EGR - 2213 - 002 - Fall- 2020 Statics and Dynamics

Week one Homework #1

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Problem 2.23.

Two forces act on the screw eye. If F1 - 400 N and F2 - 600 N, determine the 𝜃 (0º ≤
𝜃 ≤ 180º) between them, so that the resultant force has a magnitude of FR - 800 N.

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Problem 2.28.

Determine the magnitude of force F so that the resultant FR of the three forces is as

small as possible. What is the minimum magnitude of FR?

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Problem 2.40.

Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and it’s direction, measured
counterclockwise from the positive x axis.

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Problem 2.45.

Determine the magnitude and direction 𝜃 of the resultant force FR. Express the result in
terms of the magnitudes of the components F1 and F2 and the angle 𝜙.

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Problem 2.52.

Determine the x and y components of each force acting on the gusset plate of a bridge
truss. Show that the resultant force is zero.

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Problem 2.59.

if F = 5 kN and θ = 30º, determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction,
measured counter clockwise from the positive x axis.

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