Railways NTPC (Technical Ability) Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials Question Bank Engineering Mechanics

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      A rectangular block of width/\[ft\] and height h is resting on a rough horizontal floor. A horizontal pull is to be applied at any height on the block. In order to avoid overturning, b/h should be:                    

    A) Less than \[\mu \]                      

    B) more than \[\mu \]    

    C) Less than\[2\mu \]                      

    D) more than \[2\mu \] 

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    \[P=\mu \,W\] \[W\times \text{b/2}>\mu Rh\] \[\text{b/h}>2\mu \]


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