Strength of Materials MCQ Set 1 1. What is the strain energy stored in a body when the load is applied gradually? a) σE/V b) σE2/V c) σV2/E d) σV2/2E AnswerAnswer: d [Reason:] Strain energy in gradual loading = σ2V/2E. 2. What is strain energy? a) The work done by the applied load In stretching…