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This document contains 10 problems involving determining forces and force components using trigonometry and vector methods. The problems involve forces applied to structures like hooks, pins, and cables in various configurations and require calculating magnitudes, directions, and tensions of the resulting and component forces.

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Sheet 202

This document contains 10 problems involving determining forces and force components using trigonometry and vector methods. The problems involve forces applied to structures like hooks, pins, and cables in various configurations and require calculating magnitudes, directions, and tensions of the resulting and component forces.

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Sheet 2

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


point A of a hook support. Knowing that
P = 60 lb and Q = 25 lb, determine graphically the
magnitude and direction of their resultant using
(a) The parallelogram law, A
(b) The triangle rule.
(c) The analytical Method
22 30
Q
P

2. Determine the x and y components of each of


the forces shown.

3. Determine the x and y components of each


of the forces shown.
4. Determine the magnitude of the
resultant force acting on the pin and its
direction measured clockwise from the
positive 𝒙 axis.

5. Determine the magnitude of the resultant


force acting on the pin and its direction
measured clockwise from the positive 𝒙
axis.

6. Determine the magnitude of the


resultant force and its direction
measured counterclockwise from the
positive 𝒙 axis.
400 N
P
7. A steel tank is to be positioned in an excavation.
Knowing that the magnitude of P is 500 N, 25 α

determine by trigonometry
(a) the required angle α if the resultant R of
the two forces applied at A is to be vertical,
(b) the corresponding magnitude of R.

8. Two cables are tied together at C and are


loaded as shown.
Knowing that a α= 20°, determine the tension
(a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

9. Two cables are tied together at C and are


loaded as shown.
Knowing that P = 500 N and α= 60°,
determine the tension in
(a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

10.Two cables are tied together at C and are


loaded as shown.
Determine the tension
(a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

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