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Two rigid plates are clamped by means of bolt and nut with an initial force F. After tightening, a separating force P (P < F) is applied to the lower plate, which in turn acts on the nut. The tension in the both after this is

A. F + P

B. F × P

C. P

D. F

Answer: Option A


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  1. Nilotpal Kumar
    Nilotpal Kumar :
    3 years ago

    Since plate is rigid so tension will greater of F and P. So ans will D

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