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    21. If and , determine the magnitudeof the resultant force acting on the eyebolt and its directionmeasured clockwise from the positive x axis.

    T = 6 kNu = 30

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    8 kN

    T

    x

    y

    u

    45

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    22. If and , determine the magnitudeof the resultant force acting on the eyebolt and its directionmeasured clockwise from the positive x axis.

    T = 5 kNu = 60

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    8 kN

    T

    x

    y

    u

    45

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    23. If the magnitude of the resultant force is to be 9 kNdirected along the positive x axis, determine the magnitude offorce T acting on the eyebolt and its angle .u

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    8 kN

    T

    x

    y

    u

    45

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    *24. Determine the magnitude of the resultant forceacting on the bracket and its direction measuredcounterclockwise from the positive u axis.

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    u

    F1 200 lb

    F2 150 lbv

    30

    30

    45

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    25. Resolve F1 into components along the u and axes,and determine the magnitudes of these components.

    v

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    u

    F1 200 lb

    F2 150 lbv

    30

    30

    45

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    26. Resolve F2 into components along the u and axes,and determine the magnitudes of these components.

    v

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    u

    F1 200 lb

    F2 150 lbv

    30

    30

    45

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    27. If and the resultant force acts along thepositive u axis, determine the magnitude of the resultantforce and the angle .u

    FB = 2 kN

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    y

    x

    uB

    FA 3 kN

    FB

    Au 30

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    *28. If the resultant force is required to act along thepositive u axis and have a magnitude of 5 kN, determine therequired magnitude of FB and its direction .u

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    y

    x

    uB

    FA 3 kN

    FB

    Au 30

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    29. The plate is subjected to the two forces at A and Bas shown. If , determine the magnitude of theresultant of these two forces and its direction measuredclockwise from the horizontal.

    u = 60

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    A

    B

    FA 8 kN

    FB 6 kN

    40

    u

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    210. Determine the angle of for connecting member Ato the plate so that the resultant force of FA and FB isdirected horizontally to the right.Also, what is the magnitudeof the resultant force?

    u

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    A

    B

    FA 8 kN

    FB 6 kN

    40

    u

    211. If the tension in the cable is 400 N, determine themagnitude and direction of the resultant force acting on the pulley. This angle is the same angle of line AB on thetailboard block.

    u

    400 N

    30

    y

    A

    Bx

    400 N

    u

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    *212. The device is used for surgical replacement of theknee joint. If the force acting along the leg is 360 N,determine its components along the x and y axes.

    60

    360 N

    10

    y

    x

    y

    x

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    213. The device is used for surgical replacement of theknee joint. If the force acting along the leg is 360 N,determine its components along the x and y axes.

    60

    360 N

    10

    y

    x

    y

    x

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    214. Determine the design angle forstrut AB so that the 400-lb horizontal force has acomponent of 500 lb directed from A towards C.What is thecomponent of force acting along member AB? Take

    .f = 40

    u (0 u 90) A

    C

    B

    400 lb

    u

    f

    215. Determine the design angle between struts AB and AC so that the 400-lb horizontalforce has a component of 600 lb which acts up to the left, inthe same direction as from B towards A. Take .u = 30

    f (0 f 90) A

    C

    B

    400 lb

    u

    f

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    *216. Resolve F1 into components along the u and axesand determine the magnitudes of these components.

    v

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    F1 250 N

    F2 150 N u

    v

    30

    30

    105

    217. Resolve F2 into components along the u and axesand determine the magnitudes of these components.

    v

    F1 250 N

    F2 150 N u

    v

    30

    30

    105

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    218. The truck is to be towed using two ropes. Determinethe magnitudes of forces FA and FB acting on each rope inorder to develop a resultant force of 950 N directed alongthe positive x axis. Set .u = 50

    y

    20x

    A

    B

    FA

    FB

    u

    219. The truck is to be towed using two ropes. If theresultant force is to be 950 N, directed along the positive xaxis, determine the magnitudes of forces FA and FB actingon each rope and the angle of FB so that the magnitude ofFB is a minimum. FA acts at 20 from the x axis as shown.

    u

    y

    20x

    A

    B

    FA

    FB

    u

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    *220. If , , and the resultant force is 6 kN directed along the positive y axis, determine the requiredmagnitude of F2 and its direction .u

    F1 = 5 kNf = 45

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    F1

    F2

    x

    y

    u

    f

    60

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    221. If and the resultant force is to be 6 kNdirected along the positive y axis, determine the magnitudes ofF1 and F2 and the angle if F2 is required to be a minimum.u

    f = 30

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    F1

    F2

    x

    y

    u

    f

    60

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    222. If , , and the resultant force is tobe directed along the positive y axis, determine themagnitude of the resultant force if F2 is to be a minimum.Also, what is F2 and the angle ?u

    F1 = 5 kNf = 30

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    F1

    F2

    x

    y

    u

    f

    60

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    223. If and , determine the magnitudeof the resultant force acting on the plate and its directionmeasured clockwise from the positive x axis.

