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Engineering Mechanics: Common Data For Q. - 1 and 2
Engineering Mechanics: Common Data For Q. - 1 and 2
ENGINEERING MECHANICS
YEAR 2012
TWO MARKS
MCQ 2.1
MCQ 2.2
(D) 1.46
The maximum force F is kN that can be applied at C such that the axial
stress in any of the truss members DOES NOT exceed 100 MPa is
(A) 8.17
(B) 11.15
(C) 14.14
(D) 22.30
YEAR 2011
MCQ 2.3
MCQ 2.4
ONE MARK
(D) 3
A stone with mass of 0.1 kg is catapulted as shown in the figure. The total
force Fx (in N) exerted by the rubber band as a function of distance x
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(A) 0.01 J
(B) 0.1 J
(C) 1 J
(D) 10 J
YEAR 2011
MCQ 2.5
TWO MARKS
(A) 0
(B) 0.8 N
(C) 0.98 N
(D) 1.2 N
YEAR 2009
MCQ 2.6
ONE MARK
(A) 176.2
(B) 196.0
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(C) 481.0
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(D) 981.0
YEAR 2009
MCQ 2.7
TWO MARKS
A uniform rigid rod of mass M and length L is hinged at one end as shown
in the adjacent figure. A force P is applied at a distance of 2L/3 from the
hinge so that the rod swings to the right. The reaction at the hinge is
(A) P
(B) 0
(C) P/3
(D) 2P/3
YEAR 2008
MCQ 2.8
ONE MARK
A straight rod length L (t), hinged at one end freely extensible at the other
end, rotates through an angle (t) about the hinge. At time t , L (t) = 1
m, Lo (t) = 1 m/s, (t) = rad and o(t) = 1 rad/s. The magnitude of the
4
velocity at the other end of the rod is
(A) 1 m/s
(B) 2 m/s
(C)
3 m/s
(D) 2 m/s
YEAR 2008
MCQ 2.9
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(A)
3V
(C) V/2
MCQ 2.10
CHAP 2
(B)
3 V/2
(D) 2V/ 3
(B) 0.63 F
(C) 0.73 F
(D) 0.87 F
YEAR 2007
MCQ 2.11
ONE MARK
YEAR 2007
MCQ 2.12
TWO MARKS
(A)
2s
g cos (tan )
(B)
2s
g cos (tan + )
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(C)
2s
g sin (tan )
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2s
g sin (tan + )
(D)
YEAR 2006
MCQ 2.13
MCQ 2.14
TWO MARKS
(D) 3
If point A is in equilibrium under the action of the applied forces, the values
of tensions TAB and TAC are respectively
YEAR 2005
MCQ 2.15
MCQ 2.16
ONE MARK
(D) v = 2, a = 2
(D) 25 N
YEAR 2005
MCQ 2.17
TWO MARKS
Two books of mass 1 kg each are kept on a table, one over the other. The
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MCQ 2.19
MCQ 2.20
(D) 8.83 N
A shell is fired from a cannon. At the instant the shell is just about to leave
the barrel, its velocity relative to the barrel is 3 m/s, while the barrel is
swinging upwards with a constant angular velocity of 2 rad/s. The magnitude
of the absolute velocity of the shell is
(A) 3 m/s
(B) 4 m/s
(C) 5 m/s
(D) 7 m/s
An elevator (lift) consists of the elevator cage and a counter weight, of mass
m each. The cage and the counterweight are connected by chain that passes
over a pulley. The pulley is coupled to a motor. It is desired that the elevator
should have a maximum stopping time of t seconds from a peak speed v . If
the inertias of the pulley and the chain are neglected, the minimum power
that the motor must have is
(A) 1 mV2
2
2
(B) mV
2t
2
(C) mV
t
2
(D) 2mV
t
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1 m. Assuming that the wheel is set into pure rolling motion, the angular
velocity of the wheel immediately after the impact is approximately
(A) zero
(C)
10 rad/s
3
(B) 1 rad/s
3
(D) 10 rad/s
3
YEAR 2004
MCQ 2.21
ONE MARK
The figure shows a pin-jointed plane truss loaded at the point M by hanging
a mass of 100 kg. The member LN of the truss is subjected to a load of
(A) 0 Newton
YEAR 2004
MCQ 2.22
TWO MARKS
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MCQ 2.23
MCQ 2.24
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(A) 100 mm
(B) 500 mm
(C) 581 mm
(D) 1000 mm
A rigid body shown in the figure (a) has a mass of 10 kg. It rotates with
a uniform angular velocity . A balancing mass of 20 kg is attached as
shown in figure (b). The percentage increase in mass moment of inertia as a
result of this addition is
(A) 25%
(B) 50%
(C) 100%
(D) 200%
(A) 1000 N
(B) 2000 N
(C) 2500 N
(D) 5000 N
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YEAR 2003
MCQ 2.25
pl
2
(C) 0
(A)
MCQ 2.26
ONE MARK
(B) pl
2pl
(D)
3
(A) M + m 2gs
m
(C)
(M + m)
2gs
m
(B) M m 2gs
m
(D) M
m
2gs
YEAR 2003
TWO MARKS
Common Data For Q.Data for Q. 27 & 28 are given below. Solve
the problems and choose correct answers.
