1
GATE ME 1989
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Two cubical castings of the same metal and sizes of $$2cm$$ side and $$4cm$$ side are moulded in green sand. If the smaller casting solidifies in $$2mins,$$ the expected time of solidifications of larger casting will be
A
$$16$$ $$min$$
B
$$2\sqrt 8 $$ min
C
$$8$$ min
D
$$4$$ min
2
GATE ME 1989
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
For a simply supporting beam on two end supports the Bending Moment is maximum:
A
usually on the supports
B
always at mid span
C
where there is no shear force
D
where the deflection is maximum
3
GATE ME 1989
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A cylindrical elastic body subjected to pure torsion about its axis develops:
A
tensile stress in a direction 45o to the axis
B
no tensile or compressive stress
C
maximum shear stress along the axis of the shaft
D
maximum shear stress at 450 to the axis
4
GATE ME 1989
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
An elastic body is subjected to a tensile stress $$X$$ in a particular direction and a compressive stress $$Y$$ in its perpendicular direction. $$X$$ and $$Y$$ are unequal in magnitude. On the plane of maximum shear stress in the body there will be:
A
no normal stress
B
also the maximum normal stress
C
the minimum normal stress
D
both normal stress and shear stress