    F2 = 6 kNu = 30

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    y

    x

    F3 5 kN

    F1 4 kN

    F2

    u

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    *224. If the resultant force FR is directed along a line measured 75 clockwise from the positive x axis and the magnitude of F2 is to be a minimum, determine themagnitudes of FR and F2 and the angle .u 90

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    y

    x

    F3 5 kN

    F1 4 kN

    F2

    u

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    225. Two forces F1 and F2 act on the screw eye. If theirlines of action are at an angle apart and the magnitude of each force is determine the magnitude ofthe resultant force FR and the angle between FR and F1.

    F1 = F2 = F,u

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    F2

    F1

    u

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    226. The log is being towed by two tractors A and B.Determine the magnitudes of the two towing forces FA andFB if it is required that the resultant force have a magnitude

    and be directed along the x axis. Set .u = 15FR = 10 kN

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    x

    y

    B

    A30

    FA

    FBu

    227. The resultant FR of the two forces acting on the log isto be directed along the positive x axis and have a magnitudeof 10 kN, determine the angle of the cable, attached to B suchthat the magnitude of force FB in this cable is a minimum.What is the magnitude of the force in each cable for thissituation?

    u

    x

    y

    B

    A30

    FA

    FBu

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    *228. The beam is to be hoisted using two chains. Deter-mine the magnitudes of forces FA and FB acting on each chainin order to develop a resultant force of 600 N directed alongthe positive y axis. Set .u = 45

    FB FA

    y

    x

    30u

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    229. The beam is to be hoisted using two chains. If theresultant force is to be 600 N directed along the positive yaxis, determine the magnitudes of forces FA and FB acting oneach chain and the angle of FB so that the magnitude of FBis a minimum. FA acts at 30 from the y axis, as shown.

    u

    FB FA

    y

    x

    30u

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    230. Three chains act on the bracket such that they createa resultant force having a magnitude of 500 lb. If two of thechains are subjected to known forces, as shown, determinethe angle of the third chain measured clockwise from thepositive x axis, so that the magnitude of force F in this chainis a minimum. All forces lie in the xy plane. What is themagnitude of F? Hint: First find the resultant of the twoknown forces. Force F acts in this direction.

    u

    300 lb

    200 lb

    x

    y

    F

    30

    u

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    231. Three cables pull on the pipe such that they create aresultant force having a magnitude of 900 lb. If two of thecables are subjected to known forces, as shown in the figure,determine the angle of the third cable so that themagnitude of force F in this cable is a minimum. All forceslie in the xy plane. What is the magnitude of F? Hint: Firstfind the resultant of the two known forces.

    u

    45

    30

    y

    x

    400 lb

    600 lb

    F

    u

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    *232. Determine the magnitude of the resultant forceacting on the pin and its direction measured clockwise fromthe positive x axis.

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    x

    yF1 30 lb

    F2 40 lb

    F3 25 lb

    15

    15

    45

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    233. If and , determine themagnitude of the resultant force acting on the eyebolt andits direction measured clockwise from the positive x axis.

    f = 30F1 = 600 N

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    y

    x

    345

    F2 500 N

    F1

    F3 450 N

    f

    60

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    234. If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the eyebolt is 600 N and its direction measured clockwisefrom the positive x axis is , determine the magni-tude of F1 and the angle .f

    u = 30

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    y

    x

    345

    F2 500 N

    F1

    F3 450 N

    f

    60

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    235. The contact point between the femur and tibiabones of the leg is at A. If a vertical force of 175 lb is appliedat this point, determine the components along the x and yaxes. Note that the y component represents the normalforce on the load-bearing region of the bones. Both the xand y components of this force cause synovial fluid to besqueezed out of the bearing space.

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    x

    A

    175 lb

    125

    13

    y

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    *236. If and , determine the magnitudeof the resultant force acting on the plate and its direction measured clockwise from the positive x axis.

    u

    F2 = 3 kNf = 30

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    x

    y

    F2

    5

    4

    3

    F1 4 kN

    F3 5 kN

    f

    30

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    237. If the magnitude for the resultant force acting onthe plate is required to be 6 kN and its direction measuredclockwise from the positive x axis is , determine themagnitude of F2 and its direction .f

    u = 30

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    x

    y

    F2

    5

    4

    3

    F1 4 kN

    F3 5 kN

    f

    30

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    238. If and the resultant force acting on thegusset plate is directed along the positive x axis, determinethe magnitudes of F2 and the resultant force.

    f = 30

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    x

    y

    F2

    5

    4

    3

    F1 4 kN

    F3 5 kN

    f

    30

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    239. Determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction so that the resultant force is directed vertically upward andhas a magnitude of 800 N.

