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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Q41.
A framed structure, as shown in the below figure, is a

a.

perfect frame

b.

deficient frame

c.

redundant frame

d.

none of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).perfect frame
Q42.
A circular hole of 50 mm diameter is cut out from a circular disc of 100 mm diameter as shown in the below figure. The centre of gravity of the section will lie

a.

in the shaded area

b.

in the hole

c.

at O

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).in the shaded area
Q43.
In a framed structure, as shown in the below figure, the force in the member AB is __________ the force in member AC.

a.

half

b.

equal to

c.

double

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).half
Q44.
The force induced in the string AB due to the load W, as shown in the below figure is

a.

W sin ฮธ

b.

W cos ฮธ

c.

W sec ฮธ

d.

W cosec ฮธ

Discuss
Answer: (d).W cosec ฮธ
Q45.
Two blocks A and B of masses 150 kg and 50 kg respectively are connected by means of a string as shown in the below figure. The tension in all the three strings __________ be same.

a.

will

b.

will not

c.

can't say

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).will
Q46.
The distance, between the point of projection and the point where the projectile strikes the ground, is known as range.

a.

Correct

b.

Incorrect

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).Correct
Q47.
The algebraic sum of the resolved parts of a number of forces in a given direction is equal to the resolved part of their resultant in the same direction. This is known as

a.

principle of independence of forces

b.

principle of resolution of forces

c.

principle of transmissibility of forces

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).principle of resolution of forces
Q48.
The triangle law of forces states that if two forces acting simultaneously on a particle, be represented in magnitude and direction by the two sides of a triangle taken in order, then their resultant may be represented in magnitude and direction by the third side of a triangle, taken in opposite order.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q49.
Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about an axis passing through its C.G. and parallel to the base, is

a.

bh3/4

b.

bh3/8

c.

bh3/12

d.

bh3/36

Discuss
Answer: (d).bh3/36
Q50.
Which of the following is an equation of linear motion?(where, u and v = Initial and final velocity of the body, a = Acceleration of the body, and s = Displacement of the body in time t seconds.)

a.

v = u + a.t

b.

s = u.t + 1/2 a.t2

c.

v2 = u2+2a.s

d.

all of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these
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