Gradually applied static loads do not change with time their
(A) Magnitude
(B) Direction
(C) Point of application
(D) All the above
Description : The maximum stress intensity due to a suddenly applied load is x-times the stress intensity produced by the load of the same magnitude applied gradually. The value of x is (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 1/2
Last Answer : (B) 2
Description : A moving fluid mass may be brought to a static equilibrium position, by applying an imaginary inertia force of the same magnitude as that of the accelerating force but in the opposite direction. This statement is called (A) Pascal's law (B) (C) D-Alembert's principle (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : A force is completely defined when we specify (A) Magnitude (B) Direction (C) Point of application (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : A weight of 50 N is suspended from a spring of stiffness 4000N/m and subjected to a harmonic force of magnitude 60N and frequency 60 Hz. what will be the static displacement of the spring due to maximum applied force A. 0.015m B. 0.15 m C. 15 m D. 150m
Last Answer : B. 0.15 m
Description : Two dimensional flows occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plan
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Uniform flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each pleasure
Description : True one-dimensional flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Non uniform flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at ... The fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Description : Steady flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at successive ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : A bar L metre long and having its area of cross-section A, is subjected to a gradually applied tensile load W. The strain energy stored in the bar is (A) WL/2AE (B) WL/AE (C) W²L/AE (D) W²L/2AE
Last Answer : (D) W²L/2AE
Description : The ratio of the stresses produced by a suddenly applied load and by a gradually applied load on a bar, is (A) 1/4 (B) 1/2 (C) 1 (D) 2
Last Answer : (D) 2
Description : Stress concentration is caused due to A. Variation in properties of material from point to point in a member B. Pitting at points or areas at which loads on a member are applied C. Abrupt change of section D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : According to law of triangle of forces (A) Three forces acting at a point will be in equilibrium (B) Three forces acting at a point can be represented by a triangle, each side ... point are in equilibrium, each force is proportional to the sine of the angle between the other two
Last Answer : (C) If three forces acting upon a particle are represented in magnitude and direction by the sides of a triangle, taken in order, they will be in equilibrium
Description : Which is the correct statement about law of polygon of forces? (A) If any number of forces acting at a point can be represented by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the ... direction and magnitude by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the forces are in equilibrium
Last Answer : (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
Description : According to Lami's theorem (A) Three forces acting at a point will be in equilibrium (B) Three forces acting at a point can be represented by a triangle, each side being proportional to ... point are in equilibrium, each force is proportional to the sine of the angle between the other two
Description : The flow in which the velocity vector is identical in magnitude and direction at every point, for any given instant, is known as (A) One dimensional flow (B) Uniform flow (C) Steady flow (D) Turbulent flow
Description : The flow in which the particles of a fluid attain such velocities that varies from point to point in magnitude and direction as well as from instant to instant, is known as (A) One dimensional flow (B) Uniform flow (C) Steady flow (D) Turbulent flow
Description : If a soil undergoes a change in shape and volume by application of external loads over it, but recovers its shape and volume immediately after removal of the load, the property of the soil is said to ... Resilience of soils (B) Elasticity of soils (C) Compressibility of soils (D) None of these
Description : Transition curves are introduced at either end of a circular curve, to obtain (A) Gradually decrease of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the ... specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Gradual increase of super-elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve
Description : Volute of a centrifugal pump should be designed in a fashion, such that the (A) Kinetic head gets converted into static head (B) Moving stream gradually reduces velocity (C) Mean velocity remains constant (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Kinetic head gets converted into static head
Description : When loads are applied proportionately to a frame structure containing its members in one plane, the structure is called (A) Grid frame (B) Plane frame (C) Space frame (D) Truss frame
Last Answer : (C) Space frame
Description : In the strain energy method of slope and deflection ,load is applied a. gradually b.suddenly c.with an impact. d.None.
Last Answer : c.with an impact.
Description : Stress under suddenly applied load is (a) Three times than the gradually applied load (b) equal to the that due to gradually applied load (c) Less than that due to gradually applied load (d) none
Last Answer : (d) none
Description : The statement --- if forces acting on a point can be represented in magnitude and direction by the sides of a polygon taken in order then their resultant will be represented in magnitude and direction by the closing ... 's law of forces c.Law of polygon of forces d.D'Alembert's rule e.Lami's theorem
Last Answer : c. Law of polygon of forces
Description : The continuous strain, which the concrete undergoes due to application of external loads is called [ A ] Creep [ B ] Bleeding [ C ] Workability [ D ] Segregation
Last Answer : [ A ] Creep
Description : Effect of a force on a body depends upon (A) Magnitude (B) Direction (C) Position or line of action (D) All of the above
Description : A student focuses the image of a candle flame, placed at about 2 m from a convex lens of focal length 10 cm, on a screen. After that he moves gradually the flame towards the lens and each time focuses its ... d) What is seen on the screen when the flame is very close (at about 5 cm) to the lens?
Last Answer : (a) The student moves the lens away from the screen to focus the image because on moving the candle towards the lens, the image distance increases. (b)The size of the image increases when the object ... on the screen. A virtual image is formed behind the candle on the same side of the screen.
