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GATE CE 2016 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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An assembly made of a rigid arm A-B-C hinged at end A and supported by an elastic rope C-D at
end C is shown in the figure. The members may be assumed to be weightless and the lengths of the
respective members are as shown in the figure.
Under the action of a concentrated load P at C as shown, the magnitude of tension developed in the rope is
Questions Asked from Equilibrium of Force Systems (Marks 1)
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GATE CE Subjects
Construction Material and Management
Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying
Engineering Mechanics
Transportation Engineering
Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Steel Structures
Environmental Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
Structural Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
General Aptitude