Strength of Materials MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Strength of Materials, 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 Strength of Materials MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q111.
If the modulus of elasticity of a material is twice its modulus of rigidity, then the Poisson's ratio of the material is equal to zero.
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Answer: (a).Correct
Q112.
A beam of T-section is subjected to a shear force of F. The maximum shear force will occur at the
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Answer: (c).neutral axis of the section
Q113.
When there is no increase or decrease in shear force between two points, it indicates that there is no change in the bending moment between these points.
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Answer: (b).False
Q114.
Two bars of different materials and same size are subjected to the same tensile force. If the bars have unit elongation in the ratio of 2:5, then the ratio of modulus of elasticity of the two materials will be
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Answer: (b).5:2
Q115.
The shear force and bending moment are zero at the free end of a cantilever beam, if it carries a
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Answer: (c).uniformly distributed load over the whole length
Q116.
A rod is enclosed centrally in a tube and the assembly is tightened by rigid washers. If the assembly is subjected to a compressive load, then
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Answer: (c).both rod and tube are under compression
Q117.
A bar of length L metres extends by l mm under a tensile force of P. The strain produced in the bar is
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Answer: (d).0.001 l/L
Q118.
A shaft revolving at ω rad / s transmits torque (T) in N-m. The power developed is
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Answer: (a).T.ω watts
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Answer: (d).stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity
Q120.
The shear force diagram fora cantilever beam of length l and carrying a gradually varying load from zero at free end and w per unit length at the fixed end is a
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Answer: (d).parabolic curve