, C, D

and E). The duration of each activity follows
beta distribution. The three time estimates (in
weeks) of each activity and immediate
predecessor(s) are listed in the table. The
expected time of the project completion is
_______ weeks (in integer).
Q57 In a direct current are welding process, the Time estimates (in weeks)
power source has an open circuit voltage of 100 Optimist Most Pessimi Immediate
Activit
V and short circuit current of 1000 A. Assume a ic likely Tim stic predecessor(
y
linear relationship between voltage and Time e Time s)
current. The arc voltage (V) varies with the arc A 4 5 6 None
length (l) as V = 10 + 5l, where V is in volts and l is B 1 3 5 A
in mm. The maximum available arc power
C 1 2 3 A
during the process is _____ KVA (in integer).
D 2 4 6 C
Q58 A cylindrical billet of 100 mm diameter and 100 E 3 4 5 B, D
mm length is extruded by a direct extrusion
process to produce a bar of L-section. The Q60 A rigid tank of volume 8 m3 is being filled up
cross-sectional dimensions of this L-section bar with air from a pipeline connected through a
are shown in the figure. The total extrusion valve. Initially the valve is closed and the tank is
pressure (p) in MPa for the above process is assumed to be completely evacuated. The air
related to extrusion ratio (r) as pressure and temperature inside the pipeline
are maintained at 600 kPa and 306 K,
where
2l
p = Ks σm [0. 8 + 1. 5 ln (r) + ] σm
do
respectively. The filling of the tank begins by
is the mean flow strength of the billet material opening the valve and the process ends when
in MPa, l is the portion of the billet length the tank pressure is equal to the pipeline
remaining to be extruded in mm, do is the initial pressure. During the filling process, heat loss to
diameter of the billet in mm, and Ks is the die the surrounding is 1000 kJ. The specific heats of
shape factor. air at constant pressure and at constant
If the mean flow strength of the billet material is volume are 1.005 kJ/kg.K and 0.719 kJ/kg.K,
50 MPa and the die shape factor is 1.05, then respectively. Neglect changes in kinetic energy
the maximum force required at the start of and potential energy. The final temperature of
extrusion is _____ (round off to one decimal the tank after the completion of the filling
place). process is_________ K (round off to the nearest
integer).
Q61 At steady state, 500 kg/s of steam enters a

turbine with specific enthalpy equal to
3500 kJ/kg and specific entropy equal to
6.5 kJ.kg–1. K–1. It expands reversibly in the
turbine to the condenser pressure. Heat loss
occurs reversibly in the turbine at a temperature
of 500 K. If the exit specific enthalpy and
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specific entropy are 2500 kJ/kg and 6.3 kJ.kg–1. condensation hfg = 2400 kJ/kg). A fluid with cp =
K–1, respectively, the work output from the 4 kJ.kg–1 K–1 enters at 100°C on the tube side. If
turbine is ________ MW (in integer). the effectiveness of the heat exchanger is 0.9,
then the mass flow rate of the fluid in the tube
Q62 A uniform wooden rod (specific gravity = 0.6,
side is _______ kg/s (in integer).
diameter = 4 cm and length = 8 m) is immersed
in the water and is hinged without friction at Q65 Consider a hydrodynamically and thermally
point A on the waterline as shown in the figure. fully-developed, steady fluid flow of 1 kg/s in a
A solid spherical ball made of lead (specific uniformly heated pipe with diameter of 0.1 m
gravity = 11.4) is attached to the free end of the and length of 40 m. A constant heat flux of
rod to keep the assembly in static equilibrium magnitude 15000 W/m2 is imposed on the
inside the water. For simplicity, assume that the outer surface of the pipe. The bulk-mean
radius of the ball is much smaller than the temperature of the fluid at the entrance to the
length of the rod. Assume density of water = 103 pipe is 200°C. The Reynolds number (Re) of the
kg/m3 and π = 3.14 flow is 85000, and the Prandtl number (Pr) of
Radius of the ball is ______ cm (round off to 2 the fluid is 5. The thermal conductivity and the
decimal places). specific heat of the fluid are 0.08 W.m–1K–1 and
2600 J/kg–1K–1, respectively. The correlation Nu
= 0.023 Re0.8 Pr0.4 is applicable, where the
Nusselt number (Nu) is defined on the basis of
the pipe diameter. The pipe surface
temperature at the exit is ________ °C (round
off to the nearest integer).
Q63 Consider steady state one-dimensional heat
conduction in an infinite slab of thickness 2L (L =
1 m) as shown in the figure. The conductivity (k)
of the material varies with temperature as k =
CT, where T is the temperature in K, and C is a
constant equal to 2 Wm–1 K–2. There is a
uniform heat generation of 1280 kW/m3 in the
slab. If both faces of the slab are maintained at
600 K, then the temperature at x = 0 is ______ K
(in integer).
Q64 Saturated vapor at 200°C condenses to

