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Engineering Mechanics (EM) SPPU Insem Question Paper Mar 2026

All 4 questions from this SPPU insem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
101011
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Insem
Session
Mar 2026
Max. marks
30
Time
1 Hour
Semester
II
Paper code
APR-26/FE/Insem-6

Printed for: F.E. (Insem)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q. 1 or Q. 2, Q. 3 or Q. 4
  2. Neat sketches must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  4. Assume suitable data, if necessary.
  5. Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.
  6. Use of cell phone is prohibited in the examination hall.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      State and explain resolution and composition of force with suitable sketch.

      Also asked:Sep 2024

      [4]
    2. b)

      Find the magnitude of the resultant and its direction of the following forces acting at a point O as shown in Fig. 1b.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Determine the equivalence force system with reference to point A for the force system as shown in Fig. 1c if side of equilateral triangle is 1m.

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      If two forces P and Q of magnitude 300 N and 400 N respectively acting at an angle 60º as shown in Fig. 2a, determine the magnitude and position of the resultant force.

      [5]
    2. b)

      Determine the magnitude and direction of resultant with reference to point A for the force system as shown in Fig. 2b.

      [6]
    3. c)

      State and explain principle of transmissibility with sketch. 2 APR-26/FE/Insem-6

      [4]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      State angle of repose, angle of friction, coefficient of friction and cone of friction with suitable sketch.

      Also asked:Mar 2025 ·Sep 2024

      [5]
    2. b)

      Locate the centroid of the shaded area as shown in Fig. 3b with respect to origin O.

      [5]
    3. c)

      A 200 N block is resting on a rough horizontal surface as shown in Fig. 3c for which the coefficient of friction,  s = 0.25. Determine the force P required to cause motion.

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      State and explain parallel and perpendicular axis theorem.

      Also asked:Mar 2025

      [4]
    2. b)

      Determine the moment of inertia of the section about centroidal axis as shown in Fig. 4b.

      [6]
    3. c)

      A cable is passing over the disc of belt friction apparatus at a lap angle 540º as shown in Fig. 4c. If coefficient of statics friction is 0.25 and the weight of the block is 500 N, determine the range of force P to maintain equilibrium. eeee c

      [5]