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Concepts of Mechanics Quiz

#1

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

Distance
Explanation

Scalar quantity has magnitude only.

#2

What is the SI unit of torque?

Newton-meter
Explanation

Unit of torque.

#3

Which quantity is conserved in an isolated system according to the law of conservation of linear momentum?

Momentum
Explanation

Linear motion conservation.

#4

Which law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted?

First Law
Explanation

Energy conservation principle.

#5

Which fundamental force is responsible for holding electrons in orbit around the nucleus of an atom?

Electromagnetic force
Explanation

Atomic force.

#6

What is the formula for calculating force?

Force = Mass * Acceleration
Explanation

Newton's Second Law.

#7

In mechanics, what does the term 'momentum' represent?

The product of an object's mass and velocity
Explanation

Measure of motion.

#8

Which of the following statements is true about static friction?

It is independent of the applied force
Explanation

Friction force at rest.

#9

What does the term 'center of mass' refer to in mechanics?

The point where an object's weight is concentrated
Explanation

Center of gravity.

#10

What is the definition of angular velocity?

The rate of change of angular displacement
Explanation

Rotation speed.

#11

Which of the following is an example of a non-conservative force?

Friction
Explanation

Energy dissipative force.

#12

What is the principle behind Archimedes' buoyancy principle?

The buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces
Explanation

Buoyant force definition.

#13

What is the principle of conservation of energy in mechanics?

Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only transferred or converted
Explanation

Law of conservation of energy.

#14

Which law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

Newton's Third Law
Explanation

Action-reaction pairs.

#15

Which law of motion is represented by the equation F = ma?

Newton's Second Law
Explanation

Force and acceleration relationship.

#16

What is the principle behind the operation of a pulley system?

Mechanical advantage
Explanation

Multiplying force.

#17

What is the principle behind the operation of a simple pendulum?

Law of conservation of energy
Explanation

Energy transformation.

#18

In fluid mechanics, what does Bernoulli's equation describe?

Fluid flow in a pipe
Explanation

Fluid dynamics principle.

#19

What does Hooke's Law describe in the field of mechanics?

Elastic behavior of materials
Explanation

Spring force behavior.

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