Static friction is always __________ dynamic friction.
Equal to
Less than
Greater than
None of these
Correct Answer :
C. Greater than
Related Questions
The equivalent length of a simple pendulum which gives the same frequency as compound pendulum is
h/(kG² + h²)
(kG² + h²)/h
h²/(kG² + h²)
(kG² + h²)/h²
Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about an axis passing through its C.G. and parallel to the base, is
bh3/4
bh3/8
bh3/12
bh3/36
Coefficient of friction is the
Angle between normal reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and the limiting friction
Ratio of limiting friction and normal reaction
The friction force acting when the body is just about to move
The friction force acting when the body is in motion
The moment of inertia of a thin disc of mass m and radius r, about an axis through its centre of gravity and perpendicular to the plane of the disc is
mr2/2
mr2/4
mr2/6
mr2/8
The M.I. of hollow circular section about a central axis perpendicular to section as compared to its M.I. about horizontal axis is
Same
Double
Half
Four times
If the gravitational acceleration at any place is doubled, then the weight of a body will be
g/2
g
√2.g
2g
Moment of inertia of a circular section about its diameter (d) is
πd3/16
πd3/32
πd4/32
πd4/64
The resultant of two forces P and Q (such that P > Q) acting along the same straight line, but in opposite direction, is given by
P + Q
P - Q
P / Q
Q / P
If a number of forces are acting at a point, their resultant will be inclined at an angle θ with the horizontal, such that
tanθ = ΣH/ΣV
tanθ = ΣV/ΣH
tanθ = ΣV × ΣH
tanθ = √(ΣV + ΣH)
The maximum height of a projectile on a horizontal plane, is
u² sin²α/2g
u² cos²α/2g
u² sin²α/g
u² cos²α/g
The periodic time of one oscillation for a simple pendulum is (where l = Length of the pendulum.)
(1/2π). √(l/g)
(1/2π). √(g/l)
2π. √(l/g)
None of these
The coefficient of restitution for inelastic bodies is
Zero
One
Between zero and one
More than one
Which of the following statement is correct?
The algebraic sum of the forces, constituting the couple is zero
The algebraic sum of the forces, constituting the couple, about any point is the same
A couple cannot be balanced by a single force but can be balanced only by a couple of opposite sense
All of the above
In the shown figure, the tension (T) in the string will be 
m₁. m₂. g/(m₁ + m₂)
2m₁. m₂. g/(m₁ + m₂)
(m₁ + m₂)/ m₁. m₂. g
(m₁ + m₂)/2m₁. m₂. g
If a number of forces act simultaneously on a particle, it is possible
Not a replace them by a single force
To replace them by a single force
To replace them by a single force through C.G.
To replace them by a couple
Tension in the cable supporting a lift is more when the lift is moving __________ with an acceleration.
Upwards
Downwards
Horizontal
None of these
The C.G. of a plane lamina will not be at its geometrical centre in the case of a
Right angled triangle
Equilateral triangle
Square
Circle
A circular hole of 50 mm diameter is cut out from a circular disc of 100 mm diameter as shown in the below figure. The centre of gravity of the section will lie 
In the shaded area
In the hole
At O
None of these
A body of weight W is required to move up on rough inclined plane whose angle of inclination with the horizontal is α. The effort applied parallel to the plane is given by (where μ = tanφ = Coefficient of friction between the plane and the body.)
P = W tanα
P = W tan (α + φ)
P = W (sinα + μcosα)
P = W (cosα + μsinα)
Coulomb friction is the friction between
Bodies having relative motion
Two dry surfaces
Two lubricated surfaces
Solids and liquids
The resolved part of the resultant of two forces inclined at an angle θ in a given direction is equal to
The algebraic sum of the resolved parts of the forces in the given direction
The sum of the resolved parts of the forces in the given direction
The difference of the forces multiplied by the cosine of θ
The sum of the forces multiplied by the sine of θ
The moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass m and radius r is
2mr2/3
2mr2/5
mr2
mr2/2
During elastic impact, the relative velocity of the two bodies after impact is __________ the relative velocity of the two bodies before impact.
Equal to
Equal and opposite to
Less than
Greater than
A smooth cylinder lying on a __________ is in neutral equilibrium.
Curved surface
Convex surface
Horizontal surface
None of these
In a screw jack, the effort required to lift the load is given by (where W = Load lifted, α = Helix angle, and φ = Angle of friction.)
P = W tan (α - φ)
P = W tan (α + φ)
P = W tan (φ - α)
P = W cos (α + φ)
A ladder is resting on a smooth ground and leaning against a rough vertical wall. The force of friction will act
Towards the wall at its upper end
Away from the wall at its upper end
Downward at its upper end
Upward at its upper end
Two blocks A and B of masses 150 kg and 50 kg respectively are connected by means of a string as shown in the below figure. The tension in all the three strings __________ be same. 
Will
Will not
Either A or B
None of these
The motion of a particle round a fixed axis is
Translatory
Rotary
Circular
Translatory as well as rotary
A framed structure, as shown in the below figure, is a 
Perfect frame
Deficient frame
Redundant frame
None of the above
According to parallel axis theorem, the moment of inertia of a section about an axis parallel to the axis through centre of gravity (i.e. IP) is given by(where, A = Area of the section, IG = Moment of inertia of the section about an axis passing through its C.G., and h = Distance between C.G. and the parallel axis.)
IP = IG + Ah2
IP = IG - Ah2
IP = IG / Ah2
IP = Ah2 / IG