    u

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    Ax

    y

    F1

    400 N600 N

    34

    5

    30

    u

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    *240. Determine the magnitude and direction measuredcounterclockwise from the positive x axis of the resultantforce of the three forces acting on the ring A. Take

    and .u = 20F1 = 500 N

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    Ax

    y

    F1

    400 N600 N

    34

    5

    30

    u

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    241. Determine the magnitude and direction of FB sothat the resultant force is directed along the positive y axisand has a magnitude of 1500 N.

    u

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    FB

    x

    y

    B A

    30FA 700 N

    u

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    242. Determine the magnitude and angle measuredcounterclockwise from the positive y axis of the resultantforce acting on the bracket if and .u = 20FB = 600 N

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    FB

    x

    y

    B A

    30FA 700 N

    u

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    243. If and , determine themagnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket andits direction measured clockwise from the positive x axis.

    F1 = 250 lbf = 30

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    F3 260 lb

    F2 300 lb51213

    34

    5

    x

    yF1

    f

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    *244. If the magnitude of the resultant force acting onthe bracket is 400 lb directed along the positive x axis,determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction .f

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    F3 260 lb

    F2 300 lb51213

    34

    5

    x

    yF1

    f

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    245. If the resultant force acting on the bracket is to bedirected along the positive x axis and the magnitude of F1 isrequired to be a minimum, determine the magnitudes of theresultant force and F1.

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    F3 260 lb

    F2 300 lb51213

    34

    5

    x

    yF1

    f

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    246. The three concurrent forces acting on the screw eyeproduce a resultant force . If and F1 is tobe 90 from F2 as shown, determine the required magnitudeof F3 expressed in terms of F1 and the angle .u

    F2 = 23 F1FR = 0

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    y

    x

    60

    30

    F2

    F3

    F1

    u

    247. Determine the magnitude of FA and its direction so that the resultant force is directed along the positive xaxis and has a magnitude of 1250 N.

    u

    30

    y

    xO

    B

    A

    FA

    FB 800 N

    u

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    *248. Determine the magnitude and direction measuredcounterclockwise from the positive x axis of the resultantforce acting on the ring at O if and .u = 45FA = 750 N

    30

    y

    xO

    B

    A

    FA

    FB 800 N

    u

    249. Determine the magnitude of the resultant forceand its direction measured counterclockwise from thepositive x axis. F1 = 60 lb

    F2 70 lb

    F3 50 lb

    y

    x

    60

    45

    1

    21

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    250. The three forces are applied to the bracket.Determine the range of values for the magnitude of force Pso that the resultant of the three forces does not exceed2400 N.

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    3000 N

    800 N

    P

    90

    60

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    251. If and , determine the magnitudeof the resultant force acting on the bracket and its directionmeasured clockwise from the positive x axis.

    f = 30F1 = 150 N

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    5

    12 13

    y

    x

    u

    F3 260 N

    F2 200 N

    F1

    f

    30

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    *252. If the magnitude of the resultant force acting onthe bracket is to be 450 N directed along the positive u axis,determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction .f

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    5

    12 13

    y

    x

    u

    F3 260 N

    F2 200 N

    F1

    f

    30

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    253. If the resultant force acting on the bracket isrequired to be a minimum, determine the magnitudes of F1and the resultant force. Set .f = 30

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    5

    12 13

    y

    x

    u

    F3 260 N

    F2 200 N

    F1

    f

    30

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    254. Three forces act on the bracket. Determine themagnitude and direction of F2 so that the resultant force isdirected along the positive u axis and has a magnitude of 50 lb.

    u

    x

    y

    u

    12

    5

    13

    F2

    25

    F3 52 lb

    F1 80 lb

    u

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    255. If and , determine themagnitude and direction measured clockwise from thepositive x axis of the resultant force of the three forcesacting on the bracket.

    u = 55F2 = 150 lb

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    x

    y

    u

    12

    5

    13

    F2

    25

    F3 52 lb

    F1 80 lb

    u

    *256. The three concurrent forces acting on the postproduce a resultant force . If , and F1 is tobe 90 from F2 as shown, determine the required magnitudeof F3 expressed in terms of F1 and the angle .u

    F2 = 12 F1FR = 0

    x

    y

    F1

    F2F3

    u

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    257. Determine the magnitude of force F so that theresultant force of the three forces is as small as possible.What is the magnitude of this smallest resultant force?

    F

    8 kN

    14 kN

    4530

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    258. Express each of the three forces acting on thebracket in Cartesian vector form with respect to the x and yaxes. Determine the magnitude and direction of F1 so thatthe resultant force is directed along the positive axis andhas a magnitude of .FR = 600 N

    xu

    F2 350 N

    F1

    F3 100 N

    y

    x

    x

    30

    30u

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    259. Determine the coordinate angle for F2 and thenexpress each force acting on the bracket as a Cartesianvector.

    g

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    y

    z

    F2 600 N

    F1 450 N

    45

    30

    4560

    x

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    *260. Determine the magnitude and coordinate directionangles of the resultant force acting on the bracket.

