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  1. The maximum bending moment for a simply supported beam with a uniformly distributed load w/unit length, is

  2. A.

     WI/2

    B.

     WI²/4

    C.

     WI²/8

    D.

     WI²/12

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  3. The general expression for the B.M. of a beam of length l is the beam carries M = (wl/2) x – (wx²/2)

  4. A.

     A uniformly distributed load w/unit length

    B.

     A load varying linearly from zero at one end to w at the other end

    C.

     An isolated load at mid span

    D.

     None of these

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  5. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: The torsional resistance of a shaft is directly proportional to

  6. A.

     Modulus of rigidity

    B.

     Angle of twist

    C.

     Reciprocal of the length of the shaft

    D.

     Moment of inertia of the shaft section

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  7. In a shaft, the shear stress is not directly proportional to

  8. A.

     Radius of the shaft

    B.

     Angle of twist

    C.

     Length of the shaft

    D.

     Modulus of rigidity

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