Applied Mechanics MCQs

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Q181.
The motion of a bicycle wheel is

a.

translatory

b.

rotary

c.

rotary and translatory

d.

curvilinear

Discuss
Answer: (c).rotary and translatory
Q182.
The displacement of a particle which moves along a straight line is given by S = 4t³ + 3t² - 10 where S is in meters and t is in seconds. The time taken by the particle to acquire a velocity of 18 m/sec from rest, is

a.

1/2 sec

b.

1 sec

c.

1.5 sec

d.

1.5 sec.

Discuss
Answer: (b).1 sec
Q183.
Pick up the correct statement from the following. The kinetic energy of a body

a.

before impact is equal to that after impact

b.

before impact is less than that after impact

c.

before impact is more than that after impact

d.

remains constant

Discuss
Answer: (c).before impact is more than that after impact
Q184.
The centre of gravity of a quadrant of a circle lies along its central radius at a distance of

a.

0.2 R

b.

0.3 R

c.

0.4 R

d.

0.6 R.

Discuss
Answer: (d).0.6 R.
Q185.
A geo-stationary satellite is one which orbits the earth with a velocity of rotation of

a.

moon

b.

earth

c.

sun

d.

pole.

Discuss
Answer: (b).earth
Q186.
The direction of projection should bisect the angle between the inclined plane and the vertical for a range of a projectile on inclined plane

a.

to be zero

b.

to be maximum

c.

to be minimum

d.

none of the these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).to be maximum
Q187.
A particle moving with a simple harmonic motion, attains its maximum velocity when it passes

a.

the extreme point of the oscillation

b.

through the mean position

c.

through a point at half amplitude

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).through the mean position
Q188.
The unit of impulse, is

a.

kg.m/sec

b.

kg.m/sec³

c.

kg.m/sec²

d.

kg.m²/sec.

Discuss
Answer: (a).kg.m/sec
Q189.
The practical units of work, is

a.

erg

b.

joule

c.

Newton

d.

dyne.

Discuss
Answer: (b).joule
Q190.
From a solid cylinder of height 8 cm and radius 4 cm, a right circular cone is scooped out on the same base and having the same height as that of the cylinder. The c.g. of the remainder is at a height of

a.

4.5 cm

b.

5.0 cm

c.

5.25 cm

d.

5.5 cm.

Discuss
Answer: (b).5.0 cm
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