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GATE 2016 ME (ME3) – Question 16

Engineering Mechanics · Free-body diagrams and equilibrium · 1 mark · Multiple choice

A force F is acting on a bent bar which is clamped at one end as shown in the figure. The CORRECT free body diagram is

Diagram for GATE 2016 ME (ME3) question 16
  1. Free-body diagram A
  2. Free-body diagram B
  3. Free-body diagram C
  4. Free-body diagram D

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Correct answer: (A) Free-body diagram A

Explanation

Removing the planar fixed support requires replacing it by two force components and a reaction couple. The inclined applied force remains on the free body. **A** shows these three independent reactions without retaining the support itself. Assumed reaction directions may later yield negative values without invalidating the diagram.