EGR 280 Mechanics Problem Set 2

Graphics and problem statements 2004 R.C. Hibbeler.

Published by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ.
2.1 Determine the angle between the
tails of the two vectors.
Ans: = 121
2.2 Determine the angle between the
y axis of the pole and the wire AB.
Ans: = 70.5
2.3 Determine the magnit!de and
directional sense of the res!ltant
moment of the forces abo!t point P.
Ans: MP = ".15 #$%m ccw
2.4 Determine the magnit!de and
directional sense of the moment of the
force at A abo!t point P.
Ans: MP = ".15 #$%m ccw
2.5 Determine the moment of the force
at A abo!t point O. &xpress the res!lt
as a 'artesian vector.
Ans( M) = *2+0i , 1-0j , 510k.$%m
2. /or the fig!re of 0roblem 2.51
determine the moment of the force at 2
abo!t point P. &xpress the res!lt as a
'artesian vector.
Ans( M0 = *330i , 220j , 440k.$%m
2.! 5he chain AB exerts a force of 20 lb
on the door at B. Determine the
magnit!de of the moment of this force
along the hinged axis x of the door.
2ns( Mx = 33.3 ft%lb