Recent questions tagged mechanics-of-rigid-bodies

Two axial members, namely $\text{OP}$ and $\text{OQ}$, are pin joined at $\text{O}$ as shown in the figure. A force $F$ acts at point $\text{P}$ along the positive $x$ di...

Two smooth drums each weighing $W$ and radius, $r$ are connected by a stiff rope of length, $h$ as shown in the figure. Force $F$ is applied using a massless lever (RS) o...

A rigid block of mass $m$ on a horizontal surface is connected to three springs each having spring constant $k$ as shown in the figure.Which one of the following is the C...

A car is moving on a horizontal surface in a straight line with a constant velocity of $3 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. A ball is thrown vertically upwards at time $t=0$ fro...

A cart of weight $(W) 5 \mathrm{kN}$, stands on an inclined smooth surface at an angle $(\theta)$ of $45^{\circ}$ as shown in the figure. The cart is maintained in equili...

The force $(F)$ acting on the block, as shown in the figure is $2\text{N}$. The stiffness of the spring ( $k$ ) is $100 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}$.Assume that the block is...

Which one of the following options is the CORRECT absolute value of the bending moment at $\text{R}$ in the frame as shown in the figure?$0$$\mathrm{Fl}$$2 \text{Fl}$$3 \...

A spring of stiffness $k$ is connected to the center of a homogeneous right circular cylinder of radius $r$ placed on a horizontal surface as shown in the figure. The cyl...

The point $\text{Q}$ of a thin rigid equilateral triangular plate $\text{PQR}$ is constrained to move in a horizontal channel. Point $\text{P}$ of the same plate is const...

​​​​A solid body of uniform specific gravity floats in a deep liquid pool. Take $B, G$, and $M$ as the centre of buoyancy, centre of gravity, and metacentre of the body, ...

Consider, a kite weighing $100$ grams as essentially a rigid flat plate making an angle $8^{\circ}$ with the horizontal and having a planform area of $0.045 \mathrm{~m}^{...

​​​A ball of mass $5 \mathrm{m}$ approaches a stationary ball of mass $\mathrm{m}$ with a horizontal velocity of $2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ from left to right. After a ...

​​​​​​Two cars $\text{P}$ and $\text{Q}$ are travelling on a straight path and are $60 \: \mathrm{m}$ apart as shown in the figure; Car $\text{P}$ is moving with a consta...

The natural frequency of a spring-mass system is $10 \: \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$.Which of the following statements is/are $\textsf{CORRECT}$?The mass is $100 \:\mathrm{...

Consider two blocks, $\mathbf{P}$ of mass $100 \: \mathrm{kg}$ and $\mathbf{Q}$ of mass $150 \: \mathrm{ kg}$, resting as shown in the figure. The angle $\theta=30^{\circ...

​​​​Which one of the following vertical columns, of circular cross-section, sustains the highest load without buckling?Cantilever column with a length $\text{L}$ and cros...

​​​​The figure shows a rod $\text{PQ}$, hinged at $\text{P}$, rotating counter-clockwise with a uniform angular speed of $15 \: \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$. A block $R$ tr...

​​​The frame shown in the figure is loaded at $\text{S}$ with a force of $2000 \: \text{N}$. The reactions at $\text{T}$ are denoted by $\text{T}_{x}$ and $\text{T}_{y}$,...

An electric motor's rotor is spinning at $1500 \: \mathrm{rpm}$ when its load and power are cutoff. The rotor which has a mass of $50 \: \mathrm{ kg}$ and a radius of gyr...