Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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201.

A body of mass m moving with a constant velocity v strikes another body of same mass moving with same velocity but in opposite direction. The common velocity of both the bodies after collision is

A. v
B. 2v
C. 4v
D. 8v
Answer» C. 4v
202.

The centre of percussion of the homogeneous rod of length L suspended at the top will be

A. L/2
B. L/3
C. 3L/4
D. 2L/3
Answer» E.
203.

The maximum mechanical advantage of a lifting machine is

A. 1 + m
B. 1 - m
C. 1 / m
D. m
Answer» D. m
204.

In determining stresses in frames by methods of sections, the frame is divided into two parts by an imaginary section drawn in such a way as not to cut more than

A. Two members with unknown forces of the frame
B. Three members with unknown forces of the frame
C. Four members with unknown forces of the frame
D. Three members with known forces of the frame
Answer» C. Four members with unknown forces of the frame
205.

The angular velocity (in rad/s) of a body rotating at N revolutions per minute is

A. N/60
B. N/180
C. 2 N/60
D. 2 N/180
Answer» D. 2 N/180
206.

The maximum acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is

A.
B. r
C. r
D. /r
Answer» D. /r
207.

The moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass m and radius r is

A. 2mr /3
B. 2mr /5
C. mr
D. mr /2
Answer» C. mr
208.

Moment of inertia of a rectangular section having width (b) and depth (d) about an axis passing through its C.G. and parallel to the depth (d), is

A. db /12
B. bd /12
C. db /36
D. bd /36
Answer» B. bd /12
209.

In actual machines, mechanical advantage is _________ velocity ratio.

A. Equal to
B. Less than
C. Greater than
D. None of these
Answer» C. Greater than
210.

The moment of inertia of a thin spherical shell of mass m and radius r, about its diameter is

A. mr /3
B. 2mr /3
C. 2mr /5
D. 3mr /5
Answer» C. 2mr /5
211.

Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

A. Weight
B. Velocity
C. Acceleration
D. Force
Answer» B. Velocity
212.

The centre of gravity a T-section 100 mm 150 mm 50 mm from its bottom is

A. 50 mm
B. 75 mm
C. 87.5 mm
D. 125 mm
Answer» D. 125 mm
213.

Kinetic friction is the

A. Tangent of angle between normal reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and the limiting friction
B. Ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction
C. The friction force acting when the body is just about to move
D. The friction force acting when the body is in motion
Answer» E.
214.

A heavy string attached at two ends at same horizontal level and when central dip is very small approaches the following curve

A. Circular arc
B. Parabola
C. Hyperbola
D. Elliptical
Answer» C. Hyperbola
215.

In actual machines

A. Mechanical advantage is greater than velocity ratio
B. Mechanical advantage is equal to velocity ratio
C. Mechanical advantage is less than velocity ratio
D. Mechanical advantage is unity
Answer» D. Mechanical advantage is unity
216.

The angle which an inclined plane makes with the horizontal when a body placed on it is about to move down is known as angle of

A. Friction
B. Limiting friction
C. Repose
D. Kinematic friction
Answer» D. Kinematic friction
217.

Two forces are acting at an angle of 120 . The bigger force is 40 N and the resultant is perpendicular to the smaller one. The smaller force is

A. 20 N
B. 40 N
C. 120 N
D. None of these
Answer» B. 40 N
218.

If three forces acting in one plane upon a rigid body, keep it in equilibrium, then they must either

A. Meet in a point
B. Be all parallel
C. At least two of them must meet
D. All the above are correct
Answer» E.
219.

The range of projectile (R) on an upward inclined plane is

A. g.cos /2u . sin ( + ). cos
B. 2u . sin ( + ). cos /g. cos
C. g. cos /2u . sin ( - ). cos
D. 2u . sin ( - ). cos /g. cos
Answer» E.
220.

The frequency of oscillation of a compound pendulum is (where kG = Radius of gyration about the centroidal axis, and h = Distance between the point of suspension and C.G. of the body.)

A. 2 . (gh/kG + h )
B. 2 . (kG + h /gh)
C. 1/2 . (gh/kG + h )
D. 1/2 . (kG + h /gh)
Answer» D. 1/2 . (kG + h /gh)
221.

Angle of friction is the

A. Angle between normal reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and the limiting friction
B. Ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction
C. The ratio of minimum friction force to the friction force acting when the body is just about to move
D. The ratio of minimum friction force to friction force acting when the body is in motion
Answer» B. Ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction
222.

The centre of gravity of a uniform lamina lies at

A. The centre of heavy portion
B. The bottom surface
C. The midpoint of its axis
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
223.

The centre of gravity of an isosceles triangle with base (p) and sides (q) from its base is

A. [ (4p - q )]/6
B. (4p - q )/6
C. (p - q )/4
D. (p + q )/4
Answer» B. (4p - q )/6
224.

Lami's theorem states that

A. Three forces acting at a point will be in equilibrium
B. Three forces acting at a point can be represented by a triangle, each side being proportional to force
C. If three forces acting upon a particle are represented in magnitude and direction by the sides of a triangle, taken in order, they will be in equilibrium
D. If three forces acting at a point are in equilibrium, each force is proportional to the sine of the angle between the other two
Answer» E.
225.

The velocity of a body on reaching the ground from a height h, is

A. (gh)
B. (gh)
C. (2gh)
D. 2g. h
Answer» D. 2g. h
226.

A force acting on a body may

A. Change its motion
B. Balance the other forces acting on it
C. Retard its motion
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
227.

On a ladder resting on smooth ground and leaning against vertical wall, the force of friction will be

A. Towards the wall at its upper end
B. Away from the wall at its upper end
C. Upwards at its upper end
D. Downwards at its upper end
Answer» D. Downwards at its upper end
228.

