Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Mechanics.

This section includes 12 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 resolved force or the force which you get as the answer after solving the question is negative, then what does this implies?

A. The work done is in the reverse direction w.r.t the direction set in the free body diagram
B. The force is not in the reverse direction w.r.t the direction set in the free body diagram
C. The force component is not possible
D. The force is possible, but in the direction perpendicular to the resultant force
Answer» B. The force is not in the reverse direction w.r.t the direction set in the free body diagram
2.

If solving the question in 3D calculations is difficult, then use the 2D system and then equate the total work done to zero.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Principle of virtual work done is having condition___________

A. U = 0
B. U = F
C. U = M
D. U = D
Answer» B. U = F
4.

Virtual work done by the couple is best given by_____________

A. U = M
B. U = M.
C. U = Mx
D. U = M
Answer» B. U = M.
5.

Virtual Work done is best given by_______________

A. U = F rcos
B. U = F rsin
C. U = F rcot
D. U = F r
Answer» B. U = F rsin
6.

What is not the condition for the equilibrium in three dimensional system of axis so as to calculate the unknown forces acting on the body?

A. Fx=0
B. Fy=0
C. Fz=0
D. F 0
Answer» E.
7.

Work done by the couple is best given by___________

A. dU = Md
B. dU = M.d
C. dU = Mxd
D. dU = M
Answer» B. dU = M.d
8.

We often determine the work done by the couples. A couple moment is developed when _______ of the attached member is prevented.

A. Translation
B. Rotation
C. Addition
D. Subtraction
Answer» C. Addition
9.

Work done is best given by _____________

A. dU = F.dr
B. dU = Fdrsin
C. dU = F.drcot
D. dU = Fxdrd
Answer» B. dU = Fdrsin
10.

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

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
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 work needs 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.
12.

Work done is best given by___________

A. dU = Fdrcos
B. dU = Fdrsin
C. dU = Fdrcot
D. dU = Fdrd
Answer» B. dU = Fdrsin