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Mechanical Engineering Mcqs 1919 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Mechanical Engineering MCQs prepared for job test and interview preparation, especially for fresh graduates, students, and candidates appearing in competitive exams. These multiple-choice questions cover key topics such as Machine Design, Theory of Machines, Hydraulic Machines, and other important mechanical engineering concepts.

The M.I. of hollow circular section about a central axis perpendicular to section as compared to its M.I. about horizontal axis is__________________?

A same
B double
C half
D four times
Correct Answer: double

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
Correct Answer: repose

In ideal machines__________________?

A mechanical advantage is greater than velocity ratio
B mechanical advantage is equal to velocity ratio
C mechanical advantage is less than velocity ratio
D mechanical advantage is unity
Correct Answer: mechanical advantage is equal to velocity ratio

In actual machines_______________?

A mechanical advantage is greater than velocity ratio
B mechanical advantage is equal to velocity ratio
C mechanical advantage is less than velocity ratio
D mechanical advantage is unity
Correct Answer: mechanical advantage is less than velocity ratio

A cable with a uniformly distributed load per horizontal meter run will take the following shape________________?

A straight line
B parabola
C hyperbola
D elliptical
Correct Answer: parabola

The necessary condition for forces to be in equilibrium is that these should be_________________?

A coplanar
B meet at one point ;
C both A. and B. above
D all be equal
Correct Answer: both A. and B. above

The algebraic sum of moments of the forces forming couple about any point in their plane is_________________?

A equal to the moment of the couple
B constant
C both of above are correct
D both of above are wrong
Correct Answer: equal to the moment of the couple

A semi-circular disc rests on a horizontal surface with its top flat surface horizontal and circular portion touching down. The coefficient of friction between semi-cricular disc and horizontal surface is \i. This disc is to be pulled by a horizontal force applied at one edge and it always remains horizontal. When the disc is about to start moving, its top horizontal force will____________________?

A remain horizontal
B slant up towards direction of pull
C slant down towards direction of pull
D unpredictable
Correct Answer: slant down towards direction of pull

Tangent of angle of friction is equal to__________________?

A kinetic friction
B limiting friction
C angle of repose
D coefficient of friction
Correct Answer: coefficient of friction

Limiting force of friction is the__________________?

A tangent of angle between normal-reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and limiting friction
B ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction
C the friction force acting when the body is just about to move
D the friction force acting when the body is in motion
Correct Answer: the friction force acting when the body is just about to move