The units of moment of inertia of an area are

A. kg-m
B. m
C. kg/m
D. m
Answer» C. kg/m
229.

The Cartesian equation of trajectory is (where u = Velocity of projection, = Angle of projection, and x, y = Co-ordinates of any point on the trajectory after t seconds.)

A. y = (gx /2u cos ) + x. tan
B. y = (gx /2u cos ) - x. tan
C. y = x. tan - (gx /2u cos )
D. y = x. tan + (gx /2u cos )
Answer» D. y = x. tan + (gx /2u cos )
230.

Which of the following is the example of lever of first order?

A. Arm of man
B. Pair of scissors
C. Pair of clinical tongs
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
231.

Coulomb friction is the friction between

A. Bodies having relative motion
B. Two dry surfaces
C. Two lubricated surfaces
D. Solids and liquids
Answer» B. Two dry surfaces
232.

The time of flight (t) of a projectile on an upward inclined plane is(where u = Velocity of projection, = Angle of projection, and = Inclination of the plane with the horizontal.)

A. t = g cos /2u sin ( - )
B. t = 2u sin ( - )/g cos
C. t = g cos /2u sin ( + )
D. t = 2u sin ( + )/g cos
Answer» C. t = g cos /2u sin ( + )
233.

A heavy ladder resting on floor and against a vertical wall may not be in equilibrium, if

A. The floor is smooth, the wall is rough
B. The floor is rough, the wall is smooth
C. The floor and wall both are smooth surfaces
D. The floor and wall both are rough surfaces
Answer» D. The floor and wall both are rough surfaces
234.

In the lever of third order, load W , effort P and fulcrum F are oriented as follows

A. W between P and F
B. F between W and P
C. P between W and F
D. W, P and F all on one side
Answer» B. F between W and P
235.

The algebraic sum of moments of the forces forming couple about any point in their plane is

A. Equal to the moment of the couple
B. Constant
C. Both of above are correct
D. Both of above are wrong
Answer» B. Constant
236.

Which is the correct statement about law of polygon of forces?

A. If any number of forces acting at a point can be represented by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the forces are in equilibrium
B. If any number of forces acting at a point can be represented in direction and magnitude by the sides of a polygon, then the forces are in equilibrium
C. If a polygon representing forces acting at a point is closed then forces are in equilibrium
D. If any number of forces acting at a point can be represented in direction and magnitude by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the forces are in equilibrium
Answer» E.
237.

A flywheel on a motor goes from rest to 1000 rpm in 6 sec. The number of revolutions made is nearly equal to

A. 25
B. 50
C. 100
D. 250
Answer» C. 100
238.

Coefficient of friction is the

A. Angle between normal reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and the limiting friction
B. Ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction
C. The friction force acting when the body is just about to move
D. The friction force acting when the body is in motion
Answer» C. The friction force acting when the body is just about to move
239.

The forces, which meet at one point and their lines of action also lie on the same plane, are known as

A. Coplanar concurrent forces
B. Coplanar non-concurrent forces
C. Non-coplanar concurrent forces
D. Non-coplanar non-concurrent forces
Answer» B. Coplanar non-concurrent forces
240.

Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about an axis through its base, is

A. bh /4
B. bh /8
C. bh /12
D. bh /36
Answer» D. bh /36
241.

The necessary condition for forces to be in equilibrium is that these should be

A. Coplanar
B. Meet at one point
C. Both (A) and (B) above
D. All be equal
Answer» D. All be equal
242.

The maximum velocity of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion is

A.
B. r
C. r
D. /r
Answer» C. r
243.

The product of either force of couple with the arm of the couple is called

A. Resultant couple
B. Moment of the forces
C. Resulting couple
D. Moment of the couple
Answer» E.
244.

Frictional force encountered after commencement of motion is called

A. Limiting friction
B. Kinematic friction
C. Frictional resistance
D. Dynamic friction
Answer» E.
245.

The centre of gravity of a right circular solid cone is at a distance of _________ from its base, measured along the vertical axis.(where h = Height of a right circular solid cone.)

A. h/2
B. h/3
C. h/4
D. h/6
Answer» D. h/6
246.

A sample of metal weighs 219 gms in air, 180 gms in water, 120 gms in an unknown fluid. Then which is correct statement about density of metal

A. Density of metal can't be determined
B. Metal is twice as dense as water
C. Metal will float in water
D. Metal is twice as dense as unknown fluid
Answer» B. Metal is twice as dense as water
247.

A particle inside a hollow sphere of radius r, having coefficient of friction can rest up to height of

A. r/2
B. r/A
C. r/3
D. 0.134 r
Answer» E.
248.

A spherical body is symmetrical about its perpendicular axis. According to Routh's rule, the moment of inertia of a body about an axis passing through its centre of gravity is (where, M = Mass of the body, and S = Sum of the squares of the two semi-axes.)

A. MS/3
B. MS/4
C. MS/5
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
249.

The resultant of the following three couples 20 kg force, 0.5 m arm, +ve sense 30 kg force, 1 m arm, -ve sense 40 kg force, 0.25 m arm, +ve sense having arm of 0.5 m will be

A. 20 kg, -ve sense
B. 20 kg, + ve sense
C. 10 kg, + ve sense
D. 10 kg, -ve sense
Answer» B. 20 kg, + ve sense
250.

Limiting force of friction is the

A. Tangent of angle between normal reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and limiting friction
B. Ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction
C. The friction force acting when the body is just about to move
D. The friction force acting when the body is in motion
Answer» D. The friction force acting when the body is in motion