1.

The expression ∫ 𝑃𝑑𝑉 can be used for obtaining work of [CSE Pre – 2010]
a. Throttling process
b. Steady flow reversible process
c. Non-flow reversible process
d. Adiabatic irreversible process

Answer: c

2. For the same inlet and outlet temperatures of hot and cold fluids, the Log mean temperature Difference
(LMTD) is
a. Greater for parallel flow heat exchanger than for counter flow heat exchanger
b. Greater for counter flow heat exchanger than for parallel flow heat exchanger
c. Same for both parallel and counter flow heat exchanger
d. Dependent on the properties of fluids

Answer: b

3. A positive value of Joule Thompson coefficient of a fluid means

a. Temperature drops during throttling
b. Temperature remains constant during throttling
c. Temperature rises during throttling
d. None of these

Answer: a

4. To ensure self-locking in a screw jack it is essential that helix angle is

a. Larger than friction angle
b. Smaller than friction angle
c. Equal to friction angle
d. Such as to give maximum efficiency in lifting

Answer: b

5. If the probability for A to fail an examination is 0.2 and that for B is 0.3, then probability that either A or B fail
is
a. 0.5
b. 0.06
c. 0.44
d. 0.1

Answer: c

6. Two objects P &Q are travelling horizontally with a velocity of 8m/sec and 6 m/sec from left to right. They are
separated by a distance of 15 m. The mass of the object are 3 Kg and 5 Kg. If the coefficient of restitution is
0.7. What is the velocity (m/s) of P and Q after impact and when (seconds) and where (metres) will they
impact with respect to initial positioning of Q. The corresponding answers are respectively
a. 7.6,5.4,2.1,15
b. 8,6,2.5,7.5
c. 7.6,6.2,7.5,45
d. None of these

Answer: d
7. The number of degrees of freedom in the 3-link mechanism shown below is given by

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 0

Answer: a

8. A heat engine using lake water at 120C as source and the surrounding atmosphere 20C as sink executes 1080
cycles per min. If amount of heat supplied per cycle is 57 J, what is the output of the engine? [CSE Pre – 2004]
a. 66 W
b. 56 W
c. 46 W
d. 36 W
Answer: d

9. If a system undergoes an irreversible adiabatic process, then (symbols have usual meaning) [CSE Pre – 1999]
𝑑𝑄
a. ∫ = 0 and ∆S > 0
𝑇
𝑑𝑄
b. ∫ 𝑇 = 0 and ∆S = 0
𝑑𝑄
c. ∫ 𝑇 > 0 and ∆S = 0
𝑑𝑄
d. ∫ 𝑇 < 0 and ∆S < 0

Answer: a

10. Which one of the following is the correct statement? Two adiabatics will [CSE Pre- 2007]
a. Intersect at absolute zero temperature
b. Never intersect
c. Become orthogonal at absolute zero temperature
d. Become parallel at absolute zero temperature

Answer: b

11. Triple point temperature of water is [CSE Pre – 2000]

a. 273 K
b. 273.14 K
c. 273.15 K
d. 273.16 K

Answer: d
 𝑐𝑦 𝑐𝑥
12. The x and y velocity components of a two-dimensional flow field are. 𝑢 = 𝑥 2+ 𝑦2
,𝑣 = 𝑥 2+ 𝑦2
where c is a
constant. The streamlines are a family of [GATE AE – 2013]
a. Hyperbolas
b. Parabolas
c. Ellipses
d. Circles

Answer: a

13. A damped single degree of freedom system is vibrating under a harmonic excitation with an amplitude ratio
of 2.5 at resonance. The damping ratio of the system is [GATE AE – 2013]
a. 0.1
b. 0.2
c. 0.3
d. 0.8

Answer: b

14. A simply supported beam with overhang is loaded by uniformly distributed load of intensity q as shown in the
figure. The bending moment at the midpoint of AB is

𝑞𝐿2
a. 16
sagging
𝑞𝐿2
b. hogging
16
3𝑞𝐿 2
c. hogging
16
3𝑞𝐿 2
d. 16
sagging

Answer: a

𝑑2 𝑦 𝑑𝑦
15. Degree and order of the differential equation 𝑑𝑥 2 + 3 𝑑𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 0, respectively are [GATE MT – 2013]
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 1
c. 1 and 1
d. 2 and 2

