Complete GATE XE 2025 Paper 1 overview, original pages and practice · Timed previous-paper practice

Questions 73–75 of 175. Imported answers require review unless explicitly marked reviewed.

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Question 73

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XE-DNAT1 markNeeds review
For a certain linear elastic isotropic material, the Young’s modulus is 140 GPa and the shear modulus is 50 GPa.
The Poisson’s ratio for the material is _____ (rounded off up to two decimal places).

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Question 74

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XE-DNAT1 markNeeds review
A force of

N is applied at the ends of the pliers as shown in the figure.
Neglecting friction, the force exerted by the upper jaw on the workpiece is _____ N (in integer).
Diagram for Engineering Sciences question 74


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Question 75

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XE-DMCQ2 marksNeeds review
Consider two blocks, P of mass 100 kg and Q of mass 150 kg, resting as shown in the figure. The angle

. The coefficient of friction between the two blocks is 0.2. Assume no friction exists at all other interfaces. The minimum force required to move the block P upward is W.
Which one of the following options is closest to the CORRECT magnitude of W (in N)?
Diagram for Engineering Sciences question 75

Your answerChoose one option.

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