saturated liquid at the rate of 150 kg/s on the
shell side of a heat exchanger (enthalpy of
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Answer Key
Q1 (B) Q31 1.95~2.05
Q2 (C) Q32 104~104
Q3 (C) Q33 13~14
Q4 (A) Q34 2~2
Q5 (C) Q35 4825~4835
Q6 (C) Q36 (C)
Q7 (C) Q37 (A)
Q8 (A) Q38 (A)
Q9 (A) Q39 (A)
Q10 (B) Q40 (C)
Q11 (B) Q41 (B)
Q12 (A) Q42 (B)
Q13 (D) Q43 (D)
Q14 (B) Q44 (C)
Q15 (B) Q45 (B)
Q16 (B) Q46 (B, C)
Q17 (A) Q47 (B, D)
Q18 (A) Q48 2~2
Q19 (D) Q49 0.2~0.2
Q20 (A) Q50 1.48~1.52
Q21 (A) Q51 1.48~1.52
Q22 (D) Q52 1.24~1.26
Q23 (B) Q53 23.6~24.2
Q24 (B) Q54 2.4~2.6
Q25 (C) Q55 2700~2750
Q26 (B, C, D) Q56 2.29~2.33
Q27 (A, B) Q57 25~25
Q28 (B, C, D) Q58 2426.0~2432.0
Q29 (B, C, D) Q59 15~15
Q30 3~3 Q60 385~405
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Q61 450~450 Q64 1000~1000
Q62 3.48~3.70 Q65 317~324
Q63 1000~1000
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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: also attack their prey. It also has disadvantages
Writing too many things on the board while because it makes their skin fragile.
teaching could make the students get bored. Q7 Text Solution:
Q2 Text Solution: Given,
For Past m days, average daily production =
100 units
Today’s production = 180
2 – 5x ≤ –
6x−5
New average daily production
3
100×m+180
6 – 15x ≤ – 6x + 5 110 =
m+1
15x – 6x + 5 – 6 ≥ 0 110 m + 110 = 100 m + 180

9x – 1 ≥ 0 10 m = 70
1
x ≥ m = 7
9
This result is similar to option C. Q8 Text Solution:

Q3 Text Solution: f (2, 2) = 2 ² = 4
⇒ }f (2, 2) = g (2, 2)
g (2, 2) = 2 ²=4
⇒ f(g(2, 2), 2) = f(4,2) = 4² = 16
f(2, g(2, 2)) = f(2, 4) = 24 = 16
g (2, 1) = 2
⇒ }f (2, 1) = g (2, 1)
f (2, 1) = 2
2
f (3, 2) = 3 = 9
⇒ }f (3, 2) < g (3, 2)
3
g (3, 2) = 3 = 27
Given, Q9 Text Solution:

−−
f (x) = 2 ln √e
x
The only way for the person to move from R to S
x
x
= 2 ln e 2 = 2
2
= x & returning to R is.
1
Area = 2 × 2 = 2
2
Q4 Text Solution:
5 Mondays in a month will require at least 29
days, and for that, the month should start with Person will board the train at times 7am (R), 9am
Monday. (Q), 11am (P), 12:30pm (S) and reaches the
So, 2nd Feb will be Tuesday and 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 station R after 6:30 hours.
will be the dates having Monday.
Q10 Text Solution:
Q5 Text Solution: In case M the radius of each circle is 1
cm & in
4
Option (c) is correct case N, the radius of each circle is 1

cm
6
Unshaded Area in M
Unshaded Area in N
2
2 1
1 –4π×( )
4 4–π 4
= 2
= ( ) = 1
1
4–π 4
2
1 –9π( )
6
Q6 Text Solution:
Q11 Text Solution:
Having ultra-black skin is advantageous
Given data: f(t) takes two values: 4 and 0.
because it helps them to avoid predators &
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Let us consider [–1, 1] U.L: t → ∞; √–

at → ∞
∞
(∵ since the period of function is 2 seconds) 1 −v
2
∴ I = ⋅ ∫ e ⋅ dv
The general Fourier Series expansion is given by √a
−∞
a0 ∞ nπx ∞
f (x) = + ∑ an . cos ( ) + ∑ bn
2 n=1 c n=1 [∵
nπx
. sin ( )
c
∞
Where ∫
∞
e
−x
2
−
−
dx = √π ⇒ ∫ e
−v
2
−
−
⋅ dv = √π ]
−∞
α+2c 1 −∞
1 1 −−
a0 = . ∫ f (x)dx = . ∫ f (x) dx 1 −
− π
c 1 ⇒ I = × √π = √
a
α −1 √a
0 1 ∞
2 −
−
−a(x+b) π
= ∫ 0. dx + ∫ 4. dx = 4 ∴ I = ∫ e dx = √
a
−1 0 −∞
Since a0 = 4
a0 Q15 Text Solution:
⇒ = 2
2
If s = α is a root of 𝜑 (s) = ansn + an–1sn–1 + ¼ + a0
Q12 Text Solution: for ‘k’ times,
→
Given ˆ ˆ ˆ
F = 3x i + 5y j + 6zk then (f (α) = f'(α) = f''(α) = . . . f (k – 1) (α) = 0)
and A: Area of surface of a cube Given s = –σ is a triple root of ϕ(s) = 0
(s) = 0; ϕ'(s) = 0; ϕ′ (s) = 0 at s = –σ
′
From Gauss-divergence Theorem ⇒ ϕ
→ → → 2
dϕ d ϕ
∯ F ⋅ d A = ∭ (∇ ⋅ F )dV = ∭ 14 dV ⇒ ϕ (s) = 0;
ds
= 0; 2
= 0 at s = −σ
ds
A V V
= 14 × Volume of the cube Q16 Text Solution:

