EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Hey everyone, this is my exam 1 review for statics Fall 2023. This review contains many problems
related to the topics you can expect to see on the first exam. I should note that this review is no
indication of what you will see on the test. It’s completely based off what Dr. Filler said he will be
putting on the test and what I believe is important for you to know. This is not all you should use to
study, utilize the textbook/ tophat pages, the homework, and in class problems to help you get a
good idea of everything you might possibly be tested on.

This review will be broken up into 3 parts.

Part 1 will consist of basic conceptual questions I believe you all should know by the time the exam
comes around. They will either be multiple choice, true/false, select all that apply, or fill in the blank
questions.

Part 2 will consist of a variety of standard FRQ style problems you all should be able to do. Some may
be a little tricky at certain spots but for the most part these problems are pretty straightforward, and
what I believe is most similar to something you could see on your exam.

Part 3 will consist of the “fun” stuff. Part 3 has what I consider to be “challenge problems”. These
problems are all pretty tough and will really test the extent of your capabilities. These problems are
almost certainly more difficult than something you would likely get on exam; however, I believe that
if you are able to solve all of these, then you could solve just about anything that gets thrown at you.
Don’t be discouraged if these problems seem way too difficult and scary, they are really just for if
you are looking for some time to kill and want some extra practice before your exam.

Study / Exam Prep tips:

- Space out your review work / Don’t cram. If you give yourself time to rest in between
practice sessions it lets you relax more and approach the problems with a fresh mind which
is very important for this class.
- When it feels like things are rough and you are feeling discouraged, always remind yourself
of why you are doing this and why it’s important to you. It can definitely be hard at times but
try to find that internal motivation and persistence to get you through.
- Really think about what’s happening in every problem you do, why you do every step, the
correct vocab to describe the things you are doing, and if your answer is reasonable.
- Don’t hesitate to use your resources i.e. (Me, the TA’s, Peer Tutoring, office hours, or any
other means to get your questions answered) Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because that
is the only way to truly learn.

Exam taking tips:

- Keep neat work, organized work is not only easier to grade and get partial credit for, but it
also helps you organize your thoughts better and find information easier.
- Give it your best shot and don’t worry about how others do, focus on making your best
effort to show what you are capable of.
- Always ask yourself, “Does this answer make sense?”, it will help you notice any mistakes
you could have made in your math or interpretation along the way.

I believe that each and every one of you are more than capable of doing well on this exam, what’s
more important is that you believe in yourselves and go into that exam feeling confident and calm.
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Part 1

1. Statics is…
A.) A branch of physics concerned with the impacts of forces on infrastructure
B.) The study of objects and fluids under the various forces they experience in engineered
systems
C.) Deformable body mechanics that deals with bodies under accelerated motion
D.) Mechanics that deals with equilibrium of bodies at rest or at constant velocity

2. (T/F)- A counterclockwise moment is written as negative, and a clockwise moment is written as

positive.

3. Does F1 create a moment about point A?

A.) Yes, it’s clockwise
B.) Yes, it’s counterclockwise
C.) No, it does not
D.) No, but it does create a moment about point B

4. How can you relate two different points in space?

A.) Position vector
B.) Unit vector
C.) Force vector
D.) None of the above
5. (T/F)- Kilograms are the SI unit for mass, meters are the SI unit for distance, and Newtons are the
SI unit for force

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What moment does F cause about point A?

A.) 0
B.) Fsinθ * d
C.) -Fsinθ * d
D.) Fcosθ * d
E.) -Fcosθ * d

What moment does F cause about point B?

A.) 0
B.) Fsinθ * d
C.) -Fsinθ * d
D.) Fcosθ * d
E.) -Fcosθ * d

8. A drawing that shows a particle/object with all the forces that act on it is called a

- Free Body Diagram_

9. Coordinate direction angles are…

A.) A measure of the magnitude of every force in a system

B.) A method to find the unit vector from a force vector
C.) A measurement of the angle between a force and the positive x, y, and z axes
D.) An arbitrary value that has no value towards completing a problem

10. Which of the following can you use to determine the projection of a force along a line?

A.) Dot product

B.) Cross product
C.) Unit vector
D.) None of the above

11. Which of the following are correct units for force? Select all that apply

A.) ft
B.) lbs
C.) m
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D.) kip
12. (T/F)- Two vectors that have different magnitudes and directions, but cause the same effect on an
object are equipollent

13. If Fb=30lb and Fc=45lb, the order of magnitude of the moment about A is most likely… a.) Tens of

pound-feet

b.) Hundreds of pounds

c.) Thousands of pound feet
d.) Hundreds of pound feet
e.) None of the above

14. Which of the following can be used to find the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction?

a.) Transmissibility into cartesian vector notation

b.) Rectangular components with moment analysis
c.) The Pythagorean theorem
d.) Orthogonal force resolution
e.) None of the above

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EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

*Part 3 Challenge Problems*

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EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales

EGN 3310 Statics with Anthony Exam 1 Review

Exam review created by Brett Morales