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Physics For Engineers

Covers the fundamental principles of physics and their applications in engineering, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve.

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Laws to regulate measurement were originally developed to prevent fraud.

  • True
  • False

There are only two types of SI units, based and derived units.

  • True
  • False

The word "[1]" is used to characterize equilibrium circumstances.

  • BALANCED

A 90kg person stands on a scale and tries to pull himself up off the scale. The person is unable to pull himself off the scale but the scale reading decreases down to 23kg. What force is he exerting? (Numerical only)

  • 660

The angular velocity of [1] is constant in size and direction.

  • [No Answer]

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

  • a. 30 centigrade
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 100 centigrade
  • d. 0 centigrade

A millimeter is about the thickness of a dime.

  • True
  • False

Does a bridge anchored resting on two pillars have any torque?

  • a. No, Bridge can't have torque
  • b. Yes, but it is at equilibrium
  • c. No, it isn't moving
  • d. Yes, but it will soon break because of the torque

86.3 liter = ____________ gal ?

  • a. 2.279 gal
  • b. 22.798 gal
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. 227.98 gal

This type of system was exemplified by the [1] system. Because none of these forces are perfectly parallel, the resultant's position can be determined using graphical or algebraic methods.

  • PARALLEL FORCE

If a body is in rest or in uniform velocity, it is said to be in

  • a. Equilibrium
  • b. Uniform motion
  • c. Rest
  • d. Constant force

Standard unit of length in metric system.

  • a. decimeter
  • b. centimeter
  • c. kilometer
  • d. None of the choices

The [1] is the number of seconds it takes to make one complete vibration or one up and down motion.

  • [No Answer]

The distance of the mass below or above from the center position, or rest position.

  • a. waves
  • b. periodic motion
  • c. displacement
  • d. none of the choices

[1] refers to the distance between the center position and the rest position of the mass.

  • DISPLACEMENT X

A 300-lb box is held at rest on a smooth plane by a force P inclined at an angle θ with the plane as shown in the figure. If θ = 45°, determine the value of P and the normal pressure N exerted by the plane. NOTE : see fig 7 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1

  • P = 21213 lb , N = 40.981 lb
  • P = 2121.3 lb , N = 40981 lb
  • P = 212.13 lb , N = 409.81 lb
  • none of the choices

Forces P and F acting along the bars shown in the figure maintain equilibrium of pin A. Determine the values of P. NOTE : see fig-14 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week1

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. P = 4.76 kN
  • c. P = -14.76 kN
  • d. P = 14.76 kN

It is autonomous of the body’s mass.

  • a. projectile
  • b. free fall
  • c. free falling object
  • d. none of the choices

The [1] rule may be used to derive the vector notation of angular velocity and angular acceleration, just as it can for angular displacement.

  • RIGHT-HAND

Two weightless bars pinned together as shown in the fig-15 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1 support a load of 35 kN. Determine the forces P and F acting respectively along bars AB and AC that maintain equilibrium of pin A.

  • a. P = 90.14 kN, F = 64.03 kN
  • b. P = 900.14 kN, F = 4.03 kN
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. P =9.14 kN, F = 6.03 kN

Convert 1 US Gallon to L (answer is in numeric form only and round it off until 2 decimal places)

  • 3.78

50 kg = ____ g ?

  • a. 51,000 g
  • b. 52,000 g
  • c. 40,000 g
  • d. 50,000 g

The figure represents the concurrent force system acting at a joint of a bridge truss. Determine the value of P and F to maintain equilibrium of the forces. NOTE : see fig-9 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1

  • none of the choices
  • P = 265.45 lb, F = 472.44 lb
  • P = 65.45 lb, F = 12.44 lb
  • P = 165.45 lb, F = 412.44 lb

Convert 400.0 m to mm (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 400000

Two vectors A and B are added by drawing the arrows which represents the vector in such a way that the initial point of B is on the terminal point of A. The resultant C = A + B, is the vector from the initial point of A to the terminal point of B.

  • a. Polygon Method
  • b. Head-to-Tail Method
  • c. Parallelogram Method
  • d. Trigonometric Method

To find the resultant vector's magnitude, use the _________ theorem

  • a. Parallelogram
  • b. Polygon
  • c. Pythagorean
  • d. Trigonometric

[1] are quantities with both a magnitude and a direction that are completely specified.

  • VECTORS

When the cycle in harmonic curve is repeated successively the result will be a series of__________?

