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.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Strength of Materials mcq questions that explore various aspects of Strength of Materials problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Strength of Materials principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Mechanical Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Strength of Materials MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Mechanical Engineering topic.

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Q361.
In a watch, the spring is used to store strain energy. This energy is released
Discuss
Answer: (b).to run the watch
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Answer: (c).equalise the strength in tension and compression
Q363.
A closely-coiled helical spring of stiffness k is cut into (n) equal parts. The stiffness in each part of the spring will be
Discuss
Answer: (c).nk
Q364.
The ratio of the lateral strain to the linear strain is called
Discuss
Answer: (d).Poisson's ratio
Q365.
A beam supported on more than two supports is called
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Answer: (d).continuous beam
Q366.
In a leaf spring, the length of all the leaves are equal.
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Answer: (b).False
Q367.
Two beams, one of circular cross-section and the other of square cross-section, have equal areas of cross-sections. When these beams are subjected to bending,
Discuss
Answer: (b).square beam is more economical
Q368.
A beam extending beyond the supports is called
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Answer: (c).overhanging beam
Q369.
The compression test is carried on __________ materials.
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Answer: (b).brittle
Q370.
The bending moment of a cantilever beam of length l and carrying a uniformly distributed load of w per unit length is __________ at the free end.
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Answer: (a).zero