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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Q81.
One Newton force, is
Discuss
Answer: (c).10⁵ dynes
Q82.
The masses of two balls are in the ratio of 2 : 1 and their respective velocities are in the ratio of 1 : 2 but in opposite direction before impact. If the coefficient of restitution is 1/2 , the velocities of separation of the balls will be equal to
Discuss
Answer: (d).original velocity in the opposite direction
Q83.
The angle which an inclined surface makes with the horiontal when a body placed on it is on the point of moving down, is called
Discuss
Answer: (a).angle of repose
Discuss
Answer: (a).force x distance
Discuss
Answer: (a).medians of the triangle meet
Q86.
The forces which meet at one point and have their lines of action in different planes are called
Discuss
Answer: (b).non-coplaner concurrent forces
Q87.
At a given instant ship A is travelling at 6 km/h due east and ship B is travelling at 8 km/h due north. The velocity of B relative to A is
Discuss
Answer: (d).10 km/hrs
Q88.
The equation of motion of a particle starting from rest along a straight line is x = t³ - 3t² + 5. The ratio of the accelerations after 5 sec and 3 sec will be

a.

2

b.

3

c.

4

d.

5

Discuss
Answer: (a).2
Q89.
The locus of the instantaneous centre of a moving rigid body, is
Discuss
Answer: (c).centroid
Q90.
If three rigid rods are hinged together to form a triangle and are given rotary as well as translatory motion, the number of instantaneous centres of the triangle, will be

a.

1

b.

2

c.

3

d.

4

Discuss
Answer: (c).3