A. more inclined when moving
B. less inclined when moving
C. more inclined when standing
D. less inclined when standing
✅ The correct answer is option D.
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2482. If a rigid body is in equilibrium under the action of three forces, then_______________?
A. these forces are equal
B. the lines of action of these forces meet in a point
C. the lines of action of these forces are parallel
D. B. and C. above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
2483. The centre of percussion of a solid cylinder of radius r resting on a horizontal plane will be______________?
A. r/2
B. 2r/3
C. r/A
D. 3r/2
✅ The correct answer is option D.
2484. Which of the following is the example of lever of first order________________?
A. arm of man
B. pair of scissors
C. pair of clinical tongs
D. all of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
2485. The C.G. of a solid hemisphere lies on the central radius 3r_______________?
A. at distance — from the plane base 3r
B. at distance — from the plane base 3r
C. at distance — from the plane base 3r
D. at distance — from the plane base or
✅ The correct answer is option D.
2486. The degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is_____________?
A. 2j-r
B. 3j-r
C. j-2r
D. j-3r
✅ The correct answer is option B.
2487. Degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed plane frame having 15 members, 3 reaction components and 14 joints is__________________?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 8
✅ The correct answer is option C.
2488. The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed space frame is_________________?
A. m + r – 2j
B. m + r – 3j
C. 3m + r – 3j
D. 6m + r – 6j
✅ The correct answer is option D.
2489. For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles horizontally, then the horizontal thrust__________________?
A. is increased
B. is decreased
C. remains unchanged
D. becomes zero
✅ The correct answer is option B.
2490. A rigid-jointed plane frame is stable and statically determinate if_______________?
A. (m + r) = 2j
B. (m + r) = 3j
C. (3m + r) = 3j
D. (m + 3r) = 3j
✅ The correct answer is option C.