Question icon
Grade 12th passMechanics

A cylinder of weight W is placed in a V-block as shown in figure .If fi is the angle of friction between block and cylinder , find the axial force required nustjto move the cylinder . Assume fi less than alpha.

Question image for A cylinder of weight W is placed in a V-block as
Profile image of Mehaboob
7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
Answers icon

1 Answer

Profile image of Arun
7 Years ago
Figure shows how the normal forces are acting on the contact points of cylinder and inclined wall.
After resolving the force we find, 2×N×sin((180 – 2@)/2)= W or N = W sec @ /2
 
Hence on each wall, normal reaction force is W* sec@ /2