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Physics

Vectors and Equilibrium


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#25

The resolved component of a vector $\vec{A}$ along the x-axis is given by:

A) $A\sin\theta$

B) $A\cos\theta$

C) $A\tan\theta$

D) $\sqrt{A_x^2 + A_y^2}$

Answer:   B
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#26

The angle of a vector $\vec{A}$ with the x-axis is given by:

A) $\theta = \tan^{-1}(A_x/A_y)$

B) $\theta = \tan^{-1}(A_y/A_x)$

C) $\theta = \cos^{-1}(A_y/A)$

D) $\theta = \sin^{-1}(A_x/A)$

Answer:   B
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#27

Two forces $\vec{F_1}$ and $\vec{F_2}$ are applied on a body. The body is in equilibrium if:

A) $\vec{F_1} = \vec{F_2}$

B) $\vec{F_1} = -\vec{F_2}$

C) $\vec{F_1} + \vec{F_2} \neq 0$

D) $\vec{F_1} \cdot \vec{F_2} = 0$

Answer:   B
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#28

A body is in static equilibrium when:

A) It is moving with constant velocity

B) It is at rest

C) Its acceleration is non-zero

D) It is rotating

Answer:   B
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#29

A body is in dynamic equilibrium when:

A) It is at rest

B) It is moving with constant velocity

C) It is accelerating

D) It is rotating with constant angular velocity

Answer:   B
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#30

The position vector of a point $(x, y, z)$ is given by:

A) $x\hat{i} + y\hat{j}$

B) $y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$

C) $x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$

D) $x+y+z$

Answer:   C
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#31

The magnitude of the torque is given by:

A) $rF$

B) $rF\sin\theta$

C) $rF\cos\theta$

D) $rF\tan\theta$

Answer:   B
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#32

The point about which a force causes a turning effect is called the:

A) Point of application

B) Pivot

C) Axis of rotation

D) Origin

Answer:   C
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