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The document is a question bank for Engineering Mechanics, prepared by Mrs. Gayatri Mawale, containing various problems related to forces and equilibrium. Each question includes a specific scenario, with answers provided for the calculations of forces, angles, and reactions at points of contact. Topics covered include equilibrium of particles, tension in cables, and support reactions in beams and rods.

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QB Unit 3

The document is a question bank for Engineering Mechanics, prepared by Mrs. Gayatri Mawale, containing various problems related to forces and equilibrium. Each question includes a specific scenario, with answers provided for the calculations of forces, angles, and reactions at points of contact. Topics covered include equilibrium of particles, tension in cables, and support reactions in beams and rods.

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Engineering Mechanics

Unit 3- Question Bank


Prepared by – Mrs. Gayatri Mawale

1] Determine the magnitude of F1 and F2 so that the particle is in equilibrium. [ Ans :- F1 = 437.21 N, F2 =
232.56 N ]

2] Determine the magnitude and position of force F so that the force system shown in figure maintain
equilibrium. [ Ans :- θ = 51.050 F = 11.13 kN]

3] Find the angle of tilt θ with the horizontal so that the contact force at B will be one half that at A for the
smooth cylinder. [ Ans :- θ = 18.440 ]
4] The 20 kg homogeneous smooth sphere rests on the two inclines as shown in figure. Determine the
contact forces at A and B.[ Ans :- NA = 101.56 N, θA = 150, NB = 196.2 N, θB = 600]

5] A cylinder of weight 1000 N is rest on the stair as shown in figure. Determine the minimum magnitude of
horizontal force P to raise the cylinder over the step. [ Ans :- P = 577.35 N ]

6] Sphere A having mass 200 kg held in equilibrium as shown in figure below. Determine the normal
reactions at the point of contact. [ Ans :- NA = 981 N, NB = 1699.14 N ]

7] A cylinder of mass 100 kg rest between the inclined planes as shown in figure. Determine the normal
reaction at A and B. [ Ans :- NA = 438 N, NB = 1203.37 N ]

8] A sphere weighing 1000 N is placed in a wrench as shown, find the reactions at the point of contacts.
[ Ans :- NA = 1000 N, NB = 1414.21 N ]
Cables
9] Three cables are joined at the junction C as shown in figure below. Determine the tension in cable AC
and BC caused by the weight of the 30 kg cylinder. [ Ans :- TBC = 263.86 N,TAC = 215.44 N ]

10] Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Knowing that W = 200 N, determine the tension
i) in cable AC, ii) in cable BC. [ Ans :- TAC = 178.64 N, TBC = 272.20 N ]

11] The motor at B winds up the cord attached to the 65 N crate with a constant speed as shown in figure.
Determine the force in cord CD supporting the pulley and the angle θ for equilibrium. Neglect the size of
pulley at C. [ Ans :- TCD = 127.47 N, θ = 78.690 ]

12] The 30 kg pipe is supported at A by a system of five cords as shown in figure. Determine the force in
each cord for equilibrium. [ Ans :- TAB = 339.83 N, TAE = 169.91 N, TCB = 562.31 N, TBD = 490.50 N ]
13] The 500 N crate is hoisted using the ropes AB and AC. Each rope can withstand a maximum tension of
2500 N before it breaks. If AB always remains horizontal, determine the smallest angle θ to which the crate
can be hoisted. [Ans :- θ = 11.540 ]

14] Beam AB is in equilibrium for the force system shown in figure below, find the support reactions Ax, Ay
and RB. [Ans :- RB = 7.22kN, AY = 8.44kN, AX = 5.66kN ]

15] A uniform rod of mass m = 2 kg is resting as shown. Find angle ‘θ’ for equilibrium of bar. Take a = 2 m
and L = 6 m. [Ans. - θ = 29.120 ]
16] A light bar supports a 15 kg block at its mid point C. Rollers at A and B rest against smooth surfaces
and a horizontal cable AD is attached at A. Determine the tension in cable AD and reactions at A and B. [
Ans :- NA = 147.14 N, NB = T = 105.1 N ]

17] Determine mass of the heaviest uniform pipe that can be supported as shown in figure, knowing that the
maximum allowable tension in the cable is 18 kN. Neglect friction.
[ Ans :- NA = 22.5 kN, mg = 35.39 kN, m = 3607.54 kg ]

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