Final GATE 2023 ME UA Second

GATE 2023 [Afternoon Session]
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General Aptitude Part
Question 1
There are two inequalities :
p 2 − 4q < 4, 3 p + 2q < 6
Where p and q are positive integers. The value of p + q is __________.
(A) 4
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
Ans. (C)
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Question 2
The smallest perimeter that a rectangle with area of 4 square units can have is ________ units. (Answer
in integer)
Ans. 8
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Question 3
Planting : Seed :: Raising : ?
(A) Temperature
(B) Child
(C) Height
(D) Lift
Ans. (B)
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Question 4
The minute hand and second hand of clock cross each other _______ between 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM on a
day?
(A) 31
(B) 15
(C) 29
(D) 30
Ans. (D)
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Question 5
He did not manage to fix the car himself, so he ________ in the garage.
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(A) got it fixed
(B) gets fixed
(C) got fixed
(D) getting it fixed
Ans. (A)
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Question 6
Which one of the sentence sequence in the given option creates a coherent narrative?
1. I could not bring myself to knock
2. There was a number of unfamiliar voices coming from the big drawing room and the door was firmly
shut.
3. The passage was dark a bit, but then it suddenly opened into a bright kitchen.
4. I decided I would rather wander down the passage.
(A) 3-1-2-4
(B) 2-1-4-3
(C) 1-3-2-4
(D) 4-1-3 2
Ans. (B)
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Question 7
In a recently held parents teacher meeting, the teachers had very few complaints about Ravi. After all,
Ravi was a hardworking and kind student. Incidentally, almost all of Ravi’s friends at school were hard
working and kind too. But the teachers drew attention to Ravi’s complete lack of interest in sports. The
teachers believed that along with some of his friends who shows similar disinterest in sports, Ravi needed
to engage in some sports for his overall development. Which of the following can be logically inferred
with certainty?
(A) No one who is not a friend of Ravi is hardworking and kind.
(B) None of Ravi’s friends are interested in sports.
(C) Some of Ravi’s friends are hardworking and kind.
(D) All of Ravi’s friends are hardworking and kind.
Ans. (D)
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Question 8
The symbol ∆ are to be filled one in each box, as shown below.
The rule for filling in the 4 symbols are as follows.
1. Every row and every column must contain each of the 4 symbols.
2. Every 2 × 2 square delineated by bold lines must contains each of the 4 symbols. Which symbol will
occupy the box marked?
? ∆
 
 
 ∆ 
(A) 
(B) 
(C) ∆
(D) 
Ans. (B)
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Question 9
A certain country has 504 universities of 25951 colleges. These are categorized into grade 1, 2, 3 as shown
in the given pie charts. What is the percentage of higher educations institutions (C & U) that fall into grade
3?
62% 68%
G2
G2
G3 23%
G3 G1
G1 7% 9%
31%
Universities Collegs
(A) 15.0
(B) 22.7
(C) 23.7
(D) 66.8
Ans. (B)
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Question 10
How many pairs of sets (S, T) are possible among the subsets of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} that satisfy the condition
that S is subset of T?
(A) 665
(B) 729
(C) 664
(D) 726
Ans. *
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Technical Part
Question 1
Consider an isentropic flow of air ( γ = 1.4) through a duct as shown in figure. The variation in the flow
across the cross sectional are negligible. The flow condition at Location-1 are given as follows.
P1 = 100 kPa, ρ1 = 1.2 Kg/m 3 , u1 = 400 m/s
The duct cross section area at Location-2 is given by A2 = 2 A1 , where A1 denotes the duct cross sectional
area at Location 1. Which one of the given statement about the velocity u2 and pressure P2 at Location 2
is True?
A2
A1 u2
p1 p2
u1 ρ2
ρ1
1 2
(A) u2 > u1 , P2 < P1

(B) u2 < u1 , P2 > P1
(C) u2 > u1 , P2 > P1
(D) u2 < u1 , P2 < P1
Ans. (A)
Sol. Correct answer is (A).
P1 100
T1 = =
ρ1 R 1.2 × 0.287
T1 = 290.36 K
u1 400
Ma1 = =
c1 1.4 × 287 × 290.36
Ma1 = 1.017 → flow is supersonic → If supersonic Nozzle.
So u2 > u1 P1 > P2
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Question 2
Air (density 1.2 Kg/m3, υ = 1.5 ×10−5 m 2 /s ) flow over a flat plate with a free stream velocity of 3 m/s. the
wall shear stress of a Location 15 mm from the leading, edge is τ w . What is the wall shear stress of a
location 30 mm from the leading edge?

