1. Two forces, one of which is double the other, has resultant of 250N.

if the direction of
the larger force is reversed and other remains unaltered, the resultant reduces to 180N.
Determine
i. the maginitude of the force
ii. angle between the forces.
2. The two forces P and Q act on a bolt A, as shown in figure below. Determine their
resultant.

Figure
3. Calculate the value F that holds the level in equilibrium as shown in figure.

2424N
1.5 m 2.2 m

Figure
4. Using resolution of forces method, determine the magnitude and direction of the
resultant of the set of forces acting on the body, shown in Figure.

Nort 300 N
400N
h250 N

450 300
West 400 East

250N Sout
h
Figure

5. A barge is pulled by two tugboats, as shown in figure. If the resultant of the forces exerted by
the tugboats is a 5000lb force directed along the axis of the barge, determine
(i) The tension in each of the ropes knowing that =45,
(ii) The value of for which the tension in rope 2 is minimum.

Figure

6. Two forces are applied as shown in figure, to a hook support. Using trigonometry and knowing
that the magnitude of P is 700 N, determine

(i) The required angle if the resultant R of the two forces applied to the support is to be
vertical,
(ii) The corresponding magnitude of R.
7. In a ship-unloading operation, a 3500-lb automobile is supported by a cable. A rope is
tied to the cable and pulled to center the automobile over its intended position. What is
the tension in the rope?
8. Two forces are applied as shown to a hook support. Knowing that the magnitude of P is
35 N, determine by trigonometry (a) the required angle if the resultant R of the two
forces applied to the support is to be horizontal, (b) the corresponding magnitude of R.

9. Four forces act on bolt A as shown. Determine the resultant of the forces on the bolt.

10. Determine the magnitude and direction of the smallest force F which will
maintain the package shown in equilibrium. Note that the force exerted by the rollers on
the package is perpendicular to the incline.
11. A force of 800 N acts on a bracket as shown. Determine the moment of the force
about B.