SETK1213

STATICS (SETK1213)
ASSIGNMENT 1
CHAPTER 2
STATICS OF PARTICLE (FORCE VECTORS)
Due date: 5/11/2021
(Submission through e-learning)

Part A:
Do all the exercises in the tutorial slide

Part B:
Selected problems from Engineering Mechanics STATICS book by R. C. Hibbeler 14th Edition

2-41
Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction, measured counterclockwise
from the positive x-axis.

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2-46
Determine the magnitude and orientation u of FB so that the resultant force is directed along
the positive y-axis and has a magnitude of 1500 N.

2-56
If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be 450 N directed along the
positive u axis, determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction ∅.

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2-57
If the resultant force acting on the bracket is required to be a minimum, determine the
magnitudes of F1 and the resultant force. Set ∅ = 30°.

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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2-33
Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction, measured clockwise from the
positive x-axis.

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