Two smooth drums each weighing $W$ and radius, $r$ are connected by a stiff rope of length, $h$ as shown in the figure. Force $F$ is applied using a massless lever (RS) of length, $l$. The friction between the drums and the lever (RS) is negligible. The system is in static equilibrium.
Which one of the following represents the CORRECT free body diagram of the lever (RS)?
Figures are not to scale. $N_1, N_2,$ and $N_3$ in the options are reaction forces and $F_f$ is the frictional force.
To determine the correct free body diagram (FBD) for the lever (RS) in the system, we need to consider the forces acting on it. The key forces involved are:
- \(N_1\), \(N_2\), and \(N_3\): Reaction forces exerted by the drums at points of contact on the lever.
- \(F_f\): Frictional force.
- Applied force \(F\) at point R.
Given that the friction between the drums and the lever is negligible, we can ignore \(F_f\) in our analysis.
The system is in static equilibrium, so the sum of forces and the sum of moments about any point must be zero. The forces exerted by the drums will be normal forces at the points where they contact the lever.
Let's consider the option with the following forces for the lever (RS): \(N_1\), \(N_2\), and \(F\). The correct FBD should show these forces with appropriate direction:
Analyzing the options:
- If \(F\) is the applied force, it should act downwards at point R, as shown in the correct diagram.
- \(N_1\) and \(N_2\) should be the normal reaction forces at the points where each drum contacts the lever.
The option identified shows the correct distribution of normal forces acting on the lever (RS) in equilibrium.
Important Questions from Vector Algebra
What is the length of projection of the vector \(\rm \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}\) on the vector \(\rm2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k}\) ?
Consider the following in respect of the vectors \(\rm \vec{a}=(0,1,1)\) and \(\rm \vec{b}=(1,0,1) \) :
1. The number of unit vectors perpendicular to both \(\rm \vec{a}\) and \(\rm \vec{b}\) is only one.
2. The angle between the vectors is \(\frac{\pi}{3}\).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following points :
1. (-1, -3, 1)
2. (-1, 3, 2)
3. (-2, 5, 3)
Which of the above points lie on the line joining A and B ?
What is the magnitude of \(\overrightarrow{A B}\) ?
If \({\rm{\vec d}} = {\rm{x\hat i}} + {\rm{y\hat j}} + {\rm{z\hat k}}\) , then which of the following equations is/are correct?
1. y – x = 4
2. 2z – 3 = 0
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