Solved question paper for AM May-2017 (DIPLOMA 3rd)
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Applied mechanics May-2017
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 3rd • May-2017
Applied Mechanics for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering Civil Engineering 3rd semester helps students find subject-wise previous year question papers and old papers for exam practice. These papers are useful for understanding the paper pattern, repeated questions, and the kind of topics that are asked more often in revision and preparation. BRpaper is not the official website of the university or board. This page is meant to support students who want quick access to applied mechanics PYQs, exam preparation material, and paper-based revision for the diploma civil 3rd semester subject.
Solved Questions
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SECTION-A
Q1. Fill in the blanks:
a. Mass is a ............... quantity.
Very Short Answer 1x15=15 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2019 Mass is a ______ quantity.
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Dec 2018
SECTION-A
Q1. Fill in the blanks.
a. Weight is a ______ quantity
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The force which one body exerts on the second body is called …………. force.
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The angle of friction is always …………… then 900 .
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Dec 2018
The angle of friction is always ________ then 900
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May 2016 The angle of friction is always …… ……… then 90 0.
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The …………… effect of the force is called moment.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
The _______ effect of the force is called moment.
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The efficiency of a screw jack may be increased by ……………. Its pitch.
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Dec 2018
The efficiency of a screw jack may be increased by ______ its pitch.
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May 2016 The efficiency of a screw jack may be increased by ……………. Its pitch.
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Dec 2016 The efficiency of screw jack may be increased by ____ the pitch.
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C.G. is a term used for the bodies having ………….. only.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
C.G. is a term used for the bodies having _______ Only.
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Dec 2015 C.G is a term used for ..................bodies.
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Axis passing through the centroid of the plane lamina is called ……………… axis. decreases.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
Axis passing through the centroid of the plane lamina is called _____ axis.
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May 2016 Axis passing through the centroid of the plane lamina is called ……………… axis.
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Sliding friction is always ……………… then Rolling friction.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2019 Sliding friction is always __________ than rolling friction.
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Dec 2019 Rolling friction is always ______ than sliding friction.
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Dec 2018
Rolling friction is always _______ then sliding friction.
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Dec 2015 Sliding friction is always ....................than the rolling friction.
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May 2009 Rolling friction is more than sliding friction.
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In an ideal machine, velocity ratio = ………….
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
In an ideal machine, velocity ratio = ________
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May 2016 In an ideal machine, velocity ratio = ………….
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Coefficient of friction is = ……………/……………..
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2021 Define coefficient of friction.
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May 2019 Define the following: Coefficient of friction.
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Dec 2018
Coefficient of friction is = ________/_______
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May 2016 Coefficient of friction is = ……………/……………..
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The unit of moment in SI system is …………
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2019 The unit of moment of a force in SI units is ______.
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Dec 2018
The unit of moment in SI system is ________
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May 2016 The unit of moment in SI system is …………
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A couple cannot be replaced by a ………….. force.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
A couple cannot be replaced by a _________ Force.
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A machine is said to be irreversible if its efficiency is …………… then 50%.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2019 A machine is said to be irreversible if its efficiency is then 50%.
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Dec 2018
A machine is said to be irreversible if its efficiency is ________ then 50%.
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May 2016 A machine is said to be reversible if its efficiency is …………… then 50%.
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One kilogram force is equal to ……….. N
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
One kilogram force is equal to _______ N
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May 2016 One kilogram force is equal to ……….. N
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Efficiency ………………. as the load
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any five questions.
a. Differentiate between center of gravity and centroid .
Short Answer 5x6=30 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any five questions.
i. Differentiate between center of gravity and centroid.
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Explain the characteristics of a force.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2022 What are the characteristics of a force?
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May 2021 Explain the characteristics of a force.
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May 2020 Define Force and state the effects of force.
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Define triangle law of forces and lami`s theorem.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
Define Triangle Law of forces and Lami`s theorem.
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Where the C.G. does lies of sphere, circular cone, and right circular cylinder?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2019 Where does the C.G. of the following regular solids lie? (a) Hemisphere (solid) (b) Cone (solid) (c) Cylinder (solid)
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Dec 2018
Where the C.G. does lies of sphere, circular cone, and right circular cylinder?
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May 2016 Where does the C.G. lie for hemisphere, right circular cone, right circular cylinder?
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Dec 2016 Where does the C.G of a cone (solid) lie?
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Dec 2016 Where does the C.G of a cone (hollow) lie?
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Dec 2016 Where does the C.G of a cylinder (hollow) lie?
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Dec 2016 Where does the C.G of a cylinder (solid) lie?
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What do mean by moment center and moment arm and moment of a couple?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
What do mean by moment center and moment arm and moment of a couple?
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Define friction. Give merits and demerits of friction.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2021 Define friction. Give merits and demerits of frict ion.
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Dec 2018
Define friction. Give merits and demerits of friction.
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May 2016 Define friction. Give merits and demerits of friction.
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Dec 2015 Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of frictions.
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Establish a relation between efficiency, mechanical advantage and velocity ratio of a machine.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2020 Derive relationship between mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of machine.
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Dec 2018
Establish a relation between efficiency, mechanical advantage and velocity ratio of a machine.
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May 2016 Establish a relation between efficiency, mechanical advantage and velocity ratio of a machine.
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SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
a. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the following force system.
1. 20 N due north.
2. 12 N due north-west.
3. 10 N due east.
4. 8 N due 350 west of south
5. 16 N due 650 North West.
Long Answer 10x3=30 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2019 Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the following force system: 20 N due north, 10 N due north-west, 5 N due east, 10 N due 30° west of south, and 20 N due 60° north-west.
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Dec 2018
SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
a. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the following force system.
i. 30 N due north.
ii. 35 N due north-west.
iii. 15 N due east.
iv. 16 N due 450 west of south
v. 32 N due 750 North West
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May 2016 Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the following force system: 10 N due north, 8 N due north-west, 5 N due east, 4 N due 350 west of south, 12 N due 650 North West.
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May 2015 Find the magnitude and direction of the following force system: (i) 8N due North. (ii) 6N due North West. (iii) 3N due East. (iv) 2N due 30° West of South. (v) 10N due 60° North of West.
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An electric light fixture weighing 25N hangs from a point c, by two strings AC and BC. The string Ac is inclined at 600 to horizontal and BC at 450 to the vertical. Determine the forces in string AC and BC.
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
Dec 2018
An electric light fixture weighing 50N hangs from a point c, by two strings AC and BC. The string Ac is inclined at 600 to horizontal and BC at 450 to the vertical. Determine the forces in string AC and BC.
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What do mean by force? Explain Force system.
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2022 What do you mean by a force system? Explain the various force systems.
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May 2021 What do you mean by force? Explain force system.
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May 2020 What do you mean by force? Explain force system.
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Dec 2018
What do you mean by force? Explain Force system.
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May 2016 What do mean by force? Explain force system.
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Derive an equation for equilibrium of a body lying on a rough inclined plane when the motion is in downward direction and force is acting horizontally.
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2020 Derive an equation for equilibrium of a body lying on a rough inclined plane when the motion is in downward direction and force is acting parallel to the plane.
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Dec 2018
Derive an equation for equilibrium of a body lying on a rough inclined plane when the motion is in downward direction and force is acting parallel to the plane.
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May 2016 Derive an equation for equilibrium of a body lying on a rough inclined plane when the motion is in upward direction and force is acting horizontally.
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