POLITEKNIK KOTA BHARU KELANTAN DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE & COMPUTER

BB101 : ENGINEERING SCIENCE SESSION : JUNE 2011 END OF CHAPTER 3 (75 Marks) Answer all the questions in group (2-3 persons/group).

1. (a) (b) Give the definition and SI Unit of force List two(2) differences between mass and weight. (2 marks) (2 marks)

2. Describe the process of resolution of forces

(2 marks)

3. A lamp of mass 2.5 kg is supported by two ropes as shown in figure below. Find: i) The weight of the lamp ii) The tension in both rope A and B 30 Rope A 45 Rope B (3 marks) (10 marks)

2.5 kg

4. An ocean liner is being towed into harbor by two tugs, A and B exerting forces 12 kN and 10 kN respectively with two ropes making an angle 0f 60. Find the resultant force acting on the liner and its direction. 12 kN 60 liner 10 kN Tung A (10 marks) 5. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force produced from the system of forces below:
100N 30N 90 30 50N

Tung B

(16 marks)

40

90N

120 N

6. Define moment of force 7. Calculate the moment about point A. 10 N A 2m

(1 mark) (3 mark)

8. Determine the reaction force at the support. 200 kN 4m 300 kN

(3 mark)

2m R 9. Determine the reaction at the supports A and B. 5N 4N 3N (11 marks)

A 2m 1.5 m 1 m

10. Determine the reaction R and its distance from A.

(12 marks)

12 N

10 N

8N 60

A 1m X R 2m 2m B