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    y

    z

    F2 600 N

    F1 450 N

    45

    30

    4560

    x

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    261. Express each force acting on the pipe assembly inCartesian vector form.

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    z

    y

    x

    5

    34

    F2 400 lb

    F1 600 lb 120

    60

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    262. Determine the magnitude and direction of theresultant force acting on the pipe assembly.

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    z

    y

    x

    5

    34

    F2 400 lb

    F1 600 lb 120

    60

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    263. The force F acts on the bracket within the octantshown. If , , and , determine thex, y, z components of F.

    g = 45 b = 60F = 400 N

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    F

    y

    z

    x

    a

    b

    g

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    *264. The force F acts on the bracket within the octantshown. If the magnitudes of the x and z components of Fare and , respectively, and ,determine the magnitude of F and its y component. Also,find the coordinate direction angles and .ga

    b = 60Fz = 600 NFx = 300 N

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    F

    y

    z

    x

    a

    b

    g

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    265. The two forces F1 and F2 acting at A have aresultant force of . Determine themagnitude and coordinate direction angles of F2.

    FR = 5-100k6 lb

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    y

    x

    F2

    A

    30

    50

    F1 60 lb

    z

    B

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    267. The spur gear is subjected to the two forces causedby contact with other gears. Express each force as aCartesian vector.

    135

    F1 50 lb

    F2 180 lb

    24

    7

    25

    60

    60

    z

    y

    x

    *268. The spur gear is subjected to the two forces causedby contact with other gears. Determine the resultant of thetwo forces and express the result as a Cartesian vector.

    135

    F1 50 lb

    F2 180 lb

    24

    7

    25

    60

    60

    z

    y

    x

    266. Determine the coordinate direction angles of theforce F1 and indicate them on the figure.

    y

    x

    F2

    A

    30

    50

    F1 60 lb

    z

    B

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    269. If the resultant force acting on the bracket is, determine the magnitude

    and coordinate direction angles of F.FR = 5-300i + 650j + 250k6 N

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    F

    F1 750 N

    y

    z

    x

    a

    b

    g

    30 45

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    270. If the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be, determine the magnitude and coordinate

    direction angles of F.FR = 5800j6 N

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    F

    F1 750 N

    y

    z

    x

    a

    b

    g

    30 45

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    271. If , , , and ,determine the magnitude and coordinate direction anglesof the resultant force acting on the hook.

    F = 400 lbg = 60b 6 90a = 120

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    F1 600 lb

    F

    z

    xy

    4

    35

    a

    b

    g

    30

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    *272. If the resultant force acting on the hook is, determine the magnitude

    and coordinate direction angles of F.FR = 5-200i + 800j + 150k6 lb

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    F1 600 lb

    F

    z

    xy

    4

    35

    a

    b

    g

    30

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    273. The shaft S exerts three force components on thedie D. Find the magnitude and coordinate direction anglesof the resultant force. Force F2 acts within the octant shown.

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    S

    D

    z

    y

    x

    3

    4

    5

    F1 400 N

    F3 200 NF2 300 N

    g2 60

    a2 60

    274. The mast is subjected to the three forces shown.Determine the coordinate direction angles ofF1 so that the resultant force acting on the mast is

    .FR = 5350i6 N

    a1, b1, g1

    F3 300 N

    F2 200 Nx

    z

    F1

    y

    b1

    a1

    g1

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    275. The mast is subjected to the three forces shown.Determine the coordinate direction angles ofF1 so that the resultant force acting on the mast is zero.

    a1, b1, g1

    F3 300 N

    F2 200 Nx

    z

    F1

    y

    b1

    a1

    g1

    *276. Determine the magnitude and coordinatedirection angles of F2 so that the resultant of the two forcesacts along the positive x axis and has a magnitude of 500 N.

    y

    x

    z

    F1 180 N

    F2

    60

    15

    b2

    a2

    g2

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    277. Determine the magnitude and coordinate directionangles of F2 so that the resultant of the two forces is zero.

    y

    x

    z

    F1 180 N

    F2

    60

    15

    b2

    a2

    g2

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    278. If the resultant force acting on the bracket is directedalong the positive y axis, determine the magnitude of theresultant force and the coordinate direction angles of F sothat .b 6 90

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    xy

    z

    F 500 N

    F1 600 N

    a

    b

    g

    30

    30

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    279. Specify the magnitude of F3 and its coordinatedirection angles so that the resultant force

    .FR = 59j6 kNa3, b3, g3

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    x

    z

    5

    12

    13

    y

    F3

    30

    F2 10 kN

    F1 12 kN

    g3b3

    a3

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    *280. If , , and = 45, determine themagnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultantforce acting on the ball-and-socket joint.

