This document contains 5 physics problems involving vectors and forces. Problem 1 involves calculating the magnitude and direction of the resultant of two forces applied to a hook support. Problem 2 involves determining the angle and magnitude of the resultant of two forces applied to a hook support. Problem 3 involves calculating the resultant of three forces exerted at a point on a beam. Problem 4 involves determining the tension in two cables tied together under a loaded condition. Problem 5 involves calculating the tension in a wire connecting two collars and the force required to maintain equilibrium of the system.
This document contains 5 physics problems involving vectors and forces. Problem 1 involves calculating the magnitude and direction of the resultant of two forces applied to a hook support. Problem 2 involves determining the angle and magnitude of the resultant of two forces applied to a hook support. Problem 3 involves calculating the resultant of three forces exerted at a point on a beam. Problem 4 involves determining the tension in two cables tied together under a loaded condition. Problem 5 involves calculating the tension in a wire connecting two collars and the force required to maintain equilibrium of the system.
1. Two forces P and Q are applied as shown at point A of a hook
support. Knowing that P = 75 N and Q = 125 N, determine the magnitude and direction of their resultant using trigonometric relations. Sol.: R = 179 N & 75.1o
Problem 2.7
2. 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. Sol.: (a) = 37.1o ; (b) R = 73.2 N Problem 2.36
3. Knowing that the tension in cable BC is
725 N, determine the resultant of the three forces exerted at point B of beam AB. Sol.: R = 226 N . 62.3o
Problem 2.45
4. Two cables are tied together at C and are
loaded as shown. Knowing that P = 500 N and = 60o , determine the tension in cables AC and BC. Sol.: TAC = 305 N, TBC = 514 N
Problems 2.125 and 2.126
5. Collars A and B are connected by a 25 cm-long
wire and can slide freely on frictionless rods. If a 60 N force Q is applied to collar B as shown, determine (a) the tension in the wire when x = 9 cm, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the force P required to maintain the equilibrium of the system. Sol.: (a) T = 125 N; (b) P = 45 N 20 cm