= 14 × (a)3 = 14 × (1)3 = 14
→ →
∴ ∯ F ⋅ d A = 14
A
Q13 Text Solution:

2
Given: I = ∫
1
(4x
2
+ 2x + 6) dx
b
For ∫
a
f (x) dx , if f(x) is polynomial of degree ≤
1 rd
2, the integration by Simpson’s rule will be
3
The ultimate tensile strength is the maximum
same as the exact value.
stress on the engineering stress-strain curve
∵ f(x) = 4x2 + 2x + 6 is a polynomial of degree ‘2’
Pmax
Ie = Is and is given by UTS =

⇒ Ao
I e −I s
∣ ∣
∴
∣ Ie ∣
× 100 = 0
Q17 Text Solution:
Q14 Text Solution:
∞ 2
−
−
Given ∫−∞ e−x dx = √π
∞
2
−a(x+b)
I = ∫ e dx
−∞
Let x+b=t ⇒ dx = dt
L.L: x → –∞, x + b = t → –∞,
U.L: x → ∞, x + b = t → ∞
∞
2
∞
2
If we cut the string, then the shaft-disc
− at −(√at)
∴ I = ∫ e ⋅ dt = ∫ e ⋅ dt
assembly will rotate in an anticlockwise
−∞ −∞
Let – –
√a t = v ⇒ √a ⋅ dt = dv
direction (viewing towards positive y axis) about
L.L: t → –∞; √–
at → −∞
point C. Since the disc is spinning about the x
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axis and the complete assembly is rotating

about the y axis, a gyroscopic effect will be
setup in the assembly.
By using right hand thumb rule;

Direction of spin vector of disc: Towards 300 30
= ⇒ x = 150°C
positive x axis x 15
Direction of torque (due to weight) vector on Q20 Text Solution:

assembly: Towards negative y axis
(Hence, the direction of the reactive torque
vector will be along the positive y axis.)
Due to the gyroscopic effect, the assembly will
start to rotate slowly about the negative Z axis
direction since precession speed is smaller
compared to the spinning speed of the disc.
Q18 Text Solution:

–
σx = 3P, σ y = – 2P, τxy = √2 P , Syt = 350 MPa
Maximum distortion energy critieria Q21 Text Solution:
P = ? → Yeilding strarts Fused deposition modelling → Filament of
Pricipal stresses for actural streass condition polymer
−−−−−−−−−−−−
σx +σy σx −σy
2
2
Laminated object manufacturing → Sheet of
σ 1,2 = ± √( ) + τxy , σ 3 = 0
2 2
thermoplastic or green compacted metal sheet
3P+(−2P)
σ 1,2 =
2
Selective laser sintering →Heat fusible powder
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
3P−(−2P)
2
– 2 Q22 Text Solution:
± √( ) + (√2 P) , σ 3 = 0
2
Chain & Sprocket CANNOT impart linear motion
⇒ σ1 = 3.3723P, σ 2 = –2.3723P, σ 3 = 0 in a CNC machine.
udact = ud)tensile test
Q23 Text Solution:
1 2 2 1 2
⇒ [σ + σ − (σ1 σ2 )] = [s ]
6G 1 2
2
6G
2
yt
Intensive Properties: These are defined as the
(3. 3723P) + (−2. 3723P) −
⇒ [
2
] = [s
yt
] properties whose value is not dependent on the
(3. 3723P) (−2. 3723P)
⇒
2
× 25 = 350
2
⇒ P =
350 mass of system i.e. independent of mass of
P
system.
√25
⇒ P = 70 MPa
Example: Density
Q19 Text Solution:
Extensive Properties: These are defined as the
properties whose value is not dependent on the
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mass of system i.e. independent of mass of

system.
Example: Mass, Energy, Volume
Q24 Text Solution:
As all three support reactions are concurrent,

they can support moment. Hence plate can-
not be in equilibrium.
P 2 < P1
V2 > V 1
P B > PA
As the support reaction can support moment,

plate can be in equilibrium.
As support reaction can support moment, plate

can be in equilibrium.
Q25 Text Solution:
As support reaction can support moment, plate

At y = 0,
can be in equilibrium. It can be in equilibrium.
Energy Balance
Configuration Q, R and S may be
Rate of conduction heat
{ } = in equilibrium.
transfer to the fluid
Rate of convection
Q27 Text Solution:
{ }
heat transfer
dT ∣
−k f ⋅ A ⋅ = hA [Ts − T∞ ]
dy ∣
y=0
dT ∣
− ×Lc
dy ∣
hLC y=0
⇒ =
kf Ts −T∞
dT ∣
− ⋅Lc
dy ∣
y=0
⇒ Nu =
Ts −T∞
Q26 Text Solution:
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In figure (I), the left-side platform tends to move

upward due to applied force F. Hence, the rope
section on the right-side platform will have the
maximum tension.
Given, t
V
∝ ( )
A
Riser design
V V
( ) > ( )
A r A c Tmax μθ 200 μθ
πr h
2
a
3 = e ⇒ = e
Tmin 5×20
( ) > 2
2πrh 5a
μθ
r a ⇒ e = 2
>
2 5
a
In figure (II), the left-side platform tends to
r >
2.5
move downward. Hence, the rope section on
Q28 Text Solution: the left-side platform will have the maximum
Electric discharge machining, Laser beam tension.
machining, Electron beam machining processes
are involving in melting of metallic work pieces.
Q29 Text Solution:

