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Statics 1 - Practice Problems

The document presents a series of problems related to statics, focusing on calculating tensions in cables, resultant forces, and angles in various situations involving weights and forces. Each situation includes multiple-choice questions with specific values for tension and force calculations. The document serves as a review for statics concepts and problem-solving techniques.

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Statics 1 - Practice Problems

The document presents a series of problems related to statics, focusing on calculating tensions in cables, resultant forces, and angles in various situations involving weights and forces. Each situation includes multiple-choice questions with specific values for tension and force calculations. The document serves as a review for statics concepts and problem-solving techniques.

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Statics 1

Name: Date:

Situation 1 - Calculate the tension in B. 90° D. Cannot be de-


each of the three cables that support the termined
1500-kN weight.
5. Determine the magnitude of F2.
A. 400 N C. 228 N
B. 693 N D. 515 N

6. Determine the corresponding resultant


force.
A. 400 N C. 228 N
B. 693 N D. 515 N

Situation 3 - In the force system shown.

1. Tension AB 7. Determine the acting resultant force.


A. 424 kN C. 743 kN A. 598 lbs C. 698 lbs
B. 558 kN D. 873 kN B. 498 lbs D. 798 lbs

2. Tension AC 8. Determine the angle of its line of ac-


A. 424 kN C. 743 kN tion from the positive x-axis.
B. 558 kN D. 873 kN A. 67.9° C. 292.1°
B. 247.9° D. 112.1°
3. Tension AD
A. 424 kN C. 743 kN 9. Specify where this resultant force
B. 558 kN D. 873 kN acts measured from end B.
A. 8.84 ft C. 7.43 ft
Situation 2 - It is required that the re- B. 5.16 ft D. 6.57 ft
sultant force acting on the eyebolt in the
figure be directed along the positive x Situation 4 - Determine the tension devel-
axis and that F2 has a minimum magnitude. oped in each cable for equilibrium of the
300-lb crate.

4. Determine the angle θ.


A. 0° C. Any acute an-
gle 10. Tension AB.
A. 60 lbs C. 119 lbs

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B. 79 lbs D. 283 lbs A. 5.874 C. 6.417
B. 6.991 D. 5.405
11. Tension AC.
A. 60 lbs C. 119 lbs 17. If the magnitude of TA = 8 kips and TB
B. 79 lbs D. 283 lbs = 15 kips, determine the magnitude of
the force TD in kips.
12. Tension AD. A. 9.548 C. 11.000
A. 60 lbs C. 119 lbs B. 10.138 D. 9.138
B. 79 lbs D. 283 lbs
18. If the magnitude of TA = 6 kips and Tc
Situation 5 - Given the 60-kg cylinder = 9 kips, determine the magnitude of
shown in the figure. the force TB in kips.
A. 14.002 C. 15.647
B. 16.726 D. 17.333

Situation 7 - If the combined moment of


the two forces about point C is zero, de-
termine:

13. Determine the weight of the cylinder.


A. 388.6 N C. 588.6 N
B. 488.6 N D. 688.6 N

14. Determine the tension in cable BA.


A. 325 N C. 420 N
B. 384 N D. 476 N 19. The magnitude of the resultant of the
two forces.
15. Determine the tension in cable BC. A. 58.9 N C. 45.3 N
A. 325 N C. 420 N B. 61.6 N D. 74.7 N
B. 384 N D. 476 N
20. The coordinates x and y (in mm) of the
Situation 6 - Four forces are applied to a point A on the rim of the wheel about
welded connection as shown. Note that the which the combined moment of the two
connection is in equilibrium. force is a maximum.
A. (49.04,63.2) C. (50.17,58.44)
B. (63.2,49.04) D. (58.44,50.17)

21. The combined moment MA (N-m) of the two


forces about A.
A. 13.24 C. 18.20
B. 16.77 D. 15.76

16. If the magnitude of TA = 8 kips and TB


= 15 kips, determine the magnitude of
the force TC in kips.

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Situation 8 - For the figure shown: Use 24. Determine the force in wire AD.
F = 500 lbs. A. 113 lbs C. 257 lbs
B. 210 lbs D. 281 lbs

22. Determine the force in wire AB.


A. 113 lbs C. 257 lbs
B. 210 lbs D. 281 lbs

23. Determine the force in wire AC.


A. 113 lbs C. 257 lbs
B. 210 lbs D. 281 lbs

REVIEW: APR 2025

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