Engineering Mechanics - Mechanical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

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1)   Which axial force is determined while analyzing a truss?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. compressive force
b. tensile force
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: both a. and b.

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2)   If a body is subjected to plastic impact, _______
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. only kinetic energy is conserved
b. only momentum is conserved
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: only momentum is conserved

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3)   An object of 30 kg is moved with a velocity of 2 m/s on a horizontal smooth surface. What is the velocity of the block for 4 seconds if force of 40 N is applied on it in the direction of force?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. 2 m/s
b. 4.6 m/s
c. 7.33 m/s
d. 9.33 m/s
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ANSWER: 7.33 m/s

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4)   If two objects of 30 kg and 10 kg move with equal kinetic energy, then what is the ratio of magnitudes for linear momentum?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. √3 : 1
b. 1 : √3
c. 1 : 3√3
d. 1 : 3
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ANSWER: √3 : 1

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5)   The total momentum of a system __________, if no external impressed force acts on it.
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. increases
b. decreases
c. remains constant
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: remains constant

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6)   According to the principle of conservation of energy, under the action of _________ force, the sum of P.E and K.E of a particle remains constant.
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. conservative force
b. dissipative force
c. frictional force
d. air resistance force
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ANSWER: conservative force

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7)   Work done by an engine in 6 sec is 1000 joules. What is the power generated by the engine in watt?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. 1600 watt
b. 600 watt
c. 166 watt
d. 600 watt
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ANSWER: 166 watt

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8)   If a particle of mass 5 kg moves uniformly along a circle of radius 10 m at 10 m/s, then what is the work done by centripetal force during its one revolution?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. 0.5 kNm
b. zero
c. infinity
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: zero

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9)   A block is displaced by 3 m when a force of 200 N is applied on it on an inclined surface which is at an angle of 50o with the horizontal. What is the work done?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. 385.67 Nm
b. 459.62 Nm
c. 933.00 Nm
d. Insufficient data
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ANSWER: 385.67 Nm

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10)   What is the momentum of a body of 2 kg at its highest point, when thrown with a velocity of 15 m/s at an angle of of 70o with the horizontal?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. 9.23 kg ms-1
b. 10.26 kg ms-1
c. 28.19 kg ms-1
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: 10.26 kg ms-1

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