The centre of gravity of a homogenous body is the point at which the whole_____.

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volume of the body is assumed to be concentrated

weight of the body is assumed to be concentrated

area of the surface of the body is assumed to be concentrated

All of the above

Correct Answer : weight of the body is assumed to be concentrated

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A geo-stationary satellite is one which orbits the earth with a velocity of rotation of____.

earth

sun

moon

None of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (A) : earth

If two equal forces of magnitude P act at an angle Î¸, their resultant, will be____.

P sin Î¸/2

P cos Î¸/2

2P sin Î¸/2

2P cos Î¸/2

Correct Answer : Option (D) : 2P cos Î¸/2

Two parallel forces 20 kg and 15 kg act. In order that the distance of the resultant from 20 kg force may be the same as that of the former resultant was from 15 kg, the 20 kg force is diminished by___.

4.5 kg

5.5 kg

6.25 kg

8.75 kg

Correct Answer : Option (D) : 8.75 kg

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