Applied Mechanics & Graphic Statics Mcqs - Set 1

1)   Select the correct statement_____?

a. The body centrode rolls on the space centrode
b. The space centrode rolls on the body centrode
c. Both body and space centrodes may role on each other
d. The body centrode never touches space centrode
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: The body centrode rolls on the space centrode

Explanation:
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2)   A force P of 50 N and another force Q of unknown magnitude act at 90° to each other. They are balanced by a force of 130 N. The magnitude of Q is__________________?

a. 60 N
b. 80 N
c. 100 N
d. 120 N
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 120 N

Explanation:
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3)   If the resultant of two forces has the same magnitude as either of the force, then the angle between the two forces is____________________?

a. 30°
b. 45°
c. 60°
d. 120°
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 120°

Explanation:
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4)   The angles between two forces to make their resultant a minimum and a maximum respectively are__________________?

a. 0° and 90°
b. 180° and 90°
c. 90° and 180°
d. 180° and 0°
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 180° and 0°

Explanation:
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5)   The resultant of two forces P and Q is R. If Q is doubled, the new resultant is perpendicular to P. Then_________________?

a. P = R
b. Q = R
c. P = Q
d. None of the above is correct
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Q = R

Explanation:
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6)   A disc of mass 4 kg, radius 0.5m and moment of inertia 3 kg-m2 rolls on a horizontal surface so that its center moves with speed 5 m/see. Kinetic energy of the disc is ___________________?

a. 50 J
b. 150 J
c. 200 J
d. 400 J
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 200 J

Explanation:
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7)   The following is in unstable equilibrium__________________?

a. a uniform solid cone resting on a generator on a smooth horizontal plane
b. a uniform solid cone resting on its base on a horizontal plane
c. a solid cube resting on one edge
d. a satellite encircling the earth
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: a solid cube resting on one edge

Explanation:
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8)   A uniform pyramid and a uniform prism of same height lie with their base on the surface. Which is more stable ?

a. pyramid
b. prism
c. both equally stable
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: pyramid

Explanation:
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9)   A rigid body is in a stable equilibrium if the application of any force__________________?

a. can raise the CG of the body but can not lower it
b. tends to lower the CG of the body
c. neither raises nor lowers the CG of the body
d. none of above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: can raise the CG of the body but can not lower it

Explanation:
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10)   Two circular discs of same weight and thickness are made from metals having different densities. Which disc will have the larger rotational inertia about its central axis ?

a. disc with larger density
b. disc with smaller density
c. both discs will have same rotational inertia
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: disc with smaller density

Explanation:
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11)   A symmetrical body is rotating about its axis of symmetry, its moment of inertia about the axis of rotation being 2 kg -m2 and its rate of rotation 2 revolutions/see. The angular momentum of the body in kg-m2/sec is_____________________?

a. 4
b. 6 7i
c. 8TC
d. 8
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 8TC

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


12)   The torque produced by a force depends on__________________?
1) the magnitude of the force
2) the direction of the force
3) the’point of application of the force relative to origin
The correct answer is?


a. only (1)
b. both (1) and (2)
c. both (1) and (3)
d. all (1), (2) and (3)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: all (1), (2) and (3)

Explanation:
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13)   A sphere and a cylinder having the same mass and radii start from rest and roll down the same inclined plane. Which body gets to the bottom first ?

a. sphere with greater rotational energy at bottom than cylinder
b. sphere with lesser rotational energy at bottom than cylinder
c. cylinder with greater rotational energy at bottom than sphere
d. both reach the bottom simultaneously with equal rotational energy at bottom
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: sphere with lesser rotational energy at bottom than cylinder

Explanation:
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14)   A solid cylinder of mass M and radius R rolls down an inclined plane without slipping. The acceleration of center of mass of rolling cylinder is________________?

a. (1/3) g sinB
b. (2/3) g cos 9
c. (2/3) g sin 0
d. g sin 9
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: (2/3) g sin 0

Explanation:
where ‘g’ is acceleration due to gravity and 0 is inclination of plane with horizontal


15)   A cylinder will slip on an inclined plane of inclination 0 if the coefficient of static friction between plane and cylinder is_____________________?

a. less than (1/3) tan 0
b. less than (2/3) tan 0
c. less than (1/3) sin 6
d. less than (2/3) sin 6
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: less than (1/3) tan 0

Explanation:
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16)   If the angular distance, 0 = 2t3 – 3t2, the angular acceleration at t = 1 sec. is__________________?

a. 1 rad/sec2
b. 4 rad/sec2
c. 6 rad/sec2
d. 12 rad/sec2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 6 rad/sec2

Explanation:
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17)   A particle moves in a straight line and its position is defined by the equation x = 6 t2 – t3 where t is expressed in seconds and x in meters. The maximum velocity during the motion is_________________?

a. 6 m/sec
b. 12 m/sec
c. 24 m/sec
d. 48 m/sec
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 12 m/sec

Explanation:
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18)   Instantaneous center is at infinity when the angular velocity is _________________?

a. constant
b. zero
c. maximum
d. minimum
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: zero

Explanation:
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19)   A 2 m long ladder rests against a wall and makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal floor. Where will be the instantaneous center of rotation when the ladder starts slipping ?
1) 1.0 in from the wall
2) 1.732 m from the wall
3) 1.0 m above the floor
4) 1.732 m above the floor
The correct answer is?


a. (1) and (3)
b. (1) and (4)
c. (2) and (3)
d. (2) and (4)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: (2) and (4)

Explanation:
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20)   The angle of projection at which the horizontal range and maximum height of a projectile are equal to_____________________?

a. 36°
b. 45°
c. 56°
d. 76°
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 76°

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!