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.
The distance of the c.g. of a semi-circular arc of radius r from its diameter along the radius of symmetry, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q12.
The ratio of the ranges on the inclined plane with motion upward and with motion downward for a given velocity, angle of projection will be

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q13.
M.I. of a thin ring (external diameter D, internal diameter d) about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the ring, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q14.
Pick up the correct statement from the following for the structure shown in below figure.

a.

The horizontal reaction at A is 2√3t ←

b.

The horizontal reaction at C is 2√3t →

c.

The vertical reaction at A is zero

d.

All the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above
Q15.
When a body of mass M1 is hanging freely and an other of mass M2 lying on a smooth inclined plane(α) are connected by a light indextensible string passing over a smooth pulley, the acceleration of the body of mass M1, will be given by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q16.
The velocity ratio of the differential wheel and axle is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q17.
The ends of a string weighing w/metre are attached to two points at the same horizontal level. If the central dip is very small, the horizontal tension of the string throughout is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q18.
For the system of the loads shown in below figure, the time required for the 6.6 kg load to fall on the edge, is

a.

1 sec

b.

2 sec

c.

3 sec

d.

4 sec

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 sec
Q19.
If two bodies of masses M1 and M2 (M1 > M2) are connected by alight inextensible string passing over a smooth pulley, the tension in the string, will be given by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q20.
For a simple pendulum, the period of one oscillation is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
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