→
ˆ 2 2 ˆ
V = (4 xy) i + 2(x − y ) j
It is a 2-D velocity field

For incompressible flow
∂u ∂v
+ = 0
∂x ∂y
⇒ 4y + 2(–2y) = 0 Tmax
= e
μθ
⇒
5×20
= 2
Tmin m×20
⇒ 4y – 4y = 0 ⇒ 0 = 0
⇒ m = 2. 5 ≃ 3
Hence it is incompressible flow
For irrotational flow ω z = 0
Q31 Text Solution:
1 ∂v ∂u 1 ξ =
1
2π
log e 2 , xn = 4 mm, xn + 1 = ?
ωz = ( − ) = (4x − 4x) = 0
2 ∂x ∂y 2
neglect higher Power of zeta;
Hence it is an irrotational flow 1
ξ = log e 2 = 0. 1103
2π
Acceleration at x = 0, y = 0 is
Logarithmic decrement;
∂u ∂u
ax = u + v
∂x ∂y
2πξ
ax = (4xy) (4y) + 2(x2 – y2) (4x)

2
δ = ≈ 2πξ (On neglecting ξ )
2
√1–ξ
ax = 0 [at x = 0, y = 0]
⇒ δ = 0. 6930
∂v ∂v
ay = u + v xn 4
∂x ∂y δ
= e ⇒ xn+1 =
xn+1 e
(0.6930)
2 2
⇒ ay = 4 xy(4x) + 2(x − y ) (−4y)
⇒ xn+1 = 2 mm
ay = 0 at [x = 0, y = 0]
Q30 Text Solution: Q32 Text Solution:

Djan = 120 units
Fjan = 100 units
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2
α = 0.2 du
=
− xu
2
dx 2+x u
Ffeb = Fjan + α (Djan – Fjan) ⇒ 2du + x2.udu = –xu2dx

= 100 + (0.2) (20) = 100 + 4 = 104 units ⇒ 2du + x2udu + xu2dx = 0
2 2
Q33 Text Solution: ⇒ 2du + d (

x u
) = 0
2
Given, L.T. = 5 days On integrating

D = 1000/year =
1000
units/day 2 2
365 x u
⇒ 2u + = constant
ROL = Demand/day × L.T. in days 2
=
1000
× 5 = 13. 69 units
Method II:
365 2
du − xu
ROL = 14 units dx
=
2+x u 2
2 2
⇒ (2 + x u)du + xu dx = 0 . .
Q34 Text Solution:
Given → ml = 1 kg, P1 = 1 bar = 100 kPa , T1 = 300 . (1)
K Comparing with Mdu + Ndx = 0

cv = 750 J/kgK = 0.750 kJ/kg K M = 2 + x2u and N = xu2
The above differential equation
Will be exact if,
δM δN
=
δx δu
Now, δM
= 2 xu and
δN
= 2 xu
δx δu
δM δN
∵ =
δx δu
∴ differential equation (i) is exact differential

equation and solution of differential equation is:
∫ Mdu +
Win = 225 kJ, ∴ W = −225 kJ , Q = 0 (Adiabatic) x=c
From 1st law of thermodynamics ∫ (Terms of N not containing u)dx = c
Q = ∆U + W ⇒ 0 = mcv (T2 – T1) – 225 ⇒

2
∫ (2 + x u)du + ∫ (0)dx = c
⇒ 0 = 1 × 0.75 (T2 – 300) – 225 x=c
2 2
225 x u
⇒ T2 − 300 = ⇒ 2u + = c
1 × 0.75 2
⇒ T2 = 300 + 300 = 600 K

Q37 Text Solution:
for rigid container, Volume, V = Constant
m = 1 kg, h = 0.4 m, b = 0.3 m, d = 0.3 m
for ideal gas

PV = mRT
Since V = C
∴ P and T
P2 T2 P2 600
⇒ = ⇒ =
P1 T1 1 300
⇒ P2 = 2 bar
Conservation of energy:
Q35 Text Solution:
EA = EB
As per wein’s law, λ max × T = 2898
= 6000 × 10–10m = 6 × 10–7 m = 0.6 μm
1 2 1 2 2
⇒ Io ω o = mgh [I o = m (b + h )]
∵ λ max 2 3
0.6 × T = 2898
1 1 2 2 2
⇒ × × 1 (0. 3 + 0. 4 ) × ω o = 1 × 9. 81 × 0. 05
⇒ 2 3
⇒ ω o = 3. 43 rad/s
⇒ T = 4830 K
Impulse-momentum theorem:
Q36 Text Solution:
If × d = I o (ω o − 0 )
Method I: 1 2 2
I f × 0. 3 = × 1 (0. 3 + 0. 4 ) × (3. 43– 0)
3
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If = 0. 953N − s
Q38 Text Solution:

Finding stress condition of vertical and
horizontal planes corresponds to loading II:
σ σ
AB → ( , ) and
2 2
σ σ
BC → ( , − )
2 2
Resultant stress when loading I and II acts

Stress condition of PQ plane is (0, 0), and Stress
simultaneously,
condition of QR plane is (σ , 0). Since PQ and
QR planes are perpendicular to each other,
therefore stress conditions of PQ and QR plane
will be diametral opposite points of Mohr’s
Circle. (Draw Mohr’s circle by using this
information as shown in figure).
Net stress component σxx: σ xx =

