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A cylinder weighing W is resting on a V-groove as shown in figure. How many forces should be shown in the FBD?

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Solution

The correct option is C 3
The free body diagram of the cylinder is as shown in figure. Here, W= weight of cylinder and N1 and N2 are the normal reactions between the cylinder and the two inclined walls. So there are three forces.

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