Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Mechanics.

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1.

Determine the force in section PQ as shown in the figure.

A. 13.6KN
B. 12.6KN
C. 3.6KN
D. 11.6KNView Answer
Answer» B. 12.6KN
2.

If the unknown variables in the calculations are more than the known quantities, then the number of equations required to solve all the unknown variables are?

A. Infinite
B. Finite
C. Not possible
D. Question fault
Answer» C. Not possible
3.

Cable takes a shape of a ____________ when is subjected to loadings.

A. Helix
B. Line
C. Spring
D. Complex figure
Answer» C. Spring
4.

The loading in the cable doesn’t change the ___________ of the cables.

A. Geometry
B. Colour
C. Bending moment
D. Point at which the shear stress is zero
Answer» B. Colour
5.

The tensile force acting on the cable is in which direction w.r.t the cable?

A. Perpendicular
B. Parallel
C. Tangential
D. At an angle of 2 radians
Answer» D. At an angle of 2 radians
6.

Due to which property the cable, it offers no resistance to bending?

A. Extensible property
B. Non-flexible property
C. Flexibility property
D. Static property
Answer» D. Static property
7.

Determine the force in section QR as shown in the figure.

A. 10.2KN
B. 12.6KN
C. 3.6KN
D. 11.6KNView Answer
Answer» B. 12.6KN
8.

2KN?$

A. 12.6KN
B. 3.6KN
C. 11.6KN
Answer» D.
9.

The tensile force acting on the cable is in which direction w.r.t the cable?$

A. Perpendicular
B. Parallel
C. Tangential
D. At an angle of 2 radians
Answer» B. Parallel
10.

Due to which property the cable, it offers no resistance to bending?$

A. Extensible property
B. Non-flexible property
C. Flexibility property
D. Static property
Answer» E.
11.

The various points in the cable is facing a ____________ tensile force.

A. Constant
B. Variable
C. Insufficient
D. Non
Answer» B. Variable
12.

The loading in the cable doesn’t change the ___________ of the cables.$

A. Geometry
B. Colour
C. Bending moment
D. Point at which the shear stress is zero
Answer» B. Colour
13.

Being inextensible the cable has ___________ length.

A. Infinite
B. Zero
C. Average to zero
D. Constant
Answer» C. Average to zero
14.

The assumptions for the calculations are done for the cables. In that one of the assumption is that the cable is flexible and the other is that the cable is ___________

A. Extensible
B. Non-flexible
C. Inextensible
D. Static
Answer» D. Static
15.

The assumptions for the calculations are done for the cables. In that one of the assumption is that the cable is ___________

A. Extensible
B. Non-flexible
C. Flexible
D. Static
Answer» D. Static
16.

The cable weight becomes significant in the calculations of the loadings when the cables are used in the transmission lines and guys for radio antennas.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
17.

The force on the cables is not neglected in the calculations of the load distribution.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
18.

In the support system of the bridges and trolley wheel ____________ form the main loading carrying element in the structure.

A. Cable
B. Beams
C. Pillars
D. Cement mortar
Answer» B. Beams
19.

Flexible cable with chains combine ___________ with lightness and often are used in structures for support.

A. Strength
B. Mass
C. Volume
D. Density
Answer» B. Mass