Velammal Engineering College

(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University – Chennai)

Velammal Newgen Park Ambattur – RedHills Road , Chennai-600 066

Subject Code : 19ME102T Subject Title : Engineering Mechanics

Multiple Choice Question
Unit - II

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

(a) coplanar force (b) non-coplanar forces (c) moment (d) couple.
Ans: d

2. According to principle of moments

(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 their resultant about the same point
(d) positive and negative couples can be balanced
Ans: b

3. The forces, which won’t meet at one point, but their lines of action lie in a plane, are called
(a) coplanar non-concurrent forces (b) non-coplanar concurrent forces
(c) non-coplanar non-concurrent forces (d) intersecting forces
Ans: a

4. The forces, which won’t meet at one point and their lines of action are in different plane,
are called
(a) coplanar non-concurrent forces (b) non-coplanar concurrent forces
(c) non-coplanar non-concurrent forces (d) intersecting forces
Ans: c

5. A number of non-concurrent forces acting in same plane will be in equilibrium if

(a) sum of resolved parts along two perpendicular axes are zero and sum of the
moments about any point is equal to zero
(b) two resolved parts in two directions at right angles are equal
(c) their total sum is zero
(d) all of them are inclined equally
Ans: a

6. Two non-collinear parallel equal forces acting in opposite direction

(a) balance each other (b) constitute a moment
(c) constitute a couple (d) constitute a moment of couple
Ans: c
7. Two coplanar couples having equal and opposite moments
(a) balance each other (b) produce a couple and an unbalanced force
(c) are equivalent (d) cannot balance each other.
Ans: d

8. The product of either force of couple with the arm of the couple is called
(a) resultant couple (b) moment of the forces
(c) resulting couple (d) moment of the couple
Ans: d

9. Roller support has the known line of action of reaction, i.e., always to the
plane of roller.
(a) Parallel (b) Perpendicular (c) Inclined (d) Zero
Ans: b

10. Hinged support has the known line of action of reaction, i.e., at any with the
horizontal.
(a) Parallel (b) Perpendicular (c) Angle θ (d) Zero
Ans: c

11. A uniformly distributed load of 10 KN/m acting over a span of 2m. Convert it into point
load
(a) 10 KN (b) 5 KN (c) 15 KN (d) 20 KN
Ans. d

12. A uniformly varying load of 10 KN/m acting over a span of 2m. Convert it into point load
(a) 10 KN (b) 5 KN (c) 15 KN (d) 20 KN
Ans. a

13. Horizontal structural member carries a transverse load to its axis is called
(a) Bar (b) Beam (c) Frame (d) Truss
Ans. b

14. The moment of a force 𝐹⃗ with respect to a point O is

(a) 𝐹⃗ × 𝑟⃗ (b) 𝑟⃗ × 𝐹⃗ (c)𝑟⃗. 𝐹⃗ (d) 𝐹⃗ . 𝑟⃗
Ans. b

⃗⃗⃗ of a force with respect to x-axis is

15. The moment 𝑀
⃗⃗⃗ . 𝑖⃗
(a) 𝑀 ⃗⃗⃗ . 𝑗⃗
(b) 𝑀 (c) 𝑀 ⃗⃗
⃗⃗⃗ . 𝑘 ⃗⃗⃗ × 𝑖⃗
(d) 𝑀
Ans: a

16. The moment of a force 𝑀⃗⃗⃗ = −3𝑖 + 2𝑘. Its magnitude is

(a) 3 (b) 2 (c) )3.6 (d) 2.6
Ans: c
17. A simple support offers only_______ reaction normal to the axis of the beam.
a) Horizontal b) Vertical c) Inclined d) Moment
Ans: b

18. Hinged supports offers vertical and ________ reaction.

a) Horizontal b) Moment c) Rotation d) Couple
Ans. a

19. ________ support develops support moment.

a) Hinged b) Simple c) Fixed d) Joint
Ans. c

20. A cantilever is a beam whose

(a) Both ends are supported either on rollers or hinges
(b) One end is fixed and other end is free
(c) Both ends are fixed
(d) Whose both or one of the end has overhang
Ans. b