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Work, Power, Energy   Work Work done by the force is measured by the product of magnitude of force and the displacement of the point of application in the direction of force. i.e.,                   W=F.S Work done = component of force in the direction of the displacement \[\times \] magnitude of displacement. i.e., W= (F cos q) S=F S cos q or W=\[\overrightarrow{F.}\,\overrightarrow{S}\] In terms of rectangular components, work done W=\[\overrightarrow{F.}\,\overrightarrow{d}\] \[W=(\hat{i}\,{{F}_{x}}+\hat{j}\,{{F}_{y}}+\hat{k}\,{{F}_{Z}}).(\hat{i}\,\,dx+\hat{j}\,dy+\hat{k}\,\,dz)\] \[={{F}_{x}}dx+{{F}_{y}}dy+{{F}_{Z}}dz\]   Units of work SI unit: joule (J). One joule of work is said to be done when a force of one newton displaces a body by one metre in the direction of force \[1\,\,joule={{10}^{7}}erg\] Dimensions of work: Work = force, displacement \[=[ML{{T}^{-2}}][L]=[M{{L}^{2}}{{T}^{-2}}]\] Work Done in Pulling and Pushing an Object \[F=\frac{\mu \,\,Mg}{\cos \theta +\mu \sin \theta }=force\,\,required\,to\,pull\,on\,object\] force required to pull an object \[W=F\,\,d=\frac{\mu \,\,Mg\,\,d}{\cos \theta +\mu \,\,\sin \,\theta }\] Similarly, work done in pushing an object \[W=\frac{\mu \,\,Mg\,\,d}{\cos \theta +\mu \,\,\sin \,\theta }\] Work Done by a Variable Force \[W=\int\limits_{{{x}_{1}}}^{{{x}_{2}}}{Fdx=}\]area under F-x curve with proper algebraic sign. Work done by external force when spring is elongated from \[{{x}_{1}}to\,{{x}_{2}}\] Work done in small displacement dx, dW = Fdx Total work done, W=\[\int\limits_{{{x}_{1}}}^{{{x}_{2}}}{Fdx=k\,\,\int\limits_{{{x}_{1}}}^{{{x}_{2}}}{xdx}}\]                                  \[F=kx\] The constant k is the spring constant or force constant. \[W=\frac{1}{2}k{{x}_{2}}^{2}-\frac{1}{2}k{{x}_{1}}^{2}\]   Conservative Force A force is said to be conservative, if the work done, by or against the force (i)   is independent of path and depends only on initial and final positions. (ii) does not depend on the nature of path followed between the initial and final positions. Examples of conservative force: All central forces are conservative like gravitational, electrostatic, elastic force, restoring force due to spring etc.   SPECIAL POINTS (a)  Work done along a closed path or in a cyclic process is zero. i.e.\[i.e.\,\,\oint{F.dx=0}\] (b)  If \[\overrightarrow{F}\] is a conservative force, then \[\overrightarrow{\Delta }\times \overrightarrow{F}=0\]   Non-conservative Force A force is said to be non-conservative, if work done, by or against the force in moving a body depends upon the path between the initial and final positions. The work done in a closed path is not zero in a non-conservative force field. Examples of non-conservative force: Air resistance, viscous force etc.   Energy The energy of a body is defined as the capacity of doing work or ability of the body to do work. It is a scalar quantity. The dimensional formula of energy is \[[M{{L}^{2}}{{T}^{-2}}]\]. It is the same as that of work. The unit of energy are the same as that of work Le,, joule in S. I. system and erg in CGS system.   Kinetic Energy It is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion. If v be the velocity acquired by the block after travelling a distance x, then kinetic energy \[K=W=Fx=m.a.x=\frac{1}{2}m{{v}^{2}}\]    \[[\therefore {{v}^{2}}=2ax]\]   Work Energy Theorem for a Variable Force The work done by the resultant force in displacing the particle from\[{{x}_{0}}\] to x is \[W=\frac{1}{2}m{{v}^{2}}f-\frac{1}{2}m{{v}^{2}}_{i}\] 'The work done by more...

