Machine Design
The cracks in helical springs used in railway carriages usually start on the inner side of the coil because of the fact that

It is subjected to a higher stress than the outer side
It is more stretched than the outer side during the manufacturing process
It has a lower curvature than the outer side
It is subjected to a higher cyclic loading than the outer side

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Machine Design
Pitch point of a cam is

Any point on the pitch circle
A point on the pitch curve having minimum pressure angle
A point on the pitch curve having maximum pressure angle
Any point on the pitch curve

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Machine Design
In an oil lubricated journal bearing, the coefficient of friction between the journal and the bearing

Becomes minimum at an optimum speed and then increases with further increase in speed
Is minimum at zero speed and increases monotonically with increase in speed
Is maximum at zero speed and decreases monotonically with increase in speed
Remains constant at all speeds

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Machine Design
Which of the following statement is correct regarding power screws?

The efficiency of Acme (trapezoidal) thread is less than that of a square thread
Both (A) and (B)
The efficiency of a self locking screw can not be more than 50%
If the friction angle is less than the helix angle of the screw, then the efficiency will be more than 50%

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