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Introduction to Statics Concepts

The document outlines key concepts in statics, including definitions of vectors, differences between scalars and vectors, and the principles of force systems. It also covers calculations related to moments, resultant forces, and specific applications involving forces and moments in engineering scenarios. Additionally, it includes problems requiring the determination of resultant forces and moments in various contexts.

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Introduction to Statics Concepts

The document outlines key concepts in statics, including definitions of vectors, differences between scalars and vectors, and the principles of force systems. It also covers calculations related to moments, resultant forces, and specific applications involving forces and moments in engineering scenarios. Additionally, it includes problems requiring the determination of resultant forces and moments in various contexts.

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Unit I: Introduction to statics 2020

1. Explain the following terms


A. Sliding Vector
B. Free Vector &
C. Fixed Vector
2. Explain the difference between Scalars and Vectors
3. State the difference between rigid body and non rigid body.
4. State the explain principle of transmissibility of forces.
5. Explain
A. Rectangular Components of a force
B. Projections of a force
6. Classify the different force system.
7. Explain Internal and external forces.
8. What is moment of a force? Explain any two ways of finding the moment about a given point.
9. State and prove Varignon’s principle of moments.
10.What is couple and state its characteristics.
11.Explain the term “Force-Couple System” with the help of neat sketch
12. What is resultant? Explain principle of moments.
13. Two individuals are attempting to relocate a sofa by applying forces in the indicated directions. If F1 =
500 N and F2 = 350 N, determine the vector expression for the resultant R of the two forces. Then
determine the magnitude of the resultant and the angle which it makes with the positive x-axis.

14.If the projection Pa and component Fb of the force F along oblique axes a and b are both 325 N,
determine the magnitude F and the orientation 𝜃of the b-axis.

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Unit I: Introduction to statics 2020

15.In raising the pole from the position shown, the tension T in the cable must supply a moment about O
of 72 kN- m. Determine T.

16.A gate is held in the position shown by cable AB. If the tension in the cable is 6.75 kN, determine the
moment MO of the tension (as applied to point A) about the pivot point O of the gate.

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17.The tie-rod AB exerts the 250-N force on the steering knuckle AO as shown. Replace this force by an
equivalent force–couple system at O.

18.Find the combined moment of 180N forces about point O.

19.If the resultant of the two forces and couple M passes through point O, determine M.

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20.Determine the x- and y-axis intercepts of the line of action of the resultant of the three loads applied to
the gearset.

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