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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Q131.
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°
Q132.
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
Q133.
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
Q134.
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
Q135.
Power developed by a torque, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q136.
In the structure shown in below figure, the member which carries zero force, is

a.

AB

b.

BC

c.

BE

d.

All the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above
Q137.
The reaction at the support D of the continuous beam ABCD, hinged at two points shown in below figure is

a.

1.6 t ↑

b.

1.6 t ↓

c.

0.5 t ↑

d.

0.5 t ↓

Discuss
Answer: (b).1.6 t ↓
Q138.
The moment of inertia of a triangular section (base b, height h) about centroidal axis parallel to the base, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q139.
The horizontal reaction at the support A of the structure shown in below figure, is

a.

zero

b.

1 t

c.

2 t

d.

3 t

Discuss
Answer: (a).zero
Q140.
The load shared by the member BC of the structure shown in below figure is

a.

2√3t

b.

3√2t

c.

4 t

d.

3 t

Discuss
Answer: (c).4 t
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