A reel of mass m and radius of gyration k is rolling down smoothly from
rest with one end of the thread wound on it held in the ceiling as depicated
in the figure. Consider the thickness of thread and its mass negligible in
comparison with the radius r of the hub and the reel mass m . Symbol
g represents the acceleration due to gravity.
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MCQ 2.27
MCQ 2.28
ENGINEERING MECHANICS
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gk2
(r2 + k2)
mgr2
(D) 2
(r + k2)
(B)
mgrk
(r2 + k2)
mg
(D) 2
(r + k2)
(B)
YEAR 2001
MCQ 2.29
MCQ 2.30
ONE MARK
A particle P is projected from the earth surface at latitude 45c with escape
velocity v = 11.19 km/s . The velocity direction makes an angle with the
local vertical. The particle will escape the earths gravitational field
The area moment of inertia of a square of size 1 unit about its diagonal is
(B) 1
(A) 1
3
4
(C) 1
12
(D) 1
6
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YEAR 2001
MCQ 2.31
TWO MARKS
For the loading on truss shown in the figure, the force in member CD is
(A) zero
MCQ 2.32
MCQ 2.33
(B) 1 kN
(C) 2 kN
(D) 1 kN
2
Bodies 1 and 2 shown in the figure have equal mass m . All surfaces are
smooth. The value of force P required to prevent sliding of body 2 on body
1 is
(A) P = 2 mg
(B) P =
(C) P = 2 2 mg
(D) P = mg
2 mg
Mass M slides in a frictionless slot in the horizontal direction and the bob
of mass m is hinged to mass M at C , through a rigid massless rod. This
system is released from rest with = 30c. At the instant when = 0c, the
velocities of m and M can be determined using the fact that, for the system
(i.e., m and M together)
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ENGINEERING MECHANICS
CHAP 2
(A) the linear momentum in x and y directions are conserved but the energy
is not conserved.
(B) the linear momentum in x and y directions are conserved and the energy
is also conserved.
(C) the linear momentum in x direction is conserved and the energy is also
conserved.
(D) the linear momentum in y direction is conserved and the energy is also
conserved.
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CHAP 2
ENGINEERING MECHANICS
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SOLUTION
SOL 2.1
From above figure. Three forces are acting on a common point. Hence by
Lamis Theorem.
F
= T2
= T1
sin 120c sin 135c
sin (105c)
T1
F
1
&
=
=
sin 135c
sin 105c sin 105c
T1 = 0.7320 kN
Hence vertical reaction at B ,
SOL 2.2
and
As we know
&
T2 = 100 # 100
0.8965F = 100 # 100
F = 100 # 100 = 11154.5 N = 11.15 kN
0.8965
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SOL 2.3
ENGINEERING MECHANICS
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SOL 2.4
#0 dE
#0
0.1
300x2 dx
3 0.1
(0.1) 3
E = 300 :x D = 300 ;
= 0.1 Joule
3 E
3 0
SOL 2.5
RN = mg
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T =Tension in string
0.2
and Fy = 0 or downward forces = upward forces
W = T + RN & T = W RN = 981 500 = 481 N
SOL 2.7
When rod swings to the right, linear acceleration a and angular acceleration
comes in action. Centre of gravity (G ) acting at the mid-point of the rod.
Let R be the reaction at the hinge.
...(i)
Linear acceleration
a = r. = L # = 2a
2
L
and about point G , for rotational motion
= IG #
2
From equation (i)
R b L l + P b L l = ML b 2a l
12 L
2
6
R + P = Ma
3
3
...(ii)
a = 3R + P
M
M
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P R = 3R + P
R =0
&
SOL 2.8
= a1 + k = 1.785 m
4
Now, tangential velocity,
Vt = R. = 1.785 # 1 = 1.785 m/sec
Radial velocity,
Vr = L (t)=1 m/sec
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...(ii)
PQ
=
3R
...(iii)
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ENGINEERING MECHANICS
CHAP 2
Let
PS = QS = a
RQ & RR are the reactions acting at point Q & R respectively.
Now from the triangle PRS
tan 30c = PS & SR = PS = a1 = 3 a = 1.73a
SR
tan 30c
3
Taking the moment about point R,
RQ # (a + 1.73a) = F # 1.73a
RQ = 1.73a F = 1.73 F = 0.634 F
2.73a
2.73
From equilibrium of the forces, we have
RR + RQ = F
RR = F RQ = F 0.634 F = 0.366 F
To find tension in QR we have to use the method of joint at point Q , and
Fy = 0
FQP sin 45c = RQ
and, Fx = 0
SOL 2.12
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PQ = s
< tan
Now from Newtons second law,
Given :
F
mg sin N
mg sin mg cos
g sin g cos
= ma
= ma
= ma
=a
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a = Acceleration of block
N = mg cos
...(i)
u=0
2s
g cos (tan )
SOL 2.13
SOL 2.14
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Alternative :
Now we using the Resolution of forces.
