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.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Applied Mechanics mcq questions that explore various aspects of Applied Mechanics problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Applied Mechanics principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Applied Mechanics MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q31.
The height at which the end of a rope of length l should be tied so that a man pulling at the other end may have the greatest tendency to overturn the pillar, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q32.
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
Q33.
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
Q34.
The moment of inertia of the shaded portion of the area shown in below figure about the X-axis, is

a.

229.34 cm⁴

b.

329.34 cm⁴

c.

429.34 cm⁴

d.

529.34 cm⁴

Discuss
Answer: (c).429.34 cm⁴
Q35.
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
Q36.
If a particle moves with a uniform angular velocity ω 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
Q37.
If α is the angular acceleration of a compound pendulum whose angular displacement is θ, the frequency of the motion is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q38.
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
Q39.
A weight of 100 kg is supported by a string whose ends are attached to pegs A and B at the same level shown in below figure. The tension in the string is

a.

50 kg

b.

75 kg

c.

100 kg

d.

120 kg

Discuss
Answer: (c).100 kg
Q40.
The reaction at the support B of the beam shown in below figure is

a.

1.6 t

b.

9.6 t

c.

8.5 t

d.

0.5 t

Discuss
Answer: (c).8.5 t
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