Chapter: Forces, Vectors and Moments
1.

Pair of forces that cause steering wheel of a car to rotate is called

A. couple
B. friction
C. normal force
D. weight
Answer» A. couple
2.

If the principle of moments for any object holds, then object is in state of

A. inertia
B. equilibrium
C. suspension
D. motion
Answer» B. equilibrium
3.

Combined effect of several forces is known as

A. net force
B. resultant force
C. normal force
D. weight
Answer» B. resultant force
4.

To form a couple, the force should be

A. equal in magnitude
B. parallel and opposite
C. separated by distance
D. all of above
Answer» D. all of above
5.

Moment of force depends upon

A. magnitude of force
B. perpendicular distance of force from pivot
C. both A and B
D. axis of rotation
Answer» C. both A and B
6.

Two perpendicular components are

A. independent of each other
B. dependent on each other
C. anti parallel to each other
D. parallel to each other
Answer» A. independent of each other
7.

Object is in equilibrium if resultant force acting on it is

A. increasing
B. decreasing
C. zero
D. becomes constant
Answer» C. zero
8.

Center of gravity of an irregular body lies on the

A. edge
B. center of body
C. point of intersection of lines
D. along the axis of rotation
Answer» C. point of intersection of lines
9.

Number of forces a falling tennis ball experiences is

A. 1
B. 3
C. 2
D. 4
Answer» C. 2
10.

Point where all weight of object acts is called

A. central point
B. center of gravity
C. edge
D. center of mass
Answer» B. center of gravity
11.

If weight of a falling tennis ball is 1.0 N and drag force acting on it is 0.2 N then resultant force is

A. 0.8 N
B. 0.5 N
C. 1 N
D. 2 N
Answer» A. 0.8 N
12.

If the resultant vector forms an angle of 45°, then the two components are

A. parallel to each other
B. perpendicular to each other
C. anti parallel to each other
D. anti perpendicular to each other
Answer» B. perpendicular to each other

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