Engineering Mechanics Question Bank

RBT Level
Unit/
Sl.No COs Marks
(L1,L2…. Module
Question etc)
Module-1
1 Define the terms: force, moment, and couple L1 CO1 5 1
2 Explain the principle of transmissibility of forces. L2 CO1 5 1

3 Using the parallelogram law, determine the resultant of two L3 CO1 5 1

forces 𝑃 = 300 N and Q=400N acting at 45∘ .

4 Prove that the moment of a couple is independent of the location L3 CO1 5 1

of the axis of rotation.
5 Explain with an example: the Varignon’s theorem L3 CO1 5 1
6 Explain with an example: the principle of superposition of forces. L2 CO1 5 1
7 State Newton's Laws of Motion L1 CO1 5 1

8 Discuss how a force acting at another point can represent the L2 CO1 5 1
same effect of a force and couple acting at a point.
9 State and prove the Parallelogram Law of Forces L2 CO1 5 1

10 Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction L3 CO1 10 1
measured counterclockwise from the positive x axis.
 Determine the moment of the force about point O

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14 Determine the angle θ for connecting member A to the plate so L3 CO1 5 1

that the resultant force of FA and FB is directed horizontally to the
 right. Also, what is the magnitude of the resultant force?

15 Determine the resultant R of the two forces applied to the bracket. L3 CO1 5 1
Write R in terms of unit vectors along the x- and y-axes shown.
 Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.

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17 A twist of 6 N - m is applied to the handle of the screwdriver. L3 CO1 5 1

 Define Force and explain with a neat diagram, various types of
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Force systems
Module-2
21 Define the terms: equilibrant and free body diagram (FBD). L1 CO2 5 2
22 State and explain Lami’s theorem with its applications L2 CO2 5 2
Define the static equilibrium of a body. What are its
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conditions?
How does the free body diagram simplify equilibrium
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analysis and what are the steps involved in drawing an FBD
25 The 50-kg homogeneous smooth sphere rests on the incline L4 CO2 10 2
A and bears against the smooth vertical wall B. Calculate the
contact forces at A and B.
the reaction exerted by the wall and the inclined plane at C,
D, and E.
 A ball of weight W rests upon a smooth horizontal plane and
has attached to its center two strings AB and AC which pass
over frictionless pulleys at B and G and carry loads P and Q,
respectively, as shown in Fig. If the string AB is horizontal,
find the angle a that the string AC makes with the horizontal
when the ball is in a position of equilibrium. Also find the
pressure R between the ball and the plane.

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 Determine the reactions at contact points for the spheres A,B and
C as shown in Fig 6(a). It is given that WA = WB, WC = 6kN, dA =
dB = 500 mm, dC = 800 mm.

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33 State and Prove varignon's theorem L3 CO2 5 2

 A prismatic bar AB, of weight Q and length l, is supported at one
end B by a string CB of length a and rests at A, vertically below C,
against a perfectly smooth vertical wall (Fig.). Find the position of
the bar, as defined by the length x, for which equilibrium will be
possible.

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35 Define (i) Truss (ii) Frame and differentiate them L2 CO2 5 2

36 What are the assumptions in analysis of truss L1 CO2 5 2
37 Determine the force in each member of the truss, and state if the L3 CO2 10 2
members are in tension or compression
 Determine the force in each member of the truss. State if the
members are in tension or compression.

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 Determine the force in members CD , HI , and CJ of the truss, and
state if the members are in tension or compression.

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Determine the force in members CD , CF , and CG and state if

these members are in tension or compression.

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Module-3
41 What are the laws for friction? L2 CO3 5 3
 Determine the reactions at A and B for the beam subjected to the
uniform load distribution

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Determine the reactions at A and B for the beam subjected to a

combination of distributed and point loads.

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What is the (i) cone of friction (ii) angle of Friction and (iii) angle of
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repose?
 If P = 200 N , determine the friction developed between the 50-kg crate
and the ground. The coefficient of static friction between the crate and the
ground is ms = 0.3

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Determine the maximum angle which the adjustable incline may

have with the horizontal before the block of mass m begins to slip.
The coefficient of static friction between the block and the inclined
surface is s.

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 Determine the range of values which the mass m0 may have so
that the 100-kg block shown in the figure will neither start moving
up the plane nor slip down the plane. The coefficient of static
friction for the contact surfaces is 0.30.

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Blocks A and B have a mass of 3 kg and 9 kg, respectively, and

are connected to the weightless links shown in Fig. Determine the
largest vertical force P that can be applied at the pin C without
causing any movement. The coefficient of static friction between
the blocks and the contacting surfaces is ms = 0.3 .

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49 Two blocks of weights W1 and W2 rest on a rough inclined plane L4 CO3 10 3

and are connected by a short piece of string as shown in Fig. If the
coefficients of friction are 1 = 0.2 and 2 = 0.3, respectively, find
the angle of inclination of the plane for which sliding will impend.
 Assume W1 = W2 = 2500N

Determine the maximum force P that can be applied without causing the
two 50-kg crates to move. The coefficient of static friction between each
crate and the ground is ms = 0.25.

