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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Q11.
A projectile is thrown at an angle a to the horizontal with ฮฑ velocity v. It will have the maximum centripetal acceleration

a.

at the start

b.

at the top of the trajectory

c.

as it strikes the ground

d.

else where.

Discuss
Answer: (a).at the start
Q12.
The unit of Moment of Inertia of a body, is

a.

m

b.

m²

c.

m³

d.

mโด

Discuss
Answer: (d).mโด
Q13.
If a body moves in such a way that its velocity increases by equal amount in equal intervals of time, it is said to be moving with

a.

a uniform retardation

b.

a uniform acceleration

c.

a variable acceleration

d.

a variable retardation

Discuss
Answer: (c).a variable acceleration
Q14.
If the gravitational accelerational at any place is doubled, the weight of a body, will

a.

be reduced to half

b.

be doubled

c.

not be affected

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).be doubled
Q15.
The product of mass and velocity of a moving a body, is called

a.

moment

b.

momentum

c.

power

d.

impulse.

Discuss
Answer: (b).momentum
Q16.
Engineer's units of force, is

a.

Newton in absolute units

b.

Dyne in absolute units

c.

Newton and dyne in absolute units

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (a).Newton in absolute units
Q17.
Joule is the unit of

a.

work

b.

force

c.

power

d.

torque

Discuss
Answer: (a).work
Q18.
The maximum velocity of a body vibrating with a simple harmonic motion of amplitude 150 mm and frequency 2 vibrations/sec, is

a.

188.5 m/sec

b.

18.85 m/sec

c.

1.885 m/sec

d.

0.18845 m/sec.

Discuss
Answer: (c).1.885 m/sec
Q19.
The c.g. of the shaded area of the below figure whose curve OM is a parabola from y-axis, is

a.

a/4

b.

3a/4

c.

3b/10

d.

3a/10

Discuss
Answer: (b).3a/4
Q20.
The beam shown in below figure is supported by a hinge at A and a roller at B. The reaction RA of the hinged support A of the beam, is

a.

10.8 t

b.

10.6 t

c.

10.4 t

d.

10.2 t

Discuss
Answer: (d).10.2 t
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