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Q11GATE 2016MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics

The eigenvalues of the matrix

\begin{bmatrix} 0&1 \\ -1 &0 \end{bmatrix}

are

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To find the eigenvalues of a matrix, we use the characteristic equation, which is $\det(A - \lambda I) = 0$ . Here,

A = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix}

and

I = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}

.

First, calculate $A - \lambda I$ :
$A - \lambda I = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} - \lambda \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 0-\lambda & 1-0 \\ -1-0 & 0-\lambda \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -\lambda & 1 \\ -1 & -\lambda \end{bmatrix}$

Next, find the determinant of this new matrix:
$\det(A - \lambda I) = (-\lambda)(-\lambda) - (1)(-1) = \lambda^2 - (-1) = \lambda^2 + 1$

Finally, set the determinant to zero and solve for $\lambda$ :
$\lambda^2 + 1 = 0$
$\lambda^2 = -1$
$\lambda = \pm \sqrt{-1}$
Since $\sqrt{-1} = i$ , the eigenvalues are $\lambda = i$ and $\lambda = -i$ .

Q12GATE 2016MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics

The number of solutions of the simultaneous algebraic equations y = 3x + 3 and y = 3x + 5 is

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We need to find the number of solutions for the simultaneous algebraic equations:
Equation 1: $y = 3x + 3$
Equation 2: $y = 3x + 5$

A solution $(x, y)$ must satisfy both equations.

Method 1: Graphical Interpretation
Each equation represents a straight line in the form $y = mx + c$ , where $m$ is the slope and $c$ is the y-intercept.
For Equation 1 ( $y = 3x + 3$ ): slope $m_1 = 3$ , y-intercept $c_1 = 3$ .
For Equation 2 ( $y = 3x + 5$ ): slope $m_2 = 3$ , y-intercept $c_2 = 5$ .

Since $m_1 = m_2 = 3$ , the lines are parallel.
Since $c_1 = 3$ and $c_2 = 5$ (i.e., $c_1 \neq c_2$ ), the lines have different y-intercepts, meaning they are distinct parallel lines.
Distinct parallel lines never intersect, so there are zero solutions.

Method 2: Algebraic Solution
Since both equations are equal to $y$ , we can set their right-hand sides equal to each other:
$3x + 3 = 3x + 5$
Subtract $3x$ from both sides:
$3x - 3x + 3 = 3x - 3x + 5$
$3 = 5$
This is a false statement or a contradiction. A contradiction means there are no values of $x$ and $y$ that can satisfy both equations simultaneously.

Therefore, the number of solutions is zero.

Q13GATE 2016MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics

At x = 0, the function $f(x) =\left | \frac{\sin2\pi x}{L}\right |$ (- ∞ < x < ∞, L > 0) is

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Let's break down the analysis of the function $f(x) =\left | \frac{\sin2\pi x}{L}\right |$ at $x = 0$ .

1. Continuity Analysis at x = 0

For a function to be continuous at a point, its value at that point must be equal to its limit as x approaches that point.

Function Value at $x = 0$ :
First, we find $f(0)$ :
$f(0) = \left| \frac{\sin(2\pi \cdot 0)}{L} \right| = \left| \frac{\sin(0)}{L} \right| = \left| \frac{0}{L} \right| = 0$
Limit of the function as $x \to 0$ :
Next, we calculate the limit:
$\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = \lim_{x \to 0} \left| \frac{\sin(2\pi x)}{L} \right|$
Since the absolute value function is continuous, we can move the limit inside:
$\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = \left| \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(2\pi x)}{L} \right|$
We know that $\lim_{y \to 0} \sin(y) = 0$ . As $x \to 0$ , $2\pi x \to 0$ . So,
$\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(2\pi x)}{L} = \frac{1}{L} \lim_{x \to 0} \sin(2\pi x) = \frac{1}{L} \cdot 0 = 0$
Therefore,
$\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = |0| = 0$
Since $\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = f(0) = 0$ , the function $f(x)$ is continuous at $x = 0$ .

2. Differentiability Check at x = 0

For differentiability, we need to check if the left-hand derivative (LHD) equals the right-hand derivative (RHD) at $x = 0$ . The derivative is defined as:
$f'(0) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(0+h) - f(0)}{h}$
Substituting $f(0) = 0$ :
$f'(0) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{\left| \frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L} \right|}{h}$

Right-Hand Derivative (RHD) at $x = 0$ ( $h \to 0^+$ ):
When $h > 0$ (approaching from the right), $2\pi h$ is a small positive angle, so $\sin(2\pi h) > 0$ . Since $L > 0$ , $\frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L} > 0$ .
Thus, $\left| \frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L} \right| = \frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L}$ for $h > 0$ .
$f'_+(0) = \lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{\frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L}}{h} = \frac{1}{L} \lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{h}$
Using the standard limit $\lim_{y \to 0} \frac{\sin(y)}{y} = 1$ , by multiplying and dividing by $2\pi$ :
$f'_+(0) = \frac{1}{L} \cdot (2\pi) \cdot \lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{2\pi h} = \frac{2\pi}{L} \cdot 1 = \frac{2\pi}{L}$
Left-Hand Derivative (LHD) at $x = 0$ ( $h \to 0^-$ ):
When $h < 0$ (approaching from the left), $2\pi h$ is a small negative angle, so $\sin(2\pi h) < 0$ . Since $L > 0$ , $\frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L} < 0$ .
Thus, $\left| \frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L} \right| = -\frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L}$ for $h < 0$ .
$f'_-(0) = \lim_{h \to 0^-} \frac{-\frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{L}}{h} = -\frac{1}{L} \lim_{h \to 0^-} \frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{h}$
Again, using the standard limit $\lim_{y \to 0} \frac{\sin(y)}{y} = 1$ :
$f'_-(0) = -\frac{1}{L} \cdot (2\pi) \cdot \lim_{h \to 0^-} \frac{\sin(2\pi h)}{2\pi h} = -\frac{2\pi}{L} \cdot 1 = -\frac{2\pi}{L}$

Conclusion on Differentiability
Since $f'_+(0) = \frac{2\pi}{L}$ and $f'_-(0) = -\frac{2\pi}{L}$ , and $L>0$ , we have $f'_+(0) \neq f'_-(0)$ .
Therefore, the function is not differentiable at $x = 0$ .

Combining both analyses, the function is Continuous but not differentiable at $x = 0$ .

Q14GATE 2016MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics

For the two functions f (x, y) = x 3 – 3xy 2 and g(x,y) = 3x 2 y – y 3 . Which one of the following options is correct?

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Here, we need to find the correct relationship between the partial derivatives of the given functions $f(x, y) = x^3 - 3xy^2$ and $g(x,y) = 3x^2y - y^3$ .

First, let's calculate the partial derivatives for $f(x, y)$ :
To find $\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}$ , we treat $y$ as a constant:
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial}{\partial x} \left( x^3 - 3xy^2 \right)$
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(x^3) - \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(3xy^2)$
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = 3x^2 - 3y^2 \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(x)$
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = 3x^2 - 3y^2(1)$
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = 3x^2 - 3y^2$
To find $\frac{\partial f}{\partial y}$ , we treat $x$ as a constant:
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial}{\partial y} \left( x^3 - 3xy^2 \right)$
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(x^3) - \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(3xy^2)$
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = 0 - 3x \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(y^2)$
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = -3x (2y)$
$\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = -6xy$

Next, let's calculate the partial derivatives for $g(x, y)$ :
To find $\frac{\partial g}{\partial x}$ , we treat $y$ as a constant:
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial}{\partial x} \left( 3x^2y - y^3 \right)$
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(3x^2y) - \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(y^3)$
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial x} = 3y \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(x^2) - 0$
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial x} = 3y (2x)$
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial x} = 6xy$
To find $\frac{\partial g}{\partial y}$ , we treat $x$ as a constant:
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial}{\partial y} \left( 3x^2y - y^3 \right)$
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(3x^2y) - \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(y^3)$
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial y} = 3x^2 \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(y) - 3y^2$
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial y} = 3x^2(1) - 3y^2$
$\frac{\partial g}{\partial y} = 3x^2 - 3y^2$

Now, let's check each option:
Option A: $\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial g}{\partial x}$
$3x^2 - 3y^2 = 6xy$ . This is false.

Option B: $\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = - \frac{\partial g}{\partial y}$
$3x^2 - 3y^2 = -(3x^2 - 3y^2)$
$3x^2 - 3y^2 = -3x^2 + 3y^2$ . This is false.

Option C: $\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = - \frac{\partial g}{\partial x}$
$-6xy = -(6xy)$
$-6xy = -6xy$ . This is true.

Option D: $\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial g}{\partial x}$
$-6xy = 6xy$ . This is false (unless $x=0$ or $y=0$ ).

Q15GATE 2016MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics

The function $f(z)~=~\frac{z^2~+~1}{z^2~+~4}$ is singular at

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In complex analysis, a function is "singular" at points where it's not well-behaved or "analytic" (which essentially means it's not differentiable there). For rational functions like $f(z) = \frac{z^2 + 1}{z^2 + 4}$ , these problem points, or singularities, happen when the denominator becomes zero.

To find these singularities, we set the denominator to zero:
$z^2 + 4 = 0$
Now, we solve for $z$ :
$z^2 = -4$
Taking the square root of both sides:
$z = \sqrt{-4}$
Remembering that $\sqrt{-1} = i$ , we can write:
$z = \pm \sqrt{4} \sqrt{-1}$
$z = \pm 2i$
So, the function $f(z)$ is singular at $z = 2i$ and $z = -2i$ .

Let's quickly check why other options are incorrect:
If $z = \pm 2$ , denominator is $(\pm 2)^2 + 4 = 4 + 4 = 8 \neq 0$ .
If $z = \pm 1$ , denominator is $(\pm 1)^2 + 4 = 1 + 4 = 5 \neq 0$ .
If $z = \pm i$ , denominator is $(\pm i)^2 + 4 = i^2 + 4 = -1 + 4 = 3 \neq 0$ .
If $z = \pm 2i$ , denominator is $(\pm 2i)^2 + 4 = (4 i^2) + 4 = (4 \times -1) + 4 = -4 + 4 = 0$ .
Since the denominator is zero when $z = \pm 2i$ , these are indeed the singular points.

Q16GATE 2016MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics

A fair coin is tossed N times. The probability that head does not turn up in any of the tosses is

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When a fair coin is tossed, the probability of getting a Head (H) is $P(H) = \frac{1}{2}$ , and the probability of getting a Tail (T) is $P(T) = \frac{1}{2}$ . The question asks for the probability that a head does not turn up in any of the $N$ tosses, which means every toss must result in a tail. Since each toss is an independent event, the probability of getting tails in all $N$ tosses is the product of the probabilities of getting a tail in each individual toss:
$P(\text{No Heads \in N tosses}) = P(\text{Tails on all N tosses}) = P(T) \times P(T) \times \dots \times P(T) \quad (\text{N \times })$
$P(\text{No Heads \in N tosses}) = \left ( \frac{1}{2} \right ) \times \left ( \frac{1}{2} \right ) \times \dots \times \left ( \frac{1}{2} \right ) \quad (\text{N \times })$
$P(\text{No Heads \in N tosses}) = \left ( \frac{1}{2} \right )^{N}$
This result directly matches option C.

Q17GATE 2016MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics

A normal random variable X has the following probability density function $f(x)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{8\pi}}e^{-\left \{ \frac{(x\;-\;1)^2}{8} \right \}}$ , -∞ < x < ∞. Then $\int_{1}^{\infty }f(x)dx$

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This problem tests your understanding of the normal distribution's probability density function (PDF) and its key properties.

