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-1081
According to Lami's Theorem in structural analysis, what is the relationship between three forces acting concurrently on a particle and their equilibrium?
Q2 · Level 1 · SE-SOM-1033
Which of the following is NOT a recognized unit of power?
Q3 · Level 1 · SE-SOM-1053
The inclination angle of a plane with the horizontal at which a body starts to slide downwards is termed as the:
Q4 · Level 2 · SE-SOM-1054
When applying torque to turn a key in a lock, the applied action is best described as:
Q5 · Level 2 · SE-SOM-1059
For a solid cone with a height 'h' and a circular base, determine the vertical distance of its centroid from the base.
Q6 · Level 2 · SE-SOM-1075
For a uniform rod of length L, suspended pivotally from its upper end, where is its center of percussion located along its length?
Q7 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1060
When a system of coplanar forces is in equilibrium, the principle of moments states that:
Q8 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1080
In the context of structural design, what factors influence the coefficient of friction between structural elements?
Q9 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1048
In a third-class lever, how are the load (W), effort (P), and fulcrum (F) arranged relative to each other?
Q10 · Level 3 · SE-SOM-1003
If a metal object has apparent weights of 219g in air, 180g in water, and 120g in an unknown liquid, which conclusion about the metal's density is valid?
Q11 · 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.
Q12 · Level 4 · SE-SOM-1066
For a statically determinate framed structure, the number of members required for perfect rigidity is given by the formula:
Q13 · 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:
Q14 · Level 4 · SE-SOM-1070
Which of the following is an illustration of a first-order lever?
Q15 · Level 4 · SE-SOM-1009
The centroid of a flat shape will not coincide with its geometric center when the shape is a: