Applied Mechanics MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Applied Mechanics, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Applied Mechanics MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q101.
The following factor affects the orbit of a satellite up to an altitude of 720 km from the earth's surface

a.

uneven distribution of the gravitational field

b.

gravity of the sun and the moon

c.

aerodynamic forces

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these.
Q102.
Newton's law of Collision of elastic bodies states that when two moving bodies collide each other, their velocity of separation

a.

is directly proportional to their velocity of approach

b.

is inversely proportional to their velocity of approach

c.

bears a constant ratio to their velocity of approach

d.

is equal to the sum of their velocities of approach.

Discuss
Answer: (c).bears a constant ratio to their velocity of approach
Q103.
Two forces of 6 Newtons and 8 Newtons which are acting at right angles to each other, will have a resultant of

a.

5 Newtons

b.

8 Newtons

c.

10 Newtons

d.

12 Newtons.

Discuss
Answer: (c).10 Newtons
Q104.
A projectile is fired with a velocity of 100.3 m/sec. at an elevation of 60°. The velocity attained by the projectile when it is moving at a height of 100 m, is

a.

70 m/sec.

b.

75 m/sec.

c.

80 m/sec.

d.

90 m/sec.

Discuss
Answer: (d).90 m/sec.
Q105.
For maximum range of a projectile, the angle of projection should be

a.

30°

b.

45°

c.

60°

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).45°
Q106.
A particle moves with a velocity of 2 m/sec in a straight line with a negative acceleration of 0.1 m/sec². Time required to traverse a distance of 1.5 m, is

a.

40 sec

b.

30 sec

c.

20 sec

d.

15 sec

Discuss
Answer: (c).20 sec
Q107.
A load of 500 kg was lifted through a distance of 13 cm. by an effort of 25 kg which moved through a distance of 650 cm. The velocity ratio of the lifting machine is

a.

50

b.

55

c.

60

d.

65

Discuss
Answer: (a).50
Q108.
The angle of friction is :

a.

The ratio of the friction and the normal reaction

b.

The force of friction when the body is in motion

c.

The angle between the normal reaction and the resultant of normal raction and limiting friction

d.

The force of friction at which the body is just about to move.

Discuss
Answer: (c).The angle between the normal reaction and the resultant of normal raction and limiting friction
Q109.
The resultant of two forces acting at right angles is 5 kgf and if they act at an angle of 60°, it is √37 kgf. The magnitudes of the forces are :

a.

2 kgf, 3 kgf

b.

3 kgf, 4 kgf

c.

4 kgf, 5 kgf

d.

5 kgf, 3 kgf.

Discuss
Answer: (b).3 kgf, 4 kgf
Q110.
The motion of a particle is described by the relation x = t²- 10t + 30, where x is in metres and t in seconds. The total distance travelled by the particle from t = 0 to t = 10 seconds would be

a.

zero

b.

30 m

c.

50 m

d.

60 m

Discuss
Answer: (a).zero
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