Thapar University, Patiala

Time: 10 min Mechanics – UES009 Faculty: Shakeel Waseem

BE 1st Semester Quiz-I Max. Marks: 10
Name: Roll No.:
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Q1. Draw the FBD of the system shown in Fig. 1. The collar at A is fixed to the member and
can slide vertically along the vertical shaft. [2]

Fig. 1

Q2. Bending is -------------- in the members of the truss. [1]

a. Allowed. b. Not allowed.

c. Selectively allowed. d. All of these.

Q3. Which law states that “the effect of a force on a body remain same if the point of
application of forc e is shifted along its line of action. [1]

a. parallelogram law b. triangle law

c. transmissibility law d. none

Q4. Four forces F, 3F, 5F, 7F act perpendicular to the sides of square taken in order. The
resultant is: [1]

a. √2F b. 2√2F c. 4√2F d. 4F

Q5. Which of the following is not a valid assumption for truss analysis? [1]
(a)Truss members are connected with frictionless pins
(b) Members of the truss are straight
(c) Loads can be applied anywhere on the truss member
(d) Displacements of the truss are small
Q6. For an object in static equilibrium [1]
(a) Acceleration is zero
(b) Velocity is zero.
(c) No external forces act on it.
(d) Weight is the only force acting on it.
Q7. The angle subtended at the centre of the pulley by the belt is designated as: [1]
(a) Friction angle (b) Angle of repose
(c) Wrap angle (d) Angle of kinetic friction
Q8. Graphically state Lami’s theorem [2]