A. reducing the problem of kinetics to equivalent statics problem
B. determining stresses in the truss
C. stability of floating bodies
D. designing safe structures
E. solving kinematic problems
Related Mcqs:
- The algebraic sum of the resolved parts of a number of forces in a given direction is equal to the resolved part of their resultant in the same direction. This is as per the principle of__________________?
A. forces
B. independence of forces
C. dependence of forces
D. balance of force
E. resolution of forces - According to principle of transmissibility of forces, the effect of a force upon a body is_________________?
A. maximum when it acts at the center of gravity of a body
B. different at different points in its line of action
C. the same at every point in its line of action
D. minimum when it acts at the C.G. of the body
E. none of the above - 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 theiwesultant about the same point
D. positive and negative couples can be balanced
E. none of the above - If three forces acting in different planes can be represented by a triangle, these will be in________________?
A. non-equilibrium
B. partial equilibrium
C. full equilibrium
D. unpredictable
E. none of the above - The unit of force in S.I. units is________________?
A. kilogram
B. newton
C. watt
D. dyne
E. joule - 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_______________?
A. friction
B. limiting friction
C. repose
D. kinematic friction
E. static friction - If rain is falling in the opposite direction of the movement of a pedestrain, he has to hold his umbrella___________________?
A. more inclined when moving
B. less inclined when moving
C. more inclined when standing
D. less inclined when standing
E. none of the above - If a rigid body is in equilibrium under the action of three forces, then _____________________?
A. these forces are equal
B. the lines of action of these forces meet in a point
C. the lines of action of these forces are parallel
D. B. and C. above
E. none of the above - Least force required to draw a body up the inclined plane is W sin (plane inclination + friction angle) applied in the direction___________________?
A. along the plane
B. horizontally
C. vertically
D. at an angle equal to the angle of friction to the inclined plane
E. unpredictable - The ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction is known as _____________________?
A. coefficient of friction
B. angle of friction
C. angle of repose
D. sliding friction
E. friction resistance