3σ
Q39 Text Solution:

From Mohr’s circle; Radius = R =
σ
2
Consider length of rod of balancing mass
Since angle of plane AB from PQ plane is 45° in –
mb = √2 is rb
cw direction, therefore angle of stress condition
of plane AB from PQ plane will be 90° in cw
direction as located in Mohr’s circle.
Since AB and BC planes are perpendicular to
each other, therefore stress conditions of AB
and BC plane will be diametral opposite points
of Mohr’s Circle.
From Mohr’s Circle:
for balancing,
2 – 2 – 2
mb rb ω = Fun ⇒ √2 × rb × ω = √2 ω
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⇒ r = 1 cm
Q40 Text Solution:

Equation of motion of mass 'm'
mÿ + cẏ + ky = Bsinωt
cẏ k B
ÿ + + y = sinωt
m m m
2 B
ÿ + 2zω n ẏ + ωn y = sinωt
m
2 2 B
[D + 2zωn D + ω n ]y = sinωt
m
Complementary function
Roots of Auxilary equation
2 2 B sinωt
[s + 2zωn s + ω n ] = 0 P. F = − lt 2
R (r −1)
ω→ωn
2 2 2
−2zωn ±√4z ωn −4ωn
s = yP → ∞ as ω → ω n
2
−−−−−
2
= (−z ± √z − 1 )ω n ∴ Amplitude goes on increasing with time
−−−−−
2
= (−z ± i√1 − z )ω n
This corresponds to graph (ii)
Throughout on analysis we are assuming |z| < 1 ∴ R → (ii)
∴ yc
Case S
= e
−zωn t C = 0 and ω ≈ ωn
[C1
−−−−−
2
−−−−−
2
cos √1 − z ω n t + C2 sin √1 − z ω n t]
This is case of beating phenomenon
Particular Solution Which corresponds to grah (iii)
yP =
B sinωt ∴ S → (iii)
m 2 2
[D +2zωn D+ωn ]
P → i ⎫
B sinωt ⎪
⎪
= ⎪
m 2 2 ⎪
2zωn D−(ω −ωn ) Q → iv
2 2 ⇒ ⎬
sinωt (2zωn D+(ω −ωn ))
B
= R → ii ⎪
⎪
m 2 2 2 2 2
2
⎪
⎭
⎪
[4z ωn (−ω )−(ω −ωn ) ]
S → iii
2 2
2zωn ωcosωt+(ω −ωn ) sinωt
B
= − [ 2
]
m 2 2 2 2 2
4z ω ωn +(ω −ωn )
2zrcosωt+(r −1)sinωt
2 Q41 Text Solution:
B
= −
mωn
2
[
2
4z r +(r −1)
2 2 2
]
Sequence is
2zrcosωt+(r −1)sinωt
2 P3 → P4 → P5 → P1 → P6 → P2 → P7
B
= − [ ]
k 2 2
4z r +(r −1)
2 2
M1 M2
Jobs
Case P P.T. Tin Tout P.T Tin Tout
−−
C > 0 and ω = ω n = √
k
m
P3 3 0 3 4 3 7
⇒ z > 0 and r = 1 P4 4 3 7 6 7 13
In C.F here is a term e
−zωn t
due to which P5 5 7 12 7 13 20
complementary function will go to zero with P1 8 12 20 6 20 26
time and response of system will only be P.F P6 6 20 26 4 26 30
B 2z cosω n t P2 3 26 29 2 30 32
∴ y = − [ 2
]
k 4z
P7 2 29 31 1 32 33
B cosω n t B
= − = − cos(ω n t)
k 2z 2 kz The minimum completion time = 33 hours
We see that response of system is a sinusoidal
Q42 Text Solution:
wave with constant amplitude which
Max P = 150x + 100y
corresponds to graph (1)
Constraints
∴ P → (i)
2x + 3y ≤ 70 …..(i)
2x + y ≤ 50 …..(ii)
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2y ≤ 20 ….(iii) →
2 2 ˆ ˆ
V = (y − x ) i + (2 xy) j
x, y ≥ 0
Steady & inviscid flow
ρ = 1. 5 kg /m
3
& Neglect body force
We know, Navier Stoke equation
Dv 2
ρ = −∇P + μ∇ v + ρg
Dt
Using N-S equation in x-direction

∂u ∂u ∂p
ρ (u + v ) = −
∂x ∂y ∂x
2 2
1. 5[(y − x ) (−2x) + (2 xy) (2y)] =
∂p
−
∂x
By solving constraint (i) we get (0, 23.33) and (35, at x = 1, y = 1
0) ∂p
= −1. 5 (0 + 2 × 2)
By solving constraint (ii) we get (0, 50) and (25, ∂x
∂p
= −6ˆ
0) ⇒
∂x
i
By solving constraint (iii) we get y = 10 Using N-S equation in y-direction

Now, we are solving constraint (i) and ρ (u
∂v
+ v
∂v
) = −
∂p
∂x ∂y ∂y
constraint (ii) together we get 2 2

1. 5((y − x ) (2y) + (2 xy) (2x)) =
Z(25, 0) = 150 × 25 + 100 × 0 = 3750
Z(0, 10) = 150 × 0 + 100 × 10 = 1000 −
∂p
∂y
Z(20, 10) = 150 × 20 + 100 × 10 = 4000 ∂p