  • a. waves
  • b. period
  • c. displacement
  • d. none of the choices

Convert 400.00 US Quart to US Gallon (answer is in numerical value)

  • 100

standard unit of volume in metric system.

  • a. liter
  • b. kiloliter
  • c. milliliter
  • d. centiliter

The effect of a certain non-concurrent force system is defined by the following data: summation of fx=90kN, summation of fy=-60kN, and summation of Mo=360kN counter clockwise. Determine the point at which the resultant intersects the x-axis. Note: see Fig 1, from the LIST OF FIGURE from week-1.

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. 8 m
  • c. 7 m
  • d. 6 m

If ∠A = 89 o and ∠C = 56o, find the value of ∠B.

  • a. 25
  • b. 35
  • c. 55
  • d. 45

The cylinders in the figure have the indicated weights and dimensions. Assuming smooth contact surfaces, determine the reactions at A, B, C, and D on the cylinders. NOTE : see fig-13 from the LIST OF FIGURES in Week-1

  • a. A = 347.39 kN, B = 600 kN, C = 400.85 kN, D = 347.39 kN
  • b. A = 37.39 kN, B = 6000 kN, C = 4000.85 kN, D = 37.39 kN
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. A = 47.39 kN, B = 60 kN, C = 40.85 kN, D = 47.39 kN

520 mm = _______________ inch

  • a. 24.720
  • b. 27.420
  • c. 22.470
  • d. 20.472

The tendency of a force to spin an item around an axis, fulcrum, or pivot is known as equilibrium, also known as moment or moment of force.

  • True
  • False

A speed skater accelerates at 0.7 m/s2 for 5.2 seconds at the start of a race. At the end of the acceleration, what is their velocity? During the acceleration, how far did they travel?

  • 28.2 m
  • 28.4 m
  • 28.6 m

175 m = _______________ yrd

  • a. 195.382
  • b. 193.182
  • c. 198.132
  • d. 191.382

Which of the following statements is false?

  • Distance, velocity and acceleration are all vector quantities
  • Scalar quantities have size or magnitude only
  • Mass, length and time are all scalar quantities
  • Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction

[1] are forces that run parallel to one other but do not intersect or form a parallel at a single point.

  • [No Answer]

Convert 40.0 m to mm (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 40000

[1] A parallel force system in which the forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction on the same plane but not at the same point.

  • FORCE COUPLE

A body at rest or moving with uniform velocity will have acceleration

  • a. max
  • b. min
  • c. 0
  • d. 1

In triangle DEF, side e = 8 cm, f = 10 cm, and the angle at D is 60°. Find side d.

  • a. 8.57
  • b. 7.21
  • c. 9.17
  • d. 8.24

120 centigrade = _____________ Fahrenheit ?

  • a. 244 Fahrenheit
  • b. 248 Fahrenheit
  • c. 482 Fahrenheit
  • d. 842 Fahrenheit

100 m = ______ yrd ?

  • a. 361.109 yrd
  • b. 190.361 yrd
  • c. 111.36 yrd
  • d. 109.361 yrd

The temperature unit commonly used in USA is Centigrade.

  • True
  • False

185 fahrenheit = __________ centigrade ?

  • a. 8.5 centigrade
  • b. 85 centigrade
  • c. 0.85 centigrade
  • d. none of the choices

Quantities that are fully described by a magnitude.

  • a. vectors
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. scalars
  • d. direction

A red car is stopped at a red light. As the light turns green, it accelerates forward at 2.00 m/s 2 . At the exact same instant, a blue car passes by traveling at 62.0 km/h. When and how far down the road will the cars again meet?

  • 295 m
  • 296 m
  • 297 m

In reality we are dealing with two sets of independent equations for the x and y directions and can envision the problem as a superposition of two completely independent motions that together are equivalent to the projectile motion.

  • True
  • False

What is Friends language name of International System of Unit

  • a. None of the choices
  • b. International Systeme
  • c. Systeme d' Unites
  • d. Systeme International d' Unites

700 yard = __________ cm ?

  • a. 64,008 cm
  • b. 65,008 cm
  • c. 64,800 cm
  • d. 65,800 cm

Varignon’s Theorem states that the sum of torques due to several forces applied to a single point is equal to the torque due to the sum (resultant) of the forces.

  • True
  • False

460 Kelvin = ____________ Fahrenheit

  • a. 333.86
  • b. 368.33
  • c. 300.33
  • d. 386.33

The length of the arrow in a scaled vector diagram represents the [1] of a vector. The arrow is drawn at a specific length according to a scale.