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(A) τw / 2
(B) 2τ w
(C) 2τ w
τw
(D)
2
Ans. (D)
Sol.
τw1
τw
1
15 mm
30 mm
u L 2 × 0.03
Re = ∞ =
υ 1.5 ×10−5
Re = 4000 < 5 ×105
1 1
τw2  x  2  15  2
= 1  = 
τw1  x2   30 
τ w1
τ w2 =
2
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Question 3
A heat engine external heat (QH) from a thermal reservoir at a temp of 1000 K an reject heat (QL) to a
thermal reservoir at a temp of 100 K while producing work (W). Which one of the combination of [QH,
QL & W] given is allowed.
(A) QH = 6000 J, QL = 500 J, W = 5500 J
(B) QH = 2000 J, QL = 750 J, W = 1250 J
(C) QH = 6000 J, QL = 600 J, W = 5500 J
(D) QH = 2000 J, QL = 500 J, W = 1000 J
Ans. (B)
Sol.
TH = 1000 K
QH
QL
TL = 100 K
S gen ≥ 0
Sin − Sout + S gen = 0
S gen = Sout − Sin
S gen ≥ 0
Sin − Sout ≤ 0
QH
Sin =
TH
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Question 4
The value of k that makes the complex-valued function f ( 2 ) = e− kx ( cos 2 y − i sin 2 y ) where z = x + iy ,
is _________.
Ans. 2
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Question 5

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d2y dx
Consider second order linear ordinary differential equation x 2 2
+ x − y = 0, x ≥ 1 with initial
dx dy
dy
condition y ( x = 1) = 6, = 2 . The value of y at x = 2 equals __________ (Answer in integer).
dx x =1
Ans. 9
Sol. (x D 2 2
+ nD − 1) y = 0 x = e t ⇔ 2 = ln x
( θ(θ − 1) + θ − 1) y = 0
(θ 2
− θ + θ − 1) y = 0
(θ 2
− 1) y = 0
AE is m 2 − 1 = 0 m = ±1 CF = c1e−2 + C2e 2
C1
Solution is y = + C2 x …(1)
x
y (1) = 6 6 = C1 + C2 …(ii)
−C1
y'= + C2 …(iii)
x2
y '(1) = 2
2 = −C1 + C2 …(iv)
From (ii) and (iv) C1 = 2 , C2 = 4
2
y= + 4x
x
2
When x = 2, y = + 4(2) = 1 + 8 = 9
2
y (2) = 9
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Question 6
The velocity field of a certain 2-D flow is given by V ( x, y ) = K ( xi − yi )
Where K = 2 s −1 . The co-ordinates x & y are in meters. Assume gravitational effect to be negligible.
If the density of the field is 1000 kg/m3 and the pressure at the origin is 100 kPa the pressure at location
(2m, 2m) is ________ kPa.
Ans. 84.038
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Question 7
The figure shows two fluids held by a hinged gate. The atm pressure is Pa = 100 kPa. The moment per
unit width about the base of the hinge is _________.
1m 1000 Kglm 3
g
3
2m 2000 Kglm
Ans. 57.22
Sol.
2
m
P1 3
7
m
P2 3
x
(1000 × 9.81×1)
P1 =
1000
P1 = 9.81KPa
2000 × 9.81× 2
P2 = P1 + ρ2 gh 2 = 9.81 +
2
P2 = 49.05 KPa
 P + 2 P1  2 7
x = 2 × =
 P1 + P2  3 9
1
F1 = × P1 ×1×1
2
2
F2 = ( P1 + P2 ) × = 58.86 KN
2
7
M 0 = F1 × + F2 × x
3
M 0 = 57.225 KN-m
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Question 8
Consider a mixture of two ideal gases, dry with molar masses M x = 10 kg/kmol and M y = 20 kg/kmol res.
in a container. The total pressure in the container is 100 kPa, the total volume of the container is 10 m3
and the temperature of the contents of the container is 300 K. If the mass of gas-X in the container is 2 kg,
then the mass of gas-Y in the container is ________ kg.
R = 8314 J −1kmol−1k −1
Ans. 4.09
Sol.
x&y
N x = 10 Kg/Kmol
M y = 20 Kg/Kmol
Pc = 100 kPa
Vc = 10 m3
T = 300 K
mx = 2 Kg
my = ??
2
Nx = = 0.2
10
PV
x = N x RT
Px × 10 = 0.2 × 8.314 × 300
Px = 0.2 × 8.3214 × 30 = 49.884KPa
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Question 9
Consider a fully adiabatic piston-cylinder arrangement as shown in figure. The piston is mass less and
cross-sectional area of the cylinder is A. The fluid inside the cylinder is Air (prefect gas) with γ = C p / Cv
for air. The piston is initially located at a position L1 . The initial pressure of the air inside the cylinder is
P1 >> P , where P0 is the atm. The stop S1 is instantaneously removed and the piston moves to the position
L2 , where the equilibrium pressure of air inside the cylinder is P2 ≥> P0 .
What is the work done by piston on the atm during this process?

