Compare robot with human labor and describe the importance of robot in this regard.

Describe the mechanism of following sensors with their applications:

(i) Eddy current proximity sensor, (ii) Potentiometer sensor.

What are the importance of sensors and actuators in the field of robotics?

With a suitable sketch, explain the vapor compression refrigeration system in terms of P-V and s diagram.

If cable AB is subjected to a tension of 725 N. determine the tension in cables AC and AD and the magnitude of the vertical force F.

Determine the tension in each cord used to support the 120-kg crate shown in Figure.

Determine the components of the single couple equivalent to the two couples shown.

Determine the components of the forces acting on each member of the frame shown.

Define "Robot". What can a robot do? How can you classify the Robot?

What is sensor? Explain the mechanism of following sensors with their applications:

(i) Ultrasonic distance sensor, (ii) Eddy current proximity sensor, and (iii) Piezoelectric sensor.

What are the differences between SI engine and CI engine?

What is meant by refrigeration? Explain the purpose and application of refrigeration.

What is meant by energy? Distinguish between renewable energy and non-renewable energy.

Determine the stretch in each of the two springs required to hold the 25-kg crate in the equilibrium position shown. Each spring has an unstretched length of 2.1 m and a stiffness of k 300 N/m.

Replace the force and couple moment system acting on the beam in figure by an equivalent resultant force, and find where its line of action intersects the beam, measured from point O.

Determine the force in member GC of the truss and state if this member is in tension or compression.

What are the basic components of a Robotic system? State the main function of each of the components.

What is meant by Robot actuator? What are the different types of actuator used for Robot?

Write down functions of the following terms:

a) Crankshaft, b) Piston, c) Flywheel, d) Connecting rod

Explain the vapor compression refrigeration system with the help of P-h and T-s diagram.

What are the properties of a good refrigerant?

Write shorts notes on: (i) Manipulator, (ii) End effector.

Define and describe the forward kinematics and inverse kinematics.

Write down the operational sequence of four cycles of an IC Engine with appropriate sketch.

Describe the classification of air-conditioning system.

What is the function of a carburetor, a piston ring and a spark plug for a petrol engine?

Write shorts notes on the following terms:

(i) Detonation, (ii) Swept volume, (iii) Compression ratio, and (iv) Scavenging.

Explain the working principle of a winter air-conditioning system with a suitable sketch.

How can you classify refrigerants? What is the unit of refrigeration?