18 Questions
Which branch of mechanics deals with the study of bodies at rest under a number of forces?
Statics
Which type of equilibrium is characterized by a body being in a state of uniform motion and the resultant of all forces acting upon it is zero?
Dynamic equilibrium
What is the study of bodies at rest under a number of forces called?
Statics
What is the study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion called?
Kinematics
Which of the following is the correct equation for torque?
Torque = force x distance
What is the center of gravity?
A point where the total weight of a body is concentrated
Where is the center of gravity of a rectangular object located?
At the point of intersection of its diagonals
What is the equation for work?
W = F x d
When is work zero?
When the force and displacement are perpendicular to each other
What is the SI unit of power?
Watt
What is the definition of energy?
The ability of a body to do work
What is kinetic energy?
The energy possessed by a body due to its motion
What is potential energy?
The energy stored in a body
Where is the center of gravity of a triangle located?
At the point of intersection of its medians
Gravitational energy?
Potential Energy
cos 0°
Work is the maximum
What is the center of gravity of a circle?
At its center
What is potential energy?
The energy stored in a body, which is ready to be used
Test your knowledge on the principles of statics and equilibrium with this quiz. Explore topics such as forces, motion, and the conditions for static and dynamic equilibrium. Challenge yourself to understand the concepts behind bodies at rest and in uniform motion.
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