The given PDF is $f(x)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{8\pi}}e^{-\left \{ \frac{(x\;-\;1)^2}{8} \right \}}$ . We need to calculate the definite integral $\int_{1}^{\infty }f(x)dx$ .

First, let's identify the parameters of this normal distribution. The general form of a normal distribution PDF is:
$f(x) = \frac{1}{\sigma\sqrt{2\pi}}e^{-\frac{(x-\mu)^2}{2\sigma^2}}$
Comparing the exponent terms of the given PDF and the general form:
$\frac{(x\;-\;1)^2}{8} = \frac{(x-\mu)^2}{2\sigma^2}$
From this, we can directly see that the mean $\mu = 1$ .
Also, $2\sigma^2 = 8$ , which implies $\sigma^2 = 4$ . Therefore, the standard deviation $\sigma = \sqrt{4} = 2$ .
We can verify this with the coefficient term: $\frac{1}{\sqrt{8\pi}} = \frac{1}{\sigma\sqrt{2\pi}}$ . Substituting $\sigma = 2$ gives $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2\pi}}$ , confirming our $\sigma$ value.
So, X follows a normal distribution with mean $\mu = 1$ and standard deviation $\sigma = 2$ .

The integral $\int_{1}^{\infty }f(x)dx$ represents the probability $P(X \ge 1)$ . A crucial property of any normal distribution is its symmetry around its mean ( $\mu$ ). The total area under the PDF curve is 1, i.e., $\int_{-\infty }^{\infty } f(x) dx = 1$ . Due to symmetry, the area to the left of the mean is equal to the area to the right of the mean:
$P(X < \mu) = P(X > \mu) = \frac{1}{2}$
Since our mean $\mu = 1$ , we have $P(X < 1) = P(X > 1) = \frac{1}{2}$ .
For a continuous distribution, $P(X \ge 1) = P(X > 1)$ .
Therefore, the integral we need to calculate is:
$\int_{1}^{\infty } f(x) dx = P(X \ge 1) = P(X > 1) = \frac{1}{2}$

Q18GATE 2016MCQ1MGeneral Engineering

The elastic modulus of a rigid perfectly plastic solid is

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The elastic modulus, $E$ , measures a material's stiffness and is defined as $E = \frac{\text{Stress}}{\text{Strain}} = \frac{\sigma}{\epsilon}$ . A "rigid" solid implies it has extreme resistance to elastic deformation, meaning it does not deform at all under stress in the elastic region. For such a material, achieving any strain ( $\epsilon \rightarrow 0$ ) would require an infinitely large stress ( $\sigma$ ), making its elastic modulus theoretically infinite ( $E = \infty$ ). The "perfectly plastic" aspect describes the material's behavior after its yield stress ( $\sigma_y$ ) is reached, where it deforms permanently at constant stress, but this does not affect its initial elastic stiffness. Therefore, for a rigid perfectly plastic solid, the elastic modulus is considered to be infinity.

Q19GATE 2016MCQ1MGeneral Engineering

Consider the following statements and choose the correct one: (P) Hardness is the resistance of a material to indentation. (Q) Elastic modulus is a measure of ductility. (R) Deflection depends on stiffness. (S) The total area under the stress-strain curve is a measure of resilience.

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Let's break down each statement to see if it's correct:

Statement P: "Hardness is the resistance of a material to indentation." This is the standard definition of hardness. It measures how well a material resists permanent deformation on its surface, like scratching or indenting. So, Statement P is correct.

Statement Q: "Elastic modulus is a measure of ductility." The elastic modulus ( $E$ , Young's Modulus) tells us how stiff a material is-its resistance to elastic deformation. Ductility, on the other hand, describes a material's ability to stretch and deform plastically (permanently) before breaking. These are very different properties. Therefore, Statement Q is incorrect.

Statement R: "Deflection depends on stiffness." Deflection is how much something bends or displaces under a load. Stiffness is a material's resistance to deformation. A stiffer material will deflect less for the same applied load compared to a less stiff material. So, there's a clear relationship where deflection is influenced by stiffness. Thus, Statement R is correct.

Statement S: "The total area under the stress-strain curve is a measure of resilience." The area under the elastic part of the stress-strain curve (up to the yield point) represents resilience, which is the energy a material can absorb elastically and then release. The total area under the entire stress-strain curve (up to fracture) represents toughness, which is the total energy a material can absorb before breaking. Therefore, Statement S is incorrect.

Based on our analysis, Statements P and R are correct.

Q20GATE 2016MCQ1MGeneral Engineering

A beam is subjected to an inclined concentrated load as shown in the figure below. Neglect the weight of the beam. The correct Free Body Diagram of the beam is

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📖 Explanation

To construct the correct Free Body Diagram (FBD) for a beam, we first need to identify the types of supports and the corresponding reaction forces they provide. Refer to the table below which summarizes common beam supports and their associated reactions:

| Support Type | Symbol | Reactions |
|---|---|---|
| Roller support | | One reaction force perpendicular to the surface. |
| Pinned support | | Two reaction forces (one horizontal, one vertical). |
| Fixed support | | Three reaction forces (one horizontal, one vertical, and one moment). |

In the given beam, the left end has a pinned support, which provides a horizontal reaction ( $R_x$ ) and a vertical reaction ( $R_y$ ). The right end has a roller support, which provides a single vertical reaction ( $R_z$ ) perpendicular to the surface. Therefore, accounting for these reactions and the applied inclined concentrated load, the correct Free Body Diagram is option B.

Q21GATE 2016MCQ1MGeneral Engineering

Consider a circular cam with a flat face follower as shown in the figure below. The cam is rotated in the plane of the paper about point P lying 5 mm away from its centre. The radius of the cam is 20mm. The distance (in mm) between the highest and the lowest positions of the flat face follower is:

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📖 Explanation

This problem asks us to find the total vertical movement, or "lift," of a flat face follower as a circular cam rotates. The cam doesn't rotate about its own center, but about an offset point P.

Here's what we know:

Cam Radius ( $R$ ) = $20 \text{ mm}$
Offset Distance ( $d$ ) = $5 \text{ mm}$ (This is the distance between the cam's center and its rotation point P).

For a flat face follower, its position is determined by the distance from the cam's rotation point P to the cam's surface.

Lowest Follower Position: This occurs when the part of the cam closest to P is in contact with the follower. This minimum distance is the cam radius minus the offset:
Lowest follower position $= R - d = 20 \text{ mm} - 5 \text{ mm} = 15 \text{ mm}$
Highest Follower Position: This occurs when the part of the cam farthest from P is in contact with the follower. This maximum distance is the cam radius plus the offset:
Highest follower position $= R + d = 20 \text{ mm} + 5 \text{ mm} = 25 \text{ mm}$
Total Lift (Distance between highest and lowest positions): This is the difference between the highest and lowest follower positions.
$\text{Total Lift} = (\text{Highest follower position}) - (\text{Lowest follower position})$
$\text{Total Lift} = (R + d) - (R - d)$
$\text{Total Lift} = R + d - R + d = 2d$
$\text{Total Lift} = 2 \times 5 \text{ mm}$
$\text{Total Lift} = 10 \text{ mm}$

Thus, the distance between the highest and the lowest positions of the flat face follower is $10 \text{ mm}$ .

Q22GATE 2016NAT1MGeneral Engineering

A vertical cylindrical tank of 1 m diameter is filled with water up to a height of 5 m from its bottom. Top surface of water is exposed to atmosphere. A hole of 5 mm $^2$ area forms at the bottom of the tank. Considering the coefficient of discharge of the hole to be unity and the acceleration due to gravity to be 10 m/s $^2$ , the rate of leakage of water (in litre/min) through the hole from the tank to the atmosphere, under the given conditions, is _______.

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To find the rate of leakage, we'll use the formula for actual discharge through an orifice: $Q = C_d \times A \times \sqrt{2gh}$ . Here, $C_d$ is the coefficient of discharge, $A$ is the area of the hole, $h$ is the differential head (height of water), and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.

Given values are: $C_d = 1$ , $A = 5 \, \text{mm}^2 = 5 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}^2$ , $h = 5 \, \text{m}$ , and $g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2$ .

Substituting these into the formula:
$Q = 1 \times 5 \times 10^{-6} \times \sqrt{2 \times 10 \times 5}$
$Q = 5 \times 10^{-5} \, \text{m}^3/\text{sec}$

To convert this to litres per minute, recall that $1 \, \text{m}^3 = 1000 \, \text{L}$ and $1 \, \text{min} = 60 \, \text{sec}$ :
$Q = 5 \times 10^{-5} \, \frac{\text{m}^3}{\text{sec}} \times \frac{1000 \, \text{L}}{1 \, \text{m}^3} \times \frac{60 \, \text{sec}}{1 \, \text{min}} = 3.0 \, \text{L/min}$

Q23GATE 2016MCQ1MGeneral Engineering

The figure below shows an air standard Diesel cycle in the p-V diagram. The cut-off ratio is given by:

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📖 Explanation

The Diesel cycle is an important thermodynamic cycle for compression ignition engines. Let's break down its processes:

1-2: This is a reversible adiabatic compression. The air is compressed, increasing its temperature and pressure.
2-3: Here, heat is added at a constant pressure. This is where fuel injection and combustion occur.
3-4: This is a reversible adiabatic expansion, where the hot gases expand, doing work.
4-1: Finally, heat is rejected at a constant volume, preparing the system for the next cycle.

The cut-off ratio ( $r_c$ ) is a crucial parameter in the Diesel cycle. It's defined as the ratio of the combustion chamber volume at the end of the fuel injection/combustion process to the combustion chamber volume at the beginning of this process.
So, mathematically, it is:
$r_c = \frac{V_3}{V_2}$
For comparison, the compression ratio ( $r_k$ ) is given by:
$r_k = \frac{V_1}{V_2}$
Considering the constant pressure heat addition process (2-3), we can relate temperatures and volumes:
$\frac{T_3}{T_2} = \frac{V_3}{V_2} \Rightarrow \frac{T_3}{T_2} = r_c$
For the adiabatic compression process (1-2), the temperature-volume relationship is:
$\frac{T_2}{T_1} = {\left( {\frac{V_1}{V_2}} \right)^{\gamma - 1}} = {\left( {r_k} \right)^{\gamma - 1}}$
From this, we can express $T_2$ as:
$T_2 = T_1 r_k^{\gamma - 1}$
Combining these, we get $T_3$ in terms of $T_1$ , $r_k$ , and $r_c$ :
$\therefore T_3 = T_1 \cdot r_k^{\gamma - 1} \left( {r_c} \right)$
Additional Information:
The air standard efficiency ( $\eta$ ) of a Diesel cycle is given by:
$\eta = 1 - \frac{1}{{r_k^{\gamma - 1}}}\left[ {\frac{r_c^\gamma - 1}{{\gamma \left( {r_c} - 1 \right)}}} \right]$
This equation shows that the thermal efficiency increases with an increase in compression ratio ( $r_k$ ) and a decrease \in cut-off ratio ( $r_c$ ), or by using a gas with a larger specific heat ratio ( $\gamma$ ).
The net work output ( $W$ ) of a Diesel engine is:
$W = \frac{{{P_1}{V_1}{r_k^{\gamma - 1}}\left[ {\gamma \left( {{r_c} - 1} \right) - {r_k^{1\; - \;\gamma }}\left( {r_c^{\gamma - 1}} \right)} \right]\$}}{{\gamma - 1}}$
While decreasing the cut-off ratio can improve efficiency, it also lowers the specific work output. Therefore, the cut-off ratio must be optimized to ensure sufficient net work is produced by the cycle.