Answer: a

16. A system of masses rotating in different parallel planes is in dynamic balance if [ISRO – 2013]
a. Resultant force is zero
b. Resultant couple is zero
c. Resultant force is numerically equal to resultant couple
d. Resultant force and the resultant couple both are equal to zero

Answer: d
17. A torsion bar with a spring constant ‘K’ is cut into ‘n’ equal lengths. The spring constant for each portion
would be [ISRO – 2013]
a. nK
b. Kn
c. K/n
d. K1/n

Answer: a

18. Logarithmic decrement of damped single degree of freedom system is δ. If stiffness of the spring is doubled
and mass is made half, then logarithmic decrement of new system will be equal to
a. 1/2δ
b. δ
c. 2δ
d. ¼ δ

Answer: c

19. Which one of the following element is an austenite stabilizer? [GATE MT – 2013]
a. Nitrogen
b. Molybdenum
c. Vanadium
d. Tungsten

Answer: a

20. As compared to the engineering stress – engineering strain curve, the true stress – strain curve for a given
material [GATE MT – 2013]
a. Lies above and to the left
b. Lies below and to the right
c. Crosses the engineering stress – engineering strain curve
d. Is identical

Answer: a

21. Risers are NOT required for casting [GATE MT – 2013]

a. Stainless steel
b. Plain carbon steel
c. Grey cast iron
d. White cast iron

Answer: c

22. Arc welding is done using current, voltage and welding speed of 200A, 20 V and 0.01 m/s, respectively. The
heat input in KJ per unit length is [GATE MT – 2013]
a. 4000
b. 2000
c. 400
d. 200

Answer: c
23. Which one of the following attributes is not correct for the matrix? [GATE MT – 2013]

a. Orthogonal
b. Singular
c. Skew-symmetric
d. Positive – definite

Answer: **

24. Match the defects listed in Group – I with the corresponding manufacturing process listed in Group – II
[GATE MT – 2013]

Answer: d

25. Group – I contains dimensionless parameters and Group – II contains the ratios. [GATE CE – 2013]

Answer: c

3
26. For a two-dimensional flow field, the stream function 𝜓 is given as 𝜓 = 2
(𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 ). The magnitude of
discharge occurring between the stream lines passing through points (0,3) and (3,4) is [GATE CE – 2013]
a. 6
b. 3
c. 1.5
d. 2

Answer: b
27. The state of 2D-stress at a point is given by the following matrix of stresses:

What is the magnitude of maximum shear stress in MPa? [GATE CE – 2013]

a. 50
b. 75
c. 100
d. 110

Answer: a

28. A ball of weight W is supported on smooth walls as shown in the following figure. R1 and R2 are reactions
from the walls 1 and 2. The free body diagram of the wall is represented by [GATE MN – 2013]

Answer: a

29. In the following figure, the coefficient of kinetic friction between the trolley and the surface is 0.04. When the
block is released form rest, the acceleration of the trolley in m/s2 becomes [GATE MN – 2013]

a. 9.65
b. 1.23
c. 1.09
d. 0.74

Answer: d

30. Two meshing spur gear wheels of module 6 have 24 and 42 teeth. The distance in mm between the centres of
the gear wheels is [GATE MN - 2013]
a. 1000
b. 198
c. 126
d. 72

Answer: b
31. Given the following differential equation [GATE MN – 2013]

The general solution is

Answer: b

32. If the transpose of the matrix is equal to its inverse, then the matrix is [GATE MN – 2013]
a. Symmetric
b. Orthogonal
c. Skew symmetric
d. Singular

Answer: b

33. The effectiveness of a heat exchanger in the ε – NTU method is defined as [GATE CH – 2013]

Answer: d

34. The apparent viscosity of the fluid is given by [GATE CH – 2013]

a. Bingham Plastic
b. Dilatant
c. Psuedoplastic
d. Thixotropic

Answer: b

35. Which one of the following properties remain unchanged for a real gas during Joule – Thomson process?
[CSE Pre – 2000]
a. Temperature
b. Enthalpy
c. Entropy
d. Pressure