Resolve the TAB & TAC in x & y direction (horizontal & vertical components)
We use the Resolution of forces in x & y direction
Fx = 0 ,
TAB cos 60c = TAC cos 30c
TAB = 3
2=
2 #1
TAC
...(i)
Now,
and
SOL 2.15
...(i)
We have to find the velocity & acceleration of particle, when motion stared,
So at t = 0 ,
v =2
Again differentiate equation (i) w.r.t. t
2
a = dv = d x2 = 12t + 2
dt
dt
At t = 0 ,
a =2
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SOL 2.16
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Here, We can see easily from the figure that tension in the string is balanced
by the weight of the bob and net force at the mean position is always zero.
SOL 2.17
...(i)
...(ii)
F $ RN1 + RN2$ mg + # 2 mg
F $ (3 mg)$ 0.3 (3 # 1 # 9.8)$ 8.82
It means the value of F is always greater or equal to the 8.82, for which slip
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Vt = r = 2 # 2 = 4 m/ sec
V = Vr i + Vt j = 3i + 4j
V =
(3) 2 + (4) 2 =
25 = 5 m/ sec
SOL 2.20
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Now after the collision the wheel rolling with angular velocity .
So,
V2 = r & = V2 = 10 = 0.476
r
21 # 1
It is nearly equal to 1/3.
SOL 2.21
Now sum all the forces which are acting along x direction,
Both are acting in opposite direction
FLK = FLM
Also summation of all the forces, which are acting along y -direction.
Only one forces acting in y -direction
FLN = 0
So the member LN is subjected to zero load.
SOL 2.22
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x = 2 198 = 1 , m = 100 mm
2000
10
(-ve sign shows the compression of the spring)
SOL 2.23
= 10 kg
= 20 kg
of inertia, I = mk2
= Radius of gyration
kg is rotates with uniform angular velocity
Here,
RN + RN = 2000 N
RN = 1000 N
RN = 1000 = 10000 N
0.1
Taking the moment about the pin, we get
10000 # 150 = F # 300
F = 5000 N
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SOL 2.25
ENGINEERING MECHANICS
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This force acting at the mid point of EF . From the FBD we get that at A
and B reactions are acting because of the roller supports, in the upward
direction. In equilibrium condition,
Upward force = Downward forces
Ra + Rb = pl
And take the moment about point A,
pl # bl + l l = Rb (l + l + l)
2
...(i)
pl
pl # 3 l = Rb # 3l & Rb =
2
2
Substitute the value of Rb in equation (i), we get
pl
Ra +
= pl
2
pl
pl
pl
Ra = pl =
= Rb =
2
2
2
At point A we use the principal of resolution of forces in the y -direction,
/ Fy = 0 :FAE sin 45c = Ra = pl2
pl
pl
pl
FAE = # 1 = # 2 =
2
2
sin 45c
2
pl
1 = pl
And
FAC = FAE cos 45c =
#
2
2
2
At C , No external force is acting. So,
pl
FAC =
= FCD
2
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SOL 2.26
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...(i)
RN = (M + m) g
Fr = RN = (M + m) g
(M + m) g
Frictional retardation
...(ii)
a = Fr =
= g
M+m
(m + M)
Negative sign show the retardation of the system (acceleration in opposite
direction). From the Newtons third law of motion,
V f2 = u2 + 2as
Vf = Final velocity of system (block + bullet) = 0
2
u + 2as = 0
From equation (ii)
u2 = 2as = 2 # ( g) # s = 2gs
Substitute the value of u from equation (i), we get
mv 2
a M + m k = 2gs
m2 v2
= 2gs
(M + m) 2
2gs (M + m) 2
v2 =
m2
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v =
SOL 2.27
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2gs # b M + m l = M + m 2gs
m
m
Where,
...(i)
MG = IG
T # r = mk2 # a
r
IG = mk2 , = a/r
...(ii)
T = mk2 # a
r
From equation (i) & (ii) Substitute the value of T in equation (i), we get
2
mg mk2 # a = ma
r
2
mg = a ;mk2 + mE
r
gr2
...(iii)
a = 2
k + r2
SOL 2.28
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SOL 2.29
SOL 2.30
SOL 2.31
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First consider the FBD of joint A with the direction of forces assumed in
the figure.
Consider the FBD of joint B with known value of force FAB in member AB
Resolving forces vertically,
FBC = FAB cos 45c = 2 # 1 = 1 kN (Tension)
2
Resolving forces horizontally,
FBD = FAB sin 45c = 2 # 1 = 1 kN (Compression)
2
Consider the FBD of joint C with known value of force FBC and FAC
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