Heat and Temperature   TEMPERATURE Temperature is defined as the degree of hotness or coldness of a body. Hot and cold are relative terms. According to kinetic theory of gases, temperature is a measure of average translational kinetic energy of a molecule i.e.,\[{{T}_{K}}\propto \](K.E) molecules. It is a scalar quantity. Its S.I. unit is kelvin (K) with dimensions \[[{{M}^{0}}{{L}^{0}}{{T}^{0}}\theta ]\]   Measurement of Temperature A branch of science which deals with the measurement of temperature of a substance is called thermometry. Thermometer is a device used to measure the temperature. Thermometer used for measuring very high temperatures are called pyrometer.   Relationship Between Different Scales of Temperature: \[\frac{C-0}{100}=\frac{F-32}{212-32}=\frac{K-273.16}{373.16-273.16}\] \[=\frac{R-0}{80-0}=\frac{Ra-460}{672-460}\] \[T{}^\circ (K)=(t{}^\circ C+273.16)\] Normal temperature of human body is \[310.15\,\,k(37{}^\circ C=98.6{}^\circ F)\] STP or NTP implies 273.15 K \[(0{}^\circ C=32{}^\circ F)\]   Ideal-Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature   The equation, PV= nRT where, n = number of moles in the sample of gas R = universal gas constant;\[(its\,\,value\,\,is\,\,8.31\,\,J\,\,mo{{l}^{-1}}{{K}^{-1}})\] is known as ideal-gas equation It is the combination of following three laws (i) Boyle's law: When temperature is held constant, the pressure is inversely proportional to volume. i.e.,\[P\propto \frac{1}{V}\](at constant temperature) (ii) Charle's law: When the pressure is held constant, the volume of the gas is directly porportional to the absolute temperature. i.e., V\[\propto \]T (at constant pressure) (iii) Avogadro's law: When the pressure and temperature are kept constant, the volume is directly proportional to the number of moles of the ideal gas in the container. i.e., V \[\propto \] n (at constant pressure and temperature)   Absolute Temperature The lowest temperature of\[-2\text{ }73.16\,\,{}^\circ C\] at which a gas is supposed to have zero volume and zero pressure and at which entire molecular motion stops is called absolute zero temperature. A new scale of temperature starting with \[-273.16{}^\circ C\]by Lord Kelvin as zero. This is called Kelvin scale or absolute scale of temperature. T (K)\[=t{}^\circ C+273.16\]   Thermal Expansion The increase in the dimensions of a body due to the increase in its temperature is called thermal expansion. The thermal expansion of solid is classified as follows:  
  • Linear Expansion
  • On increasing the temperature of a solid, its length increases. This increase in length of a solid on heating is called linear expansion. The fractional increase in length per "C rise in temperature is called coefficient of linear expansion. Coefficient of linear expansion,\[\propto =\frac{\left( \frac{\Delta \ell }{\ell } \right)}{\Delta \Tau }=\frac{d\ell }{\ell .dt}\] If \[\alpha \] is coefficient of linear expansion at \[{{t}_{1}}{}^\circ C\] then, \[{{\ell }_{1}}\]= length of the rod at \[{{t}_{1}}{}^\circ C\] \[{{\ell }_{2}}\]= length of the rod at \[{{t}_{2}}{}^\circ C\] then, \[{{\ell }_{2}}={{\ell }_{1}}[1+\alpha \,\,({{t}_{2}}-{{t}_{1}})]\]  
  • Superficial Expansion
  •   In increasing the temperature of a solid, its area increases. This increase in area is referred as superficial expansion. If the area of solid at temperature\[{{t}_{1}}{}^\circ C\]is a) and on heating the rod, the area becomes \[{{A}_{2}}\] at \[{{t}_{2}}{}^\circ C\] then, \[{{A}_{2}}={{A}_{1}}[1+\beta \,\,({{t}_{2}}-{{t}_{1}})]\] where\[\beta \]is called coefficient of superficial expansion at \[{{t}_{1}}{}^\circ C\]Coefficient of more...

