Strength of Materials - GATE practice papers - Mechanical
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1) Calculate the normal stress acting on the plane of maximum shear stress, considering the following state of stress shown in the figure. (Marks: 02)
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a. 30 MPa compression
b. 30 MPa tension
c. 15 MPa compression
d. 15 MPa tension
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ANSWER: 15 MPa compression
Explanation:
Normal stress acting on the plane of maximum shear stress will be, (Taking compression as positive)
σn = (σx± σy) / 2 =(50 – 20) / 2 = +15
that is 15 MPa compression.
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2) A spring of radius 1 cm obeys Hooke's law. A mass of 2 kg is attached to the spring. Calculate the extension of the spring. The spring constant k is 110 N/m
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a. 17.81 m
b. 0.1781 cm
c. 0.1781 m
d. 0.1781 mm
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ANSWER: 0.1781 m
Explanation:
According to the Hooke's law force applied to extend or compress a spring is directly proportional to change in length of the spring. Therefore F = – kX where k is spring constant. By using this formula and taking force applied F = mg = 2 × 9.8 =19.6 N and k = 110 N/m we can fine X.
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3) Poisson's ratio is the ratio of ______(Marks: 01)
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a. longitudinal strain to lateral strain
b. lateral strain to longitudinal strain
c. longitudinal stress to lateral strain
d. lateral stress to longitudinal strain
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ANSWER: lateral strain to longitudinal strain
Explanation:
The ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain has a constant value and it is called as Poisson's ratio. Poisson's ratio is denoted by v
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4) What is stress? (Marks: 01)
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a. internal resistance offered by a body against deformation
b. external resistance offered by a body against deformation
c. internal force offered by a body against deformation
d. external force offered by a body against deformation
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ANSWER: internal resistance offered by a body against deformation
Explanation:
Stress is an internal resistance offered by a body or a material against deformation. It is a resisting force per unit area.
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