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GATE CE 2024 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.833

The beam shown in the figure is subjected to a uniformly distributed downward load of intensity $q$ between supports A and B.

GATE CE 2024 Set 1 Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of Force Systems Question 2 English

Considering the upward reactions as positive, the support reactions are

A

$R_A = \frac{ql}{2} ; R_B = \frac{5ql}{2} ; R_C = -ql$

B

$R_A = -ql ; R_B = \frac{5ql}{2} ; R_C = \frac{ql}{2}$

C

$R_A = -\frac{ql}{2} ; R_B = \frac{5ql}{2} ; R_C = 0$

D

$R_A = \frac{ql}{2} ; R_B = ql ; R_C = \frac{ql}{2}$

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GATE CE 2022 Set 2
Numerical
+2
-0

A uniform rod KJ of weight w shown in the figure rests against a frictionless vertical wall at the point K and a rough horizontal surface at point J. It is given that w = 10 kN, a = 4 m and b = 3 m.

GATE CE 2022 Set 2 Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of Force Systems Question 3 English

The minimum coefficient of static friction that is required at the point J to hold the rod in equilibrium is __________. (round off to three decimal places)

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GATE CE 2016 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The magnitudes of vectors P, Q and R are 100 kN, 250 kN and 150 kN, respectively as shown in the figure. GATE CE 2016 Set 1 Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of Force Systems Question 6 English The respective values of the magnitude (in kN) and the direction (with respect to the x-axis) of the resultant vector are
A
290.9 and 96.0°
B
368.1 and 94.7°
C
330.4 and 118.9°
D
400.1 and 113.5°
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GATE CE 2016 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A rigid member ACB is shown in the figure. The member is supported at A and B by pinned and guided roller supports, respectively. A force P acts at C as shown. Let RAh and RBh be the horizontal reactions at supports A and B, respectively, and RAv be the vertical reaction at support A. Self- weight of the member may be ignored. GATE CE 2016 Set 1 Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of Force Systems Question 5 English Which one of the following sets gives the correct magnitudes of RAv, RBh and RAh ?
A
RAv = 0; RBh = $$\frac1{3} P;$$ and RAh = $$\frac2{3} P;$$
B
RAv = 0; RBh = $$\frac2{3} P;$$ and RAh = $$\frac1{3} P;$$
C
RAv = 0; RBh = $$\frac3{8} P;$$ and RAh = $$\frac{1.5}{8} P;$$
D
RAv = 0; RBh = $$\frac{1.5}{8} P;$$ and RAh = $$\frac{1.5}{8} P;$$
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