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Statics and structures

Question 1 of 10

Question 1 of 10

A force of 200 N stretches a rod of area 0.0001 m². The stress is

Question 2 of 10

Question 2 of 10

Tension in a member means it is being

Question 3 of 10

Question 3 of 10

A force that squeezes a member is

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Question 4 of 10

Vertical structural members that carry loads in compression are

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Question 5 of 10

For a body in equilibrium, the sum of the moments about any point is

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Question 6 of 10

A rope breaks at 6,000 N and its working load is 1,500 N. What is the factor of safety?

Question 7 of 10

Question 7 of 10

The factor of safety is the ratio of

Question 8 of 10

Question 8 of 10

For a body in equilibrium, the sum of moments about any point is

Question 9 of 10

Question 9 of 10

A triangle is used in trusses because it

Question 10 of 10

Question 10 of 10

Triangulation is used in trusses because triangles are

Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.