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1. The document contains 35 multiple choice questions about statics, forces, and force systems. 2. Questions cover topics like tension in ropes, forces exerted on objects, magnitudes and directions of resultant forces, characteristics of forces, moments of forces, and conditions for equilibrium. 3. Answer choices are provided for each question to select the correct response regarding calculations of forces, tensions, moments, and system properties in various statics problems and diagrams.

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STATICS Quiz

1. The document contains 35 multiple choice questions about statics, forces, and force systems. 2. Questions cover topics like tension in ropes, forces exerted on objects, magnitudes and directions of resultant forces, characteristics of forces, moments of forces, and conditions for equilibrium. 3. Answer choices are provided for each question to select the correct response regarding calculations of forces, tensions, moments, and system properties in various statics problems and diagrams.

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STATICS

1. Find the tension in the rope and compressive in the boom:

 A. T=439.24lb and C=573.94lb


 B. T=493.24lb and C=573.94lb
 C. T=493.24lb and C=537.94lb
 D. T=439.24lb and C=537.94lb

2. A cylinder weighing 400 lb is held against a smooth incline by means of the


weightless rod AB. Determine the forces P and N exerted in the cylinder by the rod
and the incline.

 A. P=387.34 lb N=481.6 lb


 B. P=378.34 lb N=418.6 lb
 C. P=387.34 lb N=418.6 lb
 D. P=378.34 lb N=481.6 lb
3. Find the magnitude of resultant force and its distance from A.

 A. R = 3690N and d=2.46m


 B. R = 3690N and d=3.46m
 C. R = 3960N and d=4.46m
 D. R = 3960N and d=3.46m

4. Which is not a characteristic of force?

 A. speed
 B. direction
 C. magnitude
 D. position

5. Compute the value of P and F to maintain equilibrium of the forces.

 A. P=165.45 lb F=412.44


 B. P=156.45 lb F=421.44
 C. P=165.45 lb F=421.44
 D. P=156.45 lb F=412.44

6. States that the external effect of a force on a body is the same for all points of
application along its line of action.

 A. Newton_s Third Law


 B. Pascal_s Law
 C. Principle of Transmissibility
 D. Varignon_s Theorem

7. Find the total reactions at point A.

 A. 46.18 kN
 B. 45.18 kN
 C. 43.18 kN
 D. 44.18 kN
8. Find the tension on the ropes A, B, C and D.

 A. A=864.41lb B=914.16lb C=400lb D=270.06lb


 B. A=864.41lb B=941.16lb C=400lb D=207.06lb
 C. A=846.41lb B=914.16lb C=400lb D=207.06lb
 D. A=846.41lb B=941.16lb C=410lb D=207.06lb

9. Find the tension on the ropes A, B, C and D.

 A. A=864.41lb B=941.16lb C=400lb D=207.06lb


 B. A=846.41lb B=914.16lb C=400lb D=207.06lb
 C. A=864.41lb B=914.16lb C=400lb D=270.06lb
 D. A=846.41lb B=941.16lb C=410lb D=207.06lb
10. Vectors have:

 A. direction only


 B. magnitude and direction
 C. direction and magmitude
 D. magnitude only

11. Find the magnitude of resultant force and its distance from A.

 A. R = 3690N and d=3.46m


 B. R = 3690N and d=2.46m
 C. R = 3960N and d=4.46m
 D. R = 3960N and d=3.46m

12. The moment of a force is equivalent to the sum of the moments of its components

 A. Pascal_s Law


 B. Principle of Transmissibility
 C. Varignon_s Theorem
 D. Newton_s Third Law
13. Find the tension in the rope and compressive in the boom:

 A. T=439.24lb and C=573.94lb


 B. T=439.24lb and C=537.94lb
 C. T=493.24lb and C=573.94lb
 D. T=493.24lb and C=537.94lb

14. Find the magnitude of resultant force and its distance from A.

 A. R=32 lb and d=4.59 ft


 B. R=32 lb and d=3.59 ft
 C. R=32 lb and d=5.59 ft
 D. R=31 lb and d=3.59 ft
15. A cylinder weighing 400 lb is held against a smooth incline by means of the
weightless rod AB. Determine the forces P and N exerted in the cylinder by the rod
and the incline.