Q24GATE 2016NAT1MManufacturing Processes II

The ratio of press force required to punch a square hole of 30 mm side in a 1 mm thick aluminium sheet to that needed to punch a square hole of 60 mm side in a 2 mm thick aluminium sheet is________.

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📖 Explanation

The force required for punching depends on the shear strength of the material and the shear area. For a square hole, the shear area is given by $4Lt$ , where $L$ is the side length and $t$ is the thickness.

Given $L_1 = 30~\text{mm}$ , $t_1 = 1~\text{mm}$ for the first case, and $L_2 = 60~\text{mm}$ , $t_2 = 2~\text{mm}$ for the second case.
The ratio of the forces is:
$\frac{F_1}{F_2} = \frac{4L_1t_1 \times \text{shear strength}}{4L_2t_2 \times \text{shear strength}} = \frac{L_1t_1}{L_2t_2} = \frac{30 \times 1}{60 \times 2} = 0.25$

Q25GATE 2016MCQ1MGeneral Engineering

Which one of the following is a natural polymer?

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Q26GATE 2016MCQ1MManufacturing Processes II

In powder metallurgy, sintering of the component

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Q27GATE 2016NAT1MManufacturing Processes II

A single point right handed turning tool is used for straight turning. The feed is 0.25 mm/rev and the uncut chip thickness is found to be 0.25 mm. The inclination angle of the main cutting edge is 10°. The back rake angle (in degrees) is _______.

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📖 Explanation

This problem involves understanding the geometry of cutting tools, specifically the relationship between different rake angles and the inclination angle in an orthogonal rake system.

Concept:
Since the inclination angle ( $i$ ) is given and the process is straight turning, we are dealing with an orthogonal rake system. The fundamental relationship between various angles in a turning operation is given by:
$\tan (\alpha_b) = \sin (\lambda) \tan (i) + \cos (\lambda) \tan (\alpha)$
where $\lambda$ is the approach angle, $i$ is the inclination angle, $\alpha_b$ is the back rake angle, and $\alpha$ is the side rake angle.

Calculation:
Given: $i = 10^\circ$ , feed ( $f$ ) $= 0.25 \, \text{mm/rev}$ , and uncut chip thickness ( $t_1$ ) $= 0.25 \, \text{mm}$ .
We know that the uncut chip thickness ( $t_1$ ) is related to the feed ( $f$ ) and the side cutting edge angle ( $C_s$ ) by the formula:
$t_1 = f \cos (C_s)$
Substituting the given values:
$0.25 = 0.25 \cos (C_s)$
This implies $\cos (C_s) = 1$ , so $C_s = 0^\circ$ .

The approach angle ( $\lambda$ ) is related to the side cutting edge angle ( $C_s$ ) as:
$\lambda = 90^\circ - C_s$
Substituting $C_s = 0^\circ$ :
$\lambda = 90^\circ - 0^\circ = 90^\circ$

Now, substitute the values of $\lambda$ and $i$ into the main rake angle formula. Also, for straight turning with $C_s = 0^\circ$ , the side rake angle $\alpha$ is considered to be $0^\circ$ .
$\tan (\alpha_b) = \sin (90^\circ) \tan (10^\circ) + \cos (90^\circ) \tan (\alpha)$
Since $\sin (90^\circ) = 1$ and $\cos (90^\circ) = 0$ :
$\tan (\alpha_b) = 1 \cdot \tan (10^\circ) + 0 \cdot \tan (\alpha)$
$\tan (\alpha_b) = \tan (10^\circ)$
Therefore, the back rake angle $\alpha_b = 10^\circ$ .

Q28GATE 2016MCQ1MManufacturing Processes II

Consider the following statements. (P) Electrolyte is used in Electro-chemical machining. (Q) Electrolyte is used in Electrical discharge machining. (R) Abrasive-slurry is used in Ultrasonic machining. (S) Abrasive-slurry is used in Abrasive jet machining. Among the above statements, the correct ones are

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Q29GATE 2016MCQ1MIndustrial Engineering

Consider the following statements. (P) Computer aided process planning (CAPP) takes input from material requirement plan (MRP). (Q) Production flow analysis helps in work cell formation. (R) Group technology takes input from choice of machining or cutting parameters. Among the above statements, the correct one(s) is (are)

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Q30GATE 2016MCQ1MManufacturing Processes II

The limits of a shaft designated as 100h5 are 100.000 mm and 100.014 mm. Similarly, the limits of a shaft designated as 100h8 are 100.000 mm and 100.055 mm. If a shaft is designated as 100h6, the fundamental deviation (in μm) for the same is

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The question asks for the fundamental deviation of a shaft designated as 100h6. In the ISO system for limits and fits, the fundamental deviation is defined as the distance from the nominal size to the limit of the size closest to the zero line. For shafts, this typically corresponds to the upper deviation ( $es$ ).

The designation "h" for a shaft is critical here. According to ISO standards, for an 'h' shaft, the upper deviation ( $es$ ) is always zero. This means the largest permissible size of an 'h' shaft is exactly equal to its nominal size.

Therefore, for a 100h6 shaft, since the letter 'h' dictates that the upper deviation ( $es$ ) is 0 mm, the fundamental deviation is 0 mm.

Converting this to micrometers ( $\mu$ m):
$0 \text{ mm} \times \frac{1000 \text{ }\mu\text{m}}{1 \text{ mm}} = 0 \text{ }\mu\text{m}$

The limits provided for 100h5 (100.000 mm and 100.014 mm) and 100h8 (100.000 mm and 100.055 mm) in the problem description appear to define the lower deviation as 0.000 mm. However, the standard ISO definition for an 'h' shaft clearly states that its upper deviation ( $es$ ) is zero. We must adhere to the standard definition associated with the 'h' designation.

Q31GATE 2016NAT1MManufacturing Processes II

The roughness profile of a surface is depicted below. The surface roughness parameter Ra (in μm) is _______.

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📖 Explanation

The surface roughness parameter $R_a$ is defined as the arithmetic average of the absolute values of the roughness profile ordinates. The formula for $R_a$ is given by $R_a = \frac{\sum A}{n}$ , where $A$ represents the product of the number of peaks and the height of the irregularities, and $n$ is the total number of irregularities.
From the given profile, we have the total number of irregularities $n = 17 \times 2$ . The height of each irregularity is given as $2\ \mu m$ . Applying the formula:
$R_a = \frac{17 \times (2 + 2)}{17 \times 2} = 2\ \mu m$

Q32GATE 2016MCQ1MIndustrial Engineering

The facility layout technique that uses relationship (REL) chart is

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Q33GATE 2016MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics

For a random variable, X, let $\bar{X}$ be the sample average. The sample size is n. The mean and the standard deviation of X are μ and σ, respectively. The standard deviation of $\bar{X}$ is

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This question asks for the standard deviation of the sample average, $\bar{X}$ , often called the standard error of the mean.
We are given a random variable $X$ with mean $\mu$ and standard deviation $\sigma$ . The sample size is $n$ .
The sample average is defined as $\bar{X} = \frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=1}^{n} X_i$ .
From statistical theory, the standard deviation of the sample average $\bar{X}$ is given by the formula:
$\text{Standard Deviation of } \bar{X} = \frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}$
Comparing this formula with the given options:
A. $n\sigma$ : Incorrect.
B. $\sigma$ : Incorrect, this is the population standard deviation.
C. $\sigma / n$ : Incorrect.
D. $\sigma / \sqrt{n}$ : Correct, this matches the derived formula.
Therefore, the standard deviation of $\bar{X}$ is $\frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}$ .

Q34GATE 2016MCQ1MIndustrial Engineering

ST and NT denote the standard time and the normal time, respectively, to complete a job. Allowance = LL × ST, where 0 < LL < 1. Which one of the following relationships is correct?

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This question tests your understanding of Standard Time (ST) and Normal Time (NT) in work measurement. Standard Time (ST) is essentially Normal Time (NT) plus an Allowance. The problem defines Allowance as a fraction (LL) of the Standard Time:

$\text{Allowance} = \text{LL} \times \text{ST}$

We know that the Standard Time is the Normal Time plus this Allowance:

$\text{ST} = \text{NT} + \text{Allowance}$

Now, substitute the given definition of Allowance into this equation:

$\text{ST} = \text{NT} + (\text{LL} \times \text{ST})$

To solve for ST, bring all ST terms to one side:

$\text{ST} - (\text{LL} \times \text{ST}) = \text{NT}$

Factor out ST from the left side:

$\text{ST}(1 - \text{LL}) = \text{NT}$

Finally, divide by $(1 - \text{LL})$ to isolate ST:

$\text{ST} = \frac{\text{NT}}{(1 - \text{LL})}$

Q35GATE 2016MCQ1MIndustrial Engineering

The throughput rate of a production system is 30 units per hour. The average flow time is 20 minutes & the cycle time is 3 minutes. The average inventory (in units) in system is_________?

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📖 Explanation

To calculate the average inventory, we use Little's Law, which states that average inventory ( $I$ ) equals the throughput rate ( $R$ ) multiplied by the average flow time ( $T$ ). The formula is: $I = R \times T$
First, ensure consistent units. Given throughput rate ( $R$ ) is 30 units/hour and average flow time ( $T$ ) is 20 minutes. Convert throughput rate to units per minute:
$R = \frac{30 \text{ units}}{1 \text{ hour}} = \frac{30 \text{ units}}{60 \text{ minutes}} = 0.5 \text{ units/minute}$
Now, substitute the values into Little's Law:
$I = (0.5 \text{ units/minute}) \times (20 \text{ minutes}) = 10 \text{ units}$
Thus, the average inventory in the system is 10 units.

Q36GATE 2016MCQ2MEngineering Mathematics

The range of values of k for which the function f(x) = (k 2 - 4)x 2 + 6x 3 + 8x 4 has a local maxima at point x = 0 is

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To find the range of $k$ for which $f(x)$ has a local maximum at $x=0$ , we use the first and second derivative tests.
Given $f(x) = (k^2 - 4)x^2 + 6x^3 + 8x^4$ .

First, find the derivatives:
$f'(x) = 2(k^2 - 4)x + 18x^2 + 32x^3$
$f''(x) = 2(k^2 - 4) + 36x + 96x^2$

For a local extremum at $x=0$ , $f'(0)$ must be zero.
$f'(0) = 2(k^2 - 4)(0) + 18(0)^2 + 32(0)^3 = 0$
This holds true for all values of $k$ , making $x=0$ a critical point.

For a local maximum at $x=0$ , $f''(0)$ must be less than zero.
$f''(0) = 2(k^2 - 4) + 36(0) + 96(0)^2 = 2(k^2 - 4)$
So, we need $2(k^2 - 4) < 0$ .
$k^2 - 4 < 0$
$k^2 < 4$
$|k| < 2$
This inequality implies $-2 < k < 2$ .

Now, let's consider the boundary cases where $k^2 - 4 = 0$ , i.e., $k = 2$ or $k = -2$ . In these cases, $f''(0) = 0$ , and the second derivative test is inconclusive. We need to check the third derivative.
$f'''(x) = 36 + 192x$
At $x=0$ , $f'''(0) = 36 + 192(0) = 36$ .
Since $f'''(0) \neq 0$ when $f''(0)=0$ , $x=0$ is an inflection point and not a local maximum for $k=2$ or $k=-2$ .
Therefore, the condition for a local maximum at $x=0$ is strictly $f''(0) < 0$ , which gives $-2 < k < 2$ .

Q37GATE 2016NAT2MEngineering Mathematics

$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {\frac{{{e^{5x}} ~-~ 1}}{x}} \right)^2\$ is equal to________.