    fu = 30F3 = 9 kN

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    4

    3

    5

    F3

    F2 8 kN

    F1 10 kN

    z

    yx

    u

    f30

    60

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    281. The pole is subjected to the force F, which hascomponents acting along the x, y, z axes as shown. If themagnitude of F is 3 kN, , and , determinethe magnitudes of its three components.

    g = 75b = 30

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    z

    Fz

    Fy

    Fx

    F

    y

    x

    a

    b

    g

    282. The pole is subjected to the force F which hascomponents and . If ,determine the magnitudes of F and Fy.

    b = 75Fz = 1.25 kNFx = 1.5 kNz

    Fz

    Fy

    Fx

    F

    y

    x

    a

    b

    g

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    283. Three forces act on the ring. If the resultant force FRhas a magnitude and direction as shown, determine themagnitude and the coordinate direction angles of force F3.

    x

    y

    z

    3 4

    5

    F3

    45

    30

    F1 80 N

    F2 110 NFR 120 N

    *284. Determine the coordinate direction angles of F1and FR.

    x

    y

    z

    3 4

    5

    F3

    45

    30

    F1 80 N

    F2 110 NFR 120 N

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    285. Two forces F1 and F2 act on the bolt. If the resultantforce FR has a magnitude of 50 lb and coordinate directionangles and , as shown, determine themagnitude of F2 and its coordinate direction angles.

    b = 80a = 110

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    F2

    80

    110

    x

    y

    z

    g

    F1 20 lb

    FR 50 lb

    286. Determine the position vector r directed from pointA to point B and the length of cord AB. Take .z = 4 m

    3 m

    2 m

    6 m

    z

    y

    z

    B

    x

    A

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    287. If the cord AB is 7.5 m long, determine thecoordinate position +z of point B

    3 m

    2 m

    6 m

    z

    y

    z

    B

    x

    A

    *288. Determine the distance between the end points Aand B on the wire by first formulating a position vectorfrom A to B and then determining its magnitude.

    z

    xB

    A

    y

    1 in.3 in.

    8 in.

    2 in.

    30

    60

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    289. Determine the magnitude and coordinatedirection angles of the resultant force acting at A.

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    2 ft

    4 ft

    3 ft

    3 ft

    4 ft

    2.5 ft

    B

    A

    xC

    z

    FC 750 lb

    FB 600 lb

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    290. Determine the magnitude and coordinate directionangles of the resultant force.

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    x

    z

    y

    C

    B

    A

    600 N 500 N

    8 m

    4 m

    4 m

    2 m

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    291. Determine the magnitude and coordinate directionangles of the resultant force acting at A.

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    y

    x

    B

    C

    A

    6 m

    3 m

    454.5 m

    6 m

    FB 900 N

    FC 600 N

    z

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    *292. Determine the magnitude and coordinate directionangles of the resultant force.

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    A

    C

    B

    4 ft7 ft

    3 ft

    xy

    z

    F2 81 lbF1 100 lb

    40

    4 ft

    293. The chandelier is supported by three chains whichare concurrent at point O. If the force in each chain has amagnitude of 60 lb, express each force as a Cartesian vectorand determine the magnitude and coordinate directionangles of the resultant force.

    120

    z

    y120 4 ft

    A

    B

    C

    6 ft

    O

    FA

    FBFC

    x

    120

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    294. The chandelier is supported by three chains whichare concurrent at point O. If the resultant force at O has amagnitude of 130 lb and is directed along the negative z axis,determine the force in each chain.

    120

    z

    y120 4 ft

    A

    B

    C

    6 ft

    O

    FA

    FBFC

    x

    120

    295. Express force F as a Cartesian vector; thendetermine its coordinate direction angles.

    y

    x

    z

    B

    A

    10 ft

    70

    30

    7 ft

    5 ft

    F 135 lb

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    *296. The tower is held in place by three cables. If theforce of each cable acting on the tower is shown, determinethe magnitude and coordinate direction angles ofthe resultant force. Take , .y = 15 mx = 20 m

    a, b, g

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    x

    z

    yxy6 m

    4 m

    18 m

    C

    A

    D

    400 N 800 N600 N

    24 m

    O16 m

    B

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    297. The door is held opened by means of two chains. Ifthe tension in AB and CD is and ,respectively, express each of these forces in Cartesian vector form.

