Physics MCQs

Physics

Vectors and Equilibrium


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#49

The direction of a vector is given by:

A) Its magnitude

B) A unit vector

C) The angle it makes with an axis

D) Both B and C

Answer:   D
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#50

If the resultant of two vectors is maximum, they are acting:

A) At $90^\circ$ to each other

B) At $180^\circ$ to each other

C) In the same direction

D) In opposite directions

Answer:   C
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#51

A couple produces only:

A) Linear motion

B) Rotational motion

C) Both linear and rotational motion

D) No motion

Answer:   B
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#52

The moment of a couple is the product of one of the forces and:

A) The perpendicular distance between them

B) The sum of the forces

C) The angle between them

D) The point of application

Answer:   A
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#53

A body in equilibrium can have a non-zero:

A) Velocity

B) Acceleration

C) Net force

D) Net torque

Answer:   A
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#54

Which of the following is true for an object in dynamic equilibrium?

A) $\sum \vec{F} \neq 0$

B) $\sum \vec{F} = 0$ and $\sum \vec{\tau} = 0$

C) Velocity is zero

D) Acceleration is non-zero

Answer:   B
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#55

The condition $\sum \vec{F} = 0$ implies:

A) No acceleration

B) No net force

C) Constant velocity

D) All of the above

Answer:   D
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#56

The dot product of a vector with itself is equal to:

A) Its magnitude

B) The square of its magnitude

C) A null vector

D) Zero

Answer:   B
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