Engineering Mechanics MCQ for GATE Civil Engineering
86 Questions5 Difficulty Levels20-25% in GATEFree Practice
This topic is part of the GATE Civil Engineering syllabus. Master it through progressive practice — starting from basic recall at Level 1 and building up to GATE-level problems at Level 5.
Difficulty Levels
L1 · Foundation · 45 Qs
L2 · Understanding · 8 Qs
L3 · Application · 22 Qs
L4 · Analysis · 11 Qs
L5 · GATE Ready · 0 Qs
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Q1 · Level 1 · SE-SOM-1014
When two coplanar couples possess moments that are identical in magnitude but opposite in sense, their combined effect is:
Q2 · Level 1 · SE-SOM-1072
The centroid of a triangle is found at the intersection of its:
Q3 · Level 1 · SE-SOM-1078
How does the magnitude of dynamic friction generally compare to that of static friction for two surfaces in contact?
Q4 · Level 2 · SE-SOM-1030
A very heavy cable suspended between two points at the same elevation with a minimal sag will approximate the shape of:
Q5 · Level 2 · SE-SOM-1085
The center of gravity of a solid cone is located on its axis at a distance from the base equal to:
Q6 · Level 2 · SE-SOM-1068
Compare the moment of inertia of a hollow circular section about an axis perpendicular to the section and passing through its center to the moment of inertia about its horizontal centroidal axis.
Q7 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1018
For three coplanar forces acting on a rigid body to maintain it in equilibrium, they must satisfy one of the following conditions:
Q8 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1060
When a system of coplanar forces is in equilibrium, the principle of moments states that:
Q9 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1076
For a system of forces to be in a state of equilibrium, what fundamental characteristic must they satisfy?
Q10 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1077
Consider a solid cylinder of radius 'r' in contact with a flat horizontal surface. Determine the location of its center of percussion relative to the cylinder's radius.
Q11 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1063
Identify which of the following is not a valid unit for expressing pressure.
Q12 · Level 4 · SE-SOM-1006
In the International System of Units (SI), what is the standard unit for measuring force?
Q13 · Level 4 · SE-SOM-1009
The centroid of a flat shape will not coincide with its geometric center when the shape is a:
Q14 · Level 4 · SE-SOM-1055
According to the Law of Polygon of Forces, if a system of concurrent forces acting at a point is in equilibrium, then:
Q15 · Level 4 · SE-SOM-1070
Which of the following is an illustration of a first-order lever?