  • [No Answer]

The motion is known as [1] because it is repeated in the same length of time.

  • ANGULAR HARMONIC MOTION

[1] throws a pile of roof shingles from an 8.52-meter-high roof.

  • LUKE AUTBELOE

Newton's [1] describes an object at rest.

  • FIRST LAW OF MOTION

The Greek letter [1] denotes the summation of what comes after — the summation of forces.

  • SIGMA

[1] is the motion of a body that repeats itself at regular intervals of time or period.

  • PERIODIC MOTION

Convert the temperature given in the Fahrenheit scale to the Celsius scale: (answer is in numerical form only) 68° F __ ° C

  • 20

Convert 50 mL to L (answer is in numeric form only)

  • 0.05

Convert 50 L to mL. (answer is in numeric form only)

  • 50000

The resultant force (the vector sum) should be [1] if all the forces are summed together as vectors.

  • 0 NEWTON

A single force cannot keep a couple in equilibrium. However, it can only be balanced by a handful of [1] senses.

  • OPPOSITE

An Airplane accelerates down a runway at 3.20m/s2 for 32.8 s until is finally lifts off the ground. Determine the distance traveled before takeoff.

  • 1721

The cable and boom shown in the figure support a load of 600 lb. Determine the tensile force T in the cable and the compressive for C in the boom. NOTE : see fig-5 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1

  • a. T = 439.24 lb , C = 537.94 lb
  • b. T = 49.24 lb , C = 57.94 lb
  • c. T = 43.24 lb , C = 53.94 lb
  • d. none of the choices

The constant k is called the spring's force constant or "[1]" because it relies on the spring.

  • COEFFICIENT OF STIFFNESS

The maximum value of the sine function.

  • a. 3 or three
  • b. 4 or four
  • c. 1 or one
  • d. 2 or two

[1] are straightforward and straightforward, but their precision is limited to that of drawing equipment.

  • GRAPHICAL METHODS

Standard unit of mass in metric system.

  • a. milligram
  • b. decigram
  • c. gram
  • d. centigram

120.5 centigrade = _______________ kelvin ?

  • a. 93.65 kelvin
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 33.65 kelvin
  • d. 393.65 kelvin

200 Fahrenheit =_______ centigrade ?

  • a. 33.39 centigrade
  • b. 93.33 centigrade
  • c. 39.33 centigrade
  • d. 33.33 centigrade

The Principle of Moments, commonly known as Pythagorean's Theorem, holds that the sum of torques caused by many forces acting on a single point equals the torque caused by the sum (resultant) of the forces.

  • True
  • False

Equilibrium is the tendency of a force to cause an object to rotate about an axis.

  • True
  • False

120 lbs = _____ kg?

  • a. 54.4 kg
  • b. 53.54 kg
  • c. 45.45 kg
  • d. 40.40 kg

"Sum of all forces acting on a body is zero". This condition represents equilibrium's

  • a. First condition
  • b. Fourth condition
  • c. Second condition
  • d. Third condition

The symbol for torque is typically,

  • True
  • False

The motion is repeated in the same length of time.

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. angular harmonic motion
  • c. acceleration
  • d. period

The velocity at a specific instant is called instantaneous angular velocity, just like it is called [1].

  • [No Answer]

When an object is at rest and in a condition of equilibrium, we refer to it as being in "[1]."

  • STATIC EQUILIBRIUM

Convert 5.0 in to cm (answer is in numeric form only)

  • 12.7

A race car accelerates uniformly from 18.5 m/s to 46.1 m/s in 2.47 seconds. Determine the acceleration of the car.

  • a. 12.1 m/s2
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 11.2 m/s2
  • d. 1.12 m/s2

A uniform rod of length 50cm and mass 0.2kg is placed on a fulcrum at a distance of 40cm from the left end of the rod. At what distance from the left end of the rod should a 0.6kg mass be hung to balance the rod?

  • a. 45 cm
  • b. 4.5 cm
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. 54 cm

The small piston of a hydraulic lift has an area of 0.50 m². A car weighing 1.5 x 10^4N sits on a rack mounted on the large piston. The large piston has an area of 0.50 m². How large force must be applied to the small piston to support the car?

  • 3.6 x 10^4 N
  • 3.7 x 10^4 N
  • 1.5 x 10^4 N
  • 3.5 x 10^4 N

The [1] is the perpendicular distance (a) between the lines of action of two equal and opposite parallel forces.

