SCAD College of Engineering and Technology, Cheranmahadevi - 627414

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Weekly Test I
Year/ Sem.: I/ II
Sub. Code and Sub. Name: ME 2151 Engineering Mechanics

Answer all the three questions

1. Find the resultant of an 800 N acting towards eastern direction and 500 N force acting
towards south eastern direction. (2 Marks)

2. Two forces 80 N and 100 N act on a screw at an angle 30o and 80o from the X axis.
Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant. (2 Marks)

3. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the following force system. (10
marks)

150 N
200 N

1 1
2 3

50o
o
60

60 N 120 N

4. Find the equivalent force system for the following force system. (10 marks)

250 N 1000 250 N 400 N

2m 3m 2m 4m 1m

A B C D E F
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