    FC = 250 NFA = 300 N

    xy

    z

    2.5 m1.5 m

    0.5 m1 m

    30

    A

    C

    B

    D

    FA 300 N

    FC 250 N

    298. The guy wires are used to support the telephonepole. Represent the force in each wire in Cartesian vectorform. Neglect the diameter of the pole.

    y

    B

    CD

    A

    x

    z

    4 m4 m

    1.5 m

    1 m3 m

    2 m

    FA 250 NFB 175 N

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    299. Two cables are used to secure the overhang boom inposition and support the 1500-N load. If the resultant forceis directed along the boom from point A towards O,determine the magnitudes of the resultant force and forcesFB and FC. Set and .z = 2 mx = 3 m

    z

    A

    x y6 m

    1500 N

    3 m

    FB

    FC

    B

    C

    2 mx

    z

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    *2100. Two cables are used to secure the overhang boomin position and support the 1500-N load. If the resultantforce is directed along the boom from point A towards O,determine the values of x and z for the coordinates of pointC and the magnitude of the resultant force. Set

    and .FC = 2400 NFB = 1610 N

    z

    A

    x y6 m

    1500 N

    3 m

    FB

    FC

    B

    C

    2 mx

    z

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    2101. The cable AO exerts a force on the top of the poleof . If the cable has a length of 34 ft, determine the height z of the pole and the location (x, y) of its base.

    F = 5-120i - 90j - 80k6 lb

    y

    z

    A

    z

    x

    F

    x

    y

    O

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    2102. If the force in each chain has a magnitude of 450 lb,determine the magnitude and coordinate direction anglesof the resultant force.

    120120

    3 ft

    7 ft

    120

    FA FB FC

    z

    C

    A

    D

    B

    yx

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    2103. If the resultant of the three forces is, determine the magnitude of the force in

    each chain.FR = 5-900k6 lb

    120120

    3 ft

    7 ft

    120

    FA FB FC

    z

    C

    A

    D

    B

    yx

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    *2104. The antenna tower is supported by three cables. Ifthe forces of these cables acting on the antenna are

    , , and , determine themagnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultantforce acting at A.

    FD = 560 NFC = 680 NFB = 520 N

    24 m

    10 m

    18 m

    8 m

    16 m

    12 m

    18 m

    z

    x

    y

    A

    O

    C

    B D

    FB

    FC

    FD

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    2105. If the force in each cable tied to the bin is 70 lb,determine the magnitude and coordinate direction anglesof the resultant force.

    z

    B

    C

    E

    D

    A

    xy

    6 ft

    3 ft

    3 ft

    2 ft2 ft

    FC FD

    FA

    FB

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    2106. If the resultant of the four forces is, determine the tension developed in

    each cable. Due to symmetry, the tension in the four cablesis the same.

    FR = 5-360k6 lbz

    B

    C

    E

    D

    A

    xy

    6 ft

    3 ft

    3 ft

    2 ft2 ft

    FC FD

    FA

    FB

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    2107. The pipe is supported at its end by a cord AB. If thecord exerts a force of on the pipe at A, expressthis force as a Cartesian vector.

    F = 12 lb

    3 ft20

    yx

    A

    B

    z

    5 ft

    6 ft

    F 12 lb

    *2108. The load at A creates a force of 200 N in wire AB.Express this force as a Cartesian vector, acting on A anddirected towards B.

    2 m

    1 m30

    120

    120 B

    A

    z

    y

    xF 200 N

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    2109. The cylindrical plate is subjected to the three cableforces which are concurrent at point D. Express each forcewhich the cables exert on the plate as a Cartesian vector,and determine the magnitude and coordinate directionangles of the resultant force.

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    x

    z

    y

    D

    C

    A

    B

    3 m

    30

    0.75 m

    45

    FB 8 kN

    FC 5 kN

    FA 6 kN

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    2110. The cable attached to the shear-leg derrick exerts aforce on the derrick of . Express this force as aCartesian vector.

    F = 350 lb

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    30

    50 ft

    35 ft

    x

    y

    z

    A

    B

    F 350 lb

    2111. Given the three vectors A, B, and D, show that.A # (B + D) = (A # B) + (A #D)

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    *2112. Determine the projected component of the forceacting along cable AC. Express the result as a

    Cartesian vector.FAB = 560 N

    z

    x y

    CB

    A

    3 m

    1.5 m1 m

    3 m FAB 560 N

    1.5 m

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    2113. Determine the magnitudes of the components offorce acting along and perpendicular to line AO.F = 56 N

    y

    x

    z

    CO

    D

    A

    B3 m

    1.5 m

    1 m

    1 m F 56 N

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    2114. Determine the length of side BC of the triangularplate. Solve the problem by finding the magnitude of rBC;then check the result by first finding q , rAB, and rAC andthen using the cosine law.

    y

    x

    A

    C

    B

    z

    1 m

    4 m

    3 m

    3 m

    1 m

    5 m

    u

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    2115. Determine the magnitudes of the components ofacting along and perpendicular to segment DE

    of the pipe assembly.F = 600 N

    x y

    E

    D

    C

    B

    A

    z

    2 m

    2 m

    2 m

    2 m

    3 m

    F 600 N

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    *2116. Two forces act on the hook. Determine the anglebetween them.Also, what are the projections of F1 and F2

    along the y axis?u

    x

    z

    y

    45

    60120

    F1 600 N

    F2 {120i + 90j 80k}N

    u

    2117. Two forces act on the hook. Determine themagnitude of the projection of F2 along F1.

    x

    z

    y

    45

    60120

    F1 600 N

    F2 {120i + 90j 80k}N

    u

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    2118. Determine the projection of force alongline BC. Express the result as a Cartesian vector.