    Utlization of Electrical Energy   In electrical engineering, utilization factor, is the ratio of the maximum load which could be drawn to the rated capacity of the system, this is closely related to the concept of Load factor The Load factor is the ratio of the load that a piece of equipment actually draws (time averaged) when it is in operation to the load it could draw (which we call full load).   ELECTRICAL DRIVE Electrical drive system is widely used in large number of industrial and domestic applications like factories, transportation systems, textile mills, fans, pumps, motors, robots etc. The main advantage of this concept is, the motion control is easily optimized with the help of drive. In very simple words, the systems which control the motion of the electrical machines, are known as electrical drives. A typical drive system is assembled with a electric motor and a sophisticated control system that controls the rotation of the motor shaft. Now days, this control can be done easily with the help of software. So, the controlling becomes more and more accurate and this concept of drive also provides the ease of use. Drives are employed as prime movers for diesel or petrol engines, gas or steam turbines, hydraulic motors and electric motors. The very basic block diagram an electric drives is shown below. The load in the figure represents various types of equipment’s which consist of electric motor, like fans, pumps, washing machines etc     CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRIC DRIVES The classification of electrical drives can be done depending upon the various components of the drive system. Now according to the design, the drives can be classified into three types such as single-motor drive group motor drive and multi motor drive. The single motor types are the very basic type of drive which are mainly used in simple metal working, house hold appliances etc Group electric drives are used in modem industries because of various complexities. Multi motor drives are used in heavy industries or where multiple motoring units are required such as railway transport. If we divide from another point of view, these drives are of two types:                                  
  • Reversible types drives
  • Non reversible types drives.
  • One classification point of view is how many motors (axis are operated from one device. There are one and multiple (axles) are operated electronic drives.                                        Electrical Drive System:    The main components of an electrical drive system can be seen in Figure below.                                        The thick arrows denoting the way of energy flow. Depending on the actual application there may be a two-way energy flow the load side.                                        Electromagnetic motors are also capable of the two-way energy flow, but for the power electronic devices this is not always possible especially for the older types.                             ELECTRICAL MOTOR  The electrical motor is a device that has brought about one the more...

    Basic Electronics   Electronics is considered to be a branch of Physics and Electrical engineering, Electronics is the science of controlling electrical energy electrically, in which the electrons have a fundamental role. Electronics deals with electrical circuits that involve active Electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes, migrated circuits, associated passive electrical components, and interconnection technologies. Commonly, electronic devices contain circuitry consisting primarily or exclusively of active semiconductors supplemented with passive elements; such a circuit is described as an electronic circuit.   Industrial Electronics Insustrial electronics is a branch of electronics that deals with power electronic devices such as thyristors, SCRs, AC/DC drives, meters, sensors, analyzers, load cells automatic test equipment, multi-meters, data recorders, relays, resistors, semiconductors, transistors, waveguides, scopes, amplifiers, radio frequency (RF) circuit boards, timers, counters, etc. It covers all of the methods And facets of: control systems, instrumentation, mechanism and diagnosis, signal processing and automation of various industrial applications. The core research areas of industrial electronics include electrical power machine designs, power conditioning and power semiconductor devices, A lot of consideration is given to power economy and energy management in consumer electronic products. The scope of industrial electronics ranges from the design and maintenance of simple electrical fuses to complicated programmable logic controllers (PLCs), solid-state devices and drives. Industrial electronics can handle the automation of all types of modem day electrical and mechanical industrial processes, Some of the specialty equipment used in industrial electronics includes: variable frequency converter and inverter drives, human machine interfaces, hydraulic, positioners and computer or microprocessor controlled robotics. Electronic Components and Their Functions
  • Semiconductors: Electronic control components with no moving parts.
  • Transistors: A semiconductor device capable of amplification.
  • Resistors: Components used to resist current.
  • Switches: Components that may be made to either conduct (closed) or not (open).
  • Capacitors: Components that store electrical charge in an electrical field.
  • Terminals and Connectors: Components to make electrical connection.
  • Magnetic or Inductive Components: These are Electrical components that use magnetism.
