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1351.

Express the vector in the Cartesian Form, if the angle made by it with y and z axis is 60˚ and 45˚ respectively. Also, it makes an angle of α with the x-axis. The magnitude of the force is 200N.

A. 100i + 100j + 141.4k N
B. 100i – 100j + 141.4k N
C. 100i + 100j – 141.4k N
D. 100i – 100j – 141.4k N
Answer» B. 100i – 100j + 141.4k N
1352.

How is a normal to a tangent drawn?

A. Angle bisector
B. Perpendicular bisector
C. Rectangle
D. Semicircle
Answer» C. Rectangle
1353.

To draw a tangent to an arc of unknown radius and centre through any point on the arc we use ________

A. Angle bisectors
B. Semicircles
C. Arc
D. Perpendicular bisector
Answer» E.
1354.

In the following figure, how will make a tangent from the point outside the circle?

A. By drawing a semicircle with diameter as OA
B. By drawing a perpendicular bisector
C. By drawing an angle bisector
D. By drawing circle with the same radius from A
Answer» B. By drawing a perpendicular bisector
1355.

In the following figure, the tangent at point A can be drawn by _______

A. Angle bisector
B. Perpendicular bisector
C. Rectangle
D. Arc
Answer» C. Rectangle
1356.

A tangent to a circle is a line which touches the circle at one and only one point.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1357.

While using Gauss Jordan’s method, after all the elementary row operations if there are zeroes left on the main diagonal, then which of the following is correct?

A. System may have unique solution
B. System has no solution
C. System may have multiple numbers of finite solutions
D. System may have infinitely many solutions
Answer» E.
1358.

Apply Gauss Jordan method to solve the following equations.

A. x = 7, y = 2, z = 5
B. x = 7, y = 2, z = 8
C. x = 1, y = 3, z = 5
D. x = 5, y = 3, z = 6View Answer
Answer» D. x = 5, y = 3, z = 6View Answer
1359.

In solving simultaneous equations by Gauss Jordan method, the coefficient matrix is reduced to ______ matrix.

A. Identity
B. Diagonal
C. Upper triangular
D. Lower triangular
Answer» C. Upper triangular
1360.

Why Gauss Elimination is preferred over other methods?

A. Less number of operations are involved
B. Back substitution needed
C. Elimination of unknowns
D. Forms diagonal matrix form
Answer» B. Back substitution needed
1361.

The advantage of using Gauss Jordan method is which of the following?

A. More operations involved
B. Elimination is easier
C. Additional Calculations
D. No labour of back substitution
Answer» E.
1362.

Which of the following is not a step involved in Gauss Jordan Method?

A. Elimination of unknowns
B. Reduction of systems to diagonal matrix form
C. Performing elimination on equations above as well as below
D. Evaluation of cofactors
Answer» E.
1363.

The modification of Gauss elimination method is called as ___________

A. Gauss Seidal
B. Gauss Jordan
C. Jacobi’s Method
D. Relaxation Method
Answer» C. Jacobi’s Method
1364.

The structure of interface plays a key role in determining its energy. Which among the energy considerations play a major role when their sizes are large and small respectively?

A. Interfacial and elastic
B. Elastic and interfacial
C. Interfacial in both cases
D. Elastic in both cases
Answer» C. Interfacial in both cases
1365.

Generic high angle grain boundaries are typically___________

A. Coherent interface
B. Semi coherent interface
C. Incoherent interface
D. Mixed interface
Answer» D. Mixed interface
1366.

If the surface area of the large particle remains unchanged the increase in free energy will be due to the____

A. Motion of spherical particle
B. Vibration of spherical particle
C. Increase in the interfacial area of the spherical particle
D. Decrease in the interfacial area of the spherical particle
Answer» D. Decrease in the interfacial area of the spherical particle
1367.

The free energy increase due to interfacial energy is known as_____

A. Gibbs-Thomson effect
B. Perkins effect
C. Nano effect
D. Hauls effect
Answer» B. Perkins effect
1368.

MnS in steel is an example of _____

A. Coherent interface
B. Semi coherent interface
C. Incoherent interface
D. Mixed interface
Answer» D. Mixed interface
1369.

There is an increase in free energy due to interfacial energy is known as a capillarity effect or the Gibbs-Thomson effect. Find the increase in this free energy if the interfacial energy, the molar volume and the radius of the spherical particle are given as 10 (kJ/mm2), 6mm3/mol and 4mm respectively?

A. 40 kJmol-1
B. 30 kJmol-1
C. 50 kJmol-1
D. 60 kJmol-1
Answer» C. 50 kJmol-1
1370.

If the α/β(α,β are phases) interfacial energy is given as 10N/mm and the particles are spherical with a radius 2.5mm, ΔP (extra pressure due to curvature of α/β) is given approximately by_________

A. 8 N/mm2
B. 4 N/mm2
C. 3 N/mm2
D. 2 N/mm2
Answer» B. 4 N/mm2
1371.

For a particular or given diffusion coefficient, which among the following interface moves the slowest?

A. Coherent
B. Semi coherent
C. Incoherent
D. Mixed
Answer» B. Semi coherent
1372.

Solidification front is an example of_________

A. Solid-Vapor interface
B. Solid-Liquid interface
C. Solid-Solid interface
D. Liquid-Liquid interface
Answer» C. Solid-Solid interface
1373.