 A. P=387.34 lb N=481.6 lb


 B. P=387.34 lb N=418.6 lb
 C. P=378.34 lb N=481.6 lb
 D. P=378.34 lb N=418.6 lb

16. Find the magnitude of resultant force and its distance from A.

 A. R=32 lb and d=3.59 ft


 B. R=32 lb and d=4.59 ft
 C. R=31 lb and d=3.59 ft
 D. R=32 lb and d=5.59 ft
17. Find the magnitude of the resultant.

 A. 137N
 B. 117N
 C. 147N
 D. 127N

18. Magnitude and distance of R from point A

 A. R = 15,130 d=3.62 m


 B. R = 15,310 d=4.62 m
 C. R = 15,130 d=4.62 m
 D. R = 15,310 d=3.62 m
19. Find the tension on the ropes A, B, C and D.

 A. A=864.41lb B=914.16lb C=400lb D=270.06lb


 B. A=864.41lb B=941.16lb C=400lb D=207.06lb
 C. A=846.41lb B=914.16lb C=400lb D=207.06lb
 D. A=846.41lb B=941.16lb C=410lb D=207.06lb

20. Defined as which changes, or tends to change the state of motion of a body.

 A. Mass  C. Force


 B. Torque  D. Acceleration

21. A type of force where the lines of action pass through common point.

 A. Concurrent  C. Coplanar


 B. Vector  D. Equilibrium

22. Find the total reactions at point A.

 A. 80.03kN  C. 80.01kN


 B. 80.05kN  D. 80.07kN

23. Compute the value of P and F to maintain equilibrium of the forces.

 A. P=165.45 lb F=412.44


 B. P=156.45 lb F=421.44
 C. P=165.45 lb F=421.44
 D. P=156.45 lb F=412.44

24. A load of 100 lb is hung from the middle of a rope, which is stretched between
two walls 30 ft apart. Under the load the rope sags 4 ft in the middle. Find the tension
in the rope.

 A. 194.07 lb
 B. 192.07 lb
 C. 193.07 lb
 D. 191.07 lb

25. Find the total reactions at point B.


 A. 353.84 lb  C. 335.84 lb
 B. 355.84 lb  D. 553.84 lb

26. The system is in equilibrium. Find F and P.

 A. F=-12.63 kN and P=-5.31 kN


 B. F=-12.36 kN and P=-5.31 kN
 C. F=-12.63 kN and P=-5.13 kN
 D. F=-12.36 kN and P=-5.13 kN

27. Find the tension on the ropes A, B, C and D.


 A. A=846.41lb B=914.16lb C=400lb D=207.06lb
 B. A=864.41lb B=941.16lb C=400lb D=207.06lb
 C. A=846.41lb B=941.16lb C=410lb D=207.06lb
 D. A=864.41lb B=914.16lb C=400lb D=270.06lb

28. Find the moment at point B.

 A. 120 lb-ft


 B. 110 lb-ft
 C. 140 lb-ft
 D. 130 lb-ft

29. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant:

 A. 377 lb down to the right 61.6 deg


 B. 477 lb down to the right 61.6 deg
 C. 477 lb down to the left 61.6 deg
 D. 377 lb down to the left 61.6 deg

30. Magnitude and distance of R from point A

 A. R = 15,130 d=3.62 m


 B. R = 15,310 d=3.62 m
 C. R = 15,310 d=4.62 m
 D. R = 15,130 d=4.62 m

31. Which of the following is the correct unit of moment of force?

 A. lb-sec  C. lb-force


 B. lb-in  D. lb-mass

32. Which is not a type of force system in statics?

 A. parallel  C. concurrent


 B. rotational  D. non-concurrent

33. These are the lines of action of all the forces line in one plane.

 A. Equilibrium  C. Vector


 B. Concurrent  D. coplanar

34. Find the moment at C. (each box = 1ft)


 A. 577.7 lb-ft
 B. 597.7 lb-ft
 C. 598.7 lb-ft
 D. 596.7 lb-ft

35. The system is in equilibrium. Find F and P.

 A. F=-12.36 kN and P=-5.13 kN


 B. F=-12.63 kN and P=-5.31 kN
 C. F=-12.63 kN and P=-5.13 kN
 D. F=-12.36 kN and P=-5.31 kN

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