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GATE 2018 ME (ME1) – Question 35

Metrology and Inspection · Linear and angular measurements, comparators · 1 mark · Numerical answer

For a 125 mm sine bar measuring a flat-workpiece taper of 27°32′, required height, to three decimals, is ______ mm.

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Correct answer: 57.000 to 58.000

Explanation

Convert angle to $27+32/60=27.533333^\circ$. Sine-bar height is $h=125\sin27.533333^\circ=57.783$ mm.