  • Network Components: Components that use more than type of Passive Component.
  • Piezoelectric devices, crystals, resonators: Passive components that use piezoelectric effect.
  • Diodes: Components that conduct electricity in only one direction.
  • Integrated Circuits or ICs: A microelectronic computer electronic circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component.
  •   Electronic tube or Vacuum tube Vacuum tube is a device that controls electric current between electrodes in an evacuated container. The concept of thermionic valve or vacuum tubes used the idea that a heated element in a vacuum emitted electrons that would normally remain in the vicinity of this heated element because of the charge attraction. If a second electrode was placed into the vacuum and a high positive potential placed on it, then the electrons would be attracted away from the heated element towards this element with a high potential. As a result a current would flow in this direction. As electrons were unable to travel in the reverse direction, this simple valve or vacuum more...

    Communication System   MODULATION The process of impressing low-frequency information to be transmitted on to a high-frequency wave, called the carrier wave, by changing the characteristics of either its amplitude, frequency, or phase angle is called modulation. The main function of the carrier wave is to carry the audio or video signal from the transmitter to the receiver. The wave that is resulted due to superimposition of audio signal and carrier wave is called the modulated wave.   Types of Modulation   AMPLITUDE MODULATION (AM) The method of varying amplitude of a high frequency carrier wave in accordance with the information to be transmitted, keeping the frequency and phase of the carrier wave unchanged is called Amplitude Modulation. The information is considered as the modulating signal and it is superimposed on the carrier wave by applying both of them to the modulator. The detailed diagram showing the amplitude modulation process is given below.     Modulation Index (m) The ratio between the amplitude change of carrier wave to the amplitude of the normal carrier wave is called modulation index- It is represented by the letter 'm'. It can also be defined as the range in which the amplitude of the carrier wave is varied by the modulating signal. \[m={{V}_{m}}/{{V}_{c}}\] Percentage modulation, \[%\,\,m={{m}^{*}}100={{V}_{m}}/{{V}_{c}}*100\] The percentage modulation lies between 0 and 80%.   Power Relations in an AM wave   A modulated wave has more power than had by the carrier wave before modulating. The total power components in amplitude modulation can be written as: \[{{P}_{total}}={{P}_{carrier}}+{{P}_{LSB}}+{{P}_{USB}}\] Considering additional resistance like antenna resistance R. \[{{P}_{carrier}}={{[({{V}_{c}}/\sqrt{2})/R]}^{2}}={{V}^{2}}_{C}/2R\]   ANGLE MODULATION In the angle modulation, again there are two different types of modulations. Frequency modulation. Phase modulation.  
  • Frequency Modulation
  • To generate a frequency modulated signal, the frequency of the radio carrier is changed in line with the amplitude of the incoming audio signal. When the audio signal is modulated onto the radio frequency carrier, the new radio frequency signal moves up and down in frequency. The amount by which the signal moves up and down is important. It is known as the deviation and is normally quoted as the number of kilo hertz deviation. As an example the signal may have a deviation of plus and minus 3 kHz, i.e. \[\pm \,\,3\,\,kHz.\]In this case the carrier is made to move up and down by 3 kHz. Broadcast stations in the VHF portion of the frequency spectrum between 88.5 and 108 MHz use large values of deviation. typically \[\pm \,\,75\,\,kHz.\] This is known as wide-band FM (WBFM). These signals are capable of supporting high quality transmissions, but occupy a large amount of bandwidth. Usually 200 kHz is allowed for each wide-band FM transmission. For communications purposes less bandwidth is used. Narrow band FM (NBFM) often uses deviation figures of around \[\pm \,\,3\,\,kHz.\]It is narrow band FM that is typically used for two-way radio communication applications. more...