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L1
Air
S1 S2
L2
Initial position Final position

L1
(A) P1 AL1 ln
L2
(B) 0
(C)
( P2 L2 − PL
1 1) A
l−γ
(D) P0 A ( L2 − L1 )
Ans. (D)
Sol. Correct answer is (D)
P0
L1
L2
Work done by piston on
Atmosphere air = P0 ( ΔV )
= P0 A( L2 − L1 )
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Question 10
The figure shows the plot of a function over the interval [4, -4] which one of the options given correctly
identify the function?

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2 y
−4 −2 0 2 4 x
(A) 2− x
(B) 2− x
(C) 2+ x
(D) 2− x
Ans. (A)
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Question 11
Consider incompressible laminar fluid flow of constant property Newtonian fluid in an isothermal circular
tube. Flow is steady with fully developed temperature and velocity profiles. The Nusselt number for this
flow depends on.
(A) The Prandtl number but not the Reynold number
(B) The Reynold number but not the Prandtl number
(C) Neither the Reynold number not the Prandtl number
(D) Both the Reynold number and Prandtl number
Ans. (A) and (D)
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Question 12
Which of the following shown is/are valid Mohr’s circle representation of a plane stress state in a material
the center of each circle represented by O.
τ τ τ τ
O
O O
O σ σ σ
σ
(A) M1
(B) M2
(C) M3
(D) M4
Ans. (A) and (C)
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Question 13
Consider a laterally insulated rod of length L and constant thermal conductivity K. Assuming one
dimension heat conduction in the rod, which of the following steady state temperature profile(s) can occur
without heat generation.
T
X
(A) 0 L
T
X
(B) 0 L
T
X
(C) 0 L
T
X
(D) 0 L
Ans. (A) and (B)
Sol. Correct answer is (A) & (B)
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This is heat flow through constant cross – sectional area. Without volumetric heat Generation.
So only linear temperature profile in possible.
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Question 14
Consider a unidirectional flow with velocity field is given by V ( x, y, z, t ) = u ( x, t )iˆ where, u(0,1) = 1 . If
spatially homogeneous density varies with time as ρ(t ) = 1 + 0.2e−t . The value of u(2,1) = ________.
(Round off to two decimal places). Assuming all dimensionless quantities.
Ans. 1.14
∂u ∂v ∂w ∂p
Sol. ρ +ρ +ρ + = 0
∂x ∂y ∂z ∂t
 ∂u ∂v ∂w 
(1 + 0.2e−t )  + +  − 0.2e−t = 0
 ∂x ∂y ∂z 
 ∂u 
(1 + 0.2e−t )   − 0.2e−t = 0
 ∂x 
 ∂u 
(1 + 0.2e−t )   = 0.2e−t
 ∂x 
∂u  0.2e − t 
= 
∂x  1 + 0.2e − t 
 0.2 e − t 
u = −t x+C
 1 + 0.2 e 
Since u (0, t ) = 1 c =1
 0.2 × e −t 
u = −t 
× 2 +1
 1 + 0.2 e 
u = 1.1371 m/s
u  1.14 m/s
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Question 15
Consider a counter flow heat exchanger with the inlet temperature of two fluids (1 and 2) being T1,in = 300
K and T2,in = 350 K. The heat capacity rates of the two fluids are C1 = 1000 W/K and C2 = 400 W/K and
the effectiveness is 0.5. The actual heat transfer rate is ________ kW. [NAT]
Ans. 10
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Sol.
Tni = 1350 K
Tc 0
Tn 0
Tc = 300 K
1
C1 = 1000 w/k
C2 = 400 w/k
q
ε=
qmax
q
ε=
Cmin (Thi − Tci )
q = 0.5 × 400(350 − 300 K)
q = 10, 000 W
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Question 16
L = 5m
A = 10 m 2
E = 70 GPa
ρ = 2700 kg/m3
Elastic strain energy due to self weight.
g L
Ans. 2.088
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dx
π 2
A= d
4
Strain energy
1
= (σε) × volume
2
1  σ2 
=   × volume
2 E 
(ρAx ) g
σ= = ρxg
A
ρ2 x 2 g 2
du = × Adx
2E
ρ2 g 2 A h 2
2 E 0
U= x dx
U = 2.088 J
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Question 17
With reference to the EOQ model, which one of the options given is correct?
Curve 1
Curve 2
Curve 3
Curve 4
(A) C1 = Total Cost, C2 = Production Cost ,

