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  1. The algebraic sum of moments of the forces forming couple about any point in their plane is

  2. A.

     equal to the moment of the couple

    B.

     constant

    C.

     both of above are correct

    D.

     both of above are wrong


  3. A force acting on a body may

  4. A.

     introduce internal stresses

    B.

     retard its motion

    C.

     change its motion

    D.

     all of the above.


  5. The angle which an inclined plane makes with the horizontal when a body placed on it is about to move down is known as angle of

  6. A.

     friction

    B.

     limiting friction

    C.

     repose

    D.

     kinematic friction


  7. When trying to turn a key into a lock, following is applied

  8. A.

     coplanar force

    B.

     non-coplanar forces

    C.

     moment

    D.

     couple


  9. Which is the correct statement about law of polygon of forces ?

  10. A.

     if any number of forces acting at a point can be represented by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the forces are in equilibrium

    B.

     if any number of forces acting at a point can be represented in direction and magnitude by the sides of a polygon, then the forces are in equilibrium

    C.

     if a polygon representing forces acting at a point is closed then forces are in equilibrium

    D.

     if any number of forces acting at a point can be represented in direction and magnitude by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the forces are in equilibrium


  11. The effort required to lift a load W on a screw jack with helix angle a and angle of friction<="" div="">

  12. A.

     Wtan(a + <)>)

    B.

     Wtan(a-<)>)

    C.

     Wcos(a + )

    D.

     Wsin(a + <(>)


  13. In actual machines

  14. A.

     mechanical advantage is greater than velocity ratio

    B.

     mechanical advantage is equal to velocity ratio

    C.

     mechanical advantage is less than velocity ratio

    D.

     mechanical advantage is unity


  15. A heavy ladder resting on floor and against a vertical wall may not be in equilibrium, if

  16. A.

     the floor is smooth, the wall is rough

    B.

     the floor is rough, the wall is smooth

    C.

     the floor and wall both are smooth surfaces

    D.

     the floor and wall both are rough sur-faces


  17. The C.G. of a right circular solid cone of height h lies at the following distance from the base

  18. A.

     h/2

    B.

     J/3

    C.

     h/6

    D.

     h/4


  19. According to principle of moments

  20. A.

     if a system of coplanar forces is in equilibrium, then their algebraic sum is zero

    B.

     if a system of coplanar forces is in equilibrium, then the algebraic sum of their moments about any point in their plane is zero

    C.

     the algebraic sum of the moments of any two forces about any point is equal to moment of theiwesultant about the same point

    D.

     positive and negative couples can be balanced