Addis College

Engineering Mechanics Statics mid semester exam Civil Eng.

1. Define the below terms [5points each]

a. Particle :
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b. Rigid body :
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c. Concentrated force :
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2. State the three laws of Newton and support your answer with sketch. [4points each]

a. First law
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b. Second law
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c. Third law
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Q3. An elastic rubber band is attached to points A and B as shown in the below figure. Determine its
length and its direction measured from A towards B. [10 points each]

Q4. The force in the figure below (a and b) acts on the hook express it as a Cartesian vector.
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