A block weighing 981 $$N$$ is resting on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction between the block and the horizontal surface is $$\mu = 0.2.$$ A vertical cable attached to the block provides partial support as shown. A man can pull horizontally with a force of 100 $$N$$. What will be the tension, $$T$$ (inN) in the cable if the man is just able to move the block to the right?

A uniform rigid rod of mass $$M$$ and length $$L$$ is hinged at one end as shown in theadjacent figure. A force P is applied at a distance of $$2L/3$$ from the hinge so thatthe rod swings to the right. The reaction at the hinge is

You are asked to evaluate assorted fluid flows for their suitability in a given laboratory application. The following three flow choices. Expressed in terms of the two - dimensional velocity fields in the $$x-$$ $$y$$ plane, are made available.
$$P:$$ $$u = 2y,\,\,\,v = - 3x$$
$$Q:$$ $$u=3xy,$$ $$\,\,\,\,$$$$v=0$$
$$R:$$ $$u=-2x,$$ $$\,\,\,\,$$$$v=2y$$

Which flows should be recommended when the application requires the flow to be incompressible and irrotational?

Consider steady, incompressible and irrotational flow through a reducer in a horizontal pipe where the diameter is reduced from $$20cm$$ to $$10cm.$$ The pressure in the $$20cm$$ pipe just upstream of the reducer is $$150kPa.$$ The fluid has a vapour pressure of $$50kPa$$ and a specific weight of $$5\,\,kN/{m^3}.$$ Neglecting frictional effects, the maximum discharge (in $${m^3}/s$$) that can pass through the reducer without causing cavitation is