Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Mechanics.

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1.

Find the vertical support reactions at A.

A. 300N
B. 800N
C. 500N
D. 400N
Answer» B. 800N
Discussion
2.

Find the force in the member UT.

A. 300N
B. 800N
C. 500N
D. 400NView Answer
Answer» C. 500N
Discussion
3.

What will happen if the three members are all perpendicular to each other? No external force is applied to them.

A. There will be a formation of one zero force member
B. There will be a formation of two zero force member
C. There will be a formation of three zero force member
D. There will be no formation of zero force member
Answer» B. There will be a formation of two zero force member
Discussion
4.

Find the force in the member QR.

A. 300N
B. 800N
C. 500N
D. 400NView Answer
Answer» C. 500N
Discussion
5.

Which of following is not considered as the true condition for the three members to be zero force members?

A. Any two of the three members must be collinear
B. There must be no external forces acting
C. They should be joined by a joint
D. Any two of the three members must be perpendicular
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

If two members of the structure (trusses) forms a truss joint and there is an external force acting on that joint then the two members are called as zero force members.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
Discussion
7.

Find the horizontal support reactions at A.

A. 300N
B. 0N
C. 500N
D. 400NView Answer
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

We find the zero force members by inspections.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
9.

Find the force in the member UR.

A. 300N
B. 800N
C. 500N
D. 400NView Answer
Answer» D. 400NView Answer
Discussion
10.

If two members of the structure (trusses) forms a truss joint and there is an external force acting on that joint then the two members are called as zero force members.$

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
Discussion
11.

300N$

A. 0N
B. 500N
C. 400N
Answer» D.
Discussion
12.

What will happen if the collinearity of the two members is affected?

A. The zero force member will be unaltered
B. The zero member needs to be changed or rotated
C. There will be no zero member
D. There will be two zero members formed
Answer» B. The zero member needs to be changed or rotated
Discussion
13.

In three members having one as zero force member in truss, what if there is an external force applied?

A. The zero force member will be unaltered
B. The zero member needs to be changed or rotated
C. There will be no zero member
D. There will be two zero members formed
Answer» C. There will be no zero member
Discussion
14.

Which_of_following_is_not_considered_as_the_true_condition_for_the_three_members_to_be_zero_force_members?

A. Any two of the three members must be collinear
B. There must be no external forces acting
C. They should be joined by a joint
D. Any two of the three members must be perpendicular
Answer» B. There must be no external forces acting
Discussion
15.

If two members of the structure (trusses) form a truss joint and there is no external force acting on that joint then the two members are called___________

A. Scalar form of the force vector
B. The equivalent vector of truss
C. Zero moment member
D. Zero force member
Answer» B. The equivalent vector of truss
Discussion
16.

The zero forces are used to improve__________ of the structure.

A. Stability
B. Ductility
C. Malleability
D. Toughness
Answer» B. Ductility
Discussion
17.

Zero force members has _______ loadings.

A. Infinite
B. No
C. Minimum
D. Maximum
Answer» C. Minimum
Discussion