Engineering Mechanics

1.
According to principle of conservation of energy, the total momentum of a

system of masses in any direction remains constant unless acted upon by an
external force in that direction.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B
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2.
The friction experienced by a body, when in motion, is known as

A.
rolling friction
B.
dynamic friction
C.
limiting friction
D.
static friction
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3.
Two balls of equal mass and of perfectly elastic material are lying on the floor.
One of the ball with velocity v is made to struck the second ball. Both the
balls after impact will move with a velocity
A.
B.
v/2
C.
v/4
D.
v/8
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4.
The term 'force' may be defined as an agent which produces or tends to

produce, destroys or tends to destroy motion.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5.
The coefficient of restitution for elastic bodies is one.

A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option B
6.
The velocity ratio in case of an inclined plane inclined at angle to the

horizontal and weight being pulled up the inclined plane by vertical effort is
A.
sin
B.
cos
C.
tan
D.
cosec
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7.
The range of projectile on a downward inclined plane is __________ the range

on upward inclined plane for the same velocity of projection and angle of
projection.
A.
less than
B.
more than
C.
equal to
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8.
The angle of inclination of a vehicle when moving along a circular path

__________ upon its mass.
A.
depends
B.
does not depend
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
9.
A body of weight W is required to move up on rough inclined plane whose

angle of inclination with the horizontal is . The effort applied parallel to the
plane is given by(where = tan = Coefficient of friction between the plane
and the body.)
A.
P = W tan
B.
P = W tan( + )
C.
P = W (sin + cos)
D.
P = W (cos + sin)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10.
If the resultant of two equal forces has the same magnitude as either of the
forces, then the angle between the two forces is
A.
30
B.
60
C.
90
D.
120
Answer: Option D
11.
A smooth cylinder lying on its convex surface remains in __________

equilibrium.
A.
stable
B.
unstable
C.
neutral
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12.
Coefficient of friction is the ratio of the limiting friction to the normal reaction
between the two bodies.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13.
Moment of inertia of a circular section about an axis perpendicular to the

section is
A.
d3/16
B.
d3/32
C.
d4/32
D.
d4/64
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

14.
The time of flight (t) of a projectile on an upward inclined plane is(where u =

Velocity of projection, = Angle of projection, and = Inclination of the
plane with the horizontal.)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
15.
The unit of angular acceleration is

A.
N-m
B.
m/s
C.
m/s2
D.
rad/s2
Answer: Option D
16.
Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about an
axis passing through its C.G. and parallel to the base, is
A.
bh3/4
B.
bh3/8
C.
bh3/12
D.
bh3/36
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
17.
If the masses of both the bodies, as shown in the below figure, are reduced to
50 percent, then tension in the string will be
A.
same
B.
half
C.
double
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
18.
Which of the following is an equation of linear motion?(where, u and v =

Initial and final velocity of the body, a = Acceleration of the body, and s =
Displacement of the body in time t seconds.)
A.
v = u + a.t
B.
s = u.t + 1/2 a.t2
C.
v2 = u2+2a.s
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
19.
If a number of forces are acting at a point, theirresultant will be inclined at an

angle with the horizontal, such that
A.
tan = H/V
B.
tan = V/H
C.
tan = VxH
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

20.
The above figure shows the two equal forces at right angles acting at a point.
The value of force R acting along their bisector and in opposite direction is
A.
P/2
B.
2P
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
21.
The force required to move the body up the plane will be minimum if it makes
an angle with the inclined plane __________ the angle of friction.
A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
greater than
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22.
In the shown figure, if the angle of inclination of the plane is increased, then
acceleration of the system will
A.
increase
B.
decrease
C.
remain the same
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23.
The total time taken by a projectile to reach maximum height and to return
back to the ground, is known as time of flight.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24.
The frequency of oscillation of a torsional pendulum is

A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
25.
The range of a projectile is maximum, when the angle of projection is

A.
30
B.
45
C.
60
D.
90
Answer: Option B
26.
The mechanical advantage of a lifting machine is the ratio of

A.
distance moved by effort to the distance moved by load
B.
load lifted to the effort applied
C.
output to the input
D.
all of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
27.
Static friction is always __________ dynamic friction.

