Strength Of Materials In Me — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Mechanical Engineering MCQs on Strength Of Materials In Me — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PAEC, NESCOM, PPSC, FPSC, WAPDA.
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Question 1 of 40
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The extremities of any diameter on Mohr's circle represent
Correct Answer: Option B — Normal stresses on planes at 45°
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Normal stresses on planes at 45° is the correct answer to “The extremities of any diameter on Mohr's circle represent”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 2 of 40
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A coil is cut into two halves, the stiffness of cut coil will be
Correct Answer: Option A — Double
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Double is the correct answer to “A coil is cut into two halves, the stiffness of cut coil will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 3 of 40
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When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum tensile stress is developed on the
Correct Answer: Option A — Top layer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Top layer is the correct answer to “When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum tensile stress is developed on the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 4 of 40
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Compression members always tend to buckle in the direction of the
Correct Answer: Option D — Least radius of gyration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Least radius of gyration is the correct answer to “Compression members always tend to buckle in the direction of the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 5 of 40
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A vertical column has two moments of inertia (i.e. Ixx and Iyy ). The column will tend to buckle in the direction of the
Correct Answer: Option D — Minimum moment of inertia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Minimum moment of inertia is the correct answer to “A vertical column has two moments of inertia (i.e. Ixx and Iyy ). The column will tend to buckle in the direction of the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 6 of 40
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The torsional rigidity of a shaft is expressed by the
Correct Answer: Option D — Torque required to produce a twist of one radian per unit length of shaft
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Torque required to produce a twist of one radian per unit length of shaft is the correct answer to “The torsional rigidity of a shaft is expressed by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 7 of 40
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The capacity of a strained body for doing work on the removal of the straining force, is called
Correct Answer: Option B — Resilience
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Resilience is the correct answer to “The capacity of a strained body for doing work on the removal of the straining force, is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 8 of 40
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Hook's law holds good up to
Correct Answer: Option B — Elastic limit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Elastic limit is the correct answer to “Hook's law holds good up to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 9 of 40
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A non yielding support implies that the
Correct Answer: Option D — Slope of the beam at the support is zero
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Slope of the beam at the support is zero is the correct answer to “A non yielding support implies that the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 10 of 40
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The bending moment diagram for a simply supported beam loaded in its center is
Correct Answer: Option B — An isosceles triangle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An isosceles triangle is the correct answer to “The bending moment diagram for a simply supported beam loaded in its center is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 11 of 40
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The unit of stress in S.I. units is
Correct Answer: Option D — Any one of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any one of these is the correct answer to “The unit of stress in S.I. units is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 12 of 40
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If the section modulus of a beam is increased, the bending stress in the beam will
Correct Answer: Option C — Decrease
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decrease is the correct answer to “If the section modulus of a beam is increased, the bending stress in the beam will”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 13 of 40
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The thermal or temperature stress is a function of
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “The thermal or temperature stress is a function of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 14 of 40
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The point of contraflexure is a point where
Correct Answer: Option B — Bending moment changes sign
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bending moment changes sign is the correct answer to “The point of contraflexure is a point where”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which of the following materials is most elastic?
