MEM202 Engineering Mechanics: Statics

Quiz #1
September 27, 2007 Name: __________________________________ Date: ____________________

1. Solve the following 3 equations for x, y, and z (by hand OR using your calculator) [3pts] x y + z = -1 ; -x + y + z = -1 ; x + 2y - 2z = 5

Solution: x = 1, y = 1, z = -1

2. Solve the following quadratic for the two roots of x: a) x2 16 = 0 b) x2 + 5x = -6 Solution: a) x = 4, -4; b) x = -1, 6

[2pts]

3. Determine the length of side AB if ABC is similar to ABC. [2 pt]

Solution: 5

4. In each case using the basic trigonometric functions, determine the length of side AB: [3 pts]

Solution: a) 5 b) 7.07 5. Determine the angles and , and the side AB of the triangle: [4 pts]

MEM202 Engineering Mechanics: Statics

Solution: = 48.6, =91.4, AB = 9.33

6. Using the law of sines and cosines, determine the length of the unknown side of each triangle. [3 pts]

Solution:C = 88.3