C3 = Holding Cost C4 = Setup Cost
(B) C1 = Production Cost, C2 = Holding Cost
C3 = Total Cost, C4 = Setup Cost
(C) C1 = Total Cost, C2 = Holding Cost ,
C3 = Setup Cost C4 = Production Cost
(D) C1 = Holding Cost, C2 = Setup Cost ,
C3 = Production Cost , C4 = Total Cost
Ans. (A)
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Question 18
Consider the maximization problem :
Maximize = 45 xi + 60 x 2 ,
x ≤ 45,
,
x2 ≤ 50
10 x1 + 10 x2 ≥ 600,
25 x1 + 5 x2 ≤ 750
x2
Q
P
R
x1
(A) R
(B) S
(C) P
(D) Q
Ans. (D)
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Question 19
In metal casting process to manufacture parts, both pattern and mould provide shape by dictating where
the material are should and should not go which of the following is correct for mould and pattern?
(A) Pattern walls indicates boundaries within which the molten part material is allowed while mould
walls indicates boundaries of regions where mould material is not allowed.
(B) Mould walls indicates boundaries within which the molten part material is allowed while pattern
walls indicates boundaries of regions where mould material is not allowed.
(C) Patterns can be used to make moulds
(D) Mould can be used to make patterns
Ans. (B)
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Question 20
A machines produces a defective components with a probability of 0.015. The no of defective components
in a packed box containing 200 components produced by the machine follows a poison distribution. The
mean and the variance of the distributions are
(A) 3 and 3 respectively
(B) 3 and 3 respectively
(C) 0.015 and 0.015 respectively
(D) 3 and 9 respectively
Ans. (B)
Sol. p = 0.015 (very very small)
n = 200 (large)
Mean = Variance = λ = np
= 200(0.015) = 3
Mean = Variance = 3
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Question 21
In an ideal orthogonal cutting experiment, cutting velocity V = 1 m/sec, rake angle α = 50 , shear angle
φ = 450 .
Applying the orthogonal cutting model, consider two shear planes PQ and RS closed to each other as they
approach the thin shear zone plane RS sheared with respect to PQ, assuming that the perpendicular
distance between PQ and RS in δ = 25 μm. What is the value of shear strain (in S −1 ) that the material
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α
s
s2 P s2 s1
R2
φ R1
α Q R
δ
φ Work material is moving
s1 with speed V
Ans. 5.2×104
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Question 22
Ignoring the small elastic region, the true stress-strain variation of material beyond yielding follows the
equation σ = 400 ε 0.3 MPa, the engineering ultimate tensile strength value of this material is __________
MPa.
Ans. 206.61
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Question 23
A part product in high volume is dimensioned as shown in figure. The machining process making the part
is known to be statically in control based on sampling data. The sampling data showed that D1 follow
normal distribution with mean of 20 mm and standard deviation of 0.3 and D2 normal distribution with
mean of 40 mm and standard deviation of 0.4. An inspection of dimension C is carried out in sufficiently
large number of parts. To be consider under six-sigma process C the upper limit of dimension C should
be _______ mm.
D1
C
D2
Ans. 17.1
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Question 24
The principal stresses at a point P in a solid are 70 MPa, – 70 MPa and 0, the yield stress of the material
is 100 MPa, which prediction s about material failure at P is/are correct
(A) maximum normal stress theory predicts that material does not fail.
(B) maximum shear stress theory predicts that material fails.
(C) maximum shear stresses theory predicts that material does not fail.
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Ans. (A) and (B)
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Question 25
A cylindrical transmission shaft of length 1.5 m and diameter 100 mm is made of a linear elastic material
with a shear modulus of 80 GPa. While operating at 500 rpm, angle of twist is 0.5 degree. Power
transmitted by the shaft is ______ kW.
Ans. 239.25
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Question 26
The SN curve from a fatigue test for steel is shown. Which of the following option gives endurance limit
(A) S ut
(B) S3
(C) S2
(D) S4
Ans. (D)
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Question 27
A cylindrical rod of length h and diameter d is placed inside a cube enclose of side length L. S denote the
inner surface of the cube, the view factor FS -S is
(A) 0
(B) 1
π 2
d + πdh
(C) 2
6 L2
π 2 
 2 d + πdh 
(D) 1 −  
 6 L2 
 
