Problems:

1 - The t-component of the force F is known to be 75 N. Determine the n-component and the
magnitude of F.

2- A force F of magnitude 800 N is applied to point C of the bar AB as shown. Determine

both the x-y and the n-t components of F.

3 - To satisfy design limitations it is necessary to determine the effect of the 2-kN tension in
the cable on the shear, tension, and bending of the fixed I-beam. For this purpose replace
this force by its equivalent of two forces at A, Ft parallel and Fn perpendicular to the beam.
Determine Ft and Fn.

4 - Determine the magnitude Fs of the tensile spring force in order that the resultant of Fs
and F is a vertical force. Determine the magnitude R of this vertical resultant for force.
5 - Determine the scalar components Ra and Rb of the force R along the nonrectangular axes
a and b. Also determine the orthogonal projection Pa of R onto axis a.

6 - Determine the resultant R of the two forces shown by summing scalar components.

7 - It is desired to remove the spike from the timber by applying force along its horizontal
axis. An obstruction A prevents direct access, so that two forces, one 1.6 kN and the other P,
are applied by cables as shown. Compute the magnitude of P necessary to ensure a
resultant T directed along the spike. Also find T.

8 - The cable AB prevents bar OA from rotating clockwise about the pivot O. If the cable
tension is 750 N, determine the n- and t-components of this force acting on point A of the
bar.
9 - The gusset plate is subjected to the two forces shown. Replace them by two equivalent
forces, Fx in the x-direction and Fa in the a-direction. Determine the magnitudes of Fx and Fa.
Solve geometrically or graphically.

10 - In steadily turning the water pump, a person exerts the 120-N force on the handle as
shown. Determine the moment of this force about point O.

11 - The throttle-control sector pivots freely at O. If an internal torsional spring exerts a

return moment M = 1.8 N.m on the sector when in the position shown, for design purposes
determine the necessary throttle-cable tension T so that the net moment about O is zero.
Note that when T is zero, the sector rests against the idle-control adjustment screw at R.

12 -A force F of magnitude 60 N is applied to the gear. Determine the moment of F about

point O.
13 - Calculate the moment of the 250-N force on the handle of the monkey wrench about
the center of the bolt.

14 - A mechanic pulls on the 13-mm combination wrench with the 140-N force shown.
Determine the moment of this force about the bolt center O.

15 - As a trailer is towed in the forward direction, the force F = 500 N is applied as shown to
the ball of the trailer hitch. Determine the moment of this force about point O.

16 -A 150-N pull T is applied to a cord, which is wound securely around the inner hub of the
drum. Determine the moment of T about the drum center C. At what angle 𝜽 should T be
applied so that the moment about the contact point P is zero?
17 - A force of 200 N is applied to the end of the wrench to tighten a flange bolt which holds
the wheel to the axle. Determine the moment M produced by this force about the center O
of the wheel for the position of the wrench shown.

18 - In order to raise the flagpole OC, a light frame OAB is attached to the pole and a tension
of 3.2 kN is developed in the hoisting cable by the power winch D. Calculate the moment MO
of this tension about the hinge point O.

19 - The uniform work platform, which has a mass per unit length of 28 kg/m, is simply
supported by cross rods A and B. The 90-kg construction worker starts from point B and
walks to the right. At what location s will the combined moment of the weights of the man
and platform about point B be zero?

20 -The force exerted by the plunger of cylinder AB on the door is 40 N directed along the
line AB, and this force tends to keep the door closed. Compute the moment of this force
about the hinge O. What force FC normal to the plane of the door must the door stop at C
exert on the door so that the combined moment about O of the two forces is zero?
21 - The 10-N force is applied to the handle of the hydraulic control valve as shown.
Calculate the moment of this force about point O.