GE 201 STATICS

QUIZ-1 (for section 78947)

1) The magnitude of the resultant of the three coplanar forces shown in the
figure is most nearly

A) 140 N B) 191 N C) 370 N D) 396 N

Solution:
 2) The vector form expression of F1 and F2 shown in below figure is

A. F1 = (2.50 i + 3.54 j + 2.50 k) kN and F2 = -2 j kN

B. F1 = (4.33 i + 3.54 j + 4.33 k) kN and F2 = -2 j kN

C. F1 = (2.17 i + 3.75 j + 4.33 k) kN and F2 = -2 j kN

D. F1 = (4.33 i + 3.75 j + 2.17 k) kN and F2 = -2 j kN

Solution:
F1 = 5Cos600.i + 5Cos450.j + 5Cos600.k
F2 = -2.j
The Correct Answer is: A
3) The resultant R of two equal forces P, making an angle  as shown, is
given by
4) For the resultant R of the two forces to be horizontal as shown:

A.  = 30o

B.  = 45o

C.  = 60o

D.  = 90o

Solution:
In order to have the resultant R to be horizontal, Ry=0
Ry = 45 - 90Sin = 0
Sin = 0.5
 = 30o
The Correct Answer is: A