Tension -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Tension”:

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Question 1: What is tension in mechanics?

(a) The force applied to an object
(b) The deformation of an object
(c) The internal resistance to deformation
(d) The force that stretches an object

Question 2: Tension is a type of force that acts in which direction with respect to the object?

(a) Perpendicular to the object
(b) Parallel to the object
(c) Diagonal to the object
(d) Opposite to the object

Question 3: Which physical quantity does tension represent?

(a) Mass
(b) Weight
(c) Energy
(d) Force

Question 4: What is the magnitude of tension in an ideal vertical rope supporting a hanging object at rest?

(a) Equal to the object's weight
(b) Greater than the object's weight
(c) Less than the object's weight
(d) Zero

Question 5: When an object is in equilibrium under the influence of tension, what can be said about the net force acting on the object?

(a) The net force is zero
(b) The net force is maximum
(c) The net force is minimum
(d) The net force is constant

Question 6: What happens to the tension in a rope when it is under constant acceleration?

(a) Tension increases
(b) Tension decreases
(c) Tension remains constant
(d) Tension becomes zero

Question 7: Which type of forces can tension counteract in a system?

(a) Compression forces
(b) Shear forces
(c) Torsional forces
(d) Both compression and shear forces

Question 8: What is the relationship between tension and the angle of a rope with the vertical when supporting an object in equilibrium?

(a) Tension is directly proportional to the angle of the rope
(b) Tension is inversely proportional to the angle of the rope
(c) Tension is independent of the angle of the rope
(d) Tension is equal to the angle of the rope

Question 9: When a rope is attached to a fixed point and pulled with a force, what type of tension is generated in the rope?

(a) Static tension
(b) Dynamic tension
(c) Tensile tension
(d) Stressed tension

Question 10: What happens to the tension in a rope when it is cut into smaller segments and each segment is used to lift the same object?

(a) Tension decreases in each segment
(b) Tension increases in each segment
(c) Tension remains the same in each segment
(d) Tension becomes zero in each segment