7. Two blocks A and B are placed on inclined planes as shown in fig.2.

The
block A weighs 1000N. Determine the minimum weight of the block B
for maintaining the equilibrium of the system. Assume that the blocks are
connected by an inextensible string passing over a frictionless pulley.
Coefficient of friction between the all contact surfaces as 0.25.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CENTRALIZED MODEL EXAM

Register No:
GE6253 ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Year & Sem: I & II
Date :
Time: 9.10 AM 10.40 AM
Marks: 50
PART A
Answer All the Questions
(5X2 = 10)

1. What is general plane motion?

2. Define angle of friction.
3. State Lamis theorem.

Fig (2)

4. State the principle of transmissibility.

PART C Answer any three of the following Questions

5. State Varignons theorem

PART B

Answer all the Question

6. The masses of the ladder and person

are 18 kg and 90 kg, respectively. The
center of mass of the 4m ladder is at its
midpoint. If = 30 , what is the
0

minimum coefficient of static friction

between the ladder and the floor
necessary for the person to climb to the
top of the ladder? Neglect friction
between the ladder and the wall. In
addition has to support a man at a
distance of 3m from lower end.

(2X8 =16)

(3X8 =24)

8. a) Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities.

(3)
b) Forces R, S, T, U are collinear. Forces R and T act from left to right.
Forces S and U act from right to left. Magnitudes of the forces
R, S, T, U are 40 N, 45 N, 50 N and 55 N respectively. Find the
resultant of R, S, T, U.
(5)
9. Determine the force & Tension required the hold the 4kg lamp in
position.
(8)

11. Two identical rollers, each of weight 500 N, are supported by an inclined
plane making an angle of 300 to the horizontal and a vertical wall as
shown in the figure.
(8)

10. Determine the reactions and resultant at the supports A & B for the beam
shown in fig.
(8)

i)
ii)

Sketch the free body diagrams of the two rollers.

Assuming smooth surfaces, find the reactions at the support
points.