    F = 80 N

    F 80 N

    A

    E

    B

    y

    FC

    x

    D

    z

    2 m

    2 m

    1.5 m1.5 m

    2 m

    2 m

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    2119. The clamp is used on a jig. If the vertical forceacting on the bolt is , determine themagnitudes of its components F1 and F2 which act along theOA axis and perpendicular to it.

    F = {-500k} Nz

    O

    x

    y

    40 mm

    40 mm

    20 mm

    F {500 k} N

    A

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    *2120. Determine the magnitude of the projectedcomponent of force FAB acting along the z axis.

    12 ft

    18 ft

    12 ft

    x

    B

    D

    C

    A

    O

    y

    z

    12 ft

    36 ft

    FAB 700 lb

    FAC 600 lb

    30

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    2121. Determine the magnitude of the projectedcomponent of force FAC acting along the z axis.

    12 ft

    18 ft

    12 ft

    x

    B

    D

    C

    A

    O

    y

    z

    12 ft

    36 ft

    FAB 700 lb

    FAC 600 lb

    30

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    2122. Determine the projection of force acting along line AC of the pipe assembly. Express the resultas a Cartesian vector.

    F = 400 N

    x

    A

    BC

    y

    z

    4 m

    3 m

    F 400 N

    30

    45

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    2123. Determine the magnitudes of the components offorce acting parallel and perpendicular tosegment BC of the pipe assembly.

    F = 400 N

    x

    A

    BC

    y

    z

    4 m

    3 m

    F 400 N

    30

    45

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    *2124. Cable OA is used to support column OB.Determine the angle it makes with beam OC.u

    z

    x

    C

    B

    O

    D

    y4 m

    30

    8 m

    8 m

    A

    u

    f

    2125. Cable OA is used to support column OB.Determine the angle it makes with beam OD.f

    z

    x

    C

    B

    O

    D

    y4 m

    30

    8 m

    8 m

    A

    u

    f

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    2126. The cables each exert a force of 400 N on the post.Determine the magnitude of the projected component of F1along the line of action of F2.

    x

    z

    y

    20

    35

    4560

    120

    F1 400 N

    F2 400 N

    u

    2127. Determine the angle between the two cablesattached to the post.

    u

    x

    z

    y

    20

    35

    4560

    120

    F1 400 N

    F2 400 N

    u

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    *2128. A force of is applied to the handle ofthe wrench. Determine the angle between the tail of theforce and the handle AB.

    u

    F = 80 N

    x

    z

    B

    A

    y

    300 mm

    500 mm

    F 80 N

    30

    45

    u

    2129. Determine the angle between cables AB and AC.u

    y

    z

    x

    8 ft 3 ft

    12 ft

    8 ft

    15 ft

    A

    CB

    Fu

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    2130. If F has a magnitude of 55 lb, determine themagnitude of its projected components acting along the xaxis and along cable AC.

    y

    z

    x

    8 ft 3 ft

    12 ft

    8 ft

    15 ft

    A

    CB

    Fu

    2131. Determine the magnitudes of the projectedcomponents of the force acting along the x andy axes.

    F = 300 Nz

    A

    O

    x y

    300 mm

    300 mm

    300 mm

    F 300 N

    30

    30

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    *2132. Determine the magnitude of the projectedcomponent of the force acting along line OA.F = 300 N

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    zA

    O

    x y

    300 mm

    300 mm

    300 mm

    F 300 N

    30

    30

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    2133. Two cables exert forces on the pipe. Determinethe magnitude of the projected component of F1 along theline of action of F2.

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    60

    y

    z

    60

    3030

    x

    F2 25 lb

    F1 30 lb

    u

    2134. Determine the angle between the two cablesattached to the pipe.

    u

    60

    y

    z

    60

    3030

    x

    F2 25 lb

    F1 30 lb

    u

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    2135. Determine the x and y components of the 700-lbforce.

    y

    x

    700 lb

    30

    60

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    *2136. Determine the magnitude of the projectedcomponent of the 100-lb force acting along the axis BC ofthe pipe.

    yC

    BA

    D

    z

    8 ft

    3 ft

    6 ft

    2 ft

    4 ftx

    F 100 lb

    u

    2137. Determine the angle between pipe segmentsBA and BC.

    u

    yC

    BA

    D

    z

    8 ft

    3 ft

    6 ft

    2 ft

    4 ftx

    F 100 lb

    u

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    x

    y

    30 30

    45

    F1 80 N F2 75 N

    F3 50 N

    2138. Determine the magnitude and direction of theresultant of the three forces by firstfinding the resultant and then forming

    . Specify its direction measured counter-clockwise from the positive x axis.FR = F + F2

    F = F1 + F3FR = F1 + F2 + F3

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    2139. Determine the design angle ( < 90) betweenthe two struts so that the 500-lb horizontal force has acomponent of 600 lb directed from A toward C. What is thecomponent of force acting along member BA?

    uu

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    500 lb

    20

    A

    B

    C

    u

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    *2140. Determine the magnitude and direction of thesmallest force F3 so that the resultant force of all threeforces has a magnitude of 20 lb.

