Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Quiz No.1
Ministry of Higher Education
Majmaah University
College of Engineering
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Academic Year:- 1432-1433 / 2011-2012
Term:- Even
Level:-4 (EE & CEN Old)
Subject:-Statics
Subject Code:- 210 GE
th
Date:- 11 March 2012
Time:-8:05 - 8:50 a.m.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question 1.
Compute the x and y components of each of the four forces shown in figure 1
Figure -1
Figure-2
Question 2. Forces F, P, and T are concurrent and acting in the direction as shown in figure -2
a. Find the value of F and α if T = 450 N, P = 250 N, β = 30°, and the resultant is 300 N acting up
along the y-axis.
b. Find the value of F and α if T = 450 N, P = 250 N, β = 30° and the resultant is zero.
Question 3. a) For each case, determine the moment of the force about point O.
Question 3. b) If a force of magnitude F can be applied in 4 different 2-D configurations (P,Q,R, & S),
select the cases resulting in the maximum and minimum torque values on the nut. (Max, Min).
A) (Q, P)
B) (R, S)
C) (P, R)
D) (Q, S)
S
R
P
Q