    Radio Communication and Radar   Systems   ROBOTIC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS The System "Wireless Technology or Radio Based Robot Communication System" is developed for the purpose of achieving tasks that are almost impossible for the humans and for using them in hazard prone areas. The system consists of a master robot slave robot, voice module and the communication takes place with the help of a voice module. The signal is transmitted and received by the zigbee networks installed on every wireless module. The commands are given only to the master robot using the voice module and this is transmitted to the master robot via zigbee. The master robot performs the actions commanded to it, transfers the same commands to the slave robot(s) and hence performs the same actions as the master robot does. Here the zigbee in voice module acts as a transmitter, in master robot both a transmitter as well as a receiver and only as a receiver in the slave robot. Zigbee Technology Zigbee is the name of a specification that suites high level communication protocols using small, low-power digital radios based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard for wireless personal area networks (WPANs), such as wireless headphones connecting cell phones via short-range radio. The technology is intended to be simpler and cheaper than other WPANs, such as Bluetooth. Zigbee is targeted at radio frequency (RF) applications which require a low data rate, long battery life, and secure networking.                   . Zigbee Module Zigbee is a wireless technology developed as an open global standard to address the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless M2M networks. The Zigbee standard operates on the IEEE 802.15.4 physical radio specification and operates in unlicensed bands including 2.4 GHz, 900 MHz and 868 MHz Zigbee builds upon the physical layer and medium access control defined In IEEE standard 802, 15.4 (2003 version) for low-rate WPAN's. The specification goes on to complete the standard by adding four main components: network layer, application layer, Zigbee device objects (ZDO's) and manufacturer-defined application objects which allow for customization and favor total integration.   Radio waves Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum longer than infrared-light. Radio waves have frequencies as high as 300 GHz to as low as 3 kHz, though some definitions describe waves above 1 or 3 GHz as microwaves, or include waves of any lower frequency. At 300 GHz, the corresponding wavelength is 1 mm (0.039 in), and at 3 kHz is 100 km (62 mi). Like all other electromagnetic waves, they travel at the speed of light. Naturally occurring radio waves are generated by lightning, or by astronomical objects. The basic building block of radio communications is a radio wave. Like waves on a pond, a radio wave is a series of repeating peaks and valleys. The entire pattern of a wave, before it repeats itself, is called a cycle. The wavelength is the distance a more...

    Micro Processor and Computer Networks   MICROCOMPUTER A microcomputer has three basic blocks: a central processing unit (CPU), a memory unit, and an input/output unit. The CPU executes all the instructions and performs arithmetic and logic operations on data. The CPU of the microcomputer is called the "microprocessor." The microprocessor is typically a single VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration) chip that contains all the registers, control unit, and arithmetic/ logic circuits of the microcomputer. A memory unit stores both data and instructions. The memory section typically contains ROM and RAM chips. The ROM can only be read and is nonvolatile, that is, it retains its contents when the power is turned off. A ROM is typically used to store instructions and data that do not change. For example, it might store a table of codes for outputting data to a display external to the microcomputer for turning on a digit from 0 to 9. One can read from and write into a RAM. The RAM is volatile; that is, it does not retain its contents when the power is turned off. ARAM is used to store programs and data that are temporary and might change during the course of executing a program. An I/O (Input/Output) unit transfers data between the microcomputer and the external devices via I/O ports (registers). The transfer involves data, status, and control signals. In a single-chip microcomputer, these three elements are on one chip, whereas with a single-chip microprocessor, separate chips for memory and 1/0 are required. Microcontrollers evolved from single-chip microcomputers. The microcontrollers are typically used for dedicated applications such as automotive systems, home appliances, and home entertainment systems. Typical microcontrollers, therefore, include on-chip timers and AID (analog to digital) and D/A (digital to analog) converters. Two popular microcontrollers are the Intel 8751 (8 bit)/8096 (16 bit) and the Motorola HC 11 (8bit)/HC16 (16bit). The 16-bit microcontrollers include more on-chip ROM, RAM, and I/O than the 8-bit microcontrollers. Figure above shows the basic blocks of a microcomputer. The System bus (comprised of several wires) connects these blocks.   MICROPROCESSOR
    • It is basically a programmable integrated device which has the capacity of computing & decision making & functions as the CPU of a computer.
    • It operates & communicates with the system attached to it in binary numbers 0 & 1 called bits.