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📖 Explanation

This problem involves evaluating a limit that results in an indeterminate form, which is a classic application of L'Hopital's Rule.

Concept: L'Hopital's Rule

If we have a limit of the form $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{x}} \to {\rm{a}}} \frac{{{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}{{{\rm{g}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right)}}$ and direct substitution of $x=a$ leads to an indeterminate form like $\frac{0}{0}$ or $\frac{\infty }{\infty }$ , then we can apply L'Hopital's Rule:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\bf{x}} \to {\bf{a}}} \frac{{{\bf{f}}\left( {\bf{x}} \right)}}{{{\bf{g}}\left( {\bf{x}} \right)}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\bf{x}} \to {\bf{a}}} \frac{{{\bf{f}}'\left( {\bf{x}} \right)}}{{{\bf{g}}'\left( {\bf{x}} \right)}}$ , where $f'(x)$ and $g'(x)$ are the derivatives of $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ respectively.

Calculation:

We need to evaluate the limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {\frac{{{e^{5x}} ~-~ 1}}{x}} \right)^2$

First, let's look at the term inside the parenthesis: $\frac{{{e^{5x}} ~-~ 1}}{x}$ .
If we substitute $x=0$ , we get $\frac{e^{5(0)} - 1}{0} = \frac{e^0 - 1}{0} = \frac{1 - 1}{0} = \frac{0}{0}$ , which is an indeterminate form.

Since we have the $\frac{0}{0}$ form, we can apply L'Hopital's Rule to the expression inside the parenthesis:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{\frac{d}{dx}\left ( e^{5x}~-~1\right )}{\frac{d}{dx}\left ( x\right )} \right ) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left ( \frac{5e^{5x}}{1} \right ) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left ( 5e^{5x} \right )$

Now, substitute $x=0$ into this result:
$5e^{5(0)} = 5e^0 = 5 \times 1 = 5$ .

So, the limit of the expression inside the parenthesis is $5$ .
Therefore, the original limit becomes:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {\frac{{{e^{5x}} ~-~ 1}}{x}} \right)^2 = \left( \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {\frac{{{e^{5x}} ~-~ 1}}{x}} \right)^2 = (5)^2 = 25$ .

Alternatively, if we apply the L'Hopital's rule incorrectly to the squared term:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {\frac{{{e^{5x}} ~-~ 1}}{x}} \right)^2 = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {{5e^{5x}}} \right)^2 = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{25e^{10x}}}$ .
Now, substituting $x=0$ :
$25e^{10(0)} = 25e^0 = 25 \times 1 = 25$ .

Therefore, $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {\frac{{{e^{5x}} ~-~ 1}}{x}} \right)^2 = 25$ .

Q38GATE 2016MCQ2MEngineering Mathematics

To solve the equation 2 sin x = x by Newton-Raphson method, the initial guess was chosen to be x = 2.0. Consider x in radian only. The value of x (in radian) obtained after one iteration will be closest to

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📖 Explanation

The Newton-Raphson method helps us find the roots of an equation iteratively. The formula for the next approximation $x_{n+1}$ from the current approximation $x_n$ is given by:
$x_{n+1} = x_n - \frac{f(x_n)}{f'(x_n)}$
First, we express the given equation $2 \sin x = x$ as $f(x) = 0$ , so $f(x) = 2 \sin x - x$ .
Next, we find the derivative of $f(x)$ : $f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx}(2 \sin x - x) = 2 \cos x - 1$ .
Given the initial guess $x_0 = 2.0$ radians, we need to calculate $x_1$ .
Step 1: Calculate $f(x_0)$ .
$f(2.0) = 2 \sin(2.0) - 2.0 \approx 2 \times 0.909297 - 2.0 = 1.818594 - 2.0 = -0.181406$ .
Step 2: Calculate $f'(x_0)$ .
$f'(2.0) = 2 \cos(2.0) - 1 \approx 2 \times (-0.416147) - 1 = -0.832294 - 1 = -1.832294$ .
Step 3: Calculate $x_1$ using the Newton-Raphson formula.
$x_1 = 2.0 - \frac{-0.181406}{-1.832294} = 2.0 - 0.099004 \approx 1.900996$ .
The value of $x$ after one iteration is approximately $1.900996$ , which is closest to $1.901$ .

Q39GATE 2016MCQ2MManufacturing Processes II

In linear gas tungsten arc welding of two plates of the same material, the peak temperature T (in K) is given as $T\ =\ \frac{C_1\ q}{\alpha}$ , where q is the heat input per unit length (in J/m) of weld, α is the thermal diffusivity (in m 2 /s) of the plate materials and $C_1$ is a constant independent of process parameters and material types. Two welding cases are given below. Case I: V = 15 V, I = 200 A, v = 5 mm/s, k = 150 W/mK, ρ = 3000 kg/m3, C = 900 J/kg-K Case II: V = 15 V, I = 300 A, v = 10 mm/s, k = 50 W/mK, ρ = 8000 kg/m3, C = 450 J/kg-K where, V is welding voltage, I is welding current, v is welding speed, and k, ρ and C refer to the thermal conductivity, the density and the specific heat of the plate materials, respectively. Consider that electrical energy is completely converted to thermal energy. All other conditions remain same. The ratio of the peak temperature in Case I to that in Case II is

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📖 Explanation

This problem asks for the ratio of peak temperatures ( $T_1/T_2$ ) in two Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) cases. The peak temperature is given by $T = \frac{C_1 q}{\alpha}$ , where $C_1$ is a constant. Thus, the ratio becomes $\frac{T_1}{T_2} = \frac{C_1 q_1 / \alpha_1}{C_1 q_2 / \alpha_2} = \frac{q_1}{q_2} \cdot \frac{\alpha_2}{\alpha_1}$ .

First, let's calculate the heat input per unit length ( $q$ ) for both cases. Heat input is electrical power divided by welding speed ( $q = \frac{V \times I}{v}$ ).
For Case I: $V_1 = 15$ V, $I_1 = 200$ A, $v_1 = 5 \text{ mm/s} = 0.005 \text{ m/s}$ .
$q_1 = \frac{15 \text{ V} \times 200 \text{ A}}{0.005 \text{ m/s}} = \frac{3000 \text{ W}}{0.005 \text{ m/s}} = 600,000 \text{ J/m}$ .
For Case II: $V_2 = 15$ V, $I_2 = 300$ A, $v_2 = 10 \text{ mm/s} = 0.010 \text{ m/s}$ .
$q_2 = \frac{15 \text{ V} \times 300 \text{ A}}{0.010 \text{ m/s}} = \frac{4500 \text{ W}}{0.010 \text{ m/s}} = 450,000 \text{ J/m}$ .
The ratio of heat inputs is $\frac{q_1}{q_2} = \frac{600,000 \text{ J/m}}{450,000 \text{ J/m}} = \frac{4}{3}$ .

Next, we calculate the thermal diffusivity ( $\alpha$ ) for both cases using the formula $\alpha = \frac{k}{\rho C}$ .
For Case I: $k_1 = 150 \text{ W/mK}$ , $\rho_1 = 3000 \text{ kg/m}^3$ , $C_1 = 900 \text{ J/kg-K}$ .
$\alpha_1 = \frac{150}{3000 \times 900} = \frac{150}{2,700,000} = \frac{1}{18,000} \text{ m}^2/\text{s}$ .
For Case II: $k_2 = 50 \text{ W/mK}$ , $\rho_2 = 8000 \text{ kg/m}^3$ , $C_2 = 450 \text{ J/kg-K}$ .
$\alpha_2 = \frac{50}{8000 \times 450} = \frac{50}{3,600,000} = \frac{1}{72,000} \text{ m}^2/\text{s}$ .
The ratio of thermal diffusivities (inverted for the final formula) is $\frac{\alpha_2}{\alpha_1} = \frac{1/72,000}{1/18,000} = \frac{18,000}{72,000} = \frac{1}{4}$ .

Finally, we combine these ratios to find the peak temperature ratio:
$\frac{T_1}{T_2} = \frac{q_1}{q_2} \cdot \frac{\alpha_2}{\alpha_1} = \frac{4}{3} \cdot \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{3}$ .

Q40GATE 2016NAT2MGeneral Engineering

A bar of rectangular cross-sectional area of 50 mm 2 is pulled from both sides by equal forces of 100 N as shown in the figure below. The shear stress (in MPa) along the plane making an angle 45° with the axis, shown as a dashed line in the figure, is ________________.

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📖 Explanation

To find the shear stress on an inclined plane under uniaxial stress, we use the formula for a uniaxial state of stress. The shear stress ( $\tau$ ) along a plane is given by $\tau = \frac{\sigma}{2} \sin(2\theta)$ , where $\sigma$ is the longitudinal stress and $\theta$ is the angle the plane makes with the axis of the applied load.

Given the force $P = 100 \text{ N}$ and cross-sectional area $A = 50 \text{ mm}^2$ , the longitudinal stress is $\sigma = \frac{P}{A} = \frac{100}{50} = 2 \text{ MPa}$ . The problem states the plane makes an angle of $45^\circ$ with the axis, so $\theta = 45^\circ$ . Plugging these values into the shear stress formula:
$\tau = \frac{2}{2} \sin(2 \times 45^\circ) = 1 \times \sin(90^\circ) = 1 \times 1 = 1 \text{ MPa}$

Q41GATE 2016NAT2MGeneral Engineering

A 1m × 10mm × 10mm cantilever beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load per unit length of 100 N/m as shown in the figure below. The normal stress (in MPa) due to bending at point P is ___

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To find the normal stress due to bending, we use the flexural formula: $\sigma = \frac{M}{I} \cdot y$ .
First, calculate the moment of inertia for the rectangular cross-section: $I_{XX} = \frac{10 \times (10)^3}{12} = \frac{10^4}{12} \text{ mm}^4$ .
Next, determine the maximum bending moment at the fixed end for a uniformly distributed load: $M = \frac{wl^2}{2} = \frac{100 \times 1^2}{2} \text{ N-m} = \frac{100 \times 1^2 \times 10^3}{2} \text{ N-mm} = \frac{10^5}{2} \text{ N-mm}$ .
Finally, substitute these values into the flexural formula, with $y = 5 \text{ mm}$ (distance from neutral axis to the extreme fiber): $\sigma_P = \frac{M}{I} \times y = \frac{10^5/2}{10^4/12} \times 5 = 300 \text{ N/mm}^2 = 300 \text{ MPa}$ .

Q42GATE 2016NAT2MGeneral Engineering

The minimum thickness of the plate of the vessel of internal diameter 2 m is designed to withstand an internal pressure of 500 kPa (gauge). If the allowable normal stress at any point within the cylindrical portion of the vessel is 100 MPa, the minimum thickness of the plate of the vessel (in mm) is________.

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📖 Explanation

When designing thin-walled pressure vessels, we primarily consider the hoop stress (circumferential stress) because it is typically twice the longitudinal stress and thus the critical stress for failure. The formula for hoop stress is given by $\sigma_h = \frac{pd}{2t}$ , where $p$ is the internal pressure, $d$ is the internal diameter, and $t$ is the wall thickness. We are given $d = 2 \text{ m} = 2000 \text{ mm}$ , $p = 500 \text{ kPa} = 0.5 \text{ MPa}$ , and the allowable normal stress (which corresponds to the maximum hoop stress) $\sigma_h = 100 \text{ MPa}$ . Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

$100 = \frac{0.5 \times 2000}{2t}$
Solving for $t$ , we find $t = 5 \text{ mm}$ .

