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Applied Mechanics problems


  • 1. A particle moves along a straight line such that distance x traversed in t seconds is given by x = t2(t + 1), the acceleration of the particle, will be

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  • A. 3t3 - 2t
  • B. 3t2 + 2t
  • C. 6t - 2
  • D. 6t + 2
  • E. 3t - 2
  • Discuss
  • 2. u1 and u2 are the velocities of approach of two moving bodies in the same direction and their corresponding velocities of separation are v1 and v2. As per Newton's law of collision of elastic bodies, the coefficient of restitution (e) is given by

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  • A.
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  • D.
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  • 3. A uniform rod 9 m long weighing 40 kg is pivoted at a point 2 m from one end where a weight of 120 kg is suspended. The required force acting at the end in a direction perpendicular to rod to keep it equilibrium, at an inclination 60° with horizontal, is

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  • A. 40 kg
  • B. 60 kg
  • C. 10 kg
  • D. 100 kg.
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  • 4. The c.g. of a thin hollow cone of height h, above its base lies on the axis, at a height of

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  • A.
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  • D.
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  • 5. The product of mass and velocity of a moving a body, is called

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  • A. moment
  • B. momentum
  • C. power
  • D. impulse.
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  • 6. If the radius of the earth is 600 km the height of a mountain above sea level at the top of which a beat seconds pendulum at sea level, looses 27 seconds a day, is

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  • A. 500 metres
  • B. 1000 metres
  • C. 1500 metres
  • D. 2000 metres
  • E. 25000 metres.
  • Discuss
  • 7. Maximum efficiency of a screw jack for the angle of friction ?, is

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  • A.
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  • D.
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  • 8. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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  • A. Nature plays an important role in the launch of a satellite
  • B. The earth's gravity reduces the speed of a satellite by 32 km per second
  • C. The gravitational force relents as the satellite climbs higher
  • D. The gravitational intensity declines with height
  • E. All the above.
  • Discuss
  • 9. The C.G. of a right circular cone lies on its axis of symmetry at a height of

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  • A. h/2
  • B. h/3
  • C. h/4
  • D. h/5
  • E. h/6.
  • Discuss
  • 10. Joule is the unit of

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  • A. work
  • B. force
  • C. power
  • D. torque
  • E. none of these.
  • Discuss

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