Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Mechanics.

This section includes 4 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 the screw collinear forces act, what is a collinear system of forces?

A. The force system having all the forces parallel to each other
B. The force system having all the forces perpendicular to each other
C. The force system having all the forces emerging from a single point
D. Forces cannot form a collinear system of forces, it is not possible
Answer» D. Forces cannot form a collinear system of forces, it is not possible
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is correct for a screw being rotated?

A. The couple moment depends on the axis of rotation
B. The couple moment depends directly on the radius vector of forces
C. The couple moment depends only on the distance vector between the forces
D. The couple moment s direction is given by the left hand rule
Answer» D. The couple moment s direction is given by the left hand rule
Discussion
3.

Which of the following statement for the three force system applied in the screws is true?

A. The moment need not to be seen for the equilibrium, they are always in equilibrium
B. The forces are not always in the equilibrium
C. The forces are always in equilibrium
D. The moments are always in equilibrium
Answer» C. The forces are always in equilibrium
Discussion
4.

When we apply the equilibrium equations in the free body diagram of the screw, for two force members to be in equilibrium then _________

A. They both must not be collinear
B. They must be of different magnitude
C. They must be in the same direction
D. They must be in the opposite direction cancelling each other
Answer» E.
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