MATA1684 Tutorial Problem List 2023
Question 1
Represent each of the following combinations of units in the correct SI form.
Question 2
Represent each of the following as a number between 0.1 and a 1000 using an appropriate prefix.
Question 3
A rocket has a mass of 3.529(106)kg on earth. Specify
Question 4
If the same rocket from question 3 is now on the moon with an gravitational acceleration of 1.61m/s2,
determine to three significant figures
Question 5
Consider the figure below and then answer the 3 questions.
Question 6
Resolve F1 and F2 into their x and y components.
Question 7
Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force of the two forces:
F1 = {200i + 346.41j} N
F2 = {176.78i – 176.78j} N
Question 8
Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction, measured anticlockwise from the positive 𝑥-axis.
Question 9
Determine the magnitude of force F so that the resultant force of the three forces is as small as possible. What is the
magnitude of the resultant force?
Question 10
Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force acting on the bracket.
Question 11
Determine the coordinate direction angles of F1 for the figure below left.
Question 12
Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force acting on the eyebolt in the figure
above right.
Question 13
Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force in the figure below left.
Question 14
Determine the lengths of wires AD, BD, and CD in the figure above right. The ring at D is midway between A and B.
Question 15
Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force acting at A.
Question 16
See figure below left. The cylindrical plate is subjected to the three cable forces which are concurrent at point D.
Express each force which the cables exert on the plate as a Cartesian vector, and determine the magnitude and
coordinate direction angles of the resultant force.
Question 17
Determine the projection of the force F along the pole as seen in the diagram above right.
Question 18
Determine the angle 𝜃 between the sides of the triangular plate in the figure below left.
Question 19
Determine the magnitudes of the components of 𝐹 = 600𝑁 acting along and perpendicular to segment DE
of the pipe assembly in the figure above right.
Question 20
See figure below left. The members of a truss are connected to the gusset plate. If the forces are concurrent at point
O, determine the magnitudes of F and T for equilibrium. Take 𝜃 = 90°.
Question 21
The springs BA and BC (above right) each have a stiffness of 500 N/m and an unstretched length of 3 m. Determine
the horizontal force F applied to the cord which is attached to the small ring B so that the displacement of AB from
the wall is d = 1.5 m.
Question 22
For the figure below left: The load has a mass of 15 kg and is lifted by the pulley system shown. Determine the force
F in the cord as a function of the angle Plot the function of force F versus the angle 𝜃 for 0 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 90∘ .
Question 23
In the figure above right, the three cables are used to support the 40-kg flowerpot. Determine the force developed in
each cable for equilibrium.
Question 24
The shear leg derrick is used to haul the 200-kg net of fish onto the dock. Determine the compressive force along
each of the legs AB and CB and the tension in the winch cable DB. Assume the force in each leg acts along its axis.
Question 25
See figure below left. Determine the magnitude and directional sense of the moment of the force at A about point P.
Question 26
The crane above right can be adjusted for any angle 0 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 90∘ and any extension 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5 m. For a suspended
mass of 120 kg, determine the moment developed at A as a function of 𝑥 and 𝜃. What values of both x and 𝜃 develop
the maximum possible moment at A? Compute this moment. Neglect the size of the pulley at B.
Question 27
For the figure below left: The 20-N horizontal force acts on the handle of the socket wrench. What is the moment of
this force about point B. Specify the coordinate direction angles 𝛼, 𝛽, and 𝛾 of the moment axis.
Question 28
In the figure above right, the Achilles tendon force of 𝐹𝑡 = 650𝑁 is mobilized when the man tries to stand on his
toes. As this is done, each of his feet is subjected to a reactive force of 𝑁𝑓 = 400𝑁. Determine the resultant moment
of 𝐹𝑡 and 𝑁𝑓 about the ankle joint A.
Question 29
The force 𝑭 = {600𝒊 + 300𝒋 − 600𝒌}N acts at the end of the beam. Determine the moment of the force about point
A.
Question 30
Determine the moment of force F about point O. The force has a magnitude of 800 N and coordinate direction angles
of 𝛼 = 60∘ , 𝛽 = 120 ∘ and 𝛾 = 45∘ . Express the result as a Cartesian vector.
Question 31
Below left. Determine the moment of the force F about an axis extending between A and C. Express the result as a
Cartesian vector.
Question 32
Above right. A twist of is applied to the handle of the screwdriver. Resolve this couple moment into a pair of couple
forces F exerted on the handle and P exerted on the blade.
Question 33
Below left. If 𝜃 = 30∘ , determine the magnitude of force F so that the resultant couple moment is 100 Nm,
clockwise. The disk has a radius of 300 mm.
Question 34
Above right. Determine the resultant couple moment of the two couples that act on the pipe assembly. The distance
from A to B is d = 400 mm. Express the result as a Cartesian vector.
Question 35
The forces F1 = {-4i + 2j - 3k} kN and F2 = {3i - 4j - 2k} kN act on the end of the beam. Replace these forces by an
equivalent force and couple moment acting at point O.
Question 36
Replace the force system by an equivalent resultant force and couple moment at point O. Take F3 = {-200i + 500j -
300k} N.
Question 37
Below left. Replace the loading by an equivalent resultant force and couple moment acting at point O.
Question 38
Above right. Replace the loading by an equivalent resultant force and specify its location on the beam, measured
from point A.
Question 39
Below left. Replace the loading by an equivalent resultant force and couple moment acting at point O.
Question 40
Above right. Name the types of support present. Draw an FBD for the beam.
Question 41
Below left. Name the types of support present. Draw an FBD for the beam.
Question 42
Above right. Name the types of support present. Draw an FBD for the beam.
Question 43
Below left. The man has a weight W and stands at the center of the plank. Name the types of support present. Draw
an FBD for the plank.
Question 44
Above right. The uniform rod AB has a mass of 40 kg. Name the types of support present. Draw an FBD for the rod.
Question 45
Determine the support reactions on the beam below left.
Question 46
Determine the components of the support reactions at the fixed support A on the cantilevered beam above right.
Question 47
The uniform rod AB below left has a mass of 40 kg. Determine the force in the cable when the rod is in the position
shown. There is a smooth collar at A.
Question 48
The mobile crane above right is symmetrically supported by two outriggers at A and two at B in order to relieve the
suspension of the truck upon which it rests and to provide greater stability. If the crane boom and truck have a mass
of 18 Mg and center of mass at G1, and the boom has a mass of 1.8 Mg and a center of mass at G2, determine the
vertical reactions at each of the four outriggers as a function of the boom angle 𝜃 when the boom is supporting a load
having a mass of 1.2 Mg. Plot the results measured from 𝜃 = 0∘ to the critical angle where tipping starts to occur.
(Hint: tipping occurs when the normal force at point A becomes zero.)
Question 49
The wing below left of the jet aircraft is subjected to a thrust of T = 8kN from its engine and the resultant lift force
L = 45kN. If the mass of the wing is 2.1 Mg and the mass center is at G, determine the x, y, and z components of
reaction where the wing is fixed to the fuselage at A.
Question 50
The member above right is supported by a square rod which fits loosely through the smooth square hole of the
attached collar at A and by a roller at B. Determine the components of reaction at these supports when the member
is subjected to the loading shown.
Question 51
The stiff-leg derrick below left, used on ships, is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at D and two cables BA and BC.
The cables are attached to a smooth collar ring at B, which allows rotation of the derrick about z axis. If the derrick
supports a crate having a mass of 200 kg, determine the tension in the cables and the x, y, z components of reaction
at D.
Question 52
The bent rod above right is supported at A, B, and C by smooth journal bearings. Determine the magnitude of F
which will cause the positive x component of reaction at the bearing C to be Cx = 50 N. The bearings are in proper
alignment and exert only force reactions on the rod.
Question 53
If the coefficient of static friction at A is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.4 and the collar at B is smooth so it only exerts a horizontal force on
the pipe, determine the minimum distance 𝑥 so that the bracket can support the cylinder of any mass without
slipping. Neglect the mass of the bracket.
Question 54
The mine car above right and its contents have a total mass of 6 Mg and a center of gravity at G. If the coefficient of
static friction between the wheels and the tracks is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.4 when the wheels are locked, find the normal force
acting on the front wheels at B and the rear wheels at A when the brakes at both A and B are locked. Does the car
move?
Question 55
The car has a mass of 1.6 Mg and center of mass at G. If the coefficient of static friction between the shoulder of the
road and the tires is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.4, determine the greatest slope the shoulder can have without causing the car to slip or
tip over if the car travels along the shoulder at constant velocity.
Question 56
The uniform hoop of weight W is suspended from the peg at A and a horizontal force P is slowly applied at B. If the
hoop begins to slip at A when the angle is 𝜃 = 30∘ , determine the coefficient of static friction between the hoop and
the peg.
Question 57
Locate the centroid (𝑥̅ , 𝑦̅) of the uniform rod below left. Evaluate the integrals using a numerical method.
Question 58
Locate the center of mass of the homogeneous rod above right bent into the shape of a circular arc.
Question 59
Locate the center of gravity 𝑥̅ of the homogeneous rod