Q. A 10 kg block is sliding on a surface with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.3. What is the frictional force acting on the block?
A.
30 N
B.
15 N
C.
3 N
D.
0 N
Solution
The frictional force can be calculated using F_friction = μ * N, where N = mg = 10 kg * 9.81 m/s² = 98.1 N. Thus, F_friction = 0.3 * 98.1 N = 29.43 N, approximately 30 N.
Q. A 250 kg object is subjected to a horizontal force of 600 N. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, will the object move?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Depends on the surface
D.
Not enough information
Solution
The maximum static friction force Ff = μs * N = 0.5 * (250 kg * 9.81 m/s²) = 1226.25 N. Since the applied force (600 N) is less than the frictional force (1226.25 N), the object will not move.
Q. A block on an inclined plane has a mass of 10 kg and the angle of inclination is 30 degrees. What is the force of friction if the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.2?
A.
5.88 N
B.
6.67 N
C.
7.84 N
D.
8.00 N
Solution
The normal force N = mg * cos(θ) = 10 kg * 9.81 m/s² * cos(30°) ≈ 84.87 N. The force of friction Ff = μk * N = 0.2 * 84.87 N ≈ 16.97 N.
Q. A box weighing 300 N is pushed with a force of 150 N. If the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.4, will the box move?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Depends on the surface
D.
Not enough information
Solution
The force of kinetic friction Ff = μk * N = 0.4 * 300 N = 120 N. Since the applied force (150 N) is greater than the frictional force (120 N), the box will move.
Q. A car moving at 60 km/h applies brakes and comes to a stop in 5 seconds. What is the distance covered during braking?
A.
50 m
B.
60 m
C.
70 m
D.
40 m
Solution
Convert speed to m/s: 60 km/h = 16.67 m/s. Using s = ut + 0.5at², where a = (0 - 16.67)/5 = -3.33 m/s², we find s = 16.67 * 5 + 0.5 * (-3.33) * 5² = 41.67 m.
Q. An object is thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. How high will it rise before coming to a stop?
A.
20 m
B.
40 m
C.
10 m
D.
30 m
Solution
Using the formula h = (v² - u²) / (2g), where v = 0, u = 20 m/s, and g = 9.81 m/s², we find h = (0 - (20)²) / (2 * -9.81) = 20.39 m, approximately 40 m.
Q. For a simply supported beam with a point load at the center, what is the maximum bending moment?
A.
WL/4
B.
WL/2
C.
WL
D.
0
Solution
The maximum bending moment for a simply supported beam with a point load at the center is given by M = WL/4, where W is the load and L is the length of the beam.
Q. If a beam is supported at both ends and a load is applied at the center, what type of support is typically used?
A.
Fixed support
B.
Roller support
C.
Pin support
D.
Hinge support
Solution
A roller support is typically used for beams supported at both ends with a central load, allowing for vertical movement while preventing horizontal movement.
Q. If a car is moving at a speed of 20 m/s and the coefficient of friction between the tires and the road is 0.7, what is the maximum deceleration the car can achieve?
A.
14.7 m/s²
B.
19.6 m/s²
C.
9.81 m/s²
D.
7.0 m/s²
Solution
The maximum deceleration a car can achieve is given by a = μg, where g = 9.81 m/s². Thus, a = 0.7 * 9.81 m/s² ≈ 6.87 m/s².