Resoluçao mec vetorial p engenheiros cap 2-5

PROBLEM 2.1
Two forces P and Q are applied as shown at Point A of a hook support. Knowing that P = 75 N and Q = 125 N, determine graphically the magnitude and direction of their resultant using (a) the parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.

SOLUTION
(a) Parallelogram law:

(b)

Triangle rule:

We measure:

R = 179 N, α = 75.1°

R = 179 N

75.1° W

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PROBLEM 2.2
Two forces P and Q are applied as shown at Point A of a hook support. Knowing that P = 60 lb and Q = 25 lb, determine graphically the magnitude and direction of their resultant using (a) the parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.

SOLUTION
(a) Parallelogram law:

(b)

Triangle rule:

We measure:

R = 77.1 lb, α = 85.4°

R = 77.1 lb

85.4° W

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PROBLEM 2.3
The cable stays AB and AD help support pole AC. Knowing that the tension is 120 lb in AB and 40 lb in AD, determine graphically the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the forces exerted by the stays at A using (a) the parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.

SOLUTION

We measure: (a) Parallelogram law:

α = 51.3° β = 59.0°

(b)

Triangle rule:

We measure:

R = 139.1