Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Engineering Mechanics - Section 1 (Q.No. 11)
11.
A smooth cylinder lying on its convex surface remains in __________ equilibrium.
stable
unstable
neutral
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Akshay Athate(jcet) said:   1 decade ago
Unstable because of its rolling movement, not stable because of convex surfaces, not neutral because cylindrical shape.

Milan said:   1 decade ago
As the surface is smooth so there is not the friction, hence unstable.


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