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1. Express the moment of the couple acting on the rod in Cartesian vector form. What is the
magnitude of the couple
moment?

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F = 8 N
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a = 1.5 m
b = 0.5 m
c = 0.5 m
d = 0.8 m

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2.

The rod supports a weight W and is pinned at its end A. If it is also subjected to a couple moment
of M, determine the angle for equilibrium. The spring has an unstretched length and a stiffness
k.
W = 200lb
M = 100lbft
= 2 ft
ft
k = 50
lb
a = 3 ft
b = 3 ft
c = 2 ft

3. A large cylinder (weight 4G, radius 2r) lies on top of two small cylinders (each having weight G
and radius r) as shown. The small cylinders are connected by a wire S (length 3r).
All surfaces are smooth. Determine all contact forces and the magnitude of force S in the wire.

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4. With what force magnitude T must the person pull on the cable in order to cause A to read 500 lb?
The weights of the pulleys and cables are negligible. State any assumptions

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5. The uniform bar has mass M and center of mass at G. The supports A, B, and C are smooth
Determine the reactions at the points of contact at A, B, and C.
M = 100 kg
a = 1.75 m
b = 1.25 m
c = 0.5 m
d = 0.2 m
= 30 deg
m
g = 9.81 2
s

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6. The uniform rod AB has weight W. Determine the force in the cable when the rod is in the position
shown.
W = 15 lb
L = 5 ft
1 = 30 deg
2 = 10 deg

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7. The square steel plate has a mass of 1800 kg with mass center at its center G. Calculate the tension
in each of the three cables with which the plate is lifted while remaining horizontal.

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8. Determine the force P required to begin rolling the uniform cylinder of mass m over the obstruction
of height h.