Q43GATE 2016NAT2MGeneral Engineering

An engine, connected with a flywheel, is designed to operate at an average angular speed of 800 rpm. During operation of the engine, the maximum change in kinetic energy in a cycle is found to be 6240 J. In order to keep the fluctuation of the angular speed within ±1% of its average value, the moment of inertia (in kg-m 2 ) of the flywheel should be ____________.

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📖 Explanation

To determine the flywheel's moment of inertia, we use the formula for energy fluctuation: $\Delta E = I\omega^2 C_s$ . Here, $I$ is the mass moment of inertia, $\omega$ is the average angular speed, and $C_s$ is the coefficient of fluctuation of speed, defined as $C_s = \frac{N_{max} - N_{min}}{N}$ . The average angular speed $\omega$ can be calculated from the average engine speed $N$ (in rpm) using $\omega = \frac{2\pi N}{60}$ .

Given $N = 800 \text{ rpm}$ , $\Delta E = 6240 \text{ J}$ , and the fluctuation of angular speed is $\pm 1\%$ of its average value.
First, calculate the average angular speed:
$\omega = \frac{2\pi \times 800}{60} = 83.77 \text{ rad/s}$ .
Next, determine the coefficient of fluctuation of speed:
Since the fluctuation is $\pm 1\%$ , $N_{max} = 1.01 N$ and $N_{min} = 0.99 N$ .
So, $C_s = \frac{1.01 N - 0.99 N}{N} = 0.02$ .
Finally, substitute these values into the energy fluctuation formula to find $I$ :
$I = \frac{\Delta E}{\omega^2 C_s} = \frac{6240}{83.77^2 \times 0.02} = 44.46 \text{ kg-m}^2$ .

Q44GATE 2016NAT2MGeneral Engineering

A 2 m × 2 m square opening in a vertical wall is covered with a metallic plate of the same dimensions as shown in the figure below. Consider the acceleration due to gravity to be 10.0 m/s 2 . The force (in kN) exerted by water on the plate is _____.

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The force exerted by water on a submerged surface is calculated using the formula $F = \rho g A \bar{h}$ . Here, $\rho$ is the density of water, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, $A$ is the area of the submerged plate, and $\bar{h}$ is the distance of the plate's center of gravity from the free water surface.

Given: Plate depth ( $d$ ) = 2 m, plate width ( $w$ ) = 2 m, depth of the top edge of the plate from the free surface ( $h$ ) = 2 m, and $g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2$ . We know $\rho = 1000 \text{ kg/m}^3$ .
For a rectangular plate, the distance of its center of gravity from its top edge (vertically) is $\bar{x} = \frac{d}{2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1 \text{ m}$ .
Therefore, the total depth of the center of gravity from the free surface is $\bar{h} = \bar{x} + h = 1 + 2 = 3 \text{ m}$ .
The area of the plate is $A = w \times d = 2 \times 2 = 4 \text{ m}^2$ .
Substituting these values into the force formula: $F = 1000 \times 10 \times (2 \times 2) \times 3 = 1000 \times 10 \times 4 \times 3 = 120000 \text{ N}$ .
Converting to kilonewtons: $F = 120 \text{ kN}$ .

Additional Information: The center of pressure for a submerged inclined surface is given by $h^* = \frac{I_G}{A \bar{h}} \sin^2 \theta + \bar{h}$ , where $I_G$ is the moment of inertia about the centroid. For a horizontal surface ( $\theta = 0^\circ$ ), $h^* = \bar{h}$ . For a vertical surface ( $\theta = 90^\circ$ ), $h^* = \frac{I_G}{A \bar{h}} + \bar{h}$ .

Q45GATE 2016MCQ2MGeneral Engineering

An ideal gas of mass m is contained in a rigid tank of volume V at a pressure p. During a reversible process its pressure reduces to $p_2$ . Following statements are made regarding the process. (P) Heat is transferred from the gas. (Q) Work done by the gas is zero. (R) Entropy of the gas remains constant. (S) Entropy of the gas decreases. Among the above statements, the correct ones are

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📖 Explanation

We are analyzing an ideal gas in a rigid tank undergoing a reversible process where its pressure reduces.

First, let's evaluate Statement (Q): Work Done.
The work done ( $W$ ) during a reversible process is given by $W = \int_{V_1}^{V_2} p \, dV$ .
Since the tank is rigid, its volume is constant, meaning $V_1 = V_2 = V$ . Therefore, the change in volume $dV$ is zero throughout the process.
This leads to $W = \int_{V}^{V} p \, dV = 0$ .
Thus, the work done by the gas is zero. Statement (Q) is correct.

Next, let's evaluate Statement (P): Heat Transfer.
We use the First Law of Thermodynamics: $\Delta U = Q - W$ .
Since $W = 0$ (from statement Q), the equation simplifies to $\Delta U = Q$ .
For an ideal gas, internal energy ( $U$ ) depends only on temperature ( $T$ ), so $\Delta U = m c_v \Delta T$ , where $c_v$ is the specific heat at constant volume.
From the ideal gas law, $pV = nRT$ . Since $V$ , $n$ (proportional to $m$ ), and $R$ are constant, $p \propto T$ .
The problem states that pressure decreases from $p$ to $p_2$ ( $p_2 < p$ ). This implies that temperature also decreases ( $T_2 < T_1$ ).
Therefore, $\Delta T = T_2 - T_1$ is negative.
Consequently, $\Delta U = m c_v \Delta T$ is negative.
Since $Q = \Delta U$ , $Q$ is also negative ( $Q < 0$ ). A negative $Q$ indicates that heat is transferred from the gas. Statement (P) is correct.

Finally, let's evaluate Statements (R) and (S): Entropy Change.
For a reversible process, the change in entropy ( $\Delta S$ ) is given by $\Delta S = \int \frac{dQ_{rev}}{T}$ .
Substituting $dQ_{rev} = dU = m c_v \, dT$ (since $W=0$ ), we get:
$\Delta S = \int_{T_1}^{T_2} \frac{m c_v \, dT}{T}$
Assuming $c_v$ is constant:
$\Delta S = m c_v [\ln T]_{T_1}^{T_2} = m c_v \ln\left(\frac{T_2}{T_1}\right)$
As established earlier, the temperature decreases, so $T_2 < T_1$ . This means the ratio $\frac{T_2}{T_1}$ is less than 1.
The natural logarithm of a number less than 1 is negative: $\ln\left(\frac{T_2}{T_1}\right) < 0$ .
Therefore, the change in entropy $\Delta S$ is negative ( $\Delta S < 0$ ).
This indicates that the entropy of the gas decreases. Statement (R) (entropy remains constant) is incorrect, while Statement (S) (entropy decreases) is correct.

In summary, statements (P), (Q), and (S) are correct.

Q46GATE 2016MCQ2MGeneral Engineering

A long slender metallic rod of length L is used as a fin. As shown in the figure below, the left end of the fin is kept at a constant temperature t b . The fin loses heat by convection to the atmosphere which is at a temperature t a (t a < t b ). Four options of temperature profiles are shown. Identify the correct option.

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📖 Explanation

The temperature distribution along the fin's length $L$ is given by $\frac{\theta}{\theta_0} = \frac{\cosh m(L-x)}{\cosh mL}$ .
To understand the curve's shape, we need to analyze its curvature, which is related to the second derivative.
First, differentiate with respect to $x$ :
$\frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{\theta}{\theta_0}\right) = \frac{d}{dx}\left( \frac{\cosh m(L-x)}{\cosh mL}\right)$
$\frac{1}{\theta_0}\frac{d\theta}{dx} = \frac{1}{\cosh mL } \frac{d}{dx}(\cosh m(L-x))$
$\frac{1}{\theta_0}\frac{d\theta}{dx} = \frac{-m\sinh m(L-x)}{\cosh mL }$
Now, differentiate again to find the second derivative:
$\frac{1}{\theta_0}\frac{d^2\theta}{dx^2} = \frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{-m\sinh m(L-x)}{\cosh mL } \right) = \frac{-m}{\cosh mL} \frac{d}{dx}({\sinh m(L-x)})$
$\frac{1}{\theta_0}\frac{d^2\theta}{dx^2} = \frac{m^2 \cosh m(L-x)}{\cosh mL}$
This leads to:
$\frac{d^2\theta}{dx^2} = \theta_0\frac{m^2 \cosh m(L-x)}{\cosh mL}$
Since $m^2$ , $\cosh m(L-x)$ , $\cosh mL$ are all positive and $\theta_0$ is also positive (as $t_b > t_a$ , so $\theta_0 = t_b - t_a > 0$ ), we conclude that $\mathbf{\frac{d^2\theta}{dx^2} > 0}$ . This positive second derivative indicates that the curve is concave up, meaning the slope of the temperature distribution curve increases along the length.

Q47GATE 2016MCQ2MGeneral Engineering

In a fully developed turbulent flow through a circular pipe, a head loss of h 1 is observed. The diameter of the pipe is increased by 10% for the same flow rate and a head loss of h 2 is noted. Assume friction factor for both the cases of pipe flow is the same. The ratio of $\frac{h_2}{h_1}$ is closest to

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📖 Explanation

To solve this problem, we need to understand how head loss in a pipe relates to its diameter and flow rate. The fundamental equation governing head loss due to friction in pipe flow is the Darcy-Weisbach equation:
$h_f = f \frac{L}{D} \frac{V^2}{2g}$
Here, $h_f$ is the head loss, $f$ is the friction factor, $L$ is the pipe length, $D$ is the pipe diameter, $V$ is the average fluid velocity, and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.

We are given that the flow rate ( $Q$ ) remains constant. The flow rate is related to velocity and pipe cross-sectional area ( $A$ ) by $Q = A \times V$ . For a circular pipe, $A = \frac{\pi D^2}{4}$ .
So, $Q = \frac{\pi D^2}{4} V$ .
Since $Q$ is constant, we can express velocity in terms of diameter: $V = \frac{4Q}{\pi D^2}$ . This means $V \propto \frac{1}{D^2}$ .

Now, substitute this expression for $V$ back into the Darcy-Weisbach equation. Let $k = \frac{4Q}{\pi}$ (which is a constant since $Q$ is constant):
$h_f = f \frac{L}{D} \frac{1}{2g} \left( \frac{k}{D^2} \right)^2$
$h_f = f \frac{L}{D} \frac{1}{2g} \frac{k^2}{D^4}$
$h_f = \left( \frac{f L k^2}{2g} \right) \frac{1}{D^5}$
Since $f$ , $L$ , $k$ , and $g$ are all constant in this problem, the head loss is directly proportional to the inverse fifth power of the diameter:
$h_f \propto \frac{1}{D^5}$

Now, let $h_1$ be the initial head loss with diameter $D_1$ , and $h_2$ be the new head loss with diameter $D_2$ .
So, $h_1 \propto \frac{1}{D_1^5}$ and $h_2 \propto \frac{1}{D_2^5}$ .
The ratio of head losses is:
$\frac{h_2}{h_1} = \frac{1/D_2^5}{1/D_1^5} = \left(\frac{D_1}{D_2}\right)^5$
The problem states the diameter is increased by 10%, so $D_2 = D_1 + 0.10 D_1 = 1.10 D_1$ .
Substitute this into the ratio:
$\frac{h_2}{h_1} = \left(\frac{D_1}{1.10 D_1}\right)^5 = \left(\frac{1}{1.10}\right)^5$
Calculating the value:
$\frac{h_2}{h_1} \approx (0.90909)^5 \approx 0.6209$
This value is closest to 0.62.

Q48GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

Two cast iron blocks P and Q, each of 500 mm length, have the same cross-sectional area. Block P has rectangular cross-section of 100 mm × 200 mm. Block Q is of square cross-section. Both P and Q were cast under the same conditions with all their surfaces enclosed within the mould. The solidification time of a casting is proportional to the square of the ratio of its volume to its surface area. The ratio of solidification time of the block P to that of the block Q is ______.

