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The document covers fundamental concepts in Engineering Mechanics, including definitions of mechanics, statics, dynamics, and various types of forces and their characteristics. It also discusses the resultant of forces, moments, couples, and the conditions for equilibrium, along with principles such as Lami's theorem and the use of free body diagrams. Additionally, it outlines the unique properties of couples and the reactions of different types of supports.

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Engineering Mechanics-I Objective Questions For All Units A.y.2016-17

The document covers fundamental concepts in Engineering Mechanics, including definitions of mechanics, statics, dynamics, and various types of forces and their characteristics. It also discusses the resultant of forces, moments, couples, and the conditions for equilibrium, along with principles such as Lami's theorem and the use of free body diagrams. Additionally, it outlines the unique properties of couples and the reactions of different types of supports.

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ENGINEERING MECHANICS - I

UNIT- I
Concept of a Force & Components of a force
1. Define Mechanics.
A. Mechanics is the branch of physical science which deals with the behavior of
both the stationary and moving bodies, under the action of forces.
2. Define Statics.
A. Statics is that part of mechanics that deals with the study of the effect of the forces
on rigid bodies which are at rest.
3. What is Dynamics?
A. It is that branch of mechanics that deals with the study of the motion of bodies
and the relation of the motion with the forces causing them.
4. Differentiate between Kinematics and Kinetics.
A. Kinematics is the study of the motion of the rigid bodies whereas Kinetics is
study of the motion of the bodies and also the forces causing the motion.
5. Define a Rigid body.
A. A rigid body is defined as a definite amount of matter, the parts of which are
fixed in position, relative to one another.
6. Define a particle.
A particle is a body of infinitely small volume (or a particle is a body of negligible
dimensions) and the mass of the particle is considered to be considered at a point.
7. Define force. What are its units?
A. Force is defined as the action exerted by one body upon another. Units of force are
Newtons (N).
8. Write the characteristics of a force.
A. The characteristics of a force are (i) magnitude, (ii) direction and the
(iii) position of the line of action of the force.
9. State the principle of Transmissibility.
A. The principle of transmissibility states that the external effect of a force on a
rigid body is the same for all the points of application along its line of action.

10. What are concurrant forces?


A. When the forces are acting at a common point the force system is known a
concurrent force system.
11. Define Coplanar forces.
A. Coplanar stands for forces acting in the same plane.
12. What are Collinear Forces?
The forces acting along the same line of action are called as collinear forces.
13. Collinear forces are those which
(a) Are concurrent forces
(b) Are parallel to each other.
(c) Lie on the same line.
(d) Act on different planes. Ans (c)

(II) Resultant of a Force

14. Define the resultant of a system of forces.


A. The resultant of a system of forces is defined as a single force which produces the
combined effect of all the forces.

15. Define Parallelogram law of forces.


A. If two forces acting at a point be represented in magnitude and direction by the
two adjacent sides of a parallelogram, then their resultant is represented by the
diagonal of the parallelogram passing through that point.

Q Q
R

α
α
θ
0 P 0 P

16. Define the triangle law of forces.


A. If two forces are represented by their free vectors placed tail to tip, their resultant is
the vector directed from the tail of the first vector to the tip of the second vector
(or) if the two forces acting simultaneously on a particle be represented in
magnitude and direction by the two sides of a triangle taken in order, then their
resultant is represented by the third side of the triangle taken in the opposite
direction.
Q
R Q

O O P
P
17. Following forces act at a point P, F1=50i, F2=30i-15i, f3=-20i+10j-5k. Determine
the resultant.
(III) Moment and Couple of a Force

18. Define Moment and write its units.


A. The tendency of a force about an axis to rotate a body on which it acts is
called as the moment of the force about that axis.
The moment of a force is obtained by the product of the magnitude of the force (F)
and the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force(d).
Units of Moment are Nm (NewtonxMetre)
M0F = Fxd M0F
d = moment arm

d
F
Moment of a Force

19. The moment of a force depends upon--


A. (i) Magnitude of the force (F).
(ii) Moment arm (d).
20. The moment of a force about any point on its line of action is zero.
21. State the Varignon’s theorem or the principle of moments.
A. This principle states that “The moment of the resultant of a number of
concurrant forces about any given point is equal to the algebraic sum of the
moments of each individual force about the same point.”
M0R = M0F + M0P + M0T
where R is the resultant of F, P & T forces.
It also states that “the moment of a force is equal to the moment sum of its
components.”
M0F = M0Fx + M0Fy
where Fx & Fy are the components of the force F.
22. Define a couple.
A. A couple is defined as a pair of equal, parallel and oppositely directed forces. The
moment of the couple is equal to the product of one of the forces of the couple and
the perpendicular distance between their action lines. (C=Fxd)
23. Write the unique property of the couple.
A. A unique property of the couple is that the moment sum of the forces of the
couple is constant and independent of its moment center.
UNIT- II
Equilibrium of forces

24. Define Equilibrium.


A system of forces acting on a body is said to be in equilibrium if the body
remains in a state of rest or of uniform motion.
25. What are the different conditions of Equilibrium?
Equilibrium equations in case of planar structures (2D) is ∑X=0, ∑Y=0,
∑M=0.
Equilibrium equations in case of spatial structures (3D) is ∑X=0, ∑Y=0,
∑Z=0, ∑M=0.
26. Define an Equilibriant.
A. An equilibriant is defined as a single force which is equal in magnitude of the
resultant and acts in opposite direction and keeps the system in equilibrium.
27. What is Static equilibrium?
A. A system of forces acting on a body are said to be in static equilibrium if the
body remains at rest relative to its surroundings.
28. State Lami's theorem.
It states that “if three coplanar forces acting at a point be in equilibrium, each
force will be proportional to the sine of the angle between the other two
forces.”
If P, Q, R are the forces acting at a point ‘O’ and α, β, γ are the angles opposite to
them, then according to lami’s theorem,
R Q
α
β O γ

P = Q = R
sin α sin β sin γ
29. Define Free Body Diagram.
A It is a sketch of the isolated body which shows the external forces on the body by
the removed elements and the supports replaced by reactions.
30. Write the reactions for the different types of supports.
A. 1. Roller Support----A roller support has only one reaction.
2. Hinge or pinned support------ A hinge or a pinned support has two
reactions and zero moment.
3. Ball and Socket joint----A ball and socket joint has three reactions
and zero moment.
UNIT – III
ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES

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