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ME-503 (B) RGPV B.Tech

Dynamics of Machine (DM)

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Previous Year Papers

6 papers, latest Dec 2025

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Syllabus, notes and important questions for ME-503 (B)

Syllabus units

Topics as the official RGPV syllabus lists them.

Unit 1 Dynamics of Engine Mechanisms 4 topics
  • Displacement, velocity and acceleration of piston
  • Turning moment on crankshaft and turning moment diagram
  • Fluctuation of crankshaft speed
  • Analysis of flywheel
Unit 1 notes
Unit 2 Governor Mechanisms 6 topics
  • Types of governors
  • Characteristics of centrifugal governors
  • Gravity‑controlled centrifugal governors
  • Spring‑controlled centrifugal governors
  • Hunting of centrifugal governors
  • Inertia governors
Unit 2 notes
Unit 3 Balancing of Inertia Forces and Moments in Machines 6 topics
  • Balancing of rotating masses
  • Two‑plane balancing
  • Determination of balancing masses (graphical and analytical methods)
  • Balancing of rotors
  • Balancing of internal combustion engines (single‑cylinder, in‑line, V‑twin, radial engines)
  • Lanchester technique of engine balancing
Unit 3 notes
Unit 4 Friction 6 topics
  • Frictional torque in pivots and collars (uniform pressure and uniform wear rate criteria)
  • Boundary and fluid‑film lubrication
  • Friction in journal and thrust bearings
  • Concept of friction circle and axis
  • Rolling friction
  • Clutches: single‑plate, multi‑plate, and cone clutches
Unit 4 notes
Unit 5 Brakes 8 topics
  • Band brake
  • Block brakes
  • Internal and external shoe brakes
  • Braking of vehicles
  • Dynamometer: different types and their applications
  • Dynamic analysis of cams – response of un‑damped cam mechanism (analytical method)
  • Follower response analysis by phase‑plane method
  • Jump and cross‑over shock
Unit 5 notes
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Exam insights

Counted from 6 past ME-503 (B) papers.

Marks asked per paper, by unit

  • Unit 1 Dynamics of Engine Mechanisms 17 marks
  • Unit 2 Governor Mechanisms 29 marks
  • Unit 3 Balancing of Inertia Forces and Moments in Machines 20 marks
  • Unit 4 Friction 24 marks
  • Unit 5 Brakes 17 marks

Average marks of the questions from each unit in one paper. You answer only some of them, so the total is more than the paper’s maximum.

Asked again and again

  1. What is a dynamometer, what are its types, and what is the difference between absorption and transmission dynamometers including torsion dynamometers?

    Asked 4 times: 2025, 2023, 2020, 2019

  2. Define and explain sensitiveness/sensitivity, stability, isochronism and hunting in connection with governors.

    Asked 3 times: 2025, 2024, 2022

  3. Determine coefficient of fluctuation of speed, mass, or radius of gyration of flywheel from turning moment diagram areas and scales.

    Asked 3 times: 2024, 2023

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