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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Q71.
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 ↓
Q72.
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
Q73.
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
Q74.
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
Q75.
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
Q76.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

Nature plays an important role in the launch of a satellite

b.

The earth's gravity reduces the speed of a satellite by 32 km per second

c.

The gravitational force relents as the satellite climbs higher

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q77.
If the radius of the earth is 600 km the height of a mountain above sea level at the top of which a beat seconds pendulum at sea level, looses 27 seconds a day, is

a.

500 metres

b.

1000 metres

c.

1500 metres

d.

2000 metres

Discuss
Answer: (d).2000 metres
Q78.
The total time of collision and restitution of two bodies, is called

a.

time of collision

b.

period of collision

c.

period of impact

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q79.
The length of a Second's pendulum, is

a.

99.0 cm

b.

99.4 cm

c.

100 cm

d.

101 cm

Discuss
Answer: (b).99.4 cm
Q80.
If the tension in a cable supporting a lift moving upwards is twice the tension when the lift is movng downwards, the acceleration of the lift, is

a.

g/2

b.

g/3

c.

g/4

d.

g/5

Discuss
Answer: (b).g/3
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