Theory of Machines (JME-502) crash course, Online B.Tech, Semester 5:
Gears (CO4: terminology, law of gearing, reverted gear train) carry two 15-mark options and a note.
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Gears (CO4: terminology, law of gearing, reverted gear train) carry two 15-mark options and a note. Add either kinematic synthesis (CO3, descriptive) or the SHM cam profile (CO5, drawing and calculation) for the second long answer.
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Cams and followers
Must study for the exam (×5 · A9, A10, B1, B6, C1 2+2+5+5+15 marks · MCQ, definition, drawing + numerical).
FREE CRASH COURSE | Lecture 35 | CAM and Followers | Theory of machines | ME· GATE ACADEMY - CE | ME | CH by Umesh Dhande· 56 min
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Gears and gear trains
Must study for the exam (×5 · A7, A8, B2, C2, C4 2+2+5+15+15 marks · MCQ, short note, numerical, derivation).
Theory Of Machine | Gear and Gear Trains in One Shot | GATE 2023· GATE Wallah (English)· 84 min
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Kinematic synthesis of mechanisms
Must study for the exam (×4 · A5, A6, B3, C3 2+2+5+15 marks · MCQ, short note, long theory).
Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms - Types & Precision Points· Mohith Dadu· 11 min
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Basics of mechanisms: pairs, inversion, mechanical advantage
High value for the exam (×3 · A1, A2, B5 2+2+5 marks · MCQ, definition).
Kinematic Pair क्या होता है· Gear Institute Mechanical Engineering Videos· 7 min
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Acceleration analysis
High value for the exam (×3 · A3, A4, B4 2+2+5 marks · MCQ, short note).
Theory of Machines (Acceleration Analysis and Coriolis Component acceleration) by Rahul Sir· Make It Easy: Best Platform for Mechanical· 32 min
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JME-502 Exam Practice Set: Cams, Gears, Synthesis, Mechanisms and Acceleration
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Theory of Machines: common questions
Gears (CO4: terminology, law of gearing, reverted gear train) carry two 15-mark options and a note. Add either kinematic synthesis (CO3, descriptive) or the SHM cam profile (CO5, drawing and calculation) for the second long answer. It's the Theory of Machines subject of Online B.Tech, Semester 5, in 5 lessons: Cams and followers; Gears and gear trains; Kinematic synthesis of mechanisms; Basics of mechanisms: pairs, inversion, mechanical advantage; Acceleration analysis.
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About 3h 10m of video across 5 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “JME-502 Exam Practice Set: Cams, Gears, Synthesis, Mechanisms and Acceleration”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
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No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.