    • Every microprocessor has a fixed set of instruction in the form of binary patterns known as machine language.
    • These binary instructions have been given the abbreviated names called mnemonics which forms the assembly language for a given microprocessor.
      Architecture of 8085 Microprocessor
    • Its hardware model has two major segments:
    One includes ALU (arithmetic/logic unit) & an 8-bit regal (accumulator), instruction decoder & flags. The other one includes 8-bit & 16-bit registers.
    • An internal bus connects both the segments with various internal connections.
    • 8085 uses 3 buses: a 16-bit unidirectional address bus to send out memory addresses.an 8-bit bidirectional data bus to transfer data more...

    Analog and Digital Electronics   ANALOG ELECTRONICS PN JUNCTION DIODE A diode is a two-terminal pn junction device. The material so used in order to make this PN junction is either Germanium or Silicon. The fig. snows the schematic symbol of a PN junction Diode: According to the symbol, the arrow pointing towards the terminal is the Cathode and the other end is the Anode.  Fig.: PN Junction Diode Modes of Operation There are generally two types of modes of operation for diodes: (i) Forward Bias: When an external voltage source is applied to one end of the junction in such a manner that it overcomes the potential barrier and permits current to flow, it is called Forward Biasing. In case of a PN junction Diode, in order to operate the diode in the forward biasing mode, the p-type semiconductor (anode) is connected to the positive terminal, while the n-type semiconductor (cathode) is connected to the negative terminal of an external voltage source as shown in the fig. Fig.: Forward Biasing (ii) Reverse Bias: This acts opposite to the forward biasing mode i.e. in this mode an external voltage source is connected in such a manner, that it will increase the potential barrier and resist the flow of current, m this mode the p-type semiconductor (anode) is connected to the negative terminal and the n-type semiconductor (cathode) is connected to the positive terminal as shown in fig. Fig.: Reverse Biasing V-I Characteristics   Fig.: V-I Characteristics   Effect of Temperature on Diode Characteristic In the last section, we had discussed about diode current equation, in which it is clearly mentioned that diode current is a function of temperature and since the coefficient of temperature\[\left( {{V}_{T}} \right)\]is in the denominator of the power of the exponential term: \[I={{I}_{0}}({{e}^{V/{{\eta }^{V}}T-1}})\] therefore, with an increase in the temperature, the diode current exponentially decreases and vice versa. However, there is one more term mentioned in this equation, which is the saturation current\[({{I}_{0}})\], the variation for which is much greater than the exponential term.   ZENER DIODE Zener Diode is a special purpose silicon PN junction diode which differs from other diodes in the sense that it operates in the reverse biased mode. Zener diode is also known as a voltage regulator or voltage reference or breakdown diode. The Fig. shows the symbol for a zener diode: Fig.: Symbol of Zener Diode   The breakdown voltage of a Zener diode is carefully controlled by maintaining the doping level during manufacturing. So, if the doping level is high, then depletion layer is thin and breakdown occurs at a low reverse voltage. When reverse voltage is increased, a critical voltage called breakdown voltage is reached at which reverse current will sharply increase. Zener more...

    Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials   ENGINEERING MECHANICS It is the branch of Engineering Science which deals with the principles of mechanics along with their applications to the field problems. Engineering Mechanics can be divided into its sub-groups as below     Statics deals with forces in terms of their distribution and effect on a body at absolute or relative rest. Dynamics deals with the study of bodies in motion. Dynamics is further divided into kinematics and kinetics. Kinematics is concerned with the bodies in motion without taking into account the forces which are responsible for the motion. kinematics deals with the bodies in motion and its causes. Force System: A force system may be coplanar/non-coplanar. in a coplanar force system, all the forces act in the same plane. In a non-coplanar force system, all the forces act in different planar. Classification of force system: (For coplanar forces) (Complete classification of force system)
  • Coplanar collinear: In this case, all the forces act in the same plane and also have a common line of action.
  • Coplanar concurrent: In this case all the forces act in the same plane and meet or intersect at a common point.
