Quiz 1

1. The bars AB and AC are joined by a pin at A and

horizontal cable. The vertical cable carrying the 200-kg
mass is attached to the pin @ A. Determine the
tension in the horizontal cable. Neglect the weights of Fig. 1
the bars. (fig. 1)(N) ans. 1416N
2. Determine the tension in the cable at B. given that the
uniform cylinder weighs 350 lb. neglect friction and
the weight of bar B. (fig. 2) ans. 280 lb
3. Determine the force P that will keep the pulley system
in equilibrium. Neglect the weighs of the pulleys. . (fig.
3) ans. 200 lbs

4. Neglecting the weight of the frame, find the tension in

cable CD. (fig. 5) ans. 7200 lb.

Fig. 2

Fig. 5

Fig. 3