Answer: b
36. For a gas that is allowed to expand reversibly and adiabatically, there is no change in [CSE Pre – 2010]
a. Internal energy
b. Temperature
c. Entropy
d. Enthalpy

Answer: c

37. Match the correct pairs [GATE PI – 2013]

Answer: a

38. A planar closed kinematic chain is formed with rigid links PQ = 2.0m, QR = 3.0m, RS = 2.5m and SP = 2.7m with
all revolute joints. The link to be fixed to obtain a double rocker (rocker – rocker) mechanism is
[GATE PI – 2013]
a. PQ
b. QR
c. RS
d. SP

Answer: c

39. For steady, fully developed flow inside a straight pipe of diameter D, neglecting gravity effects, the pressure
drop ∆p over a length L and wall shear stress τw are related by [GATE PI – 2013]

Answer: a

40. For a ductile material, toughness is a measure of [GATE PI – 2013]

a. Resistance to scratching
b. Ability to absorb energy upto fracture
c. Ability to absorb energy till elastic limit
d. Resistance to indentation

Answer: b

41. A cube shaped casting solidifies in 5min. The solidification time in min for a cube of the same material, which
is 8 times heavier than the original casting, will be [GATE PI – 2013]
a. 10
b. 20
c. 24
d. 40

Answer: **
42. A steel bar 200mm in diameter is turned at a feed of 0.25 mm/rev with a depth of cut of 4mm. The rotational
speed of the work piece is 160 rpm. The material removal rate in mm3/s is [GATE PI – 2013]
a. 160
b. 167.6
c. 1600
d. 1675.5

Answer: d

43. In the 3-2-1 principle of a fixture design, 3 refers to the number of [GATE PI – 2013]
a. Clamps required
b. Locators on the primary datum face
c. Degrees of freedom of the work piece
d. Operations carried out on the primary datum face

Answer: b

44. A flywheel connected to a punching machine has to supply energy of 400Nm while running art a mean
angular speed of 20 rad/s. If the total fluctuation of speed is not to exceed ±2% , the mass moment of inertia
of the flywheel in Kg-m2 is [GATE PI – 2013]
a. 25
b. 50
c. 100
d. 125

Answer: a

45. A single riveted lap joint of two similar plates as shown in the figure below has the following geometrical and
material details

If the plates are to be designed to avoid tearing failure, the maximum permissible load P in kN is [GATE PI –
2013]
a. 83
b. 125
c. 167
d. 501

Answer: c
46. Two cutting tools are to be compared for a machining operation. The tool life equations are:
Carbide tool : VT1.6 = 3000
HSS Tool : VT0.6 = 200
Where V is the cutting speed in m/min and T is the tool life in min. The carbide tool will provide higher tool
life if the cutting speed in m/min exceeds [GATE PI – 2013]
a. 15
b. 39.4
c. 49.3
d. 60.0

Answer: b

47. The gauge pressure inside a soap bubble of radius R, with 𝜎 denoting the surface tension between the soap
solution and the air, is [GATE XE – 2013]

Answer: b

48. Let M, B and G represent respectively the metacentre, centre of buoyancy and centre of mass of a floating
body. Which one of the following statement is correct? [GATE XE – 2013]
a. M is above G; Body unstable
b. B is above G; Body stable
c. M is above G; Body stable
d. B is above G; Body unstable

Answer: c

49. A reservoir connected to a pipe line is being filled with water, as shown in the figure. At any time t, the free
surface level in the reservoir is h. Find the time in seconds for the reservoir to get filled up to a height of 1m,
if the initial level is 0.2m

a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40

Answer: b

50. Bernoulli’s equation is valid for the following type of flow:

a. Compressible, steady, inviscid
b. Incompressible, steady, viscous
c. Compressible, unsteady, viscous
d. Incompressible, steady, inviscid

Answer: d
51. Let δ, δ1 and δ2 denote respectively the boundary-layer thickness, displacement thickness and the
momentum thickness for laminar boundary layer flow of an incompressible fluid over a flat plate. The correct
relation among this quantities is

Answer: b

⃗ = 3𝑥𝑖̂ + 4𝑥𝑦𝑗̂. The

52. The velocity vector corresponding to the flow field is given, with usual notation, by 𝑉
magnitude of rotation at the point (2,2) in rad/s is [GATE XE – 2013]
a. 0.75
b. 1.33
c. 2
d. 4

Answer: d

53. The stream function for a potential flow field is given by 𝜓 = 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 . The corresponding potential function,
assuming zero potential at the origin is

Answer: b

54. Fully developed flow of an oil takes place in a pipe of inner diameter 50mm. the pressure drop per metre
length of the pipe is 2kPa. The shear stress, in Pa, at the pipe wall is
a. 20
b. 100
c. 25
d. 50

Answer: c

55. At a constant atmospheric pressure, the number of phases P which coexist in a chosen system at equilibrium,
is related to the number of components, C in the system and the degree of freedom, F by [GATE XE – 2013]
a. P+F = C – 2
b. P+F = C+2
c. P+F = C+1
d. P+F = C-1

Answer: c

56. Upon recrystallization of a cold worked metal, [GATE XE – 2013]

a. Strength increases and ductility decreases
b. Strength decreases but ductility increases
c. Both strength and ductility increase
d. Both strength and ductility decrease

Answer: b
57. A spring balance reads 10 Kg in a lift when the lift is stationary. When the lift starts moving with a constant
acceleration, the new reading is 12.3 Kg. If the upward acceleration is considered positive, what is the
acceleration of the lift? Acceleration due to gravity may be takes as 10m/s2 downwards
a. 2.3
b. 3.2
c. 4.3
d. 3.3

Answer: a

58. A circular shaft of diameter 10 mm and length 3 m is subjected to a torque T = π N-m at a location 2m away
from the fixed end as shown in the figure. Find out the angle of twist (in radians) at the free end where the
shear modulus of the material of the shaft is 10 GPa is [GATE XE – 2013]

a. 0.52
b. 0.76
c. 0.64
d. 0.34

Answer: c

59. A force F = 2N is applied on a block of mass M=0.5 Kg as shown in the figure. The block is constrained to move
along the horizontal direction in a guideway. The distance (in metres) travelled by the block in 2 s starting
from rest is (Neglect any friction between the block and the guideway) [GATE XE – 2013]

a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8

Answer: b

60. What are the properties of thermodynamic system, whose value for the entire system is equal to the sum of
their values for individual parts of the system? [CSE Pre – 2006]
a. Thermodynamic properties
b. Extensive properties
c. Intensive properties
d. None of the above

Answer: b
61. Identify the process of change of a closed system in which the work transfer is maximum? [CSE Pre- 2003]
a. Isothermal
b. Isochoric
c. Isentropic
d. Polytropic

Answer: c

62. In a reversible isothermal expansion process, the fluid expands from 10 bar and 2m3 to 2 bars and 10 m3.
During the process the heat supplied is at the rate of 100 KW. What is the rate of work done during the
process? [CSE Pre – 2007]
a. 20 KW
b. 35 KW
c. 80 KW
d. 100 KW

Answer: d

63. A man of mass 50 Kg is walking on a long wooden board of mass 200 Kg (as shown in the figure). The wooden
board is initially at rest on a frictionless ice surface. If the man walks with a velocity of V = 1m/s in the positive
x direction relative to the wooden board, the velocity of the board in m/s is (Velocity is positive in positive x
direction) [GATE XE – 2013]

a. -0.10
b. -0.15
c. -0.20
d. -0.25

Answer: c

64. The maximum bending moment(magnitude wise) in kN for the beam shown in the figure is [GATE XE – 2013]

a. 40
b. 60
c. 80
d. 50

Answer: d
65. In order to have maximum power from a Pelton turbine, the bucket speed must be [GATE ME – 2013]
a. Equal to jet speed
b. Equal to half of jet speed
c. Equal to twice the jet speed
d. Independent of jet speed

