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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Q211.
If two equal forces of magnitude P act at an angle ฮธ, their resultant, will be

a.

P cos ฮธ/2

b.

2P sin ฮธ/2

c.

P tan ฮธ/2

d.

2P cos ฮธ/2

Discuss
Answer: (d).2P cos ฮธ/2
Q212.
The velocity of a body fallen from height h, on reaching the ground is given by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q213.
The centre of gravity of the trapezium as shown in below figure from the side is at a distance of

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q214.
The moment of inertia of the shaded portion of the area shown in below figure about the X-axis, is

a.

229.34 cmโด

b.

329.34 cmโด

c.

429.34 cmโด

d.

529.34 cmโด

Discuss
Answer: (c).429.34 cmโด
Q215.
The centre of gravity of a trapezoidal dam section whose top width is a, bottom width is b and the vertical side is a, from its vertical face is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q216.
If a particle moves with a uniform angular velocity ฯ‰ radians/sec along the circumference of a circle of radius r, the equation for the velocity of the particle, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q217.
If ฮฑ is the angular acceleration of a compound pendulum whose angular displacement is ฮธ, the frequency of the motion is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q218.
Two loads of 50 kg and 75 kg are hung at the ends of a rope passing over a smooth pulley shown in below figure. The tension in the string is :

a.

50 kg

b.

75 kg

c.

25 kg

d.

60 kg

Discuss
Answer: (d).60 kg
Q219.
A body of weight 14 g appears to weight 13 g when weighed by a spring balance in a moving lift. The acceleration of the lift at that moment was

a.

0.5 m/sec²

b.

0.7 m/sec²

c.

1 m/sec²

d.

1 cm/sec²

Discuss
Answer: (b).0.7 m/sec²
Q220.
The rate of change of displacement of a body with respect to its surrounding, is known

a.

velocity

b.

acceleration

c.

speed

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).speed
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