  • ARM OF THE COUPLE

The [1] is the maximum displacement.

  • AMPLITUDE R

Suzie applies a force of 40.0 N at an angle of 60 degrees up from the horizontal to a wooden rod using a spring scale. If she generates a torque of 73.0 N*m, how long was the rod?

  • a. 211 m
  • b. 2.11 m
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. 21.1 m

A sprinter accelerates at 4 m/s2 for 3 seconds before reaching maximum speed in a 100 m race. What is their finishing time if they keep their top speed all the way to the end?

  • 12 sec
  • 10 sec
  • 9 sec

When two vectors don't share the same line of action, their vector sum is a [1] rather than an algebraic sum.

  • GEOMETRIC SUM

The letter d represents [1].

  • DISPLACEMENT

If the body is in equilibrium under the action of a number of the forces, then the algebraic sum of the moments of the forces about any point is equal to one.

  • True
  • False

The three forces in the figure create a vertical resultant acting through point A. If T is known to be 361 lb., compute the values of F and P.

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. F = 253.29 lb , P = 507.06 lb
  • c. F = 2532.9 lb , P = 50.706 lb
  • d. F = 25.329 lb , P = 507.06 lb

In the United States, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), a division of United States Department of Commerce, regulates commercial measurements.

  • True
  • False

A [1] is a plane angle that is subtended by an arc with the same length as the radius.

  • RADIAN

A 5.0 m-long uniform beam is held in position by a cord as shown in the diagram. If the tension in the cord is 8.0 N, what is the weight of the beam?

  • a. 4.8 N
  • b. 8.0 N
  • c. 18 N
  • d. 9.6 N

If the centre of gravity of an object which is slightly disturbed is raised and the object returns to its original position when the disturbing force is removed, the object is said to be in

  • static equilibrium
  • unstable equilibrium
  • neutral equilibrium
  • stable equilibrium

A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly over a time of 5.21 seconds for a distance of 110 m. Determine the acceleration of the car.

  • a. 8.10 m/s2
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 81.10 m/s2
  • d. 810 m/s2

To satisfy first condition of equilibrium, if rightward forces are positive, leftward forces must be:

  • a. positive
  • b. halved
  • c. negative
  • d. doubled

350 Fahrenheit = _____________ Celsius

  • a. 160.76
  • b. 176.667
  • c. 167.66
  • d. 17.67

It is the world’s most widely used system of units, both in everyday commerce and in science.

  • a. Metric system
  • b. None of the choices
  • c. English system
  • d. SI units

The main advantages of the metric system is that it has many base unit for each physical quantity.

  • True
  • False

Convert 40 mm to m (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 0.04

The sum of the clockwise moments equals sum of the anticlockwise moments when the body is in equilibrium.

  • True
  • False

All free-falling objects (on Earth) accelerate at a rate of _____________.

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. 98m/s2
  • c. 9.8m/s
  • d. 9.8m/s2

[1] do not have such constraints.

  • ANALYTICAL METHODS

Calculate the absolute pressure at an ocean depth of 1.0 x 10³ m. Assume that the density of the water is 1.025 x 10³ kg/m³ and that Po = 1.01 x 10^5 Pa.

  • 2.01 x 10^7
  • 3.03 x 10^7
  • 2.01 x 10^8
  • 3.01 x 10^7

A biker accelerates at 2 m/s2 for 3 seconds while cycling at 10 m/s. After the acceleration, what is their velocity? During the acceleration, how much ground did they cover?

  • 37 m
  • 38 m
  • 39 m

The magnitude of torque depends on two quantities only.

  • True
  • False

It is the science of describing the motion of objects using words, diagrams, numbers, graphs, and equations

  • a. kinematics
  • b. dynamics
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. statics

"[1]" means "at rest" or "stationary."

  • STATIC

The ______ in simple harmonic motion is proportional and opposite to the displacement.

  • a. period
  • b. acceleration
  • c. displacement
  • d. angular harmonic motion

If the polygon is closed, the resultant is a vector of zero magnitude and has no direction. This is called the ________ vector.

  • a. full
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. both A and B
  • d. empty

68 fahrenheit = _______________ kelvin ?

  • a. 293.15 kelvin
  • b. 93.15 kelvin
  • c. 23.15 kelvin
  • d. none of the choices

A feather is dropped on the moon from a height of 1.40 meters. The acceleration of gravity on the moon is 1.67 m/s2. Determine the time for the feather to fall to the surface of the moon.

