GATE Prev Year : Engineering Mechanics Test-5

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Question 1

The coefficient of restitution of a perfectly plastic impact is

• A0
• B1
• C2
• D∞

Question 2

A point mass is executing simple harmonic motion with amplitude of 10 mm and frequency of 4 Hz. The maximum acceleration (m/s²) of the mass is ______

• A6.32
• B4.85
• C5.26
• D6.78

Question 3

For the toggle device shown in figure, derive the relationship between forces P and F in terms of the angle θ.

• A
• B
• C
• D

Question 4

A truss consists of horizontal members (AC, CD, DB and EF) and vertical members (CE and DE) having length 1 each. The members AE, DE and BF are inclined at 45 ° to the horizontal. For the uniformly distributed load ‘p’ per unit length on the member EF of the truss shown in figure given below, the force in the member CD is

• A
• B pl
• C 0
• D

Question 5

From an equilateral triangular plate of side ‘a’, a square plate of maximum size has to be cut. The side of such a square plate is:

• A
• B
• C
• D

Question 6

If point A is in equilibrium under the action of the applied forces, the values of tensions T_AB and T_AC are respectively.

• A520 N and 300 N
• B300 N and 520 N
• C450 N and 150 N
• D150 N and 450 N

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