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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Q21.
A body A of mass 6.6 kg which is lying on a horizontal platform 4.5 m from its edge is connected to the end of a light string whose other end is supporting a body of mass 3.2 kg as shown in below figure. If the friction between the platform and the body A is 1/3, the acceleration is

a.

0.5 m/sec²

b.

0.75 m/sec²

c.

1.00 m/sec²

d.

1.25 m/sec²

Discuss
Answer: (c).1.00 m/sec²
Q22.
A square hole is made in a circular lamina, the diagonal of the square is equal to the radius of the circle as shown in below figure the shift in the centre of gravity is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q23.
Time of flight of a projectile on a horizontal plane, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q24.
The reaction RB of the roller support B of the beam shown in below figure is

a.

10.8 t

b.

10.6 t

c.

10.4 t

d.

10.2 t

Discuss
Answer: (a).10.8 t
Q25.
If G is the Gauge of track, v is velocity of the moving vehicle, g is the acceleration due to gravity and r is the radius of a circular path, the required super elevation is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q26.
If v and ω are linear and angular velocities, the centripetal acceleration of a moving body along the circular path of radius r, will be

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q27.
The c.g. of the shaded area of the below figure from the x-axis is

a.

3b/10

b.

a/4

c.

3a/4

d.

3a/10

Discuss
Answer: (c).3a/4
Q28.
For the given values of initial velocity of projection and angle of inclination of the plane, the maximum range for a projectile projected upwards will be obtained, if the angle of projection is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q29.
For a simple pendulum, time period for a beat, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q30.
The member which does not carry zero force in the structure shown in below figure, is

a.

ED

b.

DC

c.

BC

d.

BD

Discuss
Answer: (d).BD
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