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📖 Explanation

The solidification time $(\tau)$ of a casting is proportional to the square of its "modulus" ( $M$ ), which is defined as the ratio of the casting's volume ( $V$ ) to its surface area ( $A_s$ ). Mathematically, this is given by:
$\tau = K \times M^2 = K \times \left(\frac{V}{A_s}\right)^2$
Given that blocks P and Q have the same length ( $L_P = L_Q = 500 \text{ mm}$ ) and cross-sectional area $(A_C)_P = (A_C)_Q$ . For block P, the cross-section is $100 \text{ mm} \times 200 \text{ mm}$ . For block Q, which has a square cross-section, its side $x$ can be found by equating the cross-sectional areas:
$100 \times 200 = x \times x \implies x = \sqrt{100 \times 200} = 141.42 \text{ mm}$
Now, let's calculate the modulus ( $M$ ) for each block.
For block P (rectangular prism $100 \times 200 \times 500 \text{ mm}$ ):
$M_P = \frac{V_P}{(A_s)_P} = \frac{100 \times 200 \times 500}{2(100 \times 200 + 200 \times 500 + 500 \times 100)} = \frac{10,000,000}{2(20000 + 100000 + 50000)} = \frac{10,000,000}{340,000} = 29.41$
For block Q (square prism $141.42 \times 141.42 \times 500 \text{ mm}$ ):
$M_Q = \frac{V_Q}{(A_s)_Q} = \frac{141.42 \times 141.42 \times 500}{2(141.42 \times 141.42 + 4 \times 141.42 \times 500)} = \frac{10,000,000}{2(20000 + 282840)} = \frac{10,000,000}{605680} = 16.51 \text{ (Wait, this part is wrong. Let's re-evaluate using the original calculation numbers to be consistent.)}$

Let's stick to the original calculation numbers for $M_Q$ directly, as there seems to be a minor discrepancy if calculating from scratch versus the provided steps' numerical values. The original steps provided:
$M_Q = \frac{141.41 \times 141.42 \times 500}{4 \times 500 \times 141.42 + 2 \times 141.42 \times 141.42} = 30.97$
Finally, the ratio of solidification time of block P to that of block Q is:
$\frac{\tau_P}{\tau_Q} = \left(\frac{M_P}{M_Q}\right)^2 = \left(\frac{29.41}{30.97}\right)^2 = (0.9497)^2 = 0.9017$

Q49GATE 2016NAT2MGeneral Engineering

A 300 mm long copper wire of uniform cross-section is pulled in tension so that a maximum tensile stress of 270 MPa is developed within the wire. The entire deformation of the wire remains linearly elastic. The elastic modulus of copper is 100 GPa. The resultant elongation (in mm) is ________.

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📖 Explanation

To find the elongation of the wire, we use the fundamental stress-strain relationship. The maximum elongation occurs when the material experiences maximum stress, and since the deformation is linearly elastic, we can use Hooke's Law in the form $\Delta l = \frac{\sigma_{max} l}{E}$ . Here, $\sigma_{max}$ is the maximum tensile stress, $l$ is the original length, and $E$ is the Young's Modulus of Elasticity.

Given: $l = 300 \text{ mm}$ , $\sigma_{max} = 270 \text{ MPa}$ , and $E = 100 \text{ GPa} = 100 \times 10^3 \text{ MPa}$ .

Substituting these values into the formula:
$\Delta l = \frac{\sigma_{max} l}{E} = \frac{270 \times 300}{100 \times 10^3} = 0.81 \text{ mm}$

Q50GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

In a single-pass rolling operation, a 200 mm wide metallic strip is rolled from a thickness 10 mm to a thickness 6 mm. The roll radius is 100 mm and it rotates at 200 rpm. The roll-strip contact length is a function of roll radius and, initial and final thickness of the strip. If the average flow stress in plane strain of the strip material in the roll gap is 500 MPa, the roll separating force (in kN) is_______.

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📖 Explanation

To calculate the roll separating force, we first need to find the projected contact area. The projected length of contact, $L_p$ , is given by the formula $L_p = \sqrt{R \cdot \Delta h}$ , where $R$ is the roll radius and $\Delta h$ is the reduction in thickness.

Given values:
Width of strip ( $b$ ) = $200 \text{ mm}$
Initial thickness ( $t_0$ ) = $10 \text{ mm}$
Final thickness ( $t_f$ ) = $6 \text{ mm}$
Reduction in thickness ( $\Delta h$ ) = $t_0 - t_f = 10 - 6 = 4 \text{ mm}$
Roll radius ( $R$ ) = $100 \text{ mm}$
Average flow stress ( $\sigma_0$ ) = $500 \text{ MPa}$

Now, let's calculate the projected length of contact:
$L_p = \sqrt{R \cdot \Delta h} = \sqrt{100 \times 4} = 20 \text{ mm}$
The projected area, $A_p$ , is $L_p \times b$ :
$A_p = 20 \times 200 = 4000 \text{ mm}^2$
Finally, the roll separating force ( $F$ ) is the product of the average flow stress ( $\sigma_0$ ) and the projected area ( $A_p$ ):
$F = \sigma_0 \times A_p = 500 \times 4000 = 2000000 \text{ N}$
Converting this to kilonewtons:
$F = 2000 \text{ kN}$

Q51GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

Two solid cylinders of equal diameter have different heights. They are compressed plastically by a pair of rigid dies to create some percentage of reduction in their respectively heights. Consider that the die-work piece interface friction is negligible. The ratio of the final diameter of the shorter cylinder to that of the longer cylinder is

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📖 Explanation

This problem involves plastic compression, a constant volume process. This means the material's volume remains unchanged before and after compression.

Let's define our variables:

$d$ : Initial diameter of both cylinders.
$d_1$ : Final diameter of the shorter cylinder.
$d_2$ : Final diameter of the longer cylinder.
$h_1$ : Initial height of the shorter cylinder.
$h_2$ : Initial height of the longer cylinder.
$x$ : Percentage reduction in height (e.g., if reduction is 20%, $x=20$ ).

Since there's an $x\%$ reduction in height, the final height will be $(1 - x/100)$ times the initial height.

Final height of the short cylinder $= \frac{{( {1 - x} )}}{{100}} \times {h_1}$
Final height of the long cylinder $= \frac{{( {1 - x} )}}{{100}} \times {h_2}$

Now, we apply the constant volume principle: Volume before compression = Volume after compression. The volume of a cylinder is given by $\frac{\pi}{4} \times (\text{diameter})^2 \times \text{height}$ .

For the shorter cylinder:
$\frac{\pi }{4}{d^2} \times {h_1} = \frac{\pi }{4}d_1^2 \times \frac{{\left( {1 - x} \right)}}{{100}} \times {h_1}$
Simplifying this equation, we can solve for $d_1$ :
${d_1} = \frac{{10d}}{{\sqrt {1 - x} }} \quad \text{---(1)}$

For the longer cylinder:
$\frac{\pi }{4} \times {d^2} \times {h_2} = \frac{\pi }{4}d_2^2 \times \frac{{\left( {1 - x} \right)}}{{100}} \times {h_2}$
Simplifying this equation, we solve for $d_2$ :
${d_2} = \frac{{10d}}{{\sqrt {1 - x} }} \quad \text{---(2)}$

Finally, we need to find the ratio of the final diameter of the shorter cylinder to that of the longer cylinder, which is $d_1 : d_2$ .
Taking the ratio of (1) and (2):
$\frac{d_1}{d_2} = \frac{\frac{{10d}}{{\sqrt {1 - x} }}}{\frac{{10d}}{{\sqrt {1 - x} }}} = 1$
Therefore, the ratio $d_1 : d_2 = 1$ .

Q52GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

Two flat steel sheets, each of 2.5 mm thickness, are being resistance spot welded using a current of 6000 A and weld time of 0.2 s. The contact resistance at the interface between the two sheets is 200 μΩ and the specific energy to melt steel is 10×10 9 J/m 3 . A spherical melt pool of diameter 4 mm is formed at the interface due to the current flow. Consider that electrical energy is completely converted to thermal energy. The ratio of the heat used for melting to the total resistive heat generated is ______.

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📖 Explanation

To find the ratio of heat used for melting to the total resistive heat generated (thermal efficiency), we use the formula $\eta = \frac{H_m}{H_g}$ , where $H_m$ is the heat required for melting and $H_g$ is the total heat generated.

First, let's calculate the total heat generated ( $H_g$ ).
Given current $I = 6000$ A, resistance $R = 200\ \mu\Omega = 200 \times 10^{-6}\ \Omega$ , and time $t = 0.2$ s.
Using Joule's law, $H_g = I^2 Rt = (6000)^2 \times 200 \times 10^{-6} \times 0.2 = 1440$ J.

Next, we calculate the heat required for melting ( $H_m$ ).
The specific energy to melt steel is $10 \times 10^9$ J/m $^3$ .
The melt pool is a sphere with diameter $d = 4$ mm, so radius $r = 2$ mm $= 2 \times 10^{-3}$ m.
The volume of the spherical melt pool is $V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3}\pi (2 \times 10^{-3})^3 = 3.351 \times 10^{-8}$ m $^3$ .
The heat required to melt $H_m = \text{specific energy} \times \text{volume of melt} = 10 \times 10^9 \times 3.351 \times 10^{-8} = 335.10$ J.

Finally, we calculate the ratio:
$\eta = \frac{H_m}{H_g} = \frac{335.10}{1440} = 0.2327$ .

Q53GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

A cylindrical bar of 100 mm diameter is orthogonally straight turned with cutting velocity, feed and depth of cut of 120 m/min, 0.25 mm/rev and 4 mm, respectively. The specific cutting energy of the work material is 1×10 $^9$ J/ $m^3$ . Neglect the contribution of feed force towards cutting power. The main or tangential cutting force (in N) is ________.

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📖 Explanation

The core concept here is Specific Cutting Energy ( $u_c$ ), which is defined as the cutting power divided by the material removal rate. Alternatively, it can be expressed as the main cutting force ( $F_c$ ) divided by the cross-sectional area of the uncut chip ( $t_1 \times b$ ). So, $u_c = \frac{P_c}{MRR} = \frac{F_c \times V_c}{t_1 \times b \times V_c} = \frac{F_c}{t_1 \times b}$ .

Given for orthogonal cutting:
Depth of cut ( $d$ ) = width of cut ( $b$ ) = 4 mm = $4 \times 10^{-3}$ m.
Feed ( $f$ ) = uncut chip thickness ( $t_1$ ) = 0.25 mm/rev = $0.25 \times 10^{-3}$ m.
Specific cutting energy ( $u_c$ ) = $1 \times 10^9$ J/m $^3$ .

Using the formula for specific cutting energy:
$u_c = \frac{F_c}{t_1 \times b}$
$1 \times 10^9 = \frac{F_c}{0.25 \times 10^{-3} \times 4 \times 10^{-3}}$
$F_c = 1 \times 10^9 \times (0.25 \times 10^{-3} \times 4 \times 10^{-3})$
$F_c = 1 \times 10^9 \times 1 \times 10^{-6}$
$F_c = 1000$ N.

Q54GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

A 60 mm wide block of low carbon steel is face milled at a cutting speed of 120 m/min, feed of 0.1 mm/tooth and axial depth of cut of 4 mm. A schematic representation of the face milling process is shown below. The diameter of the cutter is 120 mm and it has 12 cutting edges. The material removal rate (in mm 3 /s) is ______.

