2 The cylindrical plate is subjected to the three cable forces which are concurrent at point D. Express each force which […]
Cartesian vectors
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Each of the four forces acting at E has a magnitude of 28 kN. Express each force as a Cartesian […]
Each of the four forces acting at E
The guy wires are used to support the telephone pole. Represent the force in each wire in Cartesian vector form. […]
The guy wires are used to support the telephone pole
The door is held opened by means of two chains. If the tension in AB and CD is N and […]
The door is held opened by means of two chains
At a given instant the position of a plane at A and a train at B are measured relative to […]
At a given instant the position of a plane
1 The tower is held in place by three cables. If the force of each cable acting on the tower is […]
The tower is held in place by three cables
If F = {350i – 250j – 450k} and cable AB is 9 m long, determine the x, y, z […]
Determine the x, y, z coordinates of point A
15 There are usually three ways a force is shown. It’s important to know how we can express these forces in […]
Forces in Cartesian Vector Form
Determine the Length of the Crankshaft AB by first formulating a Cartesian position vector from A to B and then […]
Determine the Length of the Crankshaft AB
8 Three forces act on the ring. If the resultant force has a magnitude and direction as shown, determine the magnitude […]
Three forces act on the ring
The cables attached to the screw eye are subjected to the three forces shown. Express each force in Cartesian vector […]
The cables attached to the screw eye are subjected
2 The stock mounted on the lathe is subjected to a force of 60 N. Determine the coordinate direction angle β […]