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51 If the coefficient of static friction at contact points A and B is ms = 0.3, L3 CO3 10 3

determine the maximum force P that can be applied without causing the
100-kg spool to move.
52 The ladder has a uniform weight of 80 Kg and rests against the smooth L4 CO3 10 3
wall at B . If the coefficient of static friction at A and B is mA = 0.2 and ms
=0.3 respectively , determine if the ladder will slip. Take teta = 60 .(1ft =
30.48 cm)
 Determine the minimum force P to prevent the 30-kg rod AB from sliding.
The contact surface at B is smooth, whereas the coefficient of static
friction between the rod and the wall at A and B is ms = 0.2.

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54 Determine the maximum and the minimum values of weight W which L4 CO3 010 3
may be applied without causing the 50o Kg block to slip. The coefficient
of static friction between the block and the plane is ms = 0.2, and
between the rope and the drum D ms = 0.3.
 Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction on the
beam caused by the pin at B and the rocker at A as shown in Fig. Neglect
the weight of the beam.

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56 What are various types of Beams? Explain with a neat diagram L2 CO3 5 3
57 What is a Beam? What are statically determinate beams and L2 CO3 5 3
statically in-determinate beams? What are the various loads that may act
 on a beam?

A flexible cable which supports the 100-kg load is passed over a

fixed circular drum and subjected to a force P to maintain
equilibrium. The coefficient of static friction between the cable
and the fixed drum is 0.30. (a) For ⲁ=0, determine the maximum
and minimum values which P may have in order not to raise or
lower the load. (b) For P 500 N, determine the minimum value
which the angle may have before the load begins to slip.
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 The uniform pole has a weight W and length L . Its end B is tied to
a supporting cord, and end A is placed against the wall, for which
the coefficient of static friction is ms . Determine the largest
angle at which the pole can be placed without slipping.

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Calculate the magnitude of the clockwise couple M required to

turn the 50-kg cylinder in the supporting block shown. The
coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.30.

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 Locate the centroid of the area of a circular sector with respect to
its vertex.

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A uniform semicircular rod of radius r is supported in a bearing at its

upper end and is free to swing in the vertical plane. Calculate the angle
made by the diameter with the vertical for the equilibrium position.

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70 Determine the x- and y-coordinates of the centroid of the shaded area. L4 CO4 10 4
 Determine the moment of inertia for the rectangular about the
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centroidal axis.
72 Derive the transfer formula in parallel-axis theorem L3 CO4 5 4
73 Determine the moment of inertia for a circle L3 CO4 10 4
Determine the moment of inertia for a right angle triangle about
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its centroid
Determine the moment of inertia of the composite
area

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 Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area

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Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area.

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78 Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about the y L3 CO4 10 4
axis.
 Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area

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80 Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area L4 CO4 10 4

 Module-5

81 Describe and mention the equations of motion for the bodies L2 CO4 5 5
thrown vertically upwards.

Illustrate the scenario when one can idealize the object as a

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particle.
The position of a particle in rectilinear motion is defined by the
relationship x=t3-2t2+10t-6, where x is in metres and t is in
seconds determine (i) particle’s position, velocity and acceleration
83 at t= 3 secs (ii)average velocity during t=2 seconds and t=3 L3 CO4 10 5

seconds(iii)average acceleration during t=2 seconds and t=3

seconds

84 A ball is thrown from the top of a building of 20m height with a L3 CO4 10 5
velocity of 30m/s at an angle of 45° to the horizontal. Determine
the velocity at t=2s. How high does it rise. Determine the
 horizontal distance it will travel just before striking the ground.
Also, determine its velocity at that instant

A stone is dropped into a well and the splash is heard after 3

seconds. If the speed of the sound in air is 340 m/s, determine the
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depth of the well.

During a test a rocket travels upward at 75 m/s, and when it is 40

m from the ground its engine fails. Determine the maximum
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the ground. While in motion the rocket is subjected to a constant
downward acceleration of 9.81 m/s2 due to gravity. Neglect the
effect of air resistance.

A block of mass 25 kg at rest on an inclined plane (angle= 15°) is

87 pulled by a force of 175N magnitude acting parallel to the inclined L2 CO4 10 5
plane. Determine the acceleration of the block, if the coefficient of
kinetic friction between the block and the plane is 0.3.

88 State D’Alembert’s principle and explain their significance. L1 CO4 5 5

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Determine the velocity at which the basketball at A must be
thrown at the angle of 30 so that it makes it to the basket at B.
 roof of the building. Determine (i) the range R where it strikes the
ground at B, (ii) Velocity with which it strikes the ground and the
time it takes.

The track for this racing event was designed so that riders jump
off the slope at 30°, from a height of 1 m. During a race it was
observed that the rider shown in Fig, remained in mid air for 1.5
s. Determine the speed at which he was traveling off the ramp, the
horizontal distance he travels before striking the ground, and the
maximum height he attains. Neglect the size of the bike and rider.

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 The curvilinear motion of a particle is defined by vx = 50-16t and y
= 100- 4t2, where vx is in meters per second, yis in meters, and t is
94 in seconds. It is also known that x = 0 when t = 0. Plot the path of L3 CO4 10 5
the particle and determine its velocity and acceleration when the
position y = 0 is reached.