Applied Mechanics MCQs

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Q181.
For a particle moving with a simple harrmonic motion, the frequency is

a.

directly proportional to periodic time

b.

inversely proportional to periodic time

c.

inversely proportional to its angular velocity

d.

directly proportional to its angular velocity

Discuss
Answer: (b).inversely proportional to periodic time
Q182.
A smooth cylinder lying on its convex surface remains

a.

in stable equilibrium

b.

in unstable equilibrium

c.

in neutral equilibrium

d.

out of equilibrium

Discuss
Answer: (b).in unstable equilibrium
Q183.
A weight W is suspended at the free end of a light member hinged to a vertical wall. If the angle of inclination of the member with the upper wall is ฮธ°, the force introduced in the member, is

a.

W sec ฮธ

b.

W cos ฮธ

c.

W sin ฮธ

d.

W cosec ฮธ

Discuss
Answer: (a).W sec ฮธ
Q184.
A satellite goes on moving along its orbit round the earth due to

a.

gravitational force

b.

centrifugal force

c.

centripital force

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).centrifugal force
Q185.
The phenomenon of collision of two elastic bodies takes place because bodies

a.

immediately after collision come momentarily to rest

b.

tend to compress each other till they are compressed maximum possible

c.

attempt to regain its original shape due to their elasticities

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q186.
A retarding force on a body does not

a.

change the motion of the body

b.

retard the motion of the body

c.

introduce the motion of the body

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).retard the motion of the body
Q187.
The unit of force in C.G.S. system of units, is called

a.

dyne

b.

Newton

c.

kg

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (a).dyne
Q188.
A block of weight 50 kg is placed on a horizontal plane. When a horizontal force of 18 kg is applied, the block is just on the point of motion. The angle of friction is

a.

17° 48'

b.

18° 48'

c.

19° 48'

d.

20° 48'

Discuss
Answer: (c).19° 48'
Q189.
From a circular plate of a diameter 6 cm is cut out a circle whose diameter is equal to the radius of the plate. The C.G. of the remainder from the centre of circular plate is at a distance of

a.

2.0 cm

b.

1.5 cm

c.

1.0

d.

0.5 cm.

Discuss
Answer: (d).0.5 cm.
Q190.
The force which produces an acceleration of 1 m/sec² in a mass of one kg, is called

a.

dyne

b.

Netwon

c.

joule

d.

erg.

Discuss
Answer: (b).Netwon
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