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11. A system of copianar forces acting on a rigid body can be reduced to
A. one force only
B. one couple only
C. one force and one couple only
D. none of the above
Explanation:
12. Force polygon method is applicable for
A. any copianar force system
B. a system of parallel forces only
C. concurrent copianar force system
D. non-concurrent copianar force system
Explanation:
13. The ratio of the speed of a rolling cylinder to the speed of sliding cylinder is
A. less than 1
B. equal to 1
C. between 1 and 2
D. greater than 2
Explanation:
14. If the given forces P,, P2, P3 and P4 are such that the force polygon does not close, then the system will
A. be in equilibrium
B. always reduce to a resultant force
C. always reduce to a couple
D. both (a) and (c)
Explanation:
15. If two forces are in equilibrium, then the forces must i) be equal in magnitude ii) be opposite in sense iii) act along the same line The correct answer is
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iii)
C. only (i)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
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