MEC 101 – Q1 SET C

1. The 200-N force is to be resolved into 3. Knowing that the tension in cable BC is
components along lines a-a’ and b-b’. (a) 175N, determine the resultant of the
Determine the angle α using triangle three forces exerted at point B of beam
method knowing that the component AB.
along b-b’ is to be 120N. (b) What is the
corresponding value of the component
along b-b’

4. The three forces acting on the pole are

equivalent to R. Determine (a) the
magnitude of R, (b) the coordinate
direction angles of R.

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2. An elastic exercise band is grasped and
then is stretched as shown. Knowing
that the tensions in portion BC and DE of
the band are 60N and 80N, respectively,
determine (a) the required angle α if the
resultant R of the two forces exerted on F1 F2
the hand at A is to be vertical, (b) the
corresponding magnitude of R.