Theory of Machine
Flexible coupling is used because

It prevents shock transmission and eliminates stress reversals
It is easy to engage and disengage
It transmits shocks gradually
It is easy to disassemble

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Theory of Machine
The velocity of piston in a reciprocating steam engine is given by (where ω = Angular velocity of crank, r = Radius of crank pin circle, θ = Angle turned by crank from inner dead center, and n = Ratio of length of connecting rod to the radius of crank)

ω²r [sin θ + (sin 2θ/n)]
ωr [sin θ + (sin 2θ/n)]
ω²r [cos θ + (cos 2θ/n)]
ωr [cos θ + (cos 2θ/n)]

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Theory of Machine
Which of the following statement is correct as regard to the difference between a machine and a structure?

The parts of a machine move relative to one another, whereas the members of a structure do not move relative to one another
A machine transforms the available energy into some useful work, whereas in a structure no energy is transformed into useful work
The links of a machine may transmit both power and motion, whereas the members of a structure transmit forces only
All of these

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