A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
greater than
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28.
A body will begin to move down an inclined plane if the angle of inclination of
the plane is __________ the angle of friction.
A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
greater than
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29.
When a particle moves along a circular path with uniform velocity, there will
be no tangential acceleration.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30.
The bodies which rebound after impact are called

A.
inelastic bodies
B.
elastic bodies
C.
neither elastic nor inelastic bodies
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
31.
The maximum frictional force, which comes into play, when a body just
begins to slide over the surface of the other body, is known as

A.
static friction
B.
dynamic friction
C.
limiting friction
D.
coefficient of friction
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
32.
The centre of gravity of an equilateral triangle with each side a, is __________

from any of the three sides.
A.
3a/2
B.
23a
C.
a/23
D.
32a
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
33.
The distance, between the point of projection and the point where the
projectile strikes the ground, is known as range.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34.
The algebraic sum of the resolved parts of a number of forces in a given

direction is equal to the resolved part of their resultant in the same direction.
This is known as
A.
principle of independence of forces
B.
principle of resolution of forces
C.
principle of transmissibility of forces
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
35.
The triangle law of forces states that if two forces acting simultaneously on a
particle, be represented in magnitude and direction by the two sides of a
triangle taken in order, then their resultant may be represented in magnitude
and direction by the third side of a triangle, taken in opposite order.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
36.
The angle between two forces when the resultant is maximum and minimum
respectively are
A.
0 and 180
B.
180 and 0
C.
90 and 180
D.
90 and 0
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
37.
The path of the projectile is a parabola.

A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38.
The equivalent length of a simple pendulum which gives the same frequency
as compound pendulum is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
39.
A redundant frame is also called __________ frame.

A.
perfect
B.
imperfect
C.
deficient
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40.
Mass moment of inertia of a uni form thin rod of mass M and length (l) about
its mid-point and perpendicular to its length is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
41.
A resultant force is a single force which produces the same effect as

produced by all the given forces acting on a body.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
42.
When a rigid body is suspended vertically, and it oscillates with a small

amplitude under the action of the force of gravity, the body is known as
A.
simple pendulum
B.
compound pendulum
C.
torsional pendulum
D.
second's pendulum
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43.
Moment of inertia of a hollow circular section, as shown in the below figure

about X-axis, is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44.
If two blocks of equal mass are attached to the two ends of a light string and
one of the blocks is placed over a smooth horizontal plane while the other is
hung freely after passing over a smooth pulley, then the two blocks will have
some motion.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45.
During elastic impact, the relative velocity of the two bodies after impact is
__________ the relative velocity of the two bodies before impact.
A.
equal to
B.
equal and opposite to
C.
less than
D.
greater than
Answer: Option B
46.
Work done is said to be zero, when

A.
some force acts on a body, but displacement is zero
B.
no force acts on a body but some displacement takes place
C.
either (a) or (b)
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
47.
The force which acts along the radius of a circle and directed away from the
centre of the circle is called centrifugal force.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48.
One watt is equal to

A.
0.1 joule/s
B.
1 joule/s
C.
10 joules/s
D.
100 joules/s
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
49.
two like parallel forces are acting at a distance of 24 mm apart and their
resultant is 20 N. It the line of action of the resultant is 6 mm from any given
force, the two forces are
A.
15 N and 5 N
B.
20 N and 5 N
C.
15 N and 15 N
D.
none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50.
If two bodies having masses m1 and m2 (m1>m2) have equal kinetic

energies, the momentum of body having mass m1 is __________ the
momentum of body having mass m2.
A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
greater than
Answer: Option C
1.
The point, through which the whole weight of the body acts, irrespective of its
position, is known as
A.
moment of inertia
B.
centre of gravity
C.
centre of percussion
D.
centre of mass
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2.
The loss of kinetic energy during elastic impact is zero.

A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

3.
The overturning of a vehicle on a level circular path can be avoided if the

velocity of vehicle is __________ .
A.
less than
B.
greater than
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4.
Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

A.
Force
B.
Speed
C.
Velocity
D.
Acceleration
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
5.
The rate of change of momentum is directly proportional to the impressed

force, and takes place in the same direction in which the force acts. This
statement is known as
A.
Newton's first law of motion
B.
Newton's second law of motion
C.
Newton's third law of motion
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
6.
In ideal machines, mechanical advantage is __________ velocity ratio.

