(d) Both A and R are false. (Ans. (ay) PROBLEM SET 2.3 | 2 An electric-light fixture of weight @ = 178 N is supported as shown in Fig A, Determine the tensile for S| and Sy in the wires BA and BC if their angleS‘of inclination are as shown, (Ans. 8; = 130.3 N; S,=92.14 Ny BP ball of weight O= 53.4 N rests in a right-angled trough, as shown in Fig ’ B. Determine the forces exerted on the sides of the troiigh at D and E if all surfaces are perfectly smooth, (Ans. Ry= 46.25 N;Engineering Mechanics 2.24 A ball rests in a trough as shown in Fi C. Determine the angle of tilt @ with the horizontal so that the reactive force at B will be one-third at 4 if all surfaces are perfectly smooth, (Ans. 0= 16.115) Fig. ¢ Fig. D 2,28 A circular roller of weight = 445 N and radius r= 150 mm hangs by atie rod AC = 300 mm and rests against a smooth vertical wall at B, as shown in Fig. D, Determine the tension S in the tie rod and the force R, exerted against the wall at B. (Ans. S = 513.84 N; R,=256.92N) 2.26 What axial forces does the vertical load P induce in the members 2.28315.04 N, My against the wall at B. 0.72 Ny 2.26 What axial forces does the vertical load P induce in the members of the system shown in Fig. E? Neglect the weights of the members themselves and assume an ideal hinge at A and a perfectly flexible string BC. ? (Ans. S; = P sec a, tension; S, = P cos @, compression) Fig. E Fig. F 2/7 What axial forces does the vertical load P induce in the members of the system shown in Fig. F? Make the same idealizing assumptions as in e Prob. 2.26. (Ans. S, = P tan @, tension; S, = P sec a, ¢ ssion)8 TORS EO EMEENEN: NSEICCUNG IFICUON In the pulley, Gevermine Wie TOFCes " produced in the bars 4B and AC, The angles between the various members are shown in the figure. (Ans. S_ = 34.64 KN; S; = 9) wo smooth circular cylinders, each of weight W= 445 N and radius r= 152 mm, are connected at their centers by a string AB of length = 406 mm and rest upon a horizontal plane, supporting above them a third cylinder of weight Q = 890 N and radius r = 152 mm (Fig. I). Find the forces Sim the string and the pressures produced on the floor at the points of contact Dafid E. (Ans, S'=398 N, tension; Ry = R.= 890 N) Two identical rollers, each of weight Q = 445 N, are supported by an inclined plane and a vertical wall as shown in Fig. J. Assuming smooth surfaces, find the reactions induced at the points of support 4, B and C. j (Ans-R, = 385.4 N; Ry, = 642.3 NyRe= 513.84 N) . A weight Q is suspended from point B of a cord ABC, the ends of which are Be aes ee et ean omall nyilavce 4 aren are OL foroa Engineering Mechanics«f Engineering Mechonies A weight Q is suspended from a small ring C, supported by two cords AC and BC (Fig. L). The cord AC is fastened at A while the cord BC passes over a frictionless pulley at B and carries the weight P as shown. If P= and a= 50°, find the value of the angle B. (Ans. B= 80°) ees |Ans. 0 = cos a Q= 7 ie Re oo weight 100 N hangs by an inextensible string from a fixed point A. The string is drawn out of the vertical by applying a force 50 N to the weight at point B as shown in Fig. Q. In what direction must this force be applied in order that, in equilibrium, the direction of fie string from the vertical may hiave its greatest value. What is the amount of greatest deflection. Find also jhe tension in the string. — (Ans. = 90°; B= 30°; S= 86.6 N)86 Engineering Mechanics 2.39 Three bars in one plane, hinged at their ends as shown in Fig. R, are submitted to the action of a force P= 44.5 N applied at the hinge as shown. Determine the magnitude of the force that it will be necessary to apply at the hinge in order to-keep the system of bars in equilibrium if the angles between the bars and the lines of action of the forces are as given in the figure. (Ans. Q=72.54N) 2.40. A rigid bar with rollers of weights P = 222.5 N and Q = 445 Natits ends is a Pik ee Sk ie I ae er) CAN(e- 2 Se and the compressive force S in the bar AB. (Ans. (ct B)/2 = 18°26’; Rq = 298.5 N; Ry = 597 N; S = 281.5) os 50N Fig.Q Fig. R