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Mec410 - Basic Mechanics Tutorial Chapter 2

This document contains 9 practice problems from Chapter 2 of the textbook "Basic Mechanics" related to determining forces and force components using trigonometry and vector methods. The problems involve resolving forces into components, calculating tensions in cables and wires, and determining unknown forces. Solutions require use of concepts like the triangle rule, parallelogram law, and resolving forces into x- and y-components.

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Mec410 - Basic Mechanics Tutorial Chapter 2

This document contains 9 practice problems from Chapter 2 of the textbook "Basic Mechanics" related to determining forces and force components using trigonometry and vector methods. The problems involve resolving forces into components, calculating tensions in cables and wires, and determining unknown forces. Solutions require use of concepts like the triangle rule, parallelogram law, and resolving forces into x- and y-components.

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MEC410 – BASIC MECHANICS

TUTORIAL CHAPTER 2

1. Two forces P and Q are applied as shown at


point A of a hook support. Knowing that P = 15
N and Q = 25 N, determine graphically the
magnitude and direction of their resultant using
(a) parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.
[prob2.1]

2. The 200 N force is to be resolved into


components along lines a-a’ and b-b’. (a)
Determine the angle α using trigonometry
knowing that the component along b-b’ is to be
120 N. (b) what is the corresponding value of the
component along a-a’? [prob2.6]

3. Determine the x and y components of each


components shown. [prob2.23]

4. Member CB of the vise shown exerts on block B


a force P directed along line CB. Knowing that P
must have a 260 N horizontal component,
determine (a) the magnitude of the force P, (b)
its vertical components.[prob2.28]

5. Boom AB is held in the position shown by three


cables. Knowing that the tensions in cables AC
and AD are 900 N and 1200 N, respectively,
determine (a) the tension in cable AE if the
resultant of the tensions exerted at point A of the
boom must be directed along AB, (b) the
corresponding magnitude of the resultant.[p2.42]

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6. Two cables are tied together at C and are loaded
as shown. Find (a) the tension in cable AC, and
(b) in cable BC. [prob2.44]

7. Knowing that α = 25o, determine the tension (a)


in cable AC, (b) in rope BC
[prob2.132]

8. A load Q is applied to the pulley C, which can


roll on the cable ACB. The pulley is held in the
position shown by a second cable CAD, which
passes over the pulley A and supports a load P.
Knowing that P = 800 N, determine (a) the
tension in cable ACB, (b) the magnitude of load
Q. [prob2.70]

9. A horizontal circular plate weighing 62 N is


suspended as shown from three wires that are
attached to a support D and that form 30o angles
with the vertical. Determine the tension in each
wire. [prob2.117]

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