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

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Theory of Machine
Which of the following statements regarding laws governing the friction between dry surfaces are correct?

The friction force is dependent on the materials of the contact surfaces.
All of these
The friction force is independent of me area of contact.
The friction force is directly proportional to the normal force.

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Theory of Machine
Open pairs are those which have

Surface contact between the two elements when in motion
Point or line contact between the two elements when in motion
Elements of pairs not held together mechanically
Two elements that permit relative motion

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