Homework #2 Topic: Resolving Vectors, Moments 1) Calculate the resultant force of 3 N and 4 N acting on a point object if the line

of action of the forces are a) at right angles to each other [1] 0 b) 120 to each other [2]

2) A uniformed metre rule is balanced at its midpoint and a weight of 1.2 N is suspended from the rule 50 mm from it's zero mark. An object W is hung on the other side of the midpoint in the same way until the rule is balanced horizontally. The loop of string supports W is at the 720 mm mark on the metre rule. a) Draw a fully labelled diagram of the system. [2] b) Calculate the weight of object, W. [1] c) An additional weight of 6.0 N is added at the 930 mm mark on the same side as that of the object, W. What must be the new weight of the original 1.2 N weigh in order for the system to be balanced again? [2] 3) A wooden block is put to rest on a slope elevated at 400. If the weight of the block is 7.2N, calculate a) the force parallel to the slope, b) the normal force on the block