Applied mechanics and graphic statics questions with answers
234 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.
- Cartesian form of the equation of catenary is
- The instantaneous centre of a member lies at the point of intersection of two lines drawn at the ends of the member such that the lines are inclined to the direction of motion of the ends at
- If two forces are in equilibrium, then the forces must (i) Be equal in magnitude (ii) Be opposite in sense (iii) Act along the same line
- The dimensions of power are
- The Law of Polygon of Forces states that
- A cube on a smooth horizontal surface
- The mechanical advantage of an ideal machine is 100. For moving the local through 2 m, the effort moves through
- The rate of change of displacement of a body with respect to its surrounding, is known
- A trolley wire weighs 1 kg per metre length. The ends of the wire are attached to two poles 20 m apart. If the horizontal tension is 1000 kg, the central dip of the cable is
- A Seconds pendulum executes
- The forces which meet at one point and have their lines of action in different planes are called
- The centre of gravity of a triangle is at the point where three
- If a flywheel increases its speed from 10 rpm to 20 rpm in 10 seconds, then its angular acceleration is
- The diagram showing the point of application and line of action of forces in their plane is called
- A rigid body suspended vertically at a point and oscillating with a small amplitude under the action of the force of gravity, is called
- When a body falls freely under gravitational force, it possesses
- When two forces, each equal to P, act at 90° to each other, then the resultant will be
- According to Law of Triangle of Forces
- Periodic time of body moving with simple harmonic motion, is
- The height at which the end of a rope of length $$l$$ should be tied so that a man pulling at the other end may have the greatest tendency to overturn the pillar, is
- The C.G. of a right circular cone lies on its axis of symmetry at a height of
- Centre of gravity of a thin hollow cone lies on the axis of symmetry at a height of
- The apparent weight of a man in a moving lift is less than his real weight when it is going down with
- The tension in a cable supporting a lift
- Three forces which act on a rigid body to keep it in equilibrium. The forces must be coplanar and
