Equilibrium of Concurrent Forces NEET Questions

Equilibrium of Concurrent Forces MCQ Questions

13.
The forces acting on a body in equilibrium must be:
A.
Equal in magnitude
B.
Unequal in magnitude
C.
Balanced in all directions
D.
Parallel
ANSWER :
C. Balanced in all directions
14.
What is the mathematical condition for equilibrium in a system of concurrent forces?
A.
ΣF = 0
B.
ΣF ≠ 0
C.
ΣF = mg
D.
ΣF = ma
ANSWER :
A. ΣF = 0
15.
If three forces are in equilibrium, their vector sum is:
A.
Zero
B.
Maximum
C.
Minimum
D.
Equal to mass of the body
ANSWER :
A. Zero
16.
A uniform rod is in equilibrium under the action of forces. What is the net torque about any point on the rod?
A.
Maximum
B.
Minimum
C.
Zero
D.
Equal to force
ANSWER :
C. Zero
17.
A block is suspended by two strings making equal angles with the ceiling. What can be said about the tension in both strings?
A.
Unequal
B.
Equal
C.
One is zero
D.
One is double the other
ANSWER :
B. Equal
18.
When a body is in static equilibrium:
A.
It moves with uniform velocity
B.
It remains at rest
C.
It accelerates
D.
Its forces are unbalanced
ANSWER :
B. It remains at rest