ENGINEERING MECHANICS (B.

E II Semester)
Sub Code: AM-1101
Question Bank
Module-1

1. Define the term Engineering Mechanics

2. With the help of a flow chart, give the detailed classification of Mechanics.
3. State the laws of Mechanics.
4. The resultant of two forces, one which is double the other is 260N. If the direction of
the larger force is reversed and the other remains unaltered, the resultant reduces to
180N. Determine the magnitude of forces and the angle between the forces.
5. The resultant of two forces, one which is three times the other is 300N. If the
direction of the smaller force is reversed and the other remains unaltered, the
resultant reduces to 200N. Determine the magnitude of forces and the angle between
the forces.
6. Three vectors A, B and C are given as A=2i+3j-4k; B=3i-4j+5k; C=2i-3k. Determine
i) resultant vector R; ii) vector E to make a sum of A, B, C; iii) vector D= (A+B-
2C).
7. State and derive parallelogram law of forces.
8. Explain Equilibirium concept in Mechanics. Explain the conditions for achieving
Equilibirium.
9. The following forces are applied to a rigid body initially at rest: F1= 2i+j+3k at (7, 2,
3); F2= i-2j-4k at (5, 1, 0); F3= -2i+2j+2k at (4, 0, -1); F4= -i-j-k at (2, 2, 1). Show
that the body is in Equilibirium.
10. Two vectors A and B are given: A=2i+3J+k; B=3i-3j+4k. Determine i) their dot
product; ii) cross product.
 Module-3

1. Explain the term Friction. Give suitable examples

2. Explain the terms Static Friction; ii) Dynamic Friction, iii) Sliding Friction and iv)
Rolling Friction.
3. State the laws of Friction.
4. Block A weighing 1000N rests over a block B which weighs 2000N. Block A is tied
to a wall with a horizontal string. If the co-efficient of friction between blocks A and
B is 0.25 and B and the floor is 0.33, determine the value of load P required to move
block B if P is horizontal.
5. A block weighing 300N is placed over another block which weighs 900N. The blocks
are placed on an inclined plane. What will be the value of Ɵ that will make the 900N
block down the plane to impend. The co-efficient of friction for all contact surfaces is
0.33.
6. Block A weighing 1500N rests over a block B which weighs 2500N. Block A is tied
to a wall with a horizontal string. If the co-efficient of friction between blocks A and
B is 0.20 and B and the floor is 0.40, determine the value of load P required to move
block B if P acts at 300 upwards to the horizontal.
7. A block weighing 200N is placed over another block which weighs 700N. The blocks
are placed on an inclined plane. What will be the value of Ɵ that will make the 700N
block down the plane to impend. The co-efficient of friction for all contact surfaces is
0.40.
8. With the help of a neat sketch, explain the concept of Angle of Friction.
9. With the help of neat sketches, Explain i) Cone of Friction; ii) Angle of Repose.