Coursera — “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics”
Fall 13 ~ Week One Quiz Solution ~ Modules 1-6
Problem 1) Which force has the largest magnitude?
a) R=27+3)+6k N
) K=u-T)+V7k N
@ F, and P, have te same magnitede
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[|= J @* +63)" 4 (iz) = 8.00NProblem 2) Express the 500 N force making equal angles with the x,y, and z axes shown
below as a vector.
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a) 1677+167}+167k N
b) 500 +500j+S00k_N
6 2891 +289} +289k N
‘None of Re above
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4
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2 zp Aa A A
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n A
= 289 +289$ 4 291K N
SusProblem 3) For the 500 N reinforced concrete slab shown below, find the forces in
cables A, B, and D. The distance from the upper surface of the siab to the hook is 2m.
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t= 500k N
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/ — 79a} - 0.294 [al
B= [bl ot) _o adzs/a/2- 0.970181 £
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i. 1.52 —/ A. A
me peel 0.aIB 1B]2 - 0.4304 1Blp-0.093 |. N
VO5)% (-1)*4 (-2)
ZF 2748474520 For couniseum
=R20 2 -o2425/8/ +0212 /6l20 Ww
ER =O => 0.474 If|-0.43e¢ 61-0 @
Fe 50 | = 500-0.274/4]-0,170/2/-0.833/5|=0 (8)
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