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Engineering Mechanics

The algebraic sum of moments of the forces forming couple about any point in their plane is_________________?

The algebraic sum of moments of the forces forming couple about any point in their plane is_________________?

A. equal to the moment of the couple
B. constant
C. both of above are correct
D. both of above are wrong
E. none of the above

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Engineering Mechanics

A semi-circular disc rests on a horizontal surface with its top flat surface horizontal and circular portion touching down. The coefficient of friction between semi-cricular disc and horizontal surface is \i. This disc is to be pulled by a horizontal force applied at one edge and it always remains horizontal. When the disc is about to start moving, its top horizontal force will____________________?

A semi-circular disc rests on a horizontal surface with its top flat surface horizontal and circular portion touching down. The coefficient of friction between semi-cricular disc and horizontal surface is i. This disc is to be pulled by a horizontal force applied at one edge and it always remains horizontal. When the disc is about to start moving, its top horizontal force will____________________?

A. remain horizontal
B. slant up towards direction of pull
C. slant down towards direction of pull
D. unpredictable
E. none of the above

A semi-circular disc rests on a horizontal surface with its top flat surface horizontal and circular portion touching down. The coefficient of friction between semi-cricular disc and horizontal surface is \i. This disc is to be pulled by a horizontal force applied at one edge and it always remains horizontal. When the disc is about to start moving, its top horizontal force will____________________? Read More »

Engineering Mechanics

Limiting force of friction is the__________________?

Limiting force of friction is the__________________?

A. tangent of angle between normal-reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and limiting friction
B. ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction
C. the friction force acting when the body is just about to move
D. the friction force acting when the body is in motion
E. minimum force of friction

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Engineering Mechanics