ENGINEERING MECHANICS-3

May 2021 Review

ENGINEERING MECHANICS 3
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following 5. Determine the maximum value of P.
questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box a. 103.1 N c. 93.8 N
corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet b. 101.3 N d. 89.3 N
provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 2 only.
SITUATION 4
MULTIPLE CHOICE The ladder has a uniform weight of 80 lb and rests against the wall at B.
FRICTION If the coefficient of static friction at A and B is 0.4, determine the
smallest angle Ѳ at which the ladder will not slip.
SITUATION 1
Determine the range of values which the mass m may have so that the
100 kg block shown in the figure will neither start moving up the plane
nor slip down the plane. The coefficient of static friction for the contact
surfaces is 0.30.

1. Determine the maximum value of m.

a. 6.01 kg c. 62.4 kg 6. Determine the normal reaction at B if the ladder is on the
b. 6.24 kg d. 60.1 kg verge of moving.
2. Determine the minimum value of m. a. 27.59 lb c. 18.88 lb
a. 6.01 kg c. 62.4 kg b. 17.77 lb d. 68.97 lb
b. 6.24 kg d. 60.1 kg 7. Determine the normal reaction at A if the ladder is on the
verge of moving.
SITUATION 2 a. 27.59 lb c. 18.88 lb
Determine the magnitude and direction of the friction force acting on b. 17.77 lb d. 68.97 lb
the 100 kg block shown . The Coefficient of static friction is 0.20 and the 8. Determine the smallest angle Ѳ at which the ladder will not
coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.17. The forces are applied with the slip.
block initially at rest. a. 46.4 c. 44.6
b. 64.4 d. 64.6

SITUATION 5
The system of two blocks, cable, and fixed pulley is initially at rest.
Determine the horizontal force P necessary to cause motion when:

3. If P = 500 N
a. 134.3 N (up the plane)
9. P is applied to the 5 kg block.
b. 134.3 N (down the plane
a. 137.3 c. 112.8
c. 219 N (up the plane)
b. 147.2 d. 24.5
d. 219 N (down the plane)
10. Tension based on the case of Problem No. 9
4. If P = 100 N
a. 137.3 c. 112.8
a. 191.2 N (up the plane) c. 162.5 N (up the plane)
b. 147.2 d. 24.5
b. 191.2 N (down the plane) d. 162.5 N (down the plane)
11. P is applied to the 10 kg block.
a. 137.3 c. 112.8
SITUATION 3
b. 147.2 d. 24.5
The three flat blocks are positioned on the 30 degree incline as shown,
12. Tension based on the case of Problem No. 11
and a force P parallel to the incline is applied to the middle block. The
a. 137.3 c. 112.8
upper block is prevented from moving by a wire which attaches it to the
b. 147.2 d. 24.5
fixed support. The coefficient of static friction for each of the three
pairs of mating surfaces is shown. Determine the maximum value which
SITUATION 6
P may have before slipping takes place.
The coefficient of static friction between the 100 kg body and the 15
degree wedge is 0.20. Determine the magnitude of the force P required
to raise the 100 kg body if:

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13. If rollers of negligible friction are present under the wedge. SITUATION 9
a. 49.4 lb c. 69.4 lb
b. 59.4 lb d. 79.4 lb
14. If rollers are removed and the coefficient of static friction of
0.20 applies on the bottom surface.
a. 49.4 lb c. 69.4 lb
b. 59.4 lb d. 79.4 lb

SITUATION 7
A flexible cable which supports the 100 kg load is passed over a fixed
circular drum and subjected to a force P to maintain equilibrium. The
coefficient of static friction between the cable and the fixed drum is
0.30.

Answer:
I centroidal = 10.76 x10^6 mm4

15. If α = 0, determine the maximum value of P in order to raise

the load?
a. 1572 N c. 612 N
b. 981 N d. 1602 N
16. If α = 0, determine the minimum value of P in order to lower
the load?
a. 1572 N c. 612 N
b. 981 N d. 1602 N
17. If P = 500 N, determine the minimum value which the angle α
may have before the load begins to slip.
a. 2.25 c. 128.7
b. 38.7 d. 102.25

SITUATION 8
Calculate the moment of inertia and radius of gyration about the x axis
for the shaded area shown:

Answer = Ix =4050000 mm4

rx = 34 mm

Engr. Jude L. Rosales, CE