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GATE CE 1990
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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A rigid rod $$AB$$ of length $$L$$ is hinged at $$A$$ and is maintained in its vertical position by two springs with spring constants $$K$$ attached at end $$B.$$ The system is under stable equilibrium under the action of load $$P$$ when $$P < \,{P_{Cr}}$$. The system will be in unstable equilibrium when $$P$$ attains a value greater than
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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