Answer: b

66. A long thin walled cylindrical shell, closed at both ends, is subjected to an internal pressure. The ratio of hoop
stress (circumferential stress) to longitudinal stress developed in the shell is [GATE ME – 2013]
a. 0.5
b. 1.0
c. 2.0
d. 4.0

Answer: c

67. An automotive engine having a mass of 135 Kg is supported on 4 springs with linear characteristics. Each of
the two front springs have a stiffness of 3 MN/m while the stiffness of each of the 2 rear springs is 4.5 MN/m.
The engine speed (in rpm,) at which resonance is likely to occur is
103
a. 6𝜋
1
b. 6𝜋
104
c. 𝜋
103
d. 3

Answer: c

68. A weighing m/c consists of a 2 Kg pan resting on spring having linear characteristics. In this condition of
resting on the spring, the length of the spring is 200 mm. When a 20 Kg mass is placed on the pan, the length
of the spring becomes 100 mm. The undeformed length L in mm and the spring stiffness K in N/m are
a. L = 220, K = 1862
b. L = 200, K = 1960
c. L = 210, K = 1960
d. L = 200, K = 2

Answer: c

69. A circular shaft is subjected to a torque ‘T’ and a bending moment ‘M’. The ratio of maximum shear stress to
maximum bending stress is
a. 2M/T
b. T/2M
c. 2T/M
d. M/2T

Answer: b
70. Viscosity of water in comparison to mercury is
a. Higher
b. Lower
c. Same
d. Unpredictable

Answer: b

71. Froude number is significant in

a. Supersonics, as with projectile and jet propulsion
b. Full immersion or completely enclosed flow, as with pipes, air craft wings, nozzles etc
c. Simultaneous motion through two fluids where there is a surface discontinuity, gravity forces and wave
making effect, as with ship’s hulls
d. All of these

Answer: c

72. The purpose of surge tank in a pipe line is to

a. Smoothen the flow of water
b. Minimize friction losses in pipe
c. Prevent occurrence of hydraulic jump
d. Relieve pressure due to water hammer

Answer: d

73. Head loss in turbulent flow in a pipe

a. Varies directly as velocity
b. Varies inversely as square of velocity
c. Varies approximately as square of velocity
d. Varies inversely as velocity

Answer: c

74. A tank 1.5m stands on a trolley and is full of water. It has an orifice of diameter 0.1m at 0.3m from the
bottom of the tank. If the orifice is suddenly opened and coefficient of discharge of the orifice is 0.60, then
the propelling force on the trolley will be
a. 69.37 N
b. 67.39 N
c. 63.79 N
d. 65.39 N

Answer: b

75. An adiabatic heat exchanger is used to heat cold water at 150C entering at a rate of 5 kg/s by hot air at 900C
entering also at the rate of 5Kg/s. If the exit temperature of hot air is 200C, the exit temperature of cold water
in 0C is
a. 27
b. 32
c. 52
d. 85

Answer: b
76. Which one of the instrument is a comparator? [GATE PI – 2007]
a. Tool makers microscope
b. GO/NOGO gauge
c. Optical interferometer
d. Dial gauge

Answer: d

77. The geometric tolerance that does not need a datum for its specification is [GATE PI – 2007]
a. Concentricity
b. Run out
c. Perpendicularity
d. Flatness

Answer: a

78. Two insulating materials of thermal conductivity K and 2K are available for lagging a pipe carrying a hot fluid.
If the radial thickness of each material is the same
a. Material with higher thermal conductivity should be used for the inner layer and one with lower thermal
conductivity for the outer.
b. Material with lower thermal conductivity should be used for inner layer and one with higher thermal
conductivity for the outer
c. It is immaterial in which sequence the insulating materials are used
d. It is not possible to judge unless numerical values of dimensions are given.

Answer: b

79. For a given heat flow and for the same thickness, the temperature drop across the material will be maximum
for
a. Copper
b. Steel
c. Glass-wool
d. Refractory brick

Answer: c

80. In a radiative heat transfer, gray surface is one

a. Which appears gray to the eye
b. Whose emissivity is independent of wavelength
c. Which has reflectivity equal to zero
d. Which appears eqyually bright from all directions

Answer: b