UGRD-NSCI6100-2016S CALCULUS-BASED PHYSICS 1 Finals Quiz 2

Question 1
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Modern revised form of metric system and worlds most widely used system of units

The correct answer is: International System of Units

Question 2
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560 Kelvin = ______________ Celsius

The correct answer is: 286.85

Question 3
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In practice, every three calendar years will have 365 days, and every fourth year is a “leap
year”, which has 366 days, to make up for the extra quarter day over four years.

The correct answer is 'True'.

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The three forces in the figure create a vertical resultant acting through point A. If T is known
to be 361 lb., compute the values of F and P.
NOTE: see fig-4 from the LIST OF FIGURE in week-1

The correct answer is: F = 253.29 lb , P = 507.06 lb

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________________ is defined as the forces which lies in the line of activity but do not intersect
or forms a parallel at a common point.

The correct answer is: Non-Concurrent Forces

Question 6
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700 yard = __________ cm ? 

The correct answer is: 64,008 cm

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86.3 liter = ____________ gal ?

The correct answer is: 22.798 gal

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The moment of the resultant of a system of forces with respect to any axis or point is equal
to the vector sum of the moments of the individual forces of the system with respect to the
same access or point.

The correct answer is 'True'.

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600 kg = ______________ lbs

The correct answer is: 1322.77

Question 10
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It is the world’s most widely used system of units, both in everyday commerce and in
science.

The correct answer is: SI units

Question 11
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The cylinders in the figure have the indicated weights and dimensions. Assuming smooth
contact surfaces, determine the reactions at A, B, C, and D on the cylinders.

NOTE : see fig-13 from the LIST OF FIGURES in Week-1 

The correct answer is: A = 347.39 kN, B = 600 kN, C = 400.85 kN, D = 347.39 kN

Question 12
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The length of the lever arm connecting the axis to the point of the force application is one
of the three quantities of torque magnitude.

The correct answer is 'True'.

Question 13
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The 300-lb force and the 400-lb force shown in the figure are to be held in equilibrium by a
third force F acting at an unknown angle θ with the horizontal. Determine the values of F. 
NOTE : see fig-10 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1

The correct answer is: F = 205.31 lb

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The figure represents the concurrent force system acting at a joint of a bridge truss.
Determine the value of P and F to maintain equilibrium of the forces.

NOTE : see fig-9 from the LIST OF FIGURE in Week-1

The correct answer is: P = 165.45 lb, F = 412.44 lb

Question 15
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Varignon’s Theorem states that the sum of torques due to several forces applied to a single
point is equal to the torque due to the sum (resultant) of the forces.

The correct answer is 'True'.