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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Q51.
Power developed by a torque, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q52.
In the structure shown in below figure, the member which carries zero force, is

a.

AB

b.

BC

c.

BE

d.

All the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above
Q53.
The reaction at the support D of the continuous beam ABCD, hinged at two points shown in below figure is

a.

1.6 t ↑

b.

1.6 t ↓

c.

0.5 t ↑

d.

0.5 t ↓

Discuss
Answer: (b).1.6 t ↓
Q54.
The moment of inertia of a triangular section (base b, height h) about centroidal axis parallel to the base, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q55.
The horizontal reaction at the support A of the structure shown in below figure, is

a.

zero

b.

1 t

c.

2 t

d.

3 t

Discuss
Answer: (a).zero
Q56.
The load shared by the member BC of the structure shown in below figure is

a.

2√3t

b.

3√2t

c.

4 t

d.

3 t

Discuss
Answer: (c).4 t
Q57.
A vehicle weighing w kg is to run on a circular curve of radius r. If the height of its centre of gravity above the road level is h and the distance between the centres of wheels is 2a, the maximum velocity, in order to avoid over turning, will be

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q58.
The c.g. of a thin hollow cone of height h, above its base lies on the axis, at a height of

a.

h/3

b.

h/4

c.

2h/3

d.

3h/4

Discuss
Answer: (c).2h/3
Q59.
Two forces act an angle of 120°. If the greater force is 50 kg and their resultant is perpendicular to the smaller force, the smaller force is

a.

20 kg

b.

25 kg

c.

30 kg

d.

35 kg

Discuss
Answer: (b).25 kg
Q60.
The C.G. of a right circular cone lies on its axis of symmetry at a height of

a.

h/2

b.

h/3

c.

h/4

d.

h/5

Discuss
Answer: (c).h/4
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