Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Mechanics.

This section includes 16 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 two forces magnitude F each are acting in the Cartesian coordinate and are acting at the points A(3,3) and B(-3,3). They are heading towards negative z direction and positive z direction respectively. The distance between them is given as r. The radius vectors of the force at A and B are Ra and Rb respectively. Then the moment is given as:a) (Ra-Rb).Fb) (Rb-Ra).Fc) (Ra-Rb)xFd) (Rb-R

A. (Ra-Rb).Fb) (Rb-Ra).Fc) (Ra-R
B. .Fb) (Rb-Ra).F
C. (Ra-Rb)xF
D. (Rb-Ra)xF
Answer» E.
2.

Determine the couple moment acting on the triangular plane shown.

A. 1600Nm
B. 100Nm
C. 2600Nm
D. 600NmView Answer
Answer» D. 600NmView Answer
3.

The resultant couple moment is ____________ sum of various couples acting on the body.

A. Vector
B. Scalar
C. Scalar Triple
D. Dot
Answer» B. Scalar
4.

Determine the couple moment acting on the pipe shown.

A. -130Nm
B. 130Nm
C. -120Nm
D. 120NmView Answer
Answer» B. 130Nm
5.

A couple moment is a _______ vector.

A. Gradient
B. Scalar
C. Del
D. Free
Answer» E.
6.

Determine the couple moment acting on the beam shown.

A. 500Nm
B. 1500Nm
C. 740Nm
D. 50NmView Answer
Answer» D. 50NmView Answer
7.

20KNm$

A. 21KNm
B. 22KNm
C. 19KNm
Answer» B. 22KNm
8.

If the forces acting on the couple are in the same direction, that is they are not in the opposite direction as always they are, then?

A. The direction of the forces doesn’t determine the moment
B. The couple moment will be maximum
C. The couple is not possible
D. No change occurs
Answer» D. No change occurs
9.

Which_of_the_following_is_correct?

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» B. The couple moment depends directly on the radius vector of forces
10.

A couple moment is a _______ vector?

A. Gradient
B. Scalar
C. Del
D. Free
Answer» B. Scalar
11.

Which of the following is correct for the moment of couple M caused by two forces of same magnitude F and are separated by a distance of r?

A. M = rxF
B. M = r.F
C. M = -(rxF)
D. M = -(r.F)
Answer» E.
12.

A man is travelling in the car. He is driving the car. If he is taking a turn in the road. He is applying force to the steering wheel by holding the wheel with his both hands. The steering wheel is facing a moment of force.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
13.

The resultant force acting in the couple is _________

A. Zero
B. Infinite
C. Twice the magnitude of the single force
D. Half the magnitude of the single force
Answer» C. Twice the magnitude of the single force
14.

The distance between the forces acting in the couple is ____________

A. Infinity
B. Zero
C. A finite distance
D. A circular loop
Answer» B. Zero
15.

500Nm

A. 1500Nm
B. 740Nm
C. 50Nm
Answer» D.
16.

Couple is having a combination of two forces. They are different in magnitude.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.