⇒ = −1. 5 (0 + 2 × 2) [at x = 1, y = 1]
Profit per day is ₹4000. ∂y
∂p
ˆ
= −6 j
Q43 Text Solution: ∂y
Hence pressure gradient is = −6î − 6ˆj
Q45 Text Solution:
Applying Bernoulli’s equation in between point

(1) and (2)
2 2
P1 V1 P2 V2
+ + Z1 = + + Z2
ρg 2g ρg 2g
(Patm +ρ g h1 ) 2
2
V2
Given:
V Patm
+ + 0 = +
ρg 2g ρg 2g COP = 3
h1 = 250 kJ/kg ; h2 = 300 kJ/kg, hf = 50
+ (h1 + h2 )
kJ/kg
{∵ V1 = V} WC = h2 – h1 ⇒ 300 – 250
2
WC ⇒ 50 kJ/kg
2 V2
V
⇒ h1 + = + h1 + h2
2g 2g
RE
V2
2
2 − −−−−−−−− COP =
V 2 Wc
⇒ = − h2 ⇒ V2 = √ V − 2 gh 2
2g 2g
RE = COP × WC
Volume flow rate Q = A2V2
= 3 × 50 = 150 kJ/kg
π 2
−−−−−−−−
2
⇒ Q =
4
D √V − 2 gh 2
hg = h1 = 250 kJ/kg
Q44 Text Solution: RE = h1 – h4
GATE
150 = 250 – h4 3 p
Let λ1 λ2, are Eigen values of [ ] = A (say)
h4 = 100 kJ/kg p q
h4 = hf + x (hg – hf) Given λ1 + λ2 = 4 and λ1. λ2 = –1

100 = 50 + x {250 – 50} ⇒ λ1 + λ2 = tr (A) = 3 + q = 4 ⇒ q=1
50 = x {200} λ1 λ2. = |A| = –1
x =
50
⇒ 0. 25 ⇒ 3q – p2 = –1 ⇒ p2 = 3q + 1
200
⇒ p2 = 3(1) + 1 ⇒ p2 = 4
Q46 Text Solution:
⇒ |p| = 2
Given
System is Ax = 0 Q49 Text Solution:
A is of order 3 × 5 and ρ (A) = 2 Given
Integral is I =
1 1
For the system 2π
∫
(z−i)(z+4i)
dz
C
Ax = 0 if ρ (A) = < n (Number of unknowns),
Poles are z = i, z = –4i
Along with the trivial solution (zero-vector), the
The pole which is inside ‘C’ is only z = i
system has infinitely many solutions.
Q47 Text Solution:
ΣM H = 0
RG × ℓ = 0 I =
1
× 2πi {Res
1 ∣
}
2π (z−i)(z+4i) ∣
z=i
RG = 0
1 1 1
= i {lim × (z − i)} = i ( ) =
GH is a zero-force member. z→i
(z−i)(z+4i) 5i 5
= 0. 2
1 1
∴ ∫ dz = 0. 2
2π (z−i)(z+4i)
C
Q50 Text Solution:
ΣF x = 0
⇒ FAB = Q
ΣM E = 0
G core = G i
FAB × ℓ + FCD × ℓ – Q –Q × =0
l l
⇒
2 2
G outer = Go , Gi = 3Go, d0 = 2di
⇒ Q × ℓ + FCD × ℓ – Q × ℓ = 0 ⇒ FCD = 0
rim
τi (τcore )
max
= =?
CD is a zero-force member. τo (τouter rim )
max
ΣF y = 0 Say, Jouter rim = Jo , Jcore = Ji
⇒ FEF = Q
τ =
T
× G × r . . . (i)
G oJo +G i Ji
From equation (i)

Q48 Text Solution:
τi =
T
× Gi × (rmax )
core
. . . (ii) and
G oJo +G i Ji
GATE
τo =
T
× Go × (rmax )
outer rim
. . . (iii)
G oJo +G oJi
Equation (ii) ÷ equation (iii)

d d
i i
Gi 3 Go
τi G i (r max) τi
core 2 2
= = ⇒ =
τo G o(r max) do τo 2d
outer rim i
Go G o×
2 2
τi
⇒ = 1. 5
τo
Q51 Text Solution:

Locating I24:
δ1 δ2 δ3 δ3 2δ 3
= = ⇒ δ1 = &δ2 =
a 2a 3a 3 3
Elongation of string D = δ3
Elongation of string BC δBC = δ1 + δ2 The intersection of line joining the points I12, I14
δ3 2δ 3
⇒ δBC =
3
+
3
⇒ δBC = δ3 and line joining points I23, I34 in the mechanism
⇒ δBC = δD is location of I24 as located in figure.
T1 ×3a T3 a
⇒ = ⇒ T3 = 3T1 By angular velocity theorem between link 2 and
AE AE
link 4
ω2 (I12 I24) = ω 4(I13 I24) ⇒ 5 × 2 = ω 4 × 8
10
⇒ ω4 = ⇒ ω 4 = 1. 25 rad /s
8
Q53 Text Solution:

r = 0.4 m, L = 0.5 m, T1 = 300 N, T2 = 100 N
τp = 80 MPa
d = ? ← Maximum shear stress theory
ΣM A = 0 Torque, T = (T1 – T2)r = (300 – 100) × 0.4 = 80 Nm
⇒ T1 × a + T1 × 2a + T3 × 3a = F × 2a Mz = T = 80 Nm
⇒ T1 + 2T1 + 3(3T1) = 9 × 2 Downward force at C, T1 + T2 = 300 + 400 = 400
⇒ 12T1 = 18kN N
⇒ T1 = 1. 5 kN
Q52 Text Solution:

Locate I centers: Turning pair between link 1
and 2 is I12, turning pair between 2 and 3 is I23,
turning pair between 3 and 4 is I34 and turning
pair between 1 and 4 is I14.
(B.M)A = 0, (B.M)B = 400 × 0.5 = 200 Nm, (BM)C = 0
(BM)max = 200 Nm
At Critical section:
GATE
M = B.M = (BM)max = 200 Nm = 200000 Nmm Q55 Text Solution:

T = T.M = 80 Nm = 80000 Nmm Given, Fc = Ft , to = 0.5 mm, ϕ = 15º
−−−−−−−
τmax =
16
3
√M2 + T2 α =0
πd
16
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− w = 2 mm
= √ 200000 2 + 800002
= 500 MPa
3
πd τS
1097056.766
⇒ τmax = 3
d F = N (α = 0º)
τmax ≤ τp F
μ = = 1
N
1097056.766
⇒
d
3
≤ 80
β = 45º
⇒ d ≥ 23. 936 mm Fs = τS × AS
wt o
Fs =
Q54 Text Solution: sinϕ
2×0.5
Fs = (500) ( )
sin 15 º
Fs = 1931.85N
As merchant circle
Given, ϕ = contact angle Fc
=
R cos(β−α)
Fs R cos(ϕ+β−α)
Fz = feed/tooth cos(45−0)
Fc = 1931.85 ×
Z = 4 teeth cos(15+45−0)
D = 200 mm Fc = 2732.05 N
N = 100 rpm Q56 Text Solution:
D
AC =
2
Given data
F = 1000 mm/mint
w = 100 mm
Fz = KtcW
to = Fz sinϕ
(tmax)0 = F sinϕ
2θ = 60°, θ = 30°
p = 4 mm
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− p
2 2 4
D D
AB = √( ) − ( − d) ⇒ dw = secθ = sec 30
2 2
2 2
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2 2
⇒ dw = 2.309 mm
D D
= √( ) − ( ) − d2 + Dd
− −−−−−−−
2 2
Q57 Text Solution:
AB = √ d (D − d)
Given,
AB 2√d(D–d)
sinϕ =
AC
=
D OCV = 100 Volt
(tmax)0 = 2Fz
√ d(D–d)
SCC = 1000 Amp
D
−−−−−−−−−
Varc = 10 + 5ℓ
(tmax)0 = 2Fz√ d
(1 −
d
)
D
−−−−−−−−−−
D
Maximum arc power (Parc) =
−−−−−−−−
(tmax)0 = 2Fz √ D
[1 −
D
] = 2Fz √
1
[1 −
1
]
For maximum arc power
2D 2D 2 2
(tmax)0 = Fz Varc =
OCV
; I arc =
SCC
2 2
F = Fz × Z × N ∴ Maximum arc power

1000 = Fz × 4 × 100 ⇒ Parc = Varc × Iarc =
100 1000
Fz = 2.5 mm
so, (tmax)0 = 2.5 mm
( )( ) = 25000 VA
tooth tooth 2 2
(Fmax)z = (10) (2.5) (100) = 2500N Parc = 25 KVA

(Fmax)z = 2.5 kN
GATE
Q58 Text Solution:

Given, di = 100 mm, L = 100 mm, σ m = 50 MPa,
Ks = 1.05, Ai =
π
4
d
2
Given,
Q = –1000 kJ, Pi = P2 = 600 kPa, Ti = 306 K
cp = 1.005 kJ/kg-K, cv = 0.718 kJ/kg–K, V = 8
Af = A2 = 50 × 10 + 50 × 10 = 1000 mm2
m3
Extrusion ratio
π
(100)
2 Wcv = 0, u1 = 0, m1 = 0, me = 0 (no exit from
Ai 4
r =
Af
=
1000
⇒ r = 7. 85 CV)
p = Ks σ m [0. 8 + 1. 5 ln(r) +
2L
]
For control volume (CV)
do
π 2 → conservation of mass – m2 – m1 = mi – me
Force = p × (do )
4
2×100
Where, i – inlet, e = exit,
p = 1. 05 × 50 [0. 8 + 1. 5 ln(7. 85) + ]
100
1 = intinal condition of CV, 2 = final
p = 309.26 MPa
π 2
condition of CV.
f = p × (100) = 2429. 27 kN
4 m2 – m1 = mi – me ⇒ m2 – 0 = mi – 0
π 2
= 309. 26 × × 100
4 m2 = mi ……(2)
= 2428.922 kN → conservatin of energy (Neglecting changes in
Q59 Text Solution: kinetic energy and potential energy)
Given data: m2 u2 – m1 u1
0
= hi mi + Q– he me
0
– Wcv
0
Time estimates (in weeks) ⇒ u2 = himi + Q ⇒ m2cvT2 = m2cpTi – 1000

