Applied Mechanics Quiz
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Name some fields and disciplines where applied mechanics has applications.

Structural engineering, astronomy, oceanography, meteorology, hydraulics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, nanotechnology, structural design, earthquake engineering, fluid dynamics, planetary sciences, and other life sciences.

What does pure mechanics describe?

Pure mechanics describes the response of bodies (solids and fluids) or systems of bodies to external behavior of a body, in either a beginning state of rest or of motion, subjected to the action of forces.

How does applied mechanics bridge the gap between physical theory and technology?

Applied mechanics bridges the gap by applying physical theory to practical technological applications.

Explain the difference between general mechanics and applied mechanics.

<p>General mechanics becomes applied mechanics when theoretical concepts are put into practical use and execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of Applied Mechanics?

<p>Classical mechanics and fluid mechanics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of structural analysis?

<p>To determine the effect of loads on physical structures and their components</p> Signup and view all the answers

In structural analysis, what do the models used for structures often involve?

<p>Differential equations in one spatial variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a structure subject to structural analysis?

<p>Aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must an engineer account for when designing a structure?

<p>Safety, aesthetics, and serviceability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fields contribute to the computation of a structure's deformations and internal forces?

<p>Applied mechanics, materials science, and applied mathematics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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