BKF1313 Chapter 2 – Equilibrium of Particles

Statics of Particles

Question 1

Determine the magnitudes of F1 and F2 so

that particle P is in equilibrium (F1 =435 lb
and F2 = 171 lb)

Question 4

If block B weighs 200 lb and block C

weighs 100 lb, determine the required
weight of block D and the angle θ for
equilibrium. (WD = 230 lb, θ = 64.3º)
Question 2

Determine the magnitude and angle θ of F1

so that particle P is in equilibrium (θ =
12.9º, F1 = 552 N)

Question 5

The unstretched length of spring AB is 2

m. If the block is held in the equilibrium
position shown, determine the mass of the
block at D. (m = 12.8 kg)

Question 3

Determine the force in each cord for

equilibrium of the 200-kg crate. Cord BC
remains horizontal due to the roller at C ,
and AB has a length of 1.5 m. Set y =
0.75 m . (FAB = 3924 N, FBC = 3398 N)
 Question 8

Knowing that α =55° and that boom AC

exerts on pin C a force directed along line
AC, determine (a) the magnitude of that
force AC, (b) the tension in cable BC. (FAC
= 172.7 lb, TBC = 231 lb)

Question 6

The ball D has a mass of 20 kg. If a force

of F = 100 N is applied horizontally to the
ring at A, determine the dimension d so
that the force in cable AC is zero. (d =
2.42 m)
Question 9

Determine the stretch in springs AC and

AB for equilibrium of the 2-kg block. The
springs are shown in the equilibrium
position. (xAC = 0.793 m , xAB = 0.467 m)

Question 7

Knowing that α =20°, determine the

tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in rope BC.
(TAC = 1244 lb, TBC = 115.4 lb)