5/15/24, 2:35 AM Quiz #3 Frictions
Quiz #3 Frictions
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one
answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided.
1. Determine the minimum force P that can be applied without causing * 1 point
movement of the 250-1b crate which has a center of gravity at G. The
coefficient of static friction at the floor is 0.4.
Mark only one oval.
A. 33.3
B. 83.3
C. 43.3
D. 93.3
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Situation #1 . * 2 points
2. In figure bloew, To prevent the ladder from sliding down, the man exerts a
horizontal force at C. Find the horizontal force at C, which the man should
exert if the weight of the ladder is 500 N. Assume that surface A and B are
frictionless.
Mark only one oval.
A. 577.4
B. 747.5
C. 500.0
D. 420.7
3. Based on Situation #1. If the weight of the ladder is 500 N, what is the * 2 points
reaction at A? Surface A and B are frictionless.
Mark only one oval.
A. 577.4
B. 747.5
C. 500.0
D. 420.7
Other:
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4. Based on Situation #1. Find the maximum weight of the ladder that can * 2 points
be held from sliding if the man exerts a force C = 200 N. Coefficient of
friction at A is 0.30 and at B is 0.20.
Mark only one oval.
A. 577.4
B. 747.5
C. 500.0
D. 420.7
Situation #2 * 2 points
5. A 120 kg man walks on a 4 m plank resting on rough surfaces A and B.
Given:
Coefficient of friction at A = 0.40
Coefficient of friction at B = 0.20
At what distance x (m) will the plank start to slide?
Mark only one oval.
A. 3.22
B. 2.33
C. 3.33
D. 2.22
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6. Based on Situation #2. What is the friction force (N) at A? * 2 points
Mark only one oval.
A. 256.75
B. 429.90
C. 652.75
D. 249.90
7. Based on Situation #2. Find the vertical force (N) at B. * 2 points
Mark only one oval.
A. 256.75
B. 429.90
C. 652.75
D. 249.90
Situation #3. * 2 points
8. The winch in the figure is used to move the 135-kg uniform log.
The coefficient of static friction between the log and the plane is
0.40. Determine the tension T (N) for impending sliding.
Mark only one oval.
A. 635.9
B. 764.6
C. 625.9
D. 782.3
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9. Based on the Situation #3. Determine the tension T (N) for impending * 2 points
tipping.
Mark only one oval.
A. 635.9
B. 764.6
C. 625.9
D. 782.3
10. Based on the Situation #3. Compute the maximum tension (N) that can * 2 points
be applied for which the log
remains at rest.
Mark only one oval.
A. 635.9
B. 764.6
C. 625.9
D. 782.3
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Quiz #3 – PSAD Solution
Sliding Tipping
1.
1.5
P 250 P
4.5
250
0.4 N
0.4 N
N N
Situation #1
2.
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Quiz #3 – PSAD Solution
Situation #2.
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Quiz #3 – PSAD Solution
492.9 N
Situation #3.
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