Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics

1.
Three forces acting on a rigid body are represented in magnitude, direction and line of action by the three sides of a triangle taken in order. The forces are equivalent to a couple whose moment is equal to
area of the triangle
twice the area of the triangle
half the area of the triangle
none of these
Answer: Option
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2.
If tension in the cable supporting a lift moving downwards is half the tension when it is moving upwards, the acceleration of the lift is
g/2
g/3
g/4
none of these
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3.
Efficiency of a screw jack is given by(where α = Helix angle, and φ = Angle of friction.)
Answer: Option
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4.
When a train is rounding a curve, the side thrust on the wheel flanges is prevented by raising the outer edge of the rail.
Yes
No
Answer: Option
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5.
Frequency of vibrations means the number of cycles per second.
Yes
No
Answer: Option
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