Choose the correct answer from the options given

1. The point of action of force on a rigid body is :

(a) Fixed point on rigid body
(b) Fixed point but can be transferred any where along
the line of action of force.

(c) Fixed point but can be transferred anywhere along

the direction of force.
(d) Fixed point, but can be transferred anywhere opposite
to the direction of force.
Ans. (b) Fixed point but can be transferred .any where along the Iine
of action of force.
2. The turning effect produced io a rigid body around a fixed
point by the application of force is called ;
(a) turning force (b) movement of force

(c) moment of couple (d) none of these

Ans. (b) movement of force

3. The unit of moment of force in SI system is :

(a) Nm (b) dynecm

(c) dynem (d) Ncm

Ans. (a) Nm
 4. 1 nemoment ot couple 1s matnemaucauy tne :
(a) product of one force and the perpendicular distance
between two forces
(b) product of both forces and the perpendicular distance
between them
(c) product of one force and the perpendicular distance
between the point of application of force and turning
point.
(d) None of the above.
Ans. (a) product ofone force and the perpendicular distance between
two fore.es
5. The condition for equilibrium is :
(a) the resultant of all the forces acting on the body be
zero only.
(b) the resultant of moments of all the forces acting on
the body about the turning point should be zero.
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above
Ans. (b) the resultant of moments of all the forces acting on the
body about the turning point should be 7,ero.
6. A body Is acted upon by two unequal and opposite forces
along different lines of action of force. The body will have
(a) only rotatory motion (b) only translatory motion
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) neither (a) nor (b)
Ans. (a) only rotatory motion
7. A force F acts on a rigid body capable of turning around a
fixed point. The moment of force depends upon
(a) magnitude of force F
(b) magnitude of perpendicular distance between the
point of action of force and the turning point
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these
Ans. (c) both (a) and (b)
 8. The centre of gravity of a cricket ball is at :
(a) its geometric centre
(b) at its bottom touching the ground
(c) its top most point
(d) at any point on its surface
Ans. (a) its geometric centre
9. A body is describing a uniform cicuJar motion. Which of
the following quantities is/are constant
(a) speed (b) acceleration
(c) velocity (d) both (a) and (b)
Ans. (a) speed
I 0. In a uniform circular motion :
(a) speed or body continuously changes because the
direction of motion changes
(b) velocity or body continuously changes because the
direction of motion changes
(c) the motion of body is accelerated
(d) both (b) and (c)
Ans. (d) both (b) and (c)
t I. A force of 50 dynes acts on a rigid body, such that the
perpendicular distance between the fulcrum and the point
of application of force is 75 cm. Calculate the moment of
force.
(a) 1580 dyne cm (b) 3975 dyne cm
(c) 2500 dyne cm (d) 3750 dyne cm
An:s. Force F = 50 dynes
.L distance = 75 cm
· Moment of force = F x .L distance = 50 x 75 = 3750 dyne cm
· Ans (d)
 l-', 1ne perpeoa1cu1ar aastance between the point or
application of force and the turning point is I.75 m, when a
force of 80 N acts on a rigid body. Calculate the moment of
force.
(a) 180 Nm (b) 220 Nm
(c) 140 Nm (d) 370 Nm
Ans. .l distance = 1.75 m
Force F = 80 N
:. Moment of force= F x .l distance
= 80 x 1.75 = 140.00 = l40 Nm
:. Ans (c)
13. A force of 50 N produces a moment of force of 10 Nm in a
rigid body. Calculate the perpendicular distance between
the point of application of force and the turning point is
45 cm.
(a) 0.8 m (b) 0.2 m
(c) 1.5 m (d) 0.1 m
Ans. F = 50 N
Moment of force= IO Nm
.i distance = ?
Moment of force = F x .l dist.
IO = 50 x .l distance.
. I0
:. .L distance =
50
= 0.2 m
:. Ans (b)
14. Calculate the force which will produce a moment of force
of 1575 dynecm, when the perpendicular distance between
point of application of force and turning point is 45 cm.
(a) 35 dyne (b) 75 dyne
(c) 25 dyne (d) 45 dyne
 S.I. system.
(a) 15.80 dyne (b) 12.75 dyne
(~) 25.00 dyne (d) 37.50 dyne
Ans. Force F = 15 N
85
Arm of the couple = 85 cm = m
100
85
:. Moment of the couple = F x force ann = 15 x = 12. 75 Nm
100
:. Ans (b)
16. Calculate the length of the arm of couple, if a force ,o f 13 N
produces a moment of couple of 14.3 Nm.
(a) 1.5 m (b) 3.75 m
(,c) 2.75 m (d) I.I m
Ans. Length of arm of couple= ?
F = 13 N
Moment of couple = 14.3 Nm
but moment of couple = F x ann of couple
14.3 = 13 x arm of couple
14.3
:. Arm of couple= = I. Im
13
· Ans (d)
 17. Two forces each of magnitude 2N act vertically upward
and downward respectively on two ends of a uniform rod
of length l m, freely pivoted at its centre. Determine the
resultant moment of forces about the mid-point of the rod.
(a) l Nm (b) 6 Nm
(c) 2 Nm (d) 4 Nm
Ans. As the two equal forces 2N are acting at the ends of pivoted rod
AB. These constitute a couple in anti-clockwise direction.

r-' 2N

B ...................... Im ......................
·····································....................A
..l.m
2
O ..l.m
2

2N--./

1
Moment of force at A about O = 2 x
2 = 1 Nm
l
Moment of force at B about O = 2 x
2 = I Nm
• Resultant moment of force 1 + 1 = 2 Nm
· Ans (c)
18. The diagram along side shows a force F = 5 N acting at
point A produces a moment of force of 6 Nm about point
0. What is the diameter of the wheel ?

(a) 1.0 m (b) 4.6 m

(c) 2.4 m (d) 3.4 m
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A
F
. . m
•
0

(a) 10 N (b) 20 N
(c) 30 N (d) 40 N
Ans. Moment of force = F x OA
20 = F x 0.5
___..
A~-+F
20
f = - = 40N
.s1m
0.5 0

:. Ans (d)
20. Study the diagram alongside and calculate t.he moment of
couple.

'
.H.2 m
Fz= 5N
(a) I Nm (b) 6 Nm
(c) 2 Nm (d) 4 Nm
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that moment of couple is 9 Nm in CWD. Calculate the

radius of circular body.

(a) 10 cm (b) 60 cm
(c) 30 cm (d) 40 cm
Ans. CWD =clockwise direction
Two forces F1 = f 2 are parallel but in opposite direction constitute
a couple
Moment of couple = F x 1. distance AB
9 Nm= 15 N x 2 r (radius) A
.,,-..;:--~ Fi= 15 N
9 •
r= = 0.30 m = 30 cm
30 ~= 15N"-~.,,.,,
:. Ans (c) 8

22. Two forces F, = F 2 are applied on a wheel of 1.5 m radius,

such that moment of couple is 30 Nm. Calculate the
magnitude of each of the rorce.

F1
•
Fi
(a) 10 N (b) 60 N
(c) 20 N (d) 40 N
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23. A uniform metre scale is balanced at 60 cm mark, when

weights of 5 gf and 40 gf are suspended at 10 cm mark and
80 cm mark respectively. Calculate the weight of the metre
scale.
(a) 25 gf (b) 15 gf
(c) 37 gf (d) 55 gf
Ans.