1. A framed structure is perfect, if the number of members are........ (2j-3), where j is the number of joints ?

equal to

less than

greater than

either (b) or (c)

Answer: equal to

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2. 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 ?

15 N and 5 N

20 N and 5 N

15 N and 15 N

none of these

Answer: 15 N and 5 N

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3. The resultant of two forces P and Q (such that P>Q) acting along the same straight line, but in opposite direction, is given by ?

P+Q

P-Q

P/Q

Q/P

Answer: P-Q

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4. The energy possessed by a body, for doing work by virtue of its position, is called ?

potential energy

kinetic energy

electrical energy

chemical energy

Answer: potential energy

Explanation:


5. The ratio of static friction to dynamic friction is always ?

equal to one

less than one

greater than one

none of these

Answer: greater than one

Explanation:


6. Which of the following statement is wrong ?

A force acting in the opposite direction to the motion of the body is called force of friction

The ratio of the limiting friction to the normal reaction is called coefficient of friction

A machine whose efficiency is 100% is known as an ideal machine

The velocity ratio of a machine is the ratio of load lifted to the effort applied

Answer: The velocity ratio of a machine is the ratio of load lifted to the effort applied

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7. The efficiency of a lifting machine is the ratio of ?

output to the input

work done by the machine to the work done on the machine

mechanical advantage to the velocity ratio

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

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8. A number of forces acting at a point will be in equilibrium, if ?

all the forces are equally inclined

sum of all the forces is zero

sum of resolved parts in the vertical direction is non-zero (i.e. El?0)

sum of resolved parts in the horizontal direction is zero (i.e. [H=0)

Answer: sum of resolved parts in the horizontal direction is zero (i.e. [H=0)

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9. The bodies which rebound after impact are called ?

inelastic bodies

elastic bodies

neither elastic nor inelastic bodies

none of these

Answer: elastic bodies

Explanation:


10. The centre of gravity a T-section 100 mm x 150 mm x 50 mm from its bottom is ?

50mm

75 mm

87.5mm

125mm

Answer: 87.5mm

Explanation: