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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