A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
greater than
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7.
The minimum force required to slide a body of weight W on a rough horizontal

plane is
A.
W sin
B.
W cos
C.
W tan
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
8.
The moment of inertia of a square of side a about its diagonal is

A.
a2/8
B.
a3/12
C.
a4/12
D.
a4/16
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
9.
The angular velocity (in rad / s) of a body rotating at N revolutions per minute
is
A.
N/60
B.
N/180
C.
2N/60
D.
2N/180
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10.
The maximum efficiency of a lifting machine is

A.
1/m
B.
V.R./m
C.
m/V.R.
D.
1/(m x V.R.)
Answer: Option D
11.
The centre of gravity of a semi-circle lies at a distance of __________ from its

base measured along the vertical radius.
A.
3r/ 8
B.
4r/ 3
C.
8r/3
D.
3r/4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12.
The process of finding out the resultant force is called __________ of forces.
A.
composition
B.
resolution
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13.
A weight of 1000 N can be lifted by an effort of 80 N. If the velocity ratio is

20, the machine is
A.
reversible
B.
non-reversible
C.
ideal
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14.
In a framed structure, as shown in the below figure, the force in the member
BC is
A.
W/3 (compression)
B.
W/3 (tension)
C.
2W/3 (compression)
D.
2W/3 (tension)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
15.
The potential energy of a vertically raised body is __________ the kinetic

energy of a vertically falling body.
A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
greater than
Answer: Option A
16.
If a number of forces acting at a point be represented in magnitude and

direction by the three sides of a triangle, taken in order, then the forces are
not in equilibrium.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17.
The periodic time of a particle with simple harmonic motion is __________

proportional to the angular velocity.
A.
directly
B.
inversely
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
18.
The motion of a particle round a fixed axis is
A.
translatory
B.
rotary
C.
circular
D.
translatory as well as rotatry
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
19.
A block of mass m1, placed on an inclined smooth plane is connected by a

light string passing over a smooth pulley to mass m2, which moves vertically
downwards as shown in the below figure. The tension in the string is
A.
m1/m2
B.
m1.g sin
C.
m1.m2/m1+m2
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
20.
If a given force (or a given system of forces) acting on a body __________ the
position of the body, but keeps it in equilibrium, then its effect is to produce
internal stress in the body.
A.
change
B.
does not change
Answer: Option B
21.
The principle of transmissibility of forces states that, when a force acts upon
a body, its effect is
A.
same at every point on its line of action
B.
different at different points on its line of action
C.
minimum, if it acts at the centre of gravity of the body
D.
maximum, if it acts at the centre of gravity of the body
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
22.
A differential pulley block has larger and smaller diameters of 100 mm and 80
mm respectively. Its velocity ratio is
A.
B.
10
C.
20
D.
40
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23.
If three forces acting at a point are represented in magnitude and direction by

the three sides of a triangle, taken in order, then the forces are in equilibrium.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24.
Newton's second law motion __________ a relation between force and mass of
a moving body.
A.
gives
B.
does not give
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
25.
The periodic time of one oscillation for a simple pendulum is(where l =

Length of the pendulum.)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
26.
The resultant of two forces P and Q acting at an angle is

A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
27.
Which of the following are vector quantities?

A.
Linear displacement
B.
Linear velocity
C.
Linear acceleration
D.
all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28.
The maximum acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion

is
A.
B.
C.
2r
D.
/r
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29.
A lift moves downwards with an acceleration of 9.8 m/s2. The pressure

exerted by a man on the floor of the lift is zero.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30.
Non-coplaner concurrent forces are those forces which

A.
meet at one point, but their lines of action do not lie on the same plane
B.
do not meet at one point and their lines of action do not lie on the
same plane
C.
meet at one point and their lines of action also lie on the same plane
D.
do not meet at one point, but their lines of action lie on the same plane
Answer: Option A
31.
Which of the following statement is correct?

A.
The kinetic energy of a body during impact remains constant.
B.
The kinetic energy of a body before impact is equal to the kinetic
energy of a body after impact.

C.
The kinetic energy of a body before impact is less than the kinetic
D.
The kinetic energy of a body before impact is more than the kinetic
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
32.
The maximum efficiency of a screw jack is

A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33.
In a framed structure, as shown in the below figure, the force in the member
AC is numerically equal to the force in member BC.

A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34.
The force which acts along the radius of a circle and directed towards the
centre of the circle is known as centripetal force.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35.
Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about an
axis through its base, is
A.
bh3/4
B.
bh3/8
C.
bh3/ 12
D.
bh3/ 36
Answer: Option C
36.
Concurrent forces are those forces whose lines of action

A.
lie on the same line
B.
meet at one point
C.
meet on the same plane
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37.
Tension in the cable supporting a lift is more when the lift is moving __________
with an acceleration.
A.
upwards
B.
downwards
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