Correct Answer: Option D — Steel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Steel is the correct answer to “Which of the following materials is most elastic”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 16 of 40
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The deformation per unit length is called
Correct Answer: Option D — Strain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Strain is the correct answer to “The deformation per unit length is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 17 of 40
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Within elastic limit, stress is
Correct Answer: Option B — Directly proportional to strain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Directly proportional to strain is the correct answer to “Within elastic limit, stress is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 18 of 40
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When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}}} \right)$$ in one plane accompanied by a simple shear stress $$\left( {{\tau _{{\text{xy}}}}} \right),$$ the maximum normal stress is
$$\frac{{{\sigma _{\text{x}}}}}{2} + \frac{1}{2} \times \sqrt {\sigma _{\text{x}}^2 + 4\tau _{{\text{xy}}}^2} $$ is the correct answer to “When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}}} \right)$$ in one plane accompanied by a simple shear stress $$\left( {{\tau _{{\text{xy}}}}} \right),$$ the maximum normal stress is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 19 of 40
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When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}}} \right)$$ in one plane accompanied by a simple shear stress $$\left( {{\tau _{{\text{xy}}}}} \right),$$ the minimum normal stress is
$$\frac{{{\sigma _{\text{x}}}}}{2} - \frac{1}{2} \times \sqrt {\sigma _{\text{x}}^2 + 4\tau _{{\text{xy}}}^2} $$ is the correct answer to “When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}}} \right)$$ in one plane accompanied by a simple shear stress $$\left( {{\tau _{{\text{xy}}}}} \right),$$ the minimum normal stress is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 20 of 40
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When a body is subjected to biaxial stress i.e. direct stresses $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}}} \right)$$ and $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{y}}}} \right)$$ in two mutually perpendicular planes accompanied by a simple shear stress $$\left( {{\tau _{{\text{xy}}}}} \right),$$ then maximum normal stress is
$$\frac{{{\sigma _{\text{x}}} + {\sigma _{\text{y}}}}}{2} + \frac{1}{2}\sqrt {{{\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}} - {\sigma _{\text{y}}}} \right)}^2} + 4\tau _{{\text{xy}}}^2} $$ is the correct answer to “When a body is subjected to biaxial stress i.e. direct stresses $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}}} \right)$$ and $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{y}}}} \right)$$ in two mutually perpendicular planes accompanied by a simple shear stress $$\left( {{\tau _{{\text{xy}}}}} \right),$$ then maximum normal stress is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 21 of 40
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When a body is subjected to biaxial stress i.e. direct stresses $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}}} \right)$$ and $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{y}}}} \right)$$ in two mutually perpendicular planes accompanied by a simple shear stress $$\left( {{\tau _{{\text{xy}}}}} \right),$$ then minimum normal stress is
$$\frac{{{\sigma _{\text{x}}} + {\sigma _{\text{y}}}}}{2} - \frac{1}{2}\sqrt {{{\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}} - {\sigma _{\text{y}}}} \right)}^2} + 4\tau _{{\text{xy}}}^2} $$ is the correct answer to “When a body is subjected to biaxial stress i.e. direct stresses $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{x}}}} \right)$$ and $$\left( {{\sigma _{\text{y}}}} \right)$$ in two mutually perpendicular planes accompanied by a simple shear stress $$\left( {{\tau _{{\text{xy}}}}} \right),$$ then minimum normal stress is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 22 of 40
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The maximum shear stress is __________ the algebraic difference of maximum and minimum normal stresses.