Ans. (D)
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Question 28
Cylindrical bars P and Q have identical length and radius, but are composed of different linear elastic
materials. The Young modulus and coefficient of thermal expansion of Q are twice of P. Assume the bars
to be perfecting bonded at the interface, and their weights to be negligible. The bars are held between rigid
supports as shown in figure and the temperature is raised by ΔT . Assume that the stress in each bar is
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Which of the following statement is/are correct
(A) Interface between P and Q moves to left after heating
(B) Interface between P and Q moves to right after heating
(C) σ1 < σ 2
(D) σ1 = σ 2
Ans. (B) and (D)
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Question 29
The effective stiffness of a cantilever beam of length L and flexural rigidity EI subjected to transverse tip
load W is [MCQ]
W
L
2EI
(A)
L3
3EI
(B)
L3
L3
(C)
3EI
L3
(D)
2 EI
Ans. (B)
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Question 30
A beam is undergoing pure bending as shown in figure. The stress (σ) strain (ε) curve for the material
also given the yield strength of the material is σ y which of the options given represent(s) the bending
stress distribution at cross section A-A after plastic yielding [MSQ]
σ
A σy
M
M
ε
A −σ y
− σy /2
A
A
σy /2
(A)
− σy
A
A
σy
(B)
−σ y
A
A σy
(C)
−σ y / 2
A
A
σy / 2
(D)
Ans. (B) and (C)

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Question 31
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Which of the following statement is false?
(A) For an ideal gas undergoing PV1.5 = C. The equation connecting the P, V, T of gas at any two
P MT
points in given by = .
R V
(B) Any real gas behaves as an ideal gas at sufficiently low pressure and high temperature.
(C) For a real gas going through an adiabatic reversible process, PV γ = C is applicable.
(D) For an ideal gas, the enthalpy is independent of P
Ans. (C)
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Question 32
A very large metal plate of thickness (d) and thermal conductivity (K) is cooled by stream of air (T =
300 K). Tp (center line temperature). In which ca lumped parameter model is used to study the heat
transfer in metal plate.
(A) h = 100, k = 1000, d = 1mm, Tp = 325 K
(B) h = 100, k = 100, d = 1m, Tp = 325 K
(C) h = 1000, k = 1, d = 1m, Tp = 350 K
(D) h = 10, k = 100, d = 1mm, Tp = 350 K
Ans. (A) and (D)
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Question 33
Two surfaces P and Q are to be joined together. In which of the given joining operations, there is no
melting of the two surfaces P and Q for creating the joint?
(A) Arc welding
(B) Spot welding
(C) Brazing
(D) Adhesive bonding
Ans. (C) and (D)
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Question 34
The options show frames consisting of rigid bars connected by pin joints. Which one of the frames is non-
rigid?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Ans. (D)
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Question 35
The area moment of inertia about the y-axis of a linearly tapered section shown in the figure is ________
m4. (Answer in integer)
3m
1.5 m
1.5 m x
3m
12 m
Ans. 3024
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Question 36
A figure shows a block of mass m = 20 kg attached to a pair of identical linear springs each having a
spring constant k = 1000 N/m. The block oscillates on a frictionless horizontal surface. Assuming free