  • a. 1.29 sec
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 1.39 sec
  • d. 13.9 sec

[1] is the science of utilizing words, pictures, figures, graphs, and equations to describe the motion of objects.

  • KINEMATICS

In practice, every three calendar years will have 365 days, and every fourth year is a “leap year”, which has 366 days, to make up for the extra quarter day over four years.

  • True
  • False

In a certain non-concurrent force system it is found that summation of fx=-80lb, summation of fy=160lb and summation Mo=480lb-ft in a counterclockwise sense. Determine the point at which the resultant intersects the y-axis. NOTE: see figure 2 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1

  • a. 6 ft
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 7 ft
  • d. 8 ft

Once we know how long the projectile stayed in the air, finding the _____________ from the horizontal motion is simple.

  • a. free falling object
  • b. range
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. trajectory height

Since all of these forces are not entirely parallel, the position of the resultant can be established using the ________ or ________ methods.

  • a. graphical, logical
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. analytical, graphical
  • d. graphical, algebraic

122 meter = ______________ inches ?

  • a. 48031.5 inches
  • b. 4803.15 inches
  • c. 480.315 inches
  • d. none of the choices

500 g = __________ lbs?

  • a. 9.1 lbs
  • b. 1.1 lbs
  • c. 11.1 lbs
  • d. 10.1 lbs

The angular displacement covered per unit time is referred to as [1].

  • ANGULAR VELOCITY

Convert the temperature given in the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale: (answer is in numerical form only) 25° C __ ° F

  • 77

Convert 50 mL to L (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 0.05

The motion of a body which repeats itself at regular intervals of time or period.

  • a. displacement
  • b. periodic motion
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. simple harmonic motion

If three motion parameters are known, kinematic equations can be used to determine the value of an unknown motion parameter. The [1] of a freefall motion is frequently known.

  • ACCELERATION

A chandelier hangs from the ceiling on two cords. Calculate the tension in the two cords (F1 and F2). (Numerical Only)

  • 1130

25.8 lbs = ___________ grams ?

  • a. 11.70 grams
  • b. 1170.268 grams
  • c. 11702.68 grams
  • d. none of the choices

What is the magnitude of the sum of the two forces shown in the diagram below? fig2

  • a. 46 N
  • b. 102 N
  • c. 142 N
  • d. 137 N

One ____________ would be to resolve a pair of forces using the parallelogram or triangle method into a resultant.

  • a. graphical method
  • b. logical method
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. algebraic method

Because potential and kinetic energy are different elements of the same substance, the name "[1]" was coined (mechanical energy).

  • ENERGY

21 yard = __________ foot ?

  • a. 6.3 foot
  • b. 63 foot
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. 0.63 foot

The same [1] principles drive accelerated translation and uniformly accelerated rotation arcs.

  • KINEMATICS

Convert 0.4 m to km (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 0.0004

Convert the temperature given in the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale: (answer is in numerical form only) 45° C __ ° F

  • 113

An airplane accelerates down a runway at 3.20 m/s2 for 32.8 s until is finally lifts off the ground. Determine the distance traveled before takeoff.

  • a. 1725 m
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 1715 m
  • d. 1720 m

The resultant's position can be determined using the principles of [1].

  • MOMENTS

The [1] is a handy tool for calculating the outcome of adding two (and only two) vectors that form a right angle. Only right-angled triangles will be able to use it.

  • PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

1.15 seconds apart, two balls are hurled upwards from the same position. The first ball had a 15.0 m/s initial velocity, whereas the second had a 12.0 m/s initial velocity. What is the height at which they collide?

  • 7.30 m
  • 7.31 m
  • 7.32 m

A bolt connecting the main and rear frame of a mountain bike requires of 15 N.m to tighten. If you are capable of applying 40N of force to a wrench in any given direction, what is the minimum length of the wrench that will result in the required torque?

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. 0.375 m
  • c. 3.75 m
  • d. 37.5 m

[1] motion is similar to precession.

  • CURVILINEAR TRANSLATORY

The mathematical quantities that are used to describe the motion of objects can be divided into three categories.

  • True
  • False

It is decimalized system of measurement based on the metre and the gram.

  • a. Si units
  • b. None of the choices
  • c. Metric system
  • d. English system

If all of a body's pieces travel in circular sections around an axis, it is said to have pure [1] around that axis.

