Mechanical Engineering Mcqs

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
The weight of a body is due to ___________________?
  • (A)  centripetal force of earth
  • (B)  gravitational pull exerted by the earth
  • (C)  forces experienced by body in atmosphere
  • (D)  force of attraction experienced by particles
  • (E)  gravitational force of attraction towards the center of the earth
Friction force for dry surfaces. Friction force is________________?
  • (A)  proportional to normal load between the surfaces
  • (B)  dependent on the materials of contact surface
  • (C)  proportional to velocity of sliding
  • (D)  independent of the area of contact surfaces
  • (E)  none of the above is wrong statement