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vibrations, the time taken by the block to complete ten oscillations is ____________ seconds. Take
π = 3.14
Ans. 6.28
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Question 37
Two meshing spur gears 1 and 2 with diametral pitch of 8 teeth per mm and an angular velocity ratio
ω2 1
= , have their centres 30 mm apart. The number of teeth on driver (gear 1) is _________.
ω1 4
Ans. 96
End of Solution:
Question 38
A CNC machine has one of its linear positioning axes as shown in figure. Consisting of a motor rotating
a lead screw, which in turn moves a net horizontally on which a table is mounted. The motor moves in
discrete rotational steps of 50 steps per revolution. The pitch of the screw is 5 mm and the total horizontal
traverse length of the table is 100 mm. What is the total number of controllable locations at which the
table can be positioned on this axis?
Motor that
rotates in
discrete steps Table
Motor Nut
Screw
(A) 200
(B) 1000
(C) 2
(D) 5000
Ans. (B)
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Question 39
An optical flat is used to measure the height difference between a reference slip gauge A and a slip gauge
B. Upon viewing the optical flat using a monochromatic light of wavelength 0.5 μm . 12 fringes were
observed over a length of 15 mm of gauge B. If the gauges are placed 45 mm apart, the height difference
of the gauge is _________ μm . (Answer in integer)
Op tic
al flate
Gauge A
Gauge B
45 mm 15 mm
Flat surface
Ans. 9
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Question 40
The figure shows a wheel rolling without slipping on a horizontal plane with angular velocity ω1 . A rigid
bar PQ is pinned to the wheel at P while the end Q slides on the floor. What is the angular velocity ω2 of
the bar PQ?
ĵ
iˆ
ω1
p ω2
2m k̂
3m Q
8m
(A) ω2 = 2ω1
(B) ω2 = 0.5ω1
(C) ω2 = 0.25ω1
(D) ω2 = ω1
Ans. (C)
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(23)
2 2
8 + 12
1
(12)
2m
3m 2
(13) 8m
2m 3
ω1 ( I13 I12 ) = ω2 ( I12 I 23 )
22 + 32
ω1 × = ω2
82 + 122
0.25ω1 = ω 2
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Question 41
 2
The atomic radius at a hypothetical face centred cubic (FCC) metal is   mm. The atomic weight of
 10 
the metal is 24.042 g/mol. Taking Avogadro’s number to be 6.023 ×1023 atoms/mol. The density of the
metal is ______ kg/m3. (Answer in integer)
Ans. 2500
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Question 42
A steel plate with 1.5 wt% carbon (no other alloying elements present) is slowly cooled from 11000C to
just below the eutectoid temperature (7230C). A part of the iron-cementite phase diagram is shown in the
figure. The ratio of the pro-eutectoid cementite content to the total cementite content in the micro structure
that develops just below the eutectoid temperature is __________.

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Temperature(°C )
1100 0 C
γ
723 0 C
α
Fe3C
0.035 0.8 1.5 1.7 6.7

Ans. 0.57
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Question 43
A spherical ball weighing 2 kg is dropped from a height of 4.9 m onto an immovable rigid block as shown
in the figure. If the collision is perfectly elastic. What is the momentum vector of the ball (in kg m/s) just
after impact?
Take the acceleration due to gravity to be g = 9.8 m/s 2 . Options have been rounded off to one decimal
place.
2 kg
4.9 m
ĵ
g
Rigid
Block
iˆ 30 0
(A) 19.6iˆ
(B) 9.8iˆ + 17.0 ˆj
(C) 19.6 ˆj
(D) 17.0iˆ + 9.8 ˆj
Ans. (D)
Sol.
2 kg
VA
VA'
30°
60° 30°
30°
30°

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VA' − VB'
e = 1 = ( −)
VA − VB
VB = VB' = 0
VA = −VA'
VA = 2 × 9.81× 4.9
VA = 9.8 m/s
VA = −VA' = 9.8 m/s
ĵ
9.8 = VA
30°
iˆ
VA = 9.8cos ( 30 ) iˆ + 9.8sin ( 30 ) ˆj
Momentum = mVA
(
= 2 9.8cos ( 30 ) iˆ + 9.8sin ( 30 ) ˆj )
End of Solution:
Question 44
The value of  F .nds
s
ˆ ________.
Where F = xi + yj − 22k and s is a closed surface enclosing volume V.

Ans. 0
Sol. F = xi + yj − 22 E
∂ ∂ ∂
∇.F = ( x ) + ( y ) + ( −2 z )
∂x ∂y ∂x
= 1+1− 2
=0
By Gauss divergence theorems
 F .nds
s
ˆ =  ∇.Fdu = 0
End of Solution:
Question 45
An explosion at time t = 0 releases energy E at the origin in a space filled with a gas density ( ρ ) .
Subsequently a hemispherical blast wave propagates radially outwards as shown in the figure. Let R
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denotes the radius of the front of the hemispherical blast wave. The radius R follows the relationship:
R = k × t a E bρc where k is a dimensionless constant. The value of exponent a is ________.
R
E
Ans. *
End of Solution:
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