  • ROTATION

You are helping your aunt move a piano on wheels from one room to another. When you push the piano horizontally, it moves at constant speed. What can you say about the piano?

  • It is in equilibrium because it doesn’t experience a friction force.
  • It is in equilibrium because it experiences net force opposite to the friction force
  • It is in static equilibrium.
  • It is in dynamic equilibrium.

Freezing point of water at sea level

  • a. 112 centigrade
  • b. 0 centigrade
  • c. 50 centigrade
  • d. 100 centigrade

Is defined as the projection of uniform circular motion on a straight line.

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. simple harmonic motion
  • c. period
  • d. motion

The moment caused by the resultant force about some arbitrary point is equal to the sum of the moment due to all of the component forces of the system.

  • True
  • False

A [1] is simply a bob suspended on a thin rope or rod.

  • PENDULUM

Defined as the cross product of the lever arm distance vector and the force vector.

  • a. velocity
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. acceleration
  • d. equilibrium

The length of the lever arm connecting the axis to the point of the force application is one of the three quantities of torque magnitude.

  • True

Convert 40 m to mm (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 40000

Equilibrium concepts are also utilized to calculate the result of [1], non-concurrent systems of forces.

  • NON-PARALLEL

Commonly defined as the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree celsius.

  • a. gravity
  • b. calorie
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. joules

The total of the forces that make up the pair is [1] in algebra.

  • ZERO

250 kelvin = ___________ centigrade ?

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. 23.15 centigrage
  • c. 2.315 centigrade
  • d. 231.5 centigrade

In order to add ______ quantities, one has merely to make the algebraic addition.

  • a. Vector
  • b. Resultants
  • c. Scalar
  • d. magnitude

A cylinder weighing 400 lb. is held against a smooth incline by means of the weightless rod AB in the figure. Determine the forces P and N exerted on the cylinder by the rod and the incline. NOTE : see fig-6 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1

  • a. P = 0.9038 N , N = 418.60 lb
  • b. P = 90.38 N , N = 41.860 lb
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. P = 9038 N , N = 4186.0 lb

Types of Si units which is the simple measurement for time, length, mass, temperature, amount of substance, electric current, and light intensity.

  • a. Metric unit
  • b. derived units
  • c. None of the choices
  • d. Base unit

280 feet = _____________ meter ?

  • a. 853.44 meter
  • b. 85.344 meter
  • c. 8534.4 meter
  • d. none of the choices

Quantities that are fully described by both magnitude and a direction.

  • a. acceleration
  • b. scalars
  • c. velocity
  • d. vectors

What is the standard unit of force?

  • a. None of the choices
  • b. Joules
  • c. Newton
  • d. Grams

A wheel 20cm starts from rest and rotates about horizontal axis through the center with a constant acceleration of 0.5 radian/sec2. A point from the circumference is directly at the right of the center of the wheel. After the end of 2 seconds, find the angular displacement of the point.

  • 1 radian
  • 1.3 radian
  • 1.5 radian

170 centigrade = ______________ fahrenheit ?

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. 338 fahrenheit
  • c. 383 fahrenheit
  • d. 388 fahrenheit

When an object is at equilibrium, the sum of all torques on it is [1].

  • ZERO

One atmosphere is equivalent to 14.7 pounds per square inch.

  • True
  • False

When displacement is plotted against time, the result will be a _________?

  • a. displacement
  • b. period
  • c. simple pendulum
  • d. harmonic curve

100 inches = ____________ meter

  • a. 2.54 meter
  • b. 5.24 meter
  • c. 25.4 meter
  • d. none of the choices

The resultant of non-concurrent force system is defined according to _________, __________, and ___________.

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. speed, inclination, position
  • c. magnitude, inclination, position
  • d. magnitude, displacement, position

Torque is defined as the cross product of the lever arm distance vector and the force vector.

  • True
  • False

Such an object will rise until its velocity is ______________.

  • a. 2
  • b. 0 or zero
  • c. 3
  • d. 5

150 gram = _______________ kilogram ?

  • a. 0.15 kg
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 15 kg
  • d. 1.5 kg

The number of seconds it will require to make one complete vibration or one up and down is called?

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. displacement
  • c. period
  • d. waves

An object that is falling under the sole influence of gravity.

  • a. free fall
  • b. range
  • c. free falling object
  • d. none of the choices

The letter a stands for the object's [1].

  • ACCELERATION

The word measurement is derived from the Greek word ______________.

