Department Code: FR-Training-319

Of Reference: QP 5-6
Prosthetics & Orthotics Version: 3
(DPO) Issued/Reviewed Date: 29-Jun-18

Intake: 2023
Result: ……..…/100 marks
Year:1 Semester:1
Mark: ………………. %
Course: Mechanics

Written Test #1 (Chapter:1 to 5)

NB – pass mark 50% or greater

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Student number: _____________ Date: 05 / 05 / 2023

This test will run for 1 hour and 40 minutes and will consist of

 10 minutes reading time (strictly no writing) or go through with the lecturing team
 1 hour and 30 minutes writing time

INSTRUCTIONS:

 If you are found talking, looking at the work of others, or communicating in any other way, you will

be immediately removed from the exam, and will be given an automatic FAIL mark with 0%.

There is zero tolerance on this issue.

 If you need anything or have any questions during the exam, raise your hand and the

supervisor will assist you.

 Mobile telephones, electronic organizers, calculators, papers and any other devices that may contain

written material that could in any way assist your exam shall not be permitted in the exam room.

 Please read the questions carefully before answering them.

 The questions can be answered in any order.

 Please attempt all the questions.

 The marks given are displayed in the boxes next to the questions.

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 Please write clearly. Good luck!

Question1 (10 marks):

1) The component along 𝑥 axis is(5 marks):

(A) −162 lb (B) 162 lb (C) 67.3 lb (A) −67.3 lb

2) The component along 𝑦 axis is(5 marks):

(A) −162 lb (B) 162 lb (C) 67.3 lb (A) −67.3 lb

Question2 (20 marks):

Two forces T and F are applied to a bracket as shown below The bracket is in equilibrium.

Take  = 90o.

1) The free body diagram of this system of forces is (2 marks):

2) The x and y components of force T ?(4 marks)

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(A) 𝑇𝑥 = −𝑇. 𝑐𝑜𝑠53𝑜 , 𝑇𝑦 = −𝑇. 𝑠𝑖𝑛53𝑜 (B) 𝑇𝑥 = 𝑇. 𝑐𝑜𝑠53𝑜 , 𝑇𝑦 = −𝑇. 𝑠𝑖𝑛53𝑜

(C) 𝑇𝑥 = −𝑇. 𝑠𝑖𝑛53𝑜 , 𝑇𝑦 = −𝑇. 𝑐𝑜𝑠53𝑜 (D) 𝑇𝑥 = 𝑇. 𝑠𝑖𝑛53𝑜 , 𝑇𝑦 = −𝑇. 𝑐𝑜𝑠53𝑜

3) The x and y components of force F ?(4 marks)

(A) 𝐹𝑥 = −𝐹. 𝑐𝑜𝑠37𝑜 , 𝐹𝑦 = −𝐹. 𝑠𝑖𝑛37𝑜 (B) 𝐹𝑥 = −𝐹. 𝑐𝑜𝑠37𝑜 , 𝐹𝑦 = −𝐹. 𝑠𝑖𝑛37𝑜

(C) 𝐹𝑥 = −𝐹. 𝑐𝑜𝑠37𝑜 , 𝐹𝑦 = −𝐹. 𝑠𝑖𝑛37𝑜 (D) 𝐹𝑥 = −𝐹. 𝑐𝑜𝑠37𝑜 , 𝐹𝑦 = −𝐹. 𝑠𝑖𝑛37𝑜

4) What is the magnitude of the force F? (5 marks)

(A) 7.20 𝑘𝑁 (B) −7.20 𝑘𝑁 (C) 5.40 𝑘𝑁 (D) −5.40 𝑘𝑁

5) What is the magnitude of the force T? (5 marks)

(A) 7.20 𝑘𝑁 (B) −7.20 𝑘𝑁 (C) 5.40 𝑘𝑁 (D) −5.40 𝑘𝑁

Question 3 (25 marks)

Determine the tensions developed in wires 𝐶𝐷, 𝐶𝐵 and 𝐴𝐵 and the angle 𝜃 required for equilibrium
of the 30-N cylinder E and the 60-N cylinder F.

1) The tension in wire AB is (10 marks):

(A) 180 N (B) 65.9 N (C) 57.1 N (D) 80.7 N

2) The tension in wire CD is (5 marks):

(A) 180 N (B) 65.9 N (C) 57.1 N (D) 80.7 N

3) The tension in wire BC is (5 marks):

(A) 180 N (B) 65.9 N (C) 57.1 N (D) 80.7 N

4) The angle 𝜃 is (5 marks):

(A) 0.95o (B) 1.95o (C) 2.95o (D) 3.95o

Question 4 (20 marks)

(A) 𝐹 = 618 𝑁 (B) 𝐹 = 718 𝑁

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(C) 𝐹 = 750 𝑁 (D) 𝐹 = 650 𝑁

Question 5

1. The resultant couple moment acting on the beam in term of 𝐹 is:

(A) 𝑀𝑅 = 0.634𝐹 𝑘𝑁. 𝑚 (B) 𝑀𝑅 = (−0.634𝐹 − 9 ) 𝑘𝑁. 𝑚

(C) 𝑀𝑅 = (0.634𝐹 − 9 ) 𝑘𝑁. 𝑚 (D) 𝑀𝑅 = (0.634𝐹 + 9 ) 𝑘𝑁. 𝑚

2. Determine the required magnitude of force F, if the resultant couple moment on the beam is to be zero.
(A) 𝐹 = 13,2 𝑘𝑁. 𝑚 (B) 𝐹 = 14,2 𝑘𝑁. 𝑚 (C) 𝐹 = 15,2 𝑘𝑁. 𝑚

(D) 𝑀𝑅 = 16.9 𝑘𝑁. 𝑚 (𝐶𝑊)

Question 6

If 𝐹 = 200𝑁, determine the required angle so that the resultant couple

moment is zero.

(A) 𝜃 = 26.1𝑜 (B) 𝜃 = 30𝑜

(C) 𝜃 = 65.1𝑜 (D) 𝜃 = 56.1𝑜

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