Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Mechanics.

This section includes 5 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.

In a rigid jointed frame, the joints are considered ______.

A. to rotate only as a whole
B. not to rotate at all
C. that 50% of members rotate in clockwise direction and 50% in anti-clockwise direction
D. None of these
Answer» B. not to rotate at all
2.

Calculate the forces in the members CG and CF for the truss shown.

A. FCG = √5 kN, FCF = 1 kN
B. FCG = √3 kN, FCF = 2 kN
C. FCG = 2 kN, FCF = √3 kN
D. FCG = √5 kN, FCF = 2 kN
Answer» B. FCG = √3 kN, FCF = 2 kN
3.

A perfect frame is that which satisfies the equation (Assume n = No. of members and j = No. of joints)

A. n = 3j – 2
B. n > 3(j - 2)
C. n < 3(j - 2)
D. n = (2j - 3)
Answer» E.
4.

A uniform beam of mass density 74 kg/m and length 1.8 m is suspended symmetrically as shown in figure. Calculate the maximum force P that can be supported without tipping the beam. Take the coefficient of static friction between the cord and the cylinder to be 7/22.

A. 111.14 N
B. 200.9 N
C. 150.8 N
D. 50.2 N
Answer» B. 200.9 N
5.

A two member truss ABC is shown in the figure. The force (in kN) transmitted in member AB is _______

A. 15
B. 30
C. 20
D. 5
Answer» D. 5