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. metron
  • c. metre
  • d. meter

Another example is the rotation of a gyroscope in some instances. [1] is the name for this type of motion.

  • PRECESSION

???? is the angle between the force vector and the lever arm vector.

  • True
  • False

It is The Internationally recognized standard metric system.

  • a. English System
  • b. International System of Units
  • c. Metric System
  • d. None of the choices

The pressure units commonly used in the USA include the inch of mercury and the atmosphere (29.92 inches of mercury).

  • True
  • False

150 Fahrenheit =_______ kelvin?

  • a. 706.38 kelvin
  • b. 338.706 kelvin
  • c. 87.33 kelvin
  • d. 33.87 kelvin

It is tendency of a force to cause an object to rotate abut an axis.

  • a. Equilibrium
  • b. Vectors
  • c. Torque
  • d. Resultant

Cords are loop around a small spacer separating two cylinders each weighing 400 lb. and pass, as shown in the fig-12 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1 over a frictionless pulley to weights of 200 lb. and 400 lb. Determine the angle θ.

  • a. θ = 70 degrees
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. θ = 60 degrees
  • d. θ = 76 degrees

In 1894, Lord Kevin's brother, James Thompson, introduced the term torque into English scientific literature.

  • True
  • False

Add the following vectors and determine the resultant. 3.0 m/s, 45 deg and 5.0 m/s, 135 deg

  • a. 5.38 m/s
  • b. 3.38 m/s
  • c. 6.38 m/s
  • d. 4.38 m/s

When elastic bodies vibrate they produce the simplest type of periodic motion.

  • a. simple harmonic motion or SHM
  • b. simple pendulum
  • c. period
  • d. none of the choices

Free-falling objects always encounter air resistance.

  • True
  • False

If there is a great number of forces, the ___________ to this system would potentially be simpler if the forces that are applied to the system are easy to break into components.

  • a. logical solution
  • b. algebraic solution
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. graphical solution

It is a bob suspended from a very light string or rod.

  • a. none of the choices
  • b. waves
  • c. period
  • d. simple pendulum

Kinematics is a discipline of [1] that deals with motion.

  • MECHANICS

Convert the temperature given in the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale: (answer is in numerical form only) 0° C __ ° F

  • 32

Convert 4.0 m to cm (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 400

If a simple mechanical body feels neither linear nor angular acceleration, it is considered to be in [1], and it will remain in that state indefinitely until it is disturbed by an external force.

  • EQUILIBRIUM

If net force acting on body is zero then body is said to be.

  • a. not in equilibrium
  • b. Imbalanced
  • c. In equilibrium
  • d. none of the choices

The angle between the two Force is scalar is one of the three quantities of torque magnitude.

  • True
  • False

The algebraic sum of the moments of the forces about any point equals zero if the body is in [1] under the action of a number of forces.

  • EQUILIBRIUM

The force applied is one of the three quantities of torque acceleration.

  • True
  • False

[1] are quantities that may be completely defined by a single magnitude (or numerical value).

  • SCALARS

________________ is defined as the forces which lies in the line of activity but do not intersect or forms a parallel at a common point.

  • none of the choices
  • Non-Concurrent Forces
  • Parallel Forces
  • Forces

The term torque was introduced into English scientific literature by Lord Kevin, in 1884.

  • True
  • False

Which of the following is not a scalar quantity?

  • velocity
  • potential energy
  • work
  • kinetic energy

560 Kelvin = ______________ Celsius

  • a. 288.65
  • b. 286.85
  • c. 200.85
  • d. 256.88

What force is necessary to generate a 20.0 N*m torque at an angle of 50 degrees from along a 3.00 m rod?

  • a. 3 N
  • b. 2 N
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. 2.3 N

180 kelvin = ____________ fahrenheit ?

  • a. 135.67 fahrenheit
  • b. 13.567 fahrenheit
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. 1357.7 fahrenheit

Determine the magnitude of P and F necessary to keep the concurrent force system in the figure in equilibrium. NOTE : see fig-8 from the LIST OF FIGURE in week-1

  • P = 133.25 N, F = -86.37 N
  • none of the choices
  • P = -133.25 N, F = 86.37 N
  • P = -13.325 N, F = -86.37 N

The 300-lb force and the 400-lb force shown in the figure are to be held in equilibrium by a third force F acting at an unknown angle θ with the horizontal. Determine the values of F. NOTE : see fig-10 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1

  • none of the choices
  • 5.31 lb
  • F = 20.31 lb
  • F = 205.31 lb

A physical quantity which has direction as well as magnitude is known as a:

  • vector
  • scalar
  • force
  • weight

The resultant and equilibrant of several sets of such known forces are determined by both graphical and analytical methods.