  • Coplanar parallel force: All the forces act in a plane and parallel with each other irrespective of direction.
  • Coplanar non-concurrent, non-parallel: In this case, the lines of action of these forces act in the same plane but they are neither parallel nor meet intersect at a common point
  •   Law of parallelogram: According to law of parallelogram, if two forces are acting at a point and may be showed in magnitude and direction by two adjacent sides of the parallelogram, then the resultant of the two forces will be shown by the diagonal of the parallelogram in megnitude and direction. Let 'F and 'Q' are two forces acting at the point '0' Here 'P' and '6' shows the sides of the parallelogram and 'R' is the resultant.   Let \[\theta \]=Angle between the two forces 'P' and 'Q' \[\alpha \]= Angle between resultant 'R' and one of the force ('Q' in this case) = direction of the resultant then, Then, Resultant' \['R'=\sqrt{{{P}^{2}}+{{Q}^{2}}+2PQ\cos \theta }\] Angle made by resultant \['R'=\left( \frac{P\sin \theta }{Q+P\cos \theta } \right)\] or, \[\tan \,\,\alpha =\left( \frac{P\sin \theta }{Q+P\cos \theta } \right)\Rightarrow \alpha ={{\tan }^{-1}}\left( \frac{P\sin \theta }{Q+P\cos \theta } \right)\]Land's theorem: According to Lam is theorem, if three forces are acting at a point and the forces are in equilibrium, then the each of the three forces is directly proportional to the sine of the angle between the other two forces. Let, P, Q, R = Three forces in equilibrium     \[\alpha \],\[\beta \], \[\gamma \]= Angles included between three forces P, Q and R  then, \[\frac{P}{\sin \alpha }=\frac{Q}{\sin more...

    Theory of Machines and Machine Design   THEORY OF MACHINES It is the branch of Engineering Science, which deals with the study of relative motion between the various parts of machine along with the forces acting on the parts is known as the Theory of Machines (TOM). Kinematic Link: Each resistant body in a machine which moves relative to another resistant body is called kinematic link or element. A resistant body is which do not go under deformation while transmitting the force. Kinematic Pair: If the relative motion between the two elements of a machine in contact with each other is completely or successfully constrained then these elements together is known as kinematic pair.   CONSTRAINED MOTIONS Constrained motion (or relative motion) can be broadly classified is to three types.
  • Completely Constrained: Constrained motion in which relative motion between the links of a kinematic pair occurs in a definite direction by itself irrespective of the external forces applied. For example a square bar in a square hole undergoes completely constrained motion.
  • Incompletely Constrained: Constrained motion in which the relative motion between the links depend on the direction of external forces acting on them. These motions between a pair can take place in more than one direction. For example a shaft inside a circular hole.
  • Partially (or Successfully) Constrained Motion: If the relative motion between its links occurs in a definite direction, not by itself, but by some other means, then kinematic pair is said to be partially or successfully constrained. For example a piston reciprocating inside a cylinder in an internal combustion engine.
  •   TYPES OF KINEMATIC PAIRS OR CHAINS Usaually, A kinematic chain has a one degree of freedom. The kinematic chains having number of lower fairs are tour are considered to be the most important kinematic chains in which each pair act as a sliding pair or turning pair. Some of them are given as: (a) Four bar chain (b) Single slider crank chain (c) Double slider crank chain The classified of kinematic pairs is listed as below:
  • Based on the nature of contact between the pairing elements.
  • (a) Lower Pair: Links in the pair have surface or area contact between them. The surface of one element slides over the surface of the other. For example: a piston along with cylinder. (b) Higher Pair: In which the links have point or line contact and motions are partly luring and partly sliding. For example: ball bearings, can and follower.
  • Based on the type of mechanical constraint (or mechanical contact)
  • (a) Self Closed Pair: If the links in the pair have direct mechanical contact, even without the application of external force. (b) Force Closed Pair: If the links in the pair are kept in contact by the application of external forces.
  • Based on the type of relative motion between the elements of the pair
  • (a) Sliding Pair: A kinematic pair in which each element has sliding contact with respect to the more...


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