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📖 Explanation

To calculate the material removal rate (MRR), we first need to determine the cutter's rotational speed ( $N$ ) and the table feed ( $f_m$ ). The cutting speed ( $V$ ) is related to the diameter ( $D$ ) and rotational speed by the formula: $V = \frac{{\pi DN}}{{1000}}$ . From this, we find $N = \frac{{1000V}}{{\pi D}} = \frac{{1000 \times 120}}{{\pi \times 120}} = 318.3098 \text{ rpm}$ . Next, the table feed ( $f_m$ ) is calculated using the feed per tooth ( $f_t$ ), number of teeth ( $n$ ), and rotational speed ( $N$ ): $f_m = f_t \times n \times N = 0.1 \times 12 \times 318.3098 = 381.9718 \text{ mm/min}$ . Finally, the material removal rate (MRR) is given by MMR = $b \times d \times f_m$ , where $b$ is the width of the workpiece and $d$ is the axial depth of cut. So, MMR = $60 \times 4 \times 381.971 = 91673.04 \text{ mm}^3/\text{min}$ (Corrected calculation: $60 \times 4 \times 381.9718 = 91673.232 \text{ mm}^3/\text{min}$ ). Converting this to $\text{mm}^3/\text{s}$ : MMR = $\frac{91673.04}{60} = 1527.887 \text{ mm}^3/\text{s}$ . (Corrected calculation based on original steps: $\frac{91673.232}{60} = 1527.8872 \text{ mm}^3/\text{s}$ ).

Q55GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

In abrasive water jet machining, the velocity of water at the exit of the orifice, before mixing with abrasives, is 800 m/s. The mass flow rate of water is 3.4 kg/min. The abrasives are added to the water jet at a rate of 0.6 kg/min with negligible velocity. Assume that at the end of the focusing tube, abrasive particles and water come out with equal velocity. Consider that there is no air in the abrasive water jet. Assuming conservation of momentum, the velocity (in m/s) of the abrasive water jet at the end of the focusing tube is _________.

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📖 Explanation

To solve this problem, we'll apply the principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum. This principle states that for an isolated system, the total momentum remains constant. In a flow process, we can express this as:

$\dot{m}_1 u_1 + \dot{m}_2 u_2 = \dot{m}_1 v_1 + \dot{m}_2 v_2$

Here, $\dot{m}_1$ and $\dot{m}_2$ are the mass flow rates, $u_1$ and $u_2$ are the initial velocities, and $v_1$ and $v_2$ are the final velocities.

In our case, we have water and abrasive particles mixing. The problem states that at the end of the focusing tube, the abrasive particles and water come out with equal velocity, let's call it $V$ . So, we can simplify the momentum conservation equation for this mixing process:

$\dot{m}_a V_a + \dot{m}_w V_w = (\dot{m}_a + \dot{m}_w) V$

Let's plug in the given values:

Velocity of water ( $V_w$ ) = $800 \text{ m/s}$
Mass flow rate of water ( $\dot{m}_w$ ) = $3.4 \text{ kg/min} = 0.0567 \text{ kg/s}$
Mass flow rate of abrasives ( $\dot{m}_a$ ) = $0.6 \text{ kg/min} = 0.01 \text{ kg/s}$
Velocity of abrasives ( $V_a$ ) = $0 \text{ m/s}$ (negligible)

Substituting these into the momentum conservation equation:

$(0.01 \times 0) + (0.0567 \times 800) = (0.0567 + 0.01) \times V$
$45.36 = 0.0667 V$
Solving for $V$ :
$V = \frac{45.36}{0.0667} \approx 680.06 \text{ m/s}$

Thus, the velocity of the abrasive water jet at the end of the focusing tube is approximately $680.06 \text{ m/s}$ .

Q56GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

A single axis CNC table is driven by a DC servo motor that is directly coupled to a lead screw of 5 mm pitch. The circular encoder attached to the lead screw generates 1000 voltage pulses per revolution of the lead screw. The table moves at a constant speed of 6 m/min. The corresponding frequency (in kHz) of the voltage pulses generated by the circular encoder is_________.

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📖 Explanation

This problem asks us to find the frequency of pulses generated by a circular encoder based on the CNC table's speed and lead screw parameters. The core concept is relating the table's speed to the rate of pulses using the Basic Length Unit (BLU).

Concept:
The relationship between table speed, Basic Length Unit (BLU), and the rate of pulses is given by:
$\text{Table speed} = \text{BLU} \times \text{Rate of pulses}$
Here, BLU is the displacement length per one pulse output from the machine.

Calculation:
Given values are:

Pitch ( $P$ ) = 5 mm
Table speed = 6 m/min

First, convert the table speed to a consistent unit (mm/sec):
$\text{Table speed} = 6 \text{ m/min} = 6000 \text{ mm/min} = \frac{6000}{60} \text{ mm/sec} = 100 \text{ mm/sec}$
The encoder generates 1000 voltage pulses per revolution of the lead screw. Since the lead screw has a pitch of 5 mm, one revolution corresponds to a linear displacement of 5 mm.
Therefore, 1000 pulses correspond to 5 mm of displacement.
This means:
$1 \text{ pulse} \rightarrow \frac{5}{1000} \text{ mm} = 0.005 \text{ mm}$
So, the Basic Length Unit (BLU) = 0.005 mm.

Now, we can find the Rate of pulses using the formula:
$\text{Rate of pulses} = \frac{\text{Table speed}}{\text{BLU}}$
$\text{Rate of pulses} = \frac{100 \text{ mm/sec}}{0.005 \text{ mm/pulse}} = 20000 \text{ pulses/sec}$
Since 1 Hz = 1 pulse/sec, the frequency is:
$\text{Rate of pulses} = 20000 \text{ Hz} = 20 \times 10^3 \text{ Hz} = 20 \text{ kHz}$
The corresponding frequency of the voltage pulses generated by the circular encoder is 20 kHz.

Q57GATE 2016NAT2MGeneral Engineering

A helical gear with involute tooth profile has been machined with a disc-type form gear milling cutter. The helical gear has 30 teeth and a helix angle of 30°. The module of the gear milling cutter is 2. The pitch circle diameter (in mm) of the helical gear is_____.

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📖 Explanation

The core concept here is understanding how the module of a helical gear relates to its dimensions. When we talk about the "module of a gear milling cutter" for a helical gear, it refers to the normal module ( $m_n$ ). The relationship between the normal module ( $m_n$ ), transverse module ( $m$ ), and helix angle ( $\varphi$ ) is given by $m_n = m \cos \varphi$ . We also know that for any gear, the transverse module ( $m$ ) is defined as the pitch circle diameter ( $D$ ) divided by the number of teeth ( $T$ ), so $m = D/T$ . Combining these, we get the fundamental relationship: $m_n = \frac{D}{T} \cos \varphi$ Now, let's plug \in the given values: $m_n = 2$ , $T = 30$ , and $\varphi = 30^\circ$ . Substituting these into the formula: $2 = \frac{D}{30} \cos 30^\circ$ To find the pitch circle diameter ( $D$ ), we rearrange and calculate: $D = 69.28 \text{ mm}$

Q58GATE 2016NAT2MManufacturing Processes II

A quality control engineer has collected 5 samples, each of size 30. The numbers of defective items in the samples are given in the table below. Sample number I II III IV V Number of defective items 3 2 4 1 5 The upper three-sigma (3σ) control limit for the proportion of defective items in any sample is _____.

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📖 Explanation

To find the upper three-sigma control limit for the proportion of defective items, we first calculate the central line ( $\overline{p}$ ), which is the average proportion of defectives across all samples.
$\overline{p} = \frac{\text{Sum of defectives}}{\text{Sample size} \times \text{Number of samples}}$
Given the sum of defective items ( $3 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 15$ ), sample size ( $n=30$ ), and number of samples ( $5$ ):
$\overline{p} = \frac{15}{30 \times 5} = 0.1$
Next, we calculate the standard error of the proportion ( $\sigma_p$ ):
$\sigma_p = \sqrt{\frac{\overline{p}(1 - \overline{p})}{n}}$
Substituting the values:
$\sigma_p = \sqrt{\frac{0.1 \times (1 - 0.1)}{30}} = \sqrt{\frac{0.1 \times 0.9}{30}} = \sqrt{\frac{0.09}{30}} = \sqrt{0.003} \approx 0.05477$
Finally, the upper three-sigma control limit (UCL) is calculated as:
$\text{UCL} = \overline{p} + 3\sigma_p$
$\text{UCL} = 0.1 + 3 \times 0.05477 = 0.1 + 0.16431 = 0.26431$
Rounding to two decimal places, the upper control limit is approximately $0.26$ . Considering the range provided, the answer is $0.25$ to $0.27$ .

Q59GATE 2016NAT2MIndustrial Engineering

A job consists of two work elements, P and Q. Completion time (in minutes) of each work element was measured. A pilot study involved collecting a sample of 40 observations. The results of this pilot study are summarized in the table below. Work element Mean completion time (in minutes) Standard deviation (in minutes) P 1 0.50 Q 1 0.50 For the main study, the minimum sample size for the sample mean time of any work element to be within 0.1 minutes of its true mean time with 95% confidence (corresponding standard normal value, z 0.025 = 1.96 is ______________.

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📖 Explanation

To determine the minimum sample size required, we use the formula for sample size estimation: $h_1 = \left ( \frac{Z\times s_1}{h} \right )^2$ . Here, $Z$ represents the standard normal value corresponding to the desired confidence level, $s_1$ is the standard deviation, and $h$ is the allowed error or precision.

For work element P:
Given $Z = 1.96$ (for 95% confidence), $s_1 = 0.50$ minutes, and $h = 0.1$ minutes.
Substituting these values: $h_1 = \left ( \frac{1.96\times 0.50}{0.1} \right )^2 = (9.8)^2 = 96.04$ .
Rounding up, the minimum sample size for element P is $97$ (as sample sizes must be whole numbers).

For work element Q:
Given $Z = 1.96$ (for 95% confidence), $s_1 = 0.05$ minutes, and $h = 0.1$ minutes.
Substituting these values: $h_1 = \left ( \frac{1.96\times 0.05}{0.1} \right )^2 = (0.98)^2 = 0.9604$ .
Rounding up, the minimum sample size for element Q is $1$ .

The minimum sample size for the main study must satisfy the requirements for both work elements. Therefore, we choose the larger of the calculated sample sizes: $\max(97, 1) = 97$ . So the minimum sample size is $97$ .

Q60GATE 2016NAT2MIndustrial Engineering

Consider a system with 10 identical components connected in series. The time to failure of each component is exponentially distributed with a failure rate of 0.10 per 500 days. The reliability of the system after 400 days of operation is _____.

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📖 Explanation

The reliability of a system, $R(t)$ , is the probability that it operates correctly for a specified time $t$ without requiring repair and meeting its performance specifications. For components connected in series, the system reliability is given by the formula $R(t) = e^{-n\lambda t}$ , where $\lambda$ is the failure rate, $t$ is the operating time, and $n$ is the number of components.

Given a failure rate of 0.10 per 500 days, we convert it to a daily rate: $\lambda = \frac{0.10}{500} \text{ per day} = 0.0002 \text{ per day}$ . With $t = 400$ days and $n = 10$ components, we substitute these values into the formula:
$R(t) = e^{-10 \times 0.0002 \times 400}$
$R(t) = e^{-0.8}$
$R(t) = 0.4493$

Q61GATE 2016MCQ2MIndustrial Engineering

For a process, the quality loss coefficient is 5. The target value on the dimension to be attained through the process is 50 mm. If the maximum loss permissible (in monetary terms) is INR 80, the maximum allowable deviation (in mm) from the target is

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📖 Explanation

The core concept here is Taguchi's Quality Loss Function, which quantifies the monetary loss due to deviation from a target value. The formula connecting quality loss ( $L$ ), the quality loss coefficient ( $k$ ), and the deviation ( $d$ ) from the target is given by:

$L = k \times d^2$

From the problem, we are given:

Quality Loss Coefficient ( $k$ ) = 5
Target Value ( $T$ ) = 50 mm
Maximum Permissible Loss ( $L_{max}$ ) = INR 80

We need to find the Maximum Allowable Deviation ( $d_{max}$ ).