Grain boundaries are an example of a_________

A. Solid-Vapor interface
B. Solid-Liquid interface
C. Solid-Solid interface
D. Liquid-Liquid interface
Answer» D. Liquid-Liquid interface
1374.

The surface of a single crystal (of a pure element) is an example of a_________

A. Solid-Vapor interface
B. Solid-Liquid interface
C. Solid-Solid interface
D. Liquid-Liquid interface
Answer» B. Solid-Liquid interface
1375.

Determine the corrections or otherwise of the following assertion [A] and reason [R]:Assertion [A]: In general, wing twist should not be more than 6°.Reason[R]: Wing twist is used to improve stall properties at tip.

A. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct reason for [A]
B. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct reason for [A]
C. [A] is true but [R] is false
D. [A] is false but [R] is true
Answer» C. [A] is true but [R] is false
1376.

Excessive dihedral can produce _____

A. dutch roll
B. thrust
C. pitch
D. deflection at nose
Answer» B. thrust
1377.

What is the function of wing twist?

A. To improve stall characteristics at tip
B. To reduce lift by tail
C. To provide lofting
D. To increase engine thrust
Answer» B. To reduce lift by tail
1378.

If root chord is 2m and tip chord is 0.9m then, find taper ratio.

A. 0.45
B. 0.55
C. 0.65
D. 0.25
Answer» B. 0.55
1379.

The ratio of tip and root chord is called ____

A. taper ratio
B. sweep
C. aspect ratio
D. slope
Answer» B. sweep
1380.

Canard pusher aircraft uses wing sweep to change location of aerodynamic centre.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1381.

Wing sweep is used to ____

A. increase critical mach number
B. decrease critical mach number
C. increase lofting
D. increase drafting
Answer» B. decrease critical mach number
1382.

An aircraft with elliptic wing planform has parasite drag coefficient as 0.9. Lift coefficient of wing is 1.8 and aspect ratio is 8.5. Find total drag coefficient for the wing.

A. 1.021
B. 0.9
C. 0.121
D. 0.25
Answer» B. 0.9
1383.

An aircraft with elliptic wing planform has parasite drag coefficient as 0.6. Lift coefficient of wing is 0.25 and aspect ratio is 7.5. If induced drag co-efficient is 0.0235 then, find total drag coefficient for the wing.

A. 0.06235
B. 0.5235
C. 0.6
D. 0.0235
Answer» B. 0.5235
1384.

Let’s consider an aircraft has statistically determined aspect ratio of 8.1. Aircraft has canard which gives contribution of 10% for total lift. Determine the aspect ratio of wing.

A. 9
B. 0.9
C. 10
D. 8.1
Answer» B. 0.9
1385.

Which of the following is correct in accordance to diagram?

A. Aspect ratio of 1 is highest
B. Aspect ratio of 2 is maximum
C. Aspect ratio of 3 is maximum
D. Similar aspect ratio
Answer» B. Aspect ratio of 2 is maximum
1386.

If aspect ratio of wing is 8 and S=0.1m2 then, what will be the span of wing?

A. 0.89m
B. 0.89cm
C. 0.89
D. 0.89inch
Answer» B. 0.89cm
1387.

For high aspect ratio strength of the wing tip vortex is low.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1388.

The peripheral ring beam is prestressed by which type of wire winding?

A. Circular
B. Trapezoidal
C. Elliptical
D. Curved
Answer» C. Elliptical
1389.

The spherical domes are supported by a ring beam at the __________

A. Base
B. Middle
C. Start
D. Edge
Answer» B. Middle
1390.

The folded plate is also analyzed for __________

A. Longitudinal
B. Transverse
C. Straight
D. Reverse
Answer» C. Straight
1391.

Fold plates are widely used for __________

A. Roofs
B. Beams
C. Stress
D. Foundation
Answer» B. Beams
1392.

The hyperbolic parabolic shells, grouped under the category of __________

A. Singly curved shells
B. Doubly curved shells
C. Three curved shells
D. Four curved shells
Answer» C. Three curved shells
1393.

The general bending theory of thin curved shells is governed by a __________

A. Differential equation
B. Parabola equation
C. Ellipse equation
D. Moment equations
Answer» B. Parabola equation
1394.

The rigorous methods generally involve computations to estimate the __________

A. Transverse reactions
B. Longitudinal reactions
C. Redundant reactions
D. Span reactions
Answer» D. Span reactions
1395.

The analysis of circular cylindrical shells with prestressed edge beam is more or less similar to __________

A. Prestressed concrete beam
B. Reinforced concrete beam
C. Chemically prestressed beam
D. Partially prestressed beam
Answer» C. Chemically prestressed beam
1396.

In general, concrete shells have thin cross sections, which prectude the use of large diameter?

A. Cables
B. Wires
C. Bars
D. Lens
Answer» B. Wires
1397.

The compressive state of stress in the shell membrane results in which construction?

A. Airtight construction
B. Water tight construction
C. Lever construction
D. Soffit construction
Answer» C. Lever construction
1398.

The investigations by Marshall have shown that prestressing considerably reduces __________

A. Sagging moment
B. Transverse moment
C. Hogging moment
D. Longitudinal moment
Answer» C. Hogging moment
1399.

The parabolic profile of the cables in the edge beam counteracts the __________

A. Compression
B. Tension
C. Deflection
D. Deformation
Answer» D. Deformation
1400.

Long spans exceeding 30m necessitate is?

A. Welding
B. Blocking
C. Anchoring
D. Spinning
Answer» B. Blocking