MENG250 - Statics:

Practice Assignment#1 - Solution

Spring 2022-2023 semester

Solution:
Determine the components of each force (x and y components –
see figure (a) below) and then use:

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗𝑹 = ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑭 𝑭𝟏 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑭𝟐 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑭𝟑

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Problem 2–55. If F2 = 150 lb and θ = 55º, determine the
magnitude and direction measured clockwise from the positive x
axis of the resultant force of the three forces acting on the bracket.

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Solution:
Determine first the x and y components of each force (ignore u-
axis). Use:
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗𝑹 = ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑭 𝑭𝟏 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑭𝟐 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑭𝟑

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