Engineering Mechanics Final PPR
Engineering Mechanics Final PPR
Final Term
Q1
(a) A 90-lb load is suspended from the hook shown in Figure. If the load is
supported by two cables and a spring having a stiffness k =500 lb/ft.
Determine the force in the cables and the stretch of the spring for equilibrium.
Cable AD lies in the xy plane and cable AC lies in the xz plane. Draw free
body diagram
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(b) Determine the force in each cable used to support the 40-lb crate shown in figure
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Q2
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(a) Define moment of a force? How can we define the magnitude of moment of
force?
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(b) Calculate the magnitude of the moment about the base point O of the 600 N
force.
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Q3
Two forces act on the rod shown in Figure. Determine the resultant moment they
create about the flange at O .Express the result as a Cartesian vector.
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Q4
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Q5
Derive kinematics equations according to your class projects for UAVs and UGVs?