1. The unit of work in S.I. units is ?

newton

erg

kg-m

joule

Answer: joule

Explanation:


2. The resultant of the two forces P and Q is R. If Q is doubled, the new resultant is perpendicular to P. Then ?

P=Q

Q=R

Q=2R

none of these

Answer: Q=R

Explanation:


3. A ladder is resting on a rough ground and leaning against a smooth vertical wall. The force of friction will act ?

downward at its upper end

upward at its upper end

zero at its upper end

perpendicular to the wall at its upper end

Answer: zero at its upper end

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4. The forces which co not meet at one point and their lines of action do not lie on the same plane are known as ?

coplaner concurrent forces

coplaner non-concurrent forces

non-coplaner concurrent forces

none of these

Answer: none of these

Explanation:


5. The total motion possessed by a body, is called ?

impulsive force

mass

weight

momentum

Answer: momentum

Explanation:


6. The term 'centroid' is ?

the same as centre of gravity

the point of suspension

the point of application of the resultant of all the forces tending to cause a body to rotate about a certain axis

none of the above

Answer: the same as centre of gravity

Explanation:


7. The time of flight of a projectile on downward inclined plane depends upon ?

angle of projection

angle of inclination of the plane

both (a) and (b)

none of these

Answer: both (a) and (b)

Explanation:


8. The time of flight (t) of a projectile on a horizontal plane is given by ?

t = 2u sin ? / g

t = 2u cos ? / g

t = 2u tan ? / g

t = 2u / sin ? g

Answer: t = 2u sin ? / g

Explanation:


9. A pendulum which executes one beat per second is known as ?

simple pendulum

compound pendulum

torsional pendulum

second's pendulum

Answer: second's pendulum

Explanation:


10. The rate of doing work is known as ?

potential energy

kinetic energy

power

none of these

Answer: power

Explanation: