Name: Reg. No.

Date: 27/08/2014
Amrita School of Engineering
Bangalore
Quiz - 1

Subject : Engineering Mechanics Subject Code : MEC 100

Semester : I Section :C
Duration : 15 min Max. Marks : 10

1. Enumerate the characteristics of a force. (1 Mark)

2. Represent graphically a force of 50 N acting upwards at 60O to the horizontal and

towards the right. (1 Mark)

3. According to ______________________ of forces, the effect of a force upon a body is

the same at every point in its line of action. (1 Mark)
4. A _____________________ is a single force which can replace two or more forces and
produce the same effect on the body as the forces. (1 Mark)
5. Weight of a stationary train on a rail when the track is straight, is an example of
____________________________ force system. (1 Mark)

6. Sketch the free body diagram for the figure given below. (2 Marks)
7. What are the fundamental principles of Mechanics? (1 Mark)

8. The two forces act on a bolt at A as shown in the below figure. Determine their
resultant. (2 Marks)