Thapar University, Patiala

Time: 15 min Mechanics – UES009 Faculty: Shakeel Waseem

BE 1st Semester Quiz-II Max. Marks: 10
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Q1. Which of the following statement is correct at limiting condition? Given that frictional
coefficient between block m1 and surface is 1, while between pulley and rope is 2.
[2.5]

𝟐
𝒎 𝒎 𝟏
(a) 𝒎𝟏 = 𝟏 𝒆 𝟐 (b) 𝒎𝟐 = 𝟐
𝟐 𝟏 𝒆 𝟐

𝟐
𝒎 𝒎 𝟏
(c) 𝒎𝟐 = 𝟏 𝒆 𝟐 (d) 𝒎𝟏 = 𝟐
𝟏 𝟐 𝒆 𝟐

Q2. The reactions at supports A and B of the truss shown in the Figure below are:
[2.5]

(a) Ax = 400 N; Ay = 900 N; Dy = 300 N (b) Ax = 400 N; Ay = 300 N; Dy = 900 N

(c) Ax = 400 N; Ay = 600 N; Dy = 900 N (d) Ax = 400 N; Ay = 300 N; Dy = 600 N

Q3. Self-weight of a block resting on an incline will act: [1]

(a) Horizontally (b) Vertically downwards
(c) Along the incline (d) Normal to the incline
Q4. A drum shown in the Figure below requires a moment of 20 Nm for starting its rotation.
T1 represents the tight strand tension and T2 the slack strand tension. The radius of the
drum is 0.25 m. The static coefficient of friction between the belt and the drum is 0.35.
[2.5]

Which of the following statements is false for the drum?

(a) T1 - T2 = 80 N (b) T1/T2 = 3 N
(c) T1 + T2 = 160 N (d) T1 + T2 = 80 N

Q5. Which of the following statements are true for bodies subjected to dry friction? [1.5]
(a) The frictional force acts tangent to the contacting surfaces in a direction opposed to the
motion or tendency for motion of one surface relative to another.
(b) The maximum static frictional force that can be developed is independent of the area of
contact, provided the normal pressure is not very low nor great enough to severely deform or
crush the contacting surfaces of the bodies.
(c) The maximum static frictional force is generally greater than the kinetic frictional force for
any two surfaces of contact.
(d) All of the above are true.