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4) Addition and resolution of vectors in 3D; Equilibrium of a particle in 3D

The document discusses the importance of speaking out against injustice, referencing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s quote on the silence of friends. It also covers the principles of 3D vector analysis, including definitions, addition, and equilibrium of vectors, along with various problems and activities for students to engage with. The content is structured to facilitate understanding of Cartesian vector representation and its applications in solving problems related to forces in three dimensions.

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4) Addition and resolution of vectors in 3D; Equilibrium of a particle in 3D

The document discusses the importance of speaking out against injustice, referencing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s quote on the silence of friends. It also covers the principles of 3D vector analysis, including definitions, addition, and equilibrium of vectors, along with various problems and activities for students to engage with. The content is structured to facilitate understanding of Cartesian vector representation and its applications in solving problems related to forces in three dimensions.

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Why to Speak Up Against Injustice?

“In the end, we will remember not the words


of our enemies, but the silence of our
friends.” — Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Why to Speak Up Against Injustice?
#ScholarStrike
CSU faculty work under “no strike” clauses

….
Equilibrium in 3D
Objectives:
-Definition of vectors in 3D
-Addition and resolution of vectors in 3D
-Equilibrium of a particle in 3D
Reading: 2.5‐2.8; 3.4
In-Class Activities:
• Theory
• Step by Step Procedure
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• Many (too many – 8!) slides before
class
Problems are solved togheter TAKE
NOTES!!
Independent Activity:

Copyright ©2016 by Pearson Education, Inc.


All rights reserved.
3D Problems are everywhere…

Cartesian vector analysis provides a convenient method for finding


both the resultant force and its components in three dimensions.
How do we write a vector in 3D?
We use the Cartesian vector form
The right-handed coordinate system
For right-handed coordinates the right
thumb points along the Z axis in the
positive direction and the curl of the
fingers represents a motion from the
first or X axis to the second or Y axis.
When viewed from the top or Z axis
the system is counter-clockwise.

A = Vector A

A = Magnitude of the vector A


Cartesian unit vectors
A vector in 3D

A = Vector A

A = Magnitude of the vector A

A  Ax  Ay  Az

Az A vector in
3D is the
diagonal of a
Ay Ax
box whose
sides are its
components
Cartesian Vector Representation

A  Ax  Ay  Az

A  Ax i  Ay j  Az k
Problem 1: Express F as Cartesian Vector
Problem 2: Express F as Cartesian Vector – Group Work 15’
Magnitude of a Cartesian Vector
A  Ax  Ay  Az
Coordinate Direction Angles

Ax
Cos  
A
Ay
Cos  
A
Az
Cos  
A

1  cos   cos   cos 


2 2 2
A unit vector in the direction of the vector
A

A Ax Ay Az
uA   i j k
A A A A
Problem 3. Express F as a Cartesian Vector.
Find a unit vector on F

A Ax Ay Az
uA   i j k
A A A A
Problem 4 – Independent Work
Express F as Cartesian Vector

1  cos 2   cos 2   cos 2 


Problem 5 – Group Work
Find the resultant vector and its magnitude

Rx   Fx
Ry   Fy
Rz   Fz

R  Rx  Ry  Rz
The magnitude of the resultant vector

R R xR y R 2 2 2
z
Problem 2 – Group Work 15’
Find the resultant vector and its magnitude
A force on a line of action
A force on a line of action
FAB  FAB u AB

AB
u AB 
AB

u AB 
 xB  x A  i   y B  y A  j   z B  z A  k
 xB  x A    y B  y A    z B  z A 
2 2 2

If an x, y, z coordinate system is established, then the coordinates of two points


A and B on the cable can be determined. From this the position vector r acting
along the cable can be formulated. Its magnitude represents the distance from
A to B, and its unit vector, u = r>r, gives the direction defined by α, β, γ.
Problem 6: A force on a line of action
The tension in this rope is 10 kN, express FAB as a vector
Problem 7: Equilibrium in 3D

F
The force in each rope is given.
1) Express these forces as vectors.
2) Find the force in the steel pole for
x 0
equilibrium

F
y 0

F
z 0
Problem 8: Equilibrium in 3D
Problem 8: Equilibrium in 3D … continued
Problem 8: Equilibrium in 3D … continued
Summary – PART 1/3
Definition of a vector in 3D
Summary – PART 2/3
Defining a vector given its modulus and a
line of action

FAB  FAB u AB

AB
u AB 
AB

u AB 
 xB  x A  i   y B  y A  j   z B  z A  k
 xB  x A    y B  y A    z B  z A 
2 2 2
Summary – PART 3/3
Equilibrium of a particle/point in 3D

F x 0

F y 0

F z 0
Problem 9 Midterm study guide
Write the force vector
Problem 10 Midterm study guide 
Equilibrium in 3D
The box has a mass of 500kg.
Find the forces in the cables for equilibrium.

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