Stat Problems

CHAPTER 1: PROBLEMS
1-1 What is the weight in newtons of an object that has a mass of (a) 8 kg, (b) 0.04 kg, and (c) 760 Mg?
1-7 Represent each of the following quantities in the correct SI form using an appropriate prefix: (a) 0.000 431 kg, (b)
35.3(103) N, (c) 0.005 32 km.
1-13 The density (mass/volume) of aluminum is 5.26 slug/ft 3. Determine its density in SI units. Use an appropriate prefix.
1-15 Using the SI system of units, show that Eq. 1–2 is a dimensionally homogeneous equation which gives F in newtons.
Determine to three significant figures the gravitational force acting between two spheres that are touching each other.
The mass of each sphere is 200 kg and the radius is 300 mm.
1-16 The pascal (Pa) is actually a very small unit of pressure. To show this, convert 1 Pa = 1 N/m 2 to lb/ft2. Atmosphere
pressure at sea level is 14.7 lb/in 2. How many pascals is this?
1-17 Water has a density of 1.94 slug/ft 3. What is the density expressed in SI units? Express the answer to three
significant figures.
1-19 A concrete column has a diameter of 350 mm and a length of 2 m. If the density (mass/volume) of concrete is 2.45
Mg/m3, determine the weight of the column in pounds.
1-20 If a man weighs 155 lb on earth, specify (a) his mass in slugs, (b) his mass in kilograms, and (c) his weight in
newtons. If the man is on the moon, where the acceleration due to gravity is g m = 5.30 ft/s2, determine (d) his weight in
pounds, and (e) his mass in kilograms.
CHAPTER 2: PROBLEMS
2-2 If the magnitude of the resultant force is to be 500 N, directed along the positive y axis, determine the magnitude of
force F and its direction θ.
2-12 Determine the angle θ for connecting member A to the plate so that the resultant force of F A and FB is directed
horizontally to the right. Also, what is the magnitude of the resultant force?
2-29 If the resultant force of the two tugboats is 3 kN, directed along the positive x axis, determine the required
magnitude of force FB and its direction θ.
2-37 Determine the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the plate and its direction, measured counterclockwise
from the positive x axis.
2-43 Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction, measured counterclockwise from the positive x
axis.
2-56 If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be 450 N directed along the positive u axis,
determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction Ø.
2-67 Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of F 3 so that the resultant of the three forces acts along
the positive y axis and has a magnitude of 600 lb.
2-70 Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force, and sketch this vector on the
coordinate system.
2-83 If the direction of the resultant force acting on the eyebolt is defined by the unit vector u FR = cos 30°j +sin 30°k,
determine the coordinate direction angles of F 3 and the magnitude of FR.
2-95 The plate is suspended using the three cables which exert the forces shown. Express each force as a Cartesian
vector.
2-103 Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force.
2-115 Determine the magnitude of the projection of the force F 1 along cable AC.
2-139 Determine the projected component of the force F = 12 lb acting in the direction of cable AC. Express the result as
a Cartesian vector.
CHAPTER 2: FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS
F2-1 Determine the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the screw eye and its direction measured clockwise from
the x axis.
F2-4 Resolve the 30-lb force into components along the u and v axes, and determine the magnitude of each of these
components.
F2-8 Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
F2-11 If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be 80 lb directed along the u axis, determine the
magnitude of F and its direction θ.
F2-16 Express the force as a Cartesian vector.
F2-18 Determine the resultant force acting on the hook.
F2-21 Express the force as a Cartesian vector.
F2-24 Determine the resultant force at A.
F2-25 Determine the angle θ between the force and the line AO.

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CHAPTER 1: PROBLEMS

CHAPTER 2: FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS

F2-8 Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.

F2-16 Express the force as a Cartesian vector.

F2-18 Determine the resultant force acting on the hook.

F2-21 Express the force as a Cartesian vector.

F2-24 Determine the resultant force at A.

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