Optimist Most Pessimi Immediate P2 V
Activit (where m2 =
RT2
)
ic likely stic Te predecessor

y hence
P2 V
× Cv T2 =
P2 V
× cp Ti – 1000
Time t0 tm Time tp (s) RT2 RT2
600×8 600×8
⇒ × 0. 718 = × 1. 005 × 306
A 4 5 6 5 None 0.287 0.287×T2
– 1000
B 1 3 5 3 A
⇒ T2 = 395. 388 K
C 1 2 3 2 A
Q61 Text Solution:
D 2 4 6 4 C
Given
E 3 4 5 4 B, D
ṁ = 500 kg/s, h1 = 3500 kJ/kg, s1 = 6.5 kJ/kgK
Expected time to complete activity = te T = 500 K, s2 = 6.3 kJ/kgK, h2 = 2500 kJ/kg,
t 0 +4t m +t p
te =
6 Woutput = ?
Critical Path ⇒ A → C → D → E
Expected Project duration = 15 Weeks
From steady flow energy equation (neglecting
Q60 Text Solution:
change in K.E. and change in P.E.)
˙
ṁ ⋅ h1 + Q = m ⋅ h2 + W . . . (i)
GATE
For reversible process ⇒ 2T

dT
dx
= −q̇g x (∵ k = CT & C = 2)
δQ
˙ 2TdT = −q̇g xdx
ΔS = ∫ ⇒ Q = T × ṁ (s2 − s1 )
T
˙
⇒ Q = 500 × 500 × (6.3 – 6.5) = –50,000 kW Integrate once again,
2
From equation (i), 2T

2
= −
q̇g ⋅x
+ c2 c2 → integration
2 2
500 × 3500 – 50000 = 500 × 2500 + W
˙
constant.
2
⇒ ˙ q̇g ⋅x
W = 450000 kW = 450 MW
⇒ T
2
= −
2
+ c2 → (A)
Q62 Text Solution: At x = L, T = Tw
S1 = 0.6, di = 4 cm ⇒ r1 = 2 cm, l1 = 8 m 2
Tw = −
q̇g .L
2
+ c2 ⇒ c2 = Tw +
2
q̇g L
2
2 2
S2 = 11.4, r2 = ? ρf = 1000 kg /m
3
From equation (A)
Where 1-rod and 2-ball 2
= −
q̇g x
2
+ Tw +
2
q̇g L
2
T
2 2
At x = 0,
T = Tm , Tw = 600K ,
3 3
q̇g = 1280 × 10 w/m , L = 1m
3 2
2 2 1280×10 ×1
∴ Tm = 600 +
2
Tm = 1000 K
Q64 Text Solution:

Given data: cc = 4
KgK
kJ
, ṁc =?
Since hot fluid phase change occurs

Weight of rod ∴ ch = ∞
2
(W1 ) = ρ 1 g × πr l
1
W1 = 0.6 × 103 × 9.8 × π × (0.02)2 × 8 = 59.11 N

Weight of ball (W2) = ρ2 × g ×
4
3
πr
3
2
⇒ W2 = 11. 4 × 10
3
× 9. 8 ×
4
3
πr
3
2
= 455656.6 × r23 N
For equilibrium ΣMA = 0
W1 (x) + W2 (2x) = FB (x) + FB (2x)

1 2 ˙
Qact
59.11 + 455656.6 r23(2) = 1000 × 9.8 ×

2
⇒ π(0. 02) ε = 0. 9 =
Qmax
4 3 ṁh ×hfg
8 + 1000 × 9. 81 × πr × (2)
3 2 ⇒ ε = 0. 9 =
(ṁc) ×[Thi −Tci ]
59.11 + 911313.2 r23 = 98.52 + 82100.28 r23
min
⇒ 150×2400
⇒ 0. 9 =
⇒ 829212.912 r23 = 39.41 ṁc ×4×[200−100]
⇒ r23 = 4.75 × 10–5 ⇒ ṁc = 1000 kg/s
⇒ r2 = 0.036 m or r2 = 3.6 cm Q65 Text Solution:

Q63 Text Solution: Given data: ṁ = 1 kg /s , D = 0.1 m, L = 40 m
, Tmi = 200°C
W
From general heat conduction equation q̇ = 15000
m
2
Re = 85000, Pr = 5, k ,
d dT d dT W
[k x ] + q̇g = 0 ⇒ [k x ] = −q̇g = 0. 08
dx dx dx dx mK
, Tse = ?
J
Integrate once c = 2600
kgK
kx
dT
dx
= −q̇g x + c1 c1 → integration
constant.
Boundary condition:
At x = 0, dT
dx
= 0 [Due to symmetry]
∴ c1 = 0
GATE
Tse = Tube inner surface temperature at exit

Tme = Fluid mean temperature at exit
Energy balance
Total heat transfer rate = increase in enthalpy
rate of fluid
q̇ × πDL = ṁc [Tme − Tmi ]
⇒ 15000 × π × 0.1 × 40 = 1 × 2600 × [Tme – 200]

⇒ Tme = 272.498°C
Nu = 0.023 Re0.8 Pr0.4
hD 0.8 0.4
⇒ = 0. 023 Re Pr
kf
h×0.1 0.8 0.4

⇒ = 0. 023 × 85000 × 5
0.08
W
⇒ h = 307. 568 2
m K
At tube exit,
q̇ = h × [Tse − Tme ]
⇒ 15000 = 307.568 × [Tse – 272.498]

⇒ Tse = 321.26°C

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