TEST1 MEMB123 Statics

Q.1 Two forces F

1
and F
2
are applied at a point A in a body with the magnitude of
60 N and 45 N respectively as shown in Figure 1. Determine;
i) The magnitude and the coordinate direction of the resultant of the two
forces at point A.
ii) The angle between forces F
1
and F
2
.
33 marks

Figure 1
Q.2 Determine the force in each cable needed to support the 500 N load as shown in
Figure 2 for equilibrium. 34 marks


Figure 2
Q.3 Determine the resultant moment about the flange O produced by the two forces in
Figure 3. Express the result as a Cartesian vector. 33 marks



Figure 3



















Solution to test 1
Question 1


Question 2



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Q2


Q3