    F2 10 lb

    F34

    3

    5

    F1 5 lb

    u

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    2141. Resolve the 250-N force into components actingalong the u and axes and determine the magnitudes ofthese components.

    v

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    u

    v

    40

    20

    250 N

    2142. Cable AB exerts a force of 80 N on the end of the3-m-long boom OA. Determine the magnitude of theprojection of this force along the boom.

    O

    A

    80 N

    3 m

    B

    z

    y

    x

    4 m

    60

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    2143. The three supporting cables exert the forces shownon the sign. Represent each force as a Cartesian vector.

    2 m

    z

    C

    2 m

    y

    x

    A

    D

    E

    B

    3 m

    3 m

    2 m

    FB 400 NFC 400 N

    FE 350 N

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    31. Determine the force in each cord for equilibrium ofthe 200-kg crate. Cord remains horizontal due to theroller at , and has a length of . Set .y = 0.75 m1.5 mABC

    BC

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    CB

    A

    2 m

    y

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    32. If the 1.5-m-long cord can withstand a maximumforce of , determine the force in cord and thedistance y so that the 200-kg crate can be supported.

    BC3500 NAB

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    CB

    A

    2 m

    y

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    33. If the mass of the girder is and its center of massis located at point G, determine the tension developed incables , , and for equilibrium.BDBCAB

    3 Mg

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    FAB

    A

    B

    C D

    G

    3045

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    *34. If cables and can withstand a maximumtensile force of , determine the maximum mass of thegirder that can be suspended from cable so that neithercable will fail. The center of mass of the girder is located atpoint .G

    AB20 kN

    BCBD

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    FAB

    A

    B

    C D

    G

    3045

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    35. The members of a truss are connected to the gussetplate. If the forces are concurrent at point O, determine themagnitudes of F and T for equilibrium. Take .u = 30

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    5 kN

    A

    B

    C

    D

    T

    O

    45

    u

    F

    8 kN

    36. The gusset plate is subjected to the forces of fourmembers. Determine the force in member B and its properorientation for equilibrium. The forces are concurrent atpoint O. Take .F = 12 kN

    u

    5 kN

    A

    B

    C

    D

    T

    O

    45

    u

    F

    8 kN

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    37. The towing pendant AB is subjected to the force of50 kN exerted by a tugboat. Determine the force in each ofthe bridles, BC and BD, if the ship is moving forward withconstant velocity.

    30

    A

    B

    CD

    50 kN

    20

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    *38. Members and support the 300-lb crate.Determine the tensile force developed in each member.

    ABAC

    A

    BC

    4 ft

    4 ft

    3 ft

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    39. If members and can support a maximumtension of and , respectively, determine thelargest weight of the crate that can be safely supported.

    250 lb300 lbABAC

    A

    BC

    4 ft

    4 ft

    3 ft

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    310. The members of a truss are connected to the gussetplate. If the forces are concurrent at point O, determine themagnitudes of F and T for equilibrium. Take .u = 90

    x

    y

    A

    O

    F

    T

    B

    9 kN

    C

    45 3

    u

    311. The gusset plate is subjected to the forces of threemembers. Determine the tension force in member C and itsangle for equilibrium.The forces are concurrent at point O.Take .F = 8 kN

    u

    x

    y

    A

    O

    F

    T

    B

    9 kN

    C

    45 3

    u

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    *312. If block weighs and block weighs ,determine the required weight of block and the angle for equilibrium.

    uD100 lbC200 lbB

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    A

    BD

    C

    u 30

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    313. If block weighs 300 lb and block weighs 275 lb,determine the required weight of block and the angle for equilibrium.

    uCBD

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    A

    BD

    C

    u 30

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    314. Determine the stretch in springs AC and AB forequilibrium of the 2-kg block. The springs are shown in the equilibrium position.

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    3 m

    3 m 4 m

    kAC 20 N/m

    kAB 30 N/m

    C B

    A

    D

    315. The unstretched length of spring AB is 3 m. If theblock is held in the equilibrium position shown, determinethe mass of the block at D.

    3 m

    3 m 4 m

    kAC 20 N/m

    kAB 30 N/m

    C B

    A

    D

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    *316. Determine the tension developed in wires andrequired for equilibrium of the 10-kg cylinder. Take

    .u = 40CB

    CA

    30

    A B

    Cu

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    317. If cable is subjected to a tension that is twicethat of cable , determine the angle for equilibrium ofthe 10-kg cylinder. Also, what are the tensions in wires and ?CB

    CAuCA

    CB