Correct Answer: Option C — One-half
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One-half is the correct answer to “The maximum shear stress is __________ the algebraic difference of maximum and minimum normal stresses.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 23 of 40
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In a thick cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p), the tangential stress across the thickness of a cylinder is
Correct Answer: Option B — Maximum at the inner surface and minimum at the outer surface
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maximum at the inner surface and minimum at the outer surface is the correct answer to “In a thick cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p), the tangential stress across the thickness of a cylinder is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 24 of 40
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In a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load w per unit length, the point of contraflexure
Correct Answer: Option D — Does not exist
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Does not exist is the correct answer to “In a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load w per unit length, the point of contraflexure”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 25 of 40
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The shear modulus of most materials with respect to the modulus of elasticity is
Correct Answer: Option B — Less than half
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Less than half is the correct answer to “The shear modulus of most materials with respect to the modulus of elasticity is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 26 of 40
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The strain energy stored in a body, when the load is gradually applied, is (where $$\sigma $$ = Stress in the material of the body, V = Volume of the body and E = Modulus of elasticity of the material)
Correct Answer: Option D — $$\frac{{{\sigma ^2}{\text{V}}}}{{2{\text{E}}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{{\sigma ^2}{\text{V}}}}{{2{\text{E}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “The strain energy stored in a body, when the load is gradually applied, is (where $$\sigma $$ = Stress in the material of the body, V = Volume of the body and E = Modulus of elasticity of the material)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 27 of 40
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The distance between the center of a rivet hole to the nearest edge of plate, is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Margin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Margin is the correct answer to “The distance between the center of a rivet hole to the nearest edge of plate, is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 28 of 40
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The property of a material by virtue of which it can be beaten or rolled into plates is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Malleability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Malleability is the correct answer to “The property of a material by virtue of which it can be beaten or rolled into plates is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Proportional limit, elastic limit, yielding, failure is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a proper sequence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 30 of 40
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If the rivets in adjacent rows are staggered and the outermost row has only one rivets, the arrangement of the rivets is called
Correct Answer: Option C — Diamond riveting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Diamond riveting is the correct answer to “If the rivets in adjacent rows are staggered and the outermost row has only one rivets, the arrangement of the rivets is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 31 of 40
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A riveted joint in which every rivet of a row is opposite to other rivet of the outer row, is known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Chain riveted joint
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chain riveted joint is the correct answer to “A riveted joint in which every rivet of a row is opposite to other rivet of the outer row, is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 32 of 40
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When a closely-coiled helical spring is subjected to an axial load, it is said to be under
Correct Answer: Option C — Torsion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Torsion is the correct answer to “When a closely-coiled helical spring is subjected to an axial load, it is said to be under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 33 of 40
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The unit of modulus of elasticity is same as those of
Correct Answer: Option D — Stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity is the correct answer to “The unit of modulus of elasticity is same as those of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 34 of 40
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The bending stress in a beam is _________ section modulus.
Correct Answer: Option C — Inversely proportional to
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inversely proportional to is the correct answer to “The bending stress in a beam is _________ section modulus.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 35 of 40
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When a cantilever beam is loaded at its free end, the maximum compressive stress shall develop at
Correct Answer: Option A — Bottom fibre
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bottom fibre is the correct answer to “When a cantilever beam is loaded at its free end, the maximum compressive stress shall develop at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 36 of 40
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After reaching the yielding stage while testing a mild steel specimen, strain
Correct Answer: Option C — Increases without any increase in load
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increases without any increase in load is the correct answer to “After reaching the yielding stage while testing a mild steel specimen, strain”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 37 of 40
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The load required to produce a unit deflection in a spring is called
Correct Answer: Option C — Spring stiffness
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Spring stiffness is the correct answer to “The load required to produce a unit deflection in a spring is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 38 of 40
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When a closely-coiled helical spring of mean diameter (D) is subjected to an axial load (W), the deflection of the spring ($$\delta $$) is given by (where d = Diameter of spring wire, n = No. of turns of the spring and C = Modulus of rigidity for the spring material)
Correct Answer: Option D — $$\frac{{8{\text{W}}{{\text{D}}^3}{\text{n}}}}{{{\text{C}}{{\text{d}}^4}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{8{\text{W}}{{\text{D}}^3}{\text{n}}}}{{{\text{C}}{{\text{d}}^4}}}$$ is the correct answer to “When a closely-coiled helical spring of mean diameter (D) is subjected to an axial load (W), the deflection of the spring ($$\delta $$) is given by (where d = Diameter of spring wire, n = No. of turns of the spring and C = Modulus of rigidity for the spring material)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 39 of 40
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The value of Poisson's ratio for steel is between
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.25 to 0.33
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.25 to 0.33 is the correct answer to “The value of Poisson's ratio for steel is between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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Question 40 of 40
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The intensity of stress which causes unit strain is called
Correct Answer: Option D — Modulus of Elasticity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Modulus of Elasticity is the correct answer to “The intensity of stress which causes unit strain is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Strength Of Materials In Me.
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