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1. For the hook loaded as shown in figure, what is the net applied force along the axis of hook i.e. AB
direction.
2. Determine the net applied force on the block along the inclined plane for the arrangement shown in
figure. Weight of the block is 100 𝑁.
3. A belt is wrapped over a pulley as shown in figure. Tension applied at each end of the belt is given
in figure. Neglecting the weight of the belt, what is the net force applied by the belt on the pulley in
radial direction 𝑟.
4. A structural member is subjected to force 1000 𝑁 as shown in figure. Given that 𝐴𝐵 = 2 𝑚 and 𝐵𝐶 =
6. A uniform rod 𝐴𝐵𝐶 of weight 1200 𝑁 is shown in figure. Given that 𝐴𝐵 = 3 𝑚 and 𝐵𝐶 = 2 𝑚.
7. A hook is subjected to three forces as shown in figure. Determine the magnitude of the resultant
8. Forces 𝑃, 2𝑃, 𝑃, 𝑃 and 2𝑃 act from one vertex of a regular hexagon to second, third, fourth, fifth and
10. A beam is subjected to three forces as shown in figure. Determine the distance from left support at
which the resultant force of applied forces intercepts the beam.
11. A system of forces acting on a lamina is shown in the given figure. If the resultant of the force
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12. Two drums are supported as shown. Weight and radius of drum 𝐴 are 1200 𝑁 and 300 𝑚𝑚
respectively. Weight and radius of drum 𝐵 are 1800 𝑁 and 400 𝑚𝑚 respectively. Determine the contact
shown in figure. Given that 𝐴𝐵 = 300 𝑚𝑚 and 𝐵𝐶 = 200 𝑚𝑚 and radius of the drum is 100 𝑚𝑚.
14. A 1200 𝑁 bar 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is supported by a cord as shown in figure. Determine tension in the cord. The
15. Let a drum of radius 100 𝑚𝑚 and weight 500 𝑁 is now kept in the space between wall and bar 𝐴𝐵𝐶
of previous problem. Considering all surfaces as smooth, determine the tension in the cord. The length
cable 𝐴𝐵𝐶.
17. For the system loaded and supported as shown in figure, 𝐴𝐶 = 𝐵𝐶 = 200 𝑚𝑚 and 𝐶𝐷 = 𝐷𝐸 = 100 𝑚𝑚.
Weight of the cylinder is 1000 𝑁 and bars 𝐴𝐶𝐷 and 𝐵𝐶𝐸 are weightless. Considering smooth surfaces,
determine the tension in rope connecting 𝐴 and 𝐵. Cylinder radius is 100 𝑚𝑚.
18. Determine the mass of each of the two blocks if they cause a sag of 𝑠 = 0.5 𝑚 when suspended from
19. Figure shows a hollow weight free to slide along a vertical guide, with no friction between guide
and hollow weight. When the weight is released from the position 𝐴 as shown in figure, it starts
sliding downward. Spring is at its natural length when the weight is at position 𝐴. The weight finally
of the spring is 240 𝑁/𝑚. Determine the natural (undeformed) length of the spring.
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21. Consider a frame loaded as shown in figure. Neglecting weight of the members, determine the
22. If the homogeneous triangular plate of weight 𝑊 shown in figure is held in equilibrium by the
cord, determine (i) angle 𝜃 that cord must make for equilibrium. (ii) tension in cord. Given that 𝐴𝐵 =
180 𝑚𝑚 and 𝐵𝐶 = 120 𝑚𝑚. The angle of inclined plane is such that normal reaction at point 𝐶 passes
shown in figure. Given that ℎ = 𝑟/3 and 𝑎 = 2𝑟/3, determine the force 𝑃 required to push the wheel just
24. Neglecting weight of members for the system shown in figure, determine the magnitude and