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Meriam and Kraige - Engineering Mechanics: Statics (Homework)

James Finch

Engineering, section 1, Fall 2019

Instructor: Dr. Friendly

Current Score : 2 / 8

Due : Sunday, January 27, 2030 12:00 EST

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For the given vectors V1 = 12 units and V2 = 9 units, determine the magnitude of the resultant V = V1 + V2.
Correct: Your answer is correct. units
Determine the angle θ which V makes with the positive x-axis.
Correct: Your answer is correct. °

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Determine the magnitude of the moment about point A caused by the 35,000 lb tension T in the hoisting cable of the tractor crane. (L = 70 ft)
Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. lb-ft

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The indicated location of the center of gravity of the 3800 lb pickup truck is for the unladen condition. If a load whose center of gravity is x = 16 in. behind the rear axle is added to the truck, determine the load weight WL for which the normal forces under the front and rear wheels are equal.
Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. lb

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4. 0/2 points  |  Previous Answers MKS4 4.068. My Notes
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For an P = 100 N squeeze on the handle of the pliers, determine the force F applied to the round rod by each jaw. In addition, calculate the force supported by the pin at A.
Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. N (force applied to rod)
Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. N (force on pin A)

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Determine the coordinates of the centroid of the shaded area. (b = 7 in.)
in. (x-coordinate)
in. (y-coordinate)

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