Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Mechanics.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Mechanics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

If the supports are not properly aligned then the reaction forces developed are adequate to support the body.

A. Statement is true only in 2D
B. Statement is true only in 3D
C. Statement is false throughout
D. Statement is true only in 1D
Answer» D. Statement is true only in 1D
2.

Determine the value of the q, parallel to the z axis. That is the point of intersection of the projections of the points A, B and C parallel to the xy plane. With the distance between the tri-section point and the points A, B and C be equal to 0.6m.

A. 51.9cm
B. 51.9mm
C. 51.9m
D. 5.19mm
Answer» B. 51.9mm
3.

Find the tension in the cable AC.

A. 23.6N
B. 55N
C. 89N
D. -29N
Answer» B. 55N
4.

If the supports are properly aligned then the reaction forces developed are adequate to support the body.

A. Statement is true only in 2D
B. Statement is true only in 3D
C. Statement is true throughout
D. Statement is true only in 1D
Answer» D. Statement is true only in 1D
5.

The single pin, single bearing and single hinge resist _______

A. Force
B. Couple moments
C. Both force and couple moments
D. Inertia
Answer» D. Inertia
6.

The supports in the 3D are having more than three reaction forces. Because they are having three axis on which the components of the forces need to be zero.

A. The first part of the statement is false and other part is true
B. The first part of the statement is false and other part is false too
C. The first part of the statement is true and other part is false
D. The first part of the statement is true and other part is true too
Answer» E.
7.

∑Fx=0, ∑Fy=0 and ∑Fz=0 are vector equations for the three dimensions. They are satisfied when the body is achieved its state of equilibrium.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

We first make equilibrium equations of the body by considering all the three dimensional forces and then the free body diagram is made and solved.

A. The first part of the statement is false and other part is true
B. The first part of the statement is false and other part is false too
C. The first part of the statement is true and other part is false
D. The first part of the statement is true and other part is true too
Answer» E.
9.

THE_SINGLE_PIN,_SINGLE_BEARING_AND_SINGLE_HINGE_RESIST________?$

A. Force
B. Couple moments
C. Both force and couple moments
D. Inertia
Answer» B. Couple moments
10.

If_the_supports_are_properly_aligned_then_the_reaction_forces_developed_are_adequate_to_support_the_body.$

A. Statement is true only in 2D
B. Statement is true only in 3D
C. Statement is true throughout
D. Statement is true only in 1D
Answer» B. Statement is true only in 3D
11.

The supports in the 3D are having more than three reaction forces. Because they are having three axis on which the components of the forces need to be zero?

A. The first part of the statement is false and other part is true
B. The first part of the statement is false and other part is false too
C. The first part of the statement is true and other part is false
D. The first part of the statement is true and other part is true too
Answer» D. The first part of the statement is true and other part is true too
12.

A couple moment is developed when _______ of the attached member is prevented.

A. Translation
B. Rotation
C. Addition
D. Subtraction
Answer» C. Addition
13.

A force is developed by a support that not allows the ________ of its attached member.

A. Translation
B. Rotation
C. Addition
D. Subtraction
Answer» B. Rotation