Engineering Mechanics MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Engineering Mechanics, a fundamental topic in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Engineering Mechanics MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q211.
Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about an axis passing through its vertex and parallel to the base, is __________ than that passing through its C.G. and parallel to the base.

a.

nine times

b.

six times

c.

four times

d.

two times

Discuss
Answer: (a).nine times
Q212.
If a body is thrown upwards, then the gravitational acceleration is taken as zero.

a.

Correct

b.

Incorrect

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).Incorrect
Q213.
An ideal machine is one whose efficiency is

a.

between 60 and 70 %

b.

between 70 and 80%

c.

between 80 and 90%

d.

100%

Discuss
Answer: (d).100%
Q214.
The energy possessed by a body, for doing work by virtue of its position, is called

a.

potential energy

b.

kinetic energy

c.

electrical energy

d.

chemical energy

Discuss
Answer: (a).potential energy
Q215.
The potential energy stored by a spring in compression, is called strain energy.

a.

Yes

b.

No

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).Yes
Q216.
In the shown figure, if the angle of inclination of the plane is increased, then acceleration of the system will

a.

increase

b.

decrease

c.

remain the same

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).decrease
Q217.
Moment of inertia of a hollow circular section, as shown in the below figure about X-axis, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q218.
In a framed structure, as shown in the below figure, the force in the member BC is

a.

W/√3 (compression)

b.

W/√3 (tension)

c.

2W/√3 (compression)

d.

2W/√3 (tension)

Discuss
Answer: (d).2W/√3 (tension)
Q219.
In a framed structure, as shown in the below figure, the force in the member AC is numerically equal to the force in member BC.

a.

Correct

b.

Incorrect

c.

May be correct or incorrect

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (a).Correct
Q220.
If the masses of both the bodies, as shown in the below figure, are doubled, then the acceleration in the string will be

a.

same

b.

half

c.

double

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).same
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