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.
The Law of Polygon of Forces states that

a.

if a polygen representing the forces acting at point in a body is closed, the forces are in equilibrium

b.

if forces acting on a point can be represented in magnitde and direction by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the resultant of the forces will be represented in magnitude and direction by the closing side of the polygon

c.

if forces acting on a point can be represented of a polygon taken in order, their sides of a polygon taken in order, their resultant will be represented in magnitude and direction by the closing side of the polygon, taken in opposite order

d.

if forces acting on a point can be represented in magnitude and direction by the sides of a polygon in order, the forces are in equilibrium.

Discuss
Answer: (c).if forces acting on a point can be represented of a polygon taken in order, their sides of a polygon taken in order, their resultant will be represented in magnitude and direction by the closing side of the polygon, taken in opposite order
Q22.
Pick up the correct statement from the following for the structure shown in below figure.

a.

The horizontal reaction at A is 2โˆš3t โ†

b.

The horizontal reaction at C is 2โˆš3t โ†’

c.

The vertical reaction at A is zero

d.

All the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above
Q23.
When a body of mass M1 is hanging freely and an other of mass M2 lying on a smooth inclined plane(ฮฑ) 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
Q24.
The velocity ratio of the differential wheel and axle is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q25.
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
Q26.
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
Q27.
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
Q28.
For a simple pendulum, the period of one oscillation is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q29.
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
Q30.
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
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