  • a. method
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. object
  • d. theory

100 cm = ______ in?

  • a. 38 in
  • b. 37.39 in
  • c. 35 in
  • d. 39.37 in

The term "[1]" refers to a pendulum that swings once per second, giving it a two-second period.

  • SECOND PENDULUM

A shot at an initial velocity at an angle above the horizon.

  • a. free fall
  • b. kinematics
  • c. projectile
  • d. none of the choices

The moment of the resultant of a system of forces with respect to any axis or point is equal to the vector sum of the moments of the individual forces of the system with respect to the same access or point.

  • True
  • False

Small, externally caused displacements from [1] are said to be stable.

  • EQUILIBRIUM

Convert 0.4 km to m (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 400

Determine the values of α and θ so that the forces shown in the figure will be in equilibrium.

  • a. α =46.57 degrees and θ = 28.96 degrees
  • b. α =4.57 degrees and θ = 58.96 degrees
  • c. α =6.57 degrees and θ = 2.96 degrees
  • d. none of the choices

At sea level, the freezing temperature of water is 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the boiling point of water is 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • True
  • False

Three forces act on a point: 3 N at 0°, 4 N at 90°, and 5 N at 217°. What is the net force?

  • a. 2.1 N, 125 degrees
  • b. 1.4 N, 125 degrees
  • c. 1.4 N, 135 degrees
  • d. 2.1 N, 135 degrees

550 m =________ in ?

  • a. 23.6535 in
  • b. 23,653.5 in
  • c. 21,653.5 in
  • d. 21.6535 in

What is the acronym of NIST?

  • a. National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • b. None of the choices
  • c. Nation Institute of Standard and Technology
  • d. National Institute of Science and Technology

Determine the resultant of the force system shown in the figure and its x and y intercepts.

  • a. 161.314 lb
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 163.114 lb
  • d. 164.311 lb

The vectors are translated, to a common origin.

  • a. Parallelogram Method
  • b. Sine and Cosine Method
  • c. Trigonometric Method
  • d. Polygon Method

An object thrown upward with velocity will rise to a height.

  • a. free fall
  • b. trajectory height
  • c. motion
  • d. range

When displacement is plotted against time, the result is a harmonic cave, which is known as [1].

  • SHM

Two students are balancing on a 10m seesaw. The seesaw is designed so that each so that each side of the seesaw is 5m long. The students on the left weight 60kg and standing 3m away from the center. The student on the right weighs 45kg. The seesaw is parallel to the ground. Assume the board that makes the seesaw is massless.

  • a. 4 m
  • b. none of the choices
  • c. 5 m
  • d. 6 m

Equilibrium occurs when…

  • a. all of the choices
  • b. the net force on the object is zero.
  • c. all the forces acting on an object are balanced.
  • d. the sum of the upward forces equals the sum of the downward forces.

The symbol of torque is the Greek word for TAO.

  • True
  • False

What is the acronym of BTU in pressure?

  • a. British Temperature Unites
  • b. British Thermal Units
  • c. none of the choices
  • d. British temperature Unites

The motion of objects can not be described by words

  • True
  • False

What is the acronym of NPL?

  • a. National Power Laboratory
  • b. National Physical Laboratory
  • c. Nation Physical Laboratory
  • d. None of the choices

Any number of [1] couples can be reduced to a single couple, whose magnitude is the algebraic sum of all the couples' moments.

  • COPLANAR

Work and energy are [1], but force is a vector.

  • SCALARS

The [1] value is denoted by the symbol vi.

  • INITIAL VELOCITY

Convert 50 L to mL (answer is in numerical form only)

  • 50000

[1] values that rotate an object counterclockwise are positive, while its values that rotate an object clockwise are negative.

  • TORQUES

The SI for torque is _______________.

  • a. Meter
  • b. Newton
  • c. kg*m/s
  • d. N⋅m

5.2 L = ________ gal ?

  • a. 3.71 gal
  • b. 52.13 gal
  • c. 1.37 gal
  • d. 2.53 gal

It is made of base unit for example, density.

  • a. Metric units
  • b. Base units
  • c. None of the choices
  • d. derived units
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