Theory of Machine
In a steam engine, the distance by which the outer edge of the D-slide valve overlaps the steam port is called

None of these
Exhaust lap
Steam lap
Lead

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Theory of Machine
In a steam engine, one method of obtaining the earlier cut-off with a simple slide valve is by increasing the angle of advance of the eccentric while the throw of the eccentric, steam lap and exhaust lap are kept constant. This method will

Reduce length of effective stroke of piston
All of these
Reduce maximum opening of port to steam
Cause withdrawing or throttling of steam

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Theory of Machine
Crowning on pulleys helps

For automatic adjustment of belt position so that belt runs centrally
In decreasing the slip of the belt
In increasing velocity ratio
Increase belt and pulley life

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