38.
According to the law of moments, if a number of coplaner forces acting on a

particle are in equilibrium, then
A.
their algebraic sum is zero
B.
their lines of action are at equal distances
C.
zero
the algebraic sum of their moments about any point in their plane is
D.
the algebraic sum of their moments about any point is equal to the
moment of their resultant force about the same point.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
39.
If u1 and u2 are the velocities of two moving bodies in the same direction
before impact and v1 and v2 are their velocities after impact, then coefficient
of restitution is given by
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40.
Two bodies of masses m1,and m2 are hung from the ends of a rope, passing
oyer a frictionless pulley as shown in the figure below. The acceleration of the
string will be
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
41.
The centre of gravity of a trapezium with parallel sides a and b lies at a

distance of y from the base b, as shown in the below figure. The value of y is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
42.
A machine having an efficiency less than 50%, is known as

A.
reversible machine
B.
non-reversible machine
C.
neither reversible nor non-reversible machine
D.
ideal machine
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43.
The total momentum of a system of masses (i. e. moving bodies) in any one
direction remains constant, unless acted upon by an external force in that
direction. This statement is called
A.
Newton's first law of motion
B.
Newton's second law of motion
C.
principle of conservation of energy
D.
principle of conservation of momentum
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44.
The velocity ratio of a differential pulley block with D and d as the diameters
of larger and smaller pulley, is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45.
The unit of mass moment of inertia in S.I. units is kg-m2.

A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
46.
The centre of gravity of an is osceles triangle with base (p) and sides (q) from
its base is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47.
A newton is defined as the force while acting upon a mass of one kg,
produces an acceleration of 1 m / s2 in the direction of which it acts.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48.
The acceleration of a particle moving with simple harmonic motion, at any
instant is given by
A.
.y
B.
2.y
C.
2 /y
D.
3.y
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
49.
The skidding away of the vehicle on a level circular path can be avoided if the
force of friction between the wheels and the ground is __________ the
centrifugal force.
A.
less than
B.
greater than
Answer: Option B

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1.

According to principle of conservation of energy, the total momentum of a

The friction experienced by a body, when in motion, is known as

The term 'force' may be defined as an agent which produces or tends to

The coefficient of restitution for elastic bodies is one.

The velocity ratio in case of an inclined plane inclined at angle to the

The range of projectile on a downward inclined plane is __________ the range

The angle of inclination of a vehicle when moving along a circular path

does not depend

A body of weight W is required to move up on rough inclined plane whose

A smooth cylinder lying on its convex surface remains in __________

Moment of inertia of a circular section about an axis perpendicular to the

No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.

The time of flight (t) of a projectile on an upward inclined plane is(where u =

The unit of angular acceleration is

Which of the following is an equation of linear motion?(where, u and v =

s = u.t + 1/2 a.t2

If a number of forces are acting at a point, theirresultant will be inclined at an

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remain the same

The frequency of oscillation of a torsional pendulum is

The range of a projectile is maximum, when the angle of projection is

The mechanical advantage of a lifting machine is the ratio of

distance moved by effort to the distance moved by load

load lifted to the effort applied

output to the input

all of the above

Static friction is always __________ dynamic friction.

The bodies which rebound after impact are called

neither elastic nor inelastic bodies

begins to slide over the surface of the other body, is known as

The centre of gravity of an equilateral triangle with each side a, is __________

The algebraic sum of the resolved parts of a number of forces in a given

principle of independence of forces

principle of resolution of forces

principle of transmissibility of forces

The path of the projectile is a parabola.

A redundant frame is also called __________ frame.

A resultant force is a single force which produces the same effect as

When a rigid body is suspended vertically, and it oscillates with a small

Moment of inertia of a hollow circular section, as shown in the below figure

equal and opposite to

Work done is said to be zero, when

some force acts on a body, but displacement is zero

no force acts on a body but some displacement takes place

either (a) or (b)

none of the above

One watt is equal to

If two bodies having masses m1 and m2 (m1>m2) have equal kinetic

The loss of kinetic energy during elastic impact is zero.

No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.

The overturning of a vehicle on a level circular path can be avoided if the

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

The rate of change of momentum is directly proportional to the impressed

Newton's first law of motion

Newton's second law of motion

Newton's third law of motion

In ideal machines, mechanical advantage is __________ velocity ratio.

The minimum force required to slide a body of weight W on a rough horizontal

The moment of inertia of a square of side a about its diagonal is

The maximum efficiency of a lifting machine is

The centre of gravity of a semi-circle lies at a distance of __________ from its

A weight of 1000 N can be lifted by an effort of 80 N. If the velocity ratio is

The potential energy of a vertically raised body is __________ the kinetic