Description : In a boundary layer developed along the flow, the pressure decreases in the downstream direction. The boundary layer thickness in this case will (A) Decrease gradually (B) Increase gradually (C) Increase rapidly (D) Remain constant
Last Answer : (B) Increase gradually
Description : When two forces acting at a point are such that if the direction of one is reversed, the direction of the resultant is turned through a right angle, the forces must be a.inclined at more than 90? b.inclined at less than 90? c.equal in magnitude d.acting at 180? e.107 dynes
Last Answer : c. equal in magnitude
Description : Three capacitors with different capacitances are connected in series. Which of the following statements is TRUE? w) All three of the capacitors have the same potential difference between their plates. x ... y) The capacitance of the system depends on the voltage applied across the three capacitors.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CHARGE IS THE SAME ON ALL OF THE CAPACITOR PLATES
Description : Which of the following factors affect the mechanical properties of a material under applied loads? a) Content of alloys b) Grain size c) Imperfection and defects d) Shape of material
Last Answer : d) Shape of material
Description : Which one of following statement about Overdenture is not correct: A. Greater occlusal loads can be applied by the patient B. Retention and stability are generally better than with ... The retained roots are covered by the denture thus protecting them from caries and periodontal diseases
Last Answer : D. The retained roots are covered by the denture thus protecting them from caries and periodontal diseases
Description : In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending moment occurs at (A) Less loaded column (B) More loaded column (C) A point of the maximum shear force (D) A point of zero shear force
Description : Two forces, one with a magnitude of 3N and the other with a magnitude of 5N ,are applied to an object. For which orientations of the forces shown in t
Last Answer : Two forces, one with a magnitude of 3N and the other with a magnitude of 5N ,are applied to an object. For ... of the object the least ? A. B. C. D.
Description : A complementary shear stress is equal in magnitude and opposite in rotational tendency of an applied (a) Tensile stress (b) Compressive stress (c) Shear stress (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Shear stress
Description : The electrostatic energy in an electric field does not depend on which of the following? a) Magnitude of charges b) Permittivity c) Applied electric field d) Flux lines
Last Answer : c) Applied electric field
Description : . A fluid which has a linear relationship between the magnitude of applied shear-stress and the resulting rate of deformation is called a/an __________ fluid. (A) Newtonian (B) Non-Newtonian (C) Ideal (D) Incompressible
Last Answer : (A) Newtonian
Description : Magnitude of shear stress induced in a shaft due to applied torque varies from a. Maximum at centre to zero at circumference. b. Maximum at centre to minimum (not-zero) at circumference. c. Zero at centre to maximum at circumference. d. Minimum (not zero) at centre to maximum at circumference.
Last Answer : c. Zero at centre to maximum at circumference.
Description : A force applied to a rocket gives it an upward acceleration equal to 2 times the acceleration of gravity. The magnitude of the force is equal to: w) the weight of the rocket x) twice the weight of the rocket y) three times the weight of the rocket z) four times the weight of the rocket
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- THREE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE ROCKET
Description : Five volts are applied across the plates of a parallel plate capacitor. The distance of separation of the plates is .02 meters. What is the magnitude of the electric field inside the capacitor?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 250 VOLTS PER METER or 250 NEWTONS PER COULOMB
Description : Two forces, F1 and F2, each of magnitude 5 N are inclined to each other at 60°. Find the magnitude and direction of their resultant force.
Last Answer : Two forces, F1 and F2, each of magnitude 5 N are inclined to each other at 60°. Find the magnitude and direction of their resultant force.
Description : Two vectors are said to be equal if – (1) only their magnitudes are same (2) only their directions are same (3) both magnitude and direction are same (4) magnitudes are same but directions are opposite
Last Answer : (3) both magnitude and direction are same Explanation: If the magnitude as well as direction of two vectors are equal, then they are known as equal vectors. In other words, two vectors are ... headed towards the same direction. For two equal vectors, their directed line segments must be parallel.
Description : Two vectors are said to be equal if (1) only their magnitudes are same (2) only their directions are same (3) both magnitude and direction are same (4) magnitudes are same but directions are opposite
Last Answer : both magnitude and direction are same
Description : The advantage(s) of the method of D.C. motor speed control shown in the illustration is/are ______________. EL-0101 A. elimination of armature starting resistor losses B. elimination of speed instability with variable loads C. the ease of reversing motor direction D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : In an operating distillation column, the (A) Vapors and liquids are at their dew point and bubble point respectively (B) Driving force for the liquid flow is its specific weight (C) Driving force for ... bottom to the top of the column (D) Highest temperature is encountered at the top of the column
Last Answer : (C) Driving force for the vapor flow is the pressure drop, as the pressure decreases gradually from the bottom to the top of the column
Description : 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
Last Answer : (D) At an angle equal to the angle of friction to the inclined plane
Description : Terzaghi's theory of one dimensional consolidation assumes (A) Load is applied in one direction (B) Coefficient of permeability is constant (C) Excess pore water drains out only in the vertical direction (D) All the above
Description : The location of centre of pressure, which defines the point of application of the total pressure force on the surface, can be calculated by applying the principle of moments according to which "sum of the moment of the resultant force about an ... liquid) (A) 1/(y/3) (B) 2y/3 (C) 1/(y/4) (D) 3y/4
Last Answer : (B) 2y/3
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following regarding radial flow centrifugal pumps: (A) These are provided with volute type or turbine type casings (B) In involute type of radial flow ... centrifugal pump, is always higher than that of volute type (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : direct shear test possesses the following disadvantage: (A) A relatively thin thickness of sample permits quick drainage (B) A relatively thin thickness of sample permits quick dissipation of pore pressure ... C) As the test progresses the area under shear, gradually changes (D) None of these