Substituting the given values into the formula:
$80 = 5 \times (d_{max})^2$

To solve for $d_{max}$ :
$(d_{max})^2 = \frac{80}{5}$
$(d_{max})^2 = 16$
$d_{max} = \sqrt{16}$
$d_{max} = 4$

Thus, the maximum allowable deviation from the target is 4 mm.

Q62GATE 2016MCQ2MIndustrial Engineering

Consider a network with nodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The nodes are connected with directed arcs as shown in the table below. The respective costs (in INR) incurred while traversing the directed arcs are also mentioned. Directed arcs 1 → 2 1 → 3 2 → 4 2 → 5 3 → 2 3 → 4 3 → 5 4 → 5 4 → 6 5 → 6 Cost (in INR) 3 9 3 2 2 4 8 7 2 2 The second shortest path from node 1 to node 6 (i.e. the path that has the second least total cost and does not use any part of the shortest path) has a total cost (in INR) of

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📖 Explanation

We need to find the second shortest path from node 1 to node 6, with the crucial condition that it cannot use any part of the absolute shortest path.

First, let's list the given directed arcs and their costs:

$1 \to 2$ : $3$ INR
$1 \to 3$ : $9$ INR
$2 \to 4$ : $3$ INR
$2 \to 5$ : $2$ INR
$3 \to 2$ : $2$ INR
$3 \to 4$ : $4$ INR
$3 \to 5$ : $8$ INR
$4 \to 5$ : $7$ INR
$4 \to 6$ : $2$ INR
$5 \to 6$ : $2$ INR

Now, we'll find the shortest path by calculating the total cost for various paths from node 1 to node 6:

Path 1: $1 \to 2 \to 5 \to 6$
Cost: $3 \text{ (1-2)} + 2 \text{ (2-5)} + 2 \text{ (5-6)} = 7$ INR
Path 2: $1 \to 2 \to 4 \to 6$
Cost: $3 \text{ (1-2)} + 3 \text{ (2-4)} + 2 \text{ (4-6)} = 8$ INR
Path 3: $1 \to 3 \to 4 \to 6$
Cost: $9 \text{ (1-3)} + 4 \text{ (3-4)} + 2 \text{ (4-6)} = 15$ INR
Path 4: $1 \to 3 \to 2 \to 5 \to 6$
Cost: $9 \text{ (1-3)} + 2 \text{ (3-2)} + 2 \text{ (2-5)} + 2 \text{ (5-6)} = 15$ INR
Path 5: $1 \to 2 \to 4 \to 5 \to 6$
Cost: $3 \text{ (1-2)} + 3 \text{ (2-4)} + 7 \text{ (4-5)} + 2 \text{ (5-6)} = 15$ INR
Path 6: $1 \to 3 \to 2 \to 4 \to 6$
Cost: $9 \text{ (1-3)} + 2 \text{ (3-2)} + 3 \text{ (2-4)} + 2 \text{ (4-6)} = 16$ INR
Path 7: $1 \to 3 \to 5 \to 6$
Cost: $9 \text{ (1-3)} + 8 \text{ (3-5)} + 2 \text{ (5-6)} = 19$ INR

The shortest path is Path 1: $1 \to 2 \to 5 \to 6$ with a cost of $7$ INR. The arcs used in this shortest path are $(1 \to 2)$ , $(2 \to 5)$ , and $(5 \to 6)$ .

Now, we filter the other paths to find those that do not use any of these shortest path arcs:

Path 2 ( $1 \to 2 \to 4 \to 6$ , Cost $8$ ): Uses arc $(1 \to 2)$ , which is part of the shortest path. Invalid.
Path 3 ( $1 \to 3 \to 4 \to 6$ , Cost $15$ ): Uses arcs $(1 \to 3)$ , $(3 \to 4)$ , $(4 \to 6)$ . None of these are part of the shortest path. Valid.
Path 4 ( $1 \to 3 \to 2 \to 5 \to 6$ , Cost $15$ ): Uses arcs $(2 \to 5)$ and $(5 \to 6)$ , which are part of the shortest path. Invalid.
Path 5 ( $1 \to 2 \to 4 \to 5 \to 6$ , Cost $15$ ): Uses arcs $(1 \to 2)$ and $(5 \to 6)$ , which are part of the shortest path. Invalid.
Path 6 ( $1 \to 3 \to 2 \to 4 \to 6$ , Cost $16$ ): Uses arcs $(1 \to 3)$ , $(3 \to 2)$ , $(2 \to 4)$ , $(4 \to 6)$ . None of these are part of the shortest path. Valid.
Path 7 ( $1 \to 3 \to 5 \to 6$ , Cost $19$ ): Uses arc $(5 \to 6)$ , which is part of the shortest path. Invalid.

Comparing the valid paths:

Path 3: $1 \to 3 \to 4 \to 6$ with a cost of $15$ INR.
Path 6: $1 \to 3 \to 2 \to 4 \to 6$ with a cost of $16$ INR.

The second shortest path satisfying the condition is the one with the minimum cost among these valid paths, which is Path 3 with a total cost of $15$ INR.

Q63GATE 2016MCQ2MIndustrial Engineering

Five jobs need to be processed on a single machine. All the jobs are available for processing at time t = 0. Their respective processing times are given below. Jobs I II III IV V Processing times (in minutes) 13 4 7 14 11 The mean completion time using the shortest processing time rule is _________ minutes.

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📖 Explanation

To minimize the mean completion time, we use the Shortest Processing Time (SPT) rule, which processes jobs in ascending order of their processing times.

First, let's sort the given jobs by their processing times:

Job II: 4 minutes
Job III: 7 minutes
Job V: 11 minutes
Job I: 13 minutes
Job IV: 14 minutes

Next, we calculate the completion time (CT) for each job based on this sequence, assuming all jobs start at $t=0$ :

CT for Job II: 4 minutes
CT for Job III: $4 + 7 = 11$ minutes
CT for Job V: $11 + 11 = 22$ minutes
CT for Job I: $22 + 13 = 35$ minutes
CT for Job IV: $35 + 14 = 49$ minutes

The total sum of completion times is $4 + 11 + 22 + 35 + 49 = 121$ minutes.

Finally, the mean completion time is calculated by dividing the sum of completion times by the total number of jobs (5):
$\text{Mean Completion Time} = \frac{\text{Sum of Completion Times}}{\text{Number of Jobs}} = \frac{121}{5} = 24.2 \text{ minutes}$

Q64GATE 2016MCQ2MIndustrial Engineering

Transportation costs (in INR/unit) from factories to respective markets are given in the table below. The market requirements and factory capacities are also given. Using the North-West Corner method, the quantity (in units) to be transported from factory R to market II is Factory Requirements (in units) P Q R S Market I 3 3 2 1 50 II 4 2 5 9 20 II 1 2 1 4 30 Factory Capacity (in units) 20 40 30 10

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📖 Explanation

The problem asks us to find the quantity transported from 'Factory R' to 'Market II' using the North-West Corner method. Given the standard notation of transportation problems, 'Factory R' in the question likely refers to the source with capacity $20$ units, and 'Market II' refers to the destination with a requirement of $40$ units. Let's re-label the table for clarity: Factories I, II, III and Markets P, Q, R, S. Based on the allocation steps, 'Factory R' is equivalent to 'Factory II' (capacity $20$ ) and 'Market II' is equivalent to 'Market Q' (requirement $40$ ).

First, we set up the transportation table with factories as rows and markets as columns:

| Factory \ Market | P (Req=20) | Q (Req=40) | R (Req=30) | S (Req=10) | Capacity |
| :-------------- | :--------: | :--------: | :--------: | :--------: | :------: |
| Factory I | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Factory II | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 20 |
| Factory III | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| Total Demand | 20 | 40 | 30 | 10 | 100 (Supply) |

The total capacity ( $50 + 20 + 30 = 100$ ) matches the total requirement ( $20 + 40 + 30 + 10 = 100$ ), so it's a balanced problem.

Now, we apply the North-West Corner method:

Allocate to (Factory I, Market P): Factory I has $50$ $50$ units, Market P needs $20$ $20$ units. Allocate $\min(50, 20) = 20$ $min (50, 20) = 20$ units.
- Market P's demand is satisfied ( $20 - 20 = 0$ ).
- Factory I's remaining capacity is $50 - 20 = 30$ units.
- Move to the next column (Market Q) in the same row (Factory I).
Allocate to (Factory I, Market Q): Factory I has $30$ $30$ units remaining, Market Q needs $40$ $40$ units. Allocate $\min(30, 40) = 30$ $min (30, 40) = 30$ units.
- Factory I's capacity is exhausted ( $30 - 30 = 0$ ).
- Market Q's remaining requirement is $40 - 30 = 10$ units.
- Move to the next row (Factory II) in the same column (Market Q).
Allocate to (Factory II, Market Q): Factory II has $20$ $20$ units, Market Q needs $10$ $10$ units. Allocate $\min(20, 10) = 10$ $min (20, 10) = 10$ units.
- Market Q's demand is satisfied ( $10 - 10 = 0$ ).
- Factory II's remaining capacity is $20 - 10 = 10$ units.
- Move to the next column (Market R) in the same row (Factory II).

The question asks for the quantity transported from 'Factory R' (interpreted as Factory II) to 'Market II' (interpreted as Market Q). From Step 3, we allocated $10$ units to (Factory II, Market Q).

Q65GATE 2016NAT2MIndustrial Engineering

In a given year, a restaurant earned INR 38,500 in revenues. In that year, total expenses incurred were INR 30,000 and the depreciation amount was INR 3,200. At 40% tax rate, the net cash flow (in INR) for that year was _____.

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📖 Explanation

To find the net cash flow, we first calculate Earnings Before Tax (EBT), then Earnings After Tax (EAT), and finally the Net Cash Flow.

Given:

Yearly Revenue = INR $38,500$
Expenses = INR $30,000$
Depreciation = INR $3,200$
Tax Rate = $40\%$

Step 1: Calculate Earnings Before Tax (EBT)
EBT is the profit before taxes, and it's found by subtracting all operating expenses (including depreciation) from revenue.

\text{EBT} = \text{Yearly Revenue} - \text{Expenses} - \text{Depreciation}

\text{EBT} = 38,500 - 30,000 - 3,200 = \text{INR } 5,300

Step 2: Calculate Earnings After Tax (EAT)
EAT is the actual profit remaining after paying taxes. Taxes are calculated on EBT.

\text{Tax Amount} = 40\% \text{ of EBT} = 0.40 \times 5,300 = \text{INR } 2,120

\text{EAT} = \text{EBT} - \text{Tax Amount}

\text{EAT} = 5,300 - 2,120 = \text{INR } 3,180

Step 3: Calculate Net Cash Flow
Net Cash Flow represents the actual cash generated by the business. Since depreciation is a non-cash expense (it reduces EBT but doesn't involve actual cash outflow), we add it back to EAT to find the net cash flow.

\text{Net Cash Flow} = \text{EAT} + \text{Depreciation}

\text{Net Cash Flow} = 3,180 + 3,200 = \text{INR } 6,380

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