MECH 1 REVIEW PROBLEMS

TOPIC: VECTOR ADDITION OF FORCES

1. Resolve the horizontal 600-lb force in the figure into components acting along the u and v axes and
determine the magnitudes of these components. (Time to solve: 5 mins) - Ans.: Fu = 1039lb; Fv = 600lb

2. It is required that the resultant force acting on the eyebolt in the figure be directed along the positive x axis
and that F2 have a minimum magnitude. Determine this magnitude, the angle θ, and the corresponding
resultant force. (Time to solve: 5 mins) - Ans.: θ = 90°; FR = 400N; F2 = 693N

3. Three chains act on the bracket such that they create a resultant force having a magnitude of 500 lb. If two of
the chains are subjected to known forces, as shown, determine the angle θ of the third chain measured
clockwise from the positive x axis, so that the magnitude of force F in this chain is a minimum. All forces lie in
the x – y plane. What is the magnitude of F? Hint : First find the resultant of the two known forces. Force F acts
in this direction. ** (Time to solve: 10 mins) - Ans.: FR1 = 264.6 lb; Fmin = 235 lb; θ = 10.9°

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TOPIC: ADDITION OF A SYSTEM OF COPLANAR FORCES

4. If the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be 750 N directed along the positive x axis, determine the
magnitude of F and its direction θ. (Time to solve: 3-5 mins) - Ans.: F = 236N; θ = 31.8°

5. If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket is 600 N, directed along the positive u axis,
determine the magnitude of F and its direction φ. (Time to solve: 7 mins) - Ans.: φ = 29.2°; F1 = 528N

6. If the resultant force acting on the bracket is required to be a minimum, determine the magnitude of F1 and
the resultant force. Set φ = 30deg. (Time to solve: 7 mins)

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TOPIC: ADDITION OF CARTESIAN VECTOR (DIRECTIONAL COSINES)

7. Express the force F shown as a Cartesian vector. (Time to solve: 3 mins)

8. Determine the magnitude and the coordinate direction angles of the resultant force acting on the ring.
(Time to solve: 7 mins)

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9. Determine the magnitude and the direction of the resultant force acting on the pipe assembly.
(Time to solve: 7 mins)

10. The cables attached to the screw eye are subjected to the three forces shown. Express each force in
Cartesian vector form and determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force.
(Time to solve: 15 mins)

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TOPIC: POSITION VECTOR

11. An elastic rubber band is attached to points A and B as shown. Determine its length and its direction
measured from A toward B. (Time to solve: 10 mins)

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TOPIC: FORCE VECTOR DIRECTED ALONG A LINE

12. The man shown pulls on the cord with a force of 70 lb. Represent this force acting on the support A as a
Cartesian vector and determine its direction. (Time to solve: 10 mins)

13. The roof is supported by cables as shown in the photo. If the cables exert forces FAB = 100 N and FAC = 120
N on the wall hook at A as shown, determine the resultant force acting at A . Express the result as a Cartesian
vector. (Time to solve: 10 mins)

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