NATIONAL INSTITUTE MANAGEMENT

ENGINEERING MECHANICS

All the question are compulsory. The first five questions shall be of 16marks each and the
last question shall be of 20marks.

Q1.A Using the scalar triple product , find, the area projected on to the plane N from the
surface ABC. Plane N is infinite and is normal to the vector.
R=50i +40j+30k ft
B For the system of forces shown, what is the torque about axis A-B? Note. The 100-N and
50-N forces are in the xz plane & are perpendicular to line AC..

Q2. A Find the centre of gravity of the plate

B A truss support a roadway load of 800 IB/FT per truss. Concerated loads have been
shown representing approximations of vechicle loading for each truss at some instant of time.The
bridge has six 20ft panels.Determine the forces in member EG,FH and IJ.
Q3. A Find the cord tension if block latin max friction.
B What are the principal mass moments of interia at point O?Block A weighs 15N.Rod B
Weighs 10N.the density in each body is uniform. The diameter of the sphere is 50mm.
Q4. A A particle moves along a circular path of diameter 10m such that V=3t+6m/s.When it has
traveled a distance of 15m, the velocity starts to decreases at the rate of 2m/s.What is the
acceleration at t=13 sec & at t=18?
B A constant force F of 5,000 n acts on blocks A.If we donot have friction anywhere, what
is the acceleration of blocks A?

Q5. A A closed container is full of water.By ratating the container for something &then suddenly
holding the container stationary,we develop a rational motion of the water,which you is learn in
fluid mechanics.resemble a vortex . The velocity of the fluid element is zero in the radial
direction & is given as 10/rft/sec in the transerve direction, what is the angular momentum of the
water?
B If the rod shown is released from rest at the confriguration shown, what are the supoorting
at A&B that instant?.the rod weighs 100 IBand is 10ft long the static co-efficient of friction is2
for all surface contacts..

Q6. A A rectangular rod A rests on a smooth horizontal surface.A disc B moves towards the rod
at a speed of 10/m sec.What is the post impact angular velocity of the rod for a coefficient of
resistution of 6? the rod weighs 50N A &the disc B weighs 8N..
B What is the radius of gyration of the speed boat abovt a vertical axis going the centre of
gravity.if it is noted that the boat will swing about this vertical axis one time per second the mass
of the boat is 500kg..
C A rod of length L&mass M is suspended from a friction less roller.If a small imlusive
torque is applied to the rod when it is in a state of rest?.