Review Problems

R.1 The magnitudes FA = 50 N and FB = 70 N. The angle  = 60 o . Graphically determine

the magnitude of the sum of the forces R = FA + FB and the angle between FB and R.
R.2 Knowing that the magnitude of the force P is 35 N, determine by trigonometry the required
angle  if the resultant of the two forces is to be horizontal. Also, determine the magnitude of
the resultant force.

Prob. R.1 Prob. R.2

R.3 A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as shown. Knowing the
magnitude and direction of the force exerted on the rope, determine the magnitude and direction
of the force P that should be exerted on the other rope if the resultant of these two forces is to be
a 40 Ib vertical force.
R.4 A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces as shown.
Determine by trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the force P so that the resultant is a
vertical force of 2500 N.

Prob. R.3 Prob. R.4

R.5 The force F of magnitude 500 lb is to be resolved into along lines a-a and b-b.
Determine by trigonometry the angle  , knowing that the component of F along line a-a
is to be 150 N.
R.6 If the resultant of the two forces exerted on the stake of to be vertical, find:
(a) the value of  for which the magnitude of P is minimum,
(b) the corresponding magnitude of P.

Prob. R.5 Prob. R.6

R.7 Determine the magnitude of the force P and its direction angle θ so that the three forces
shown are equivalent to the single force R = 85i + 20j kN.
R.8 Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force of the system of forces shown in the
Figure.

Prob. R.7
 Prob. R.8
R.9 A hoist trolley is subjected to the three forces shown. Determine:
(a) the value of the angle  for which the resultant of the three forces is vertical,
(b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
R.10 A collar which may slide on a vertical rod is subjected to the three forces shown. Determine:
(a) the value of the angle  for which the resultant of the three forces is horizontal,
(b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.

Prob. R.9 Prob. R.10

R.11 Consider the four forces shown in the Figure. The desired resultant force, F, is to be 160 N
at 60° with the negative x axis, as shown in the figure. Find the magnitude of F4 and the value of
 which will produce this resultant force.
R.12 Solve Prob. R.11 if the resultant force of 160 N is to have the direction and sense of the
negative y axis.
R.13 Solve Prob. R.11 if the resultant force is to be zero.

Prob. R.11/12/13
R.14 The resultant force of the system of forces shown in the Figure is to be 800 lb, with the
direction and sense of the positive x axis. Find the magnitudes of forces Fl and F2.
R.15 Solve Prob. R.14 if the value of the resultant force is to be zero.

Prob. R.14/15
R.16 through R.17 Determine the x and y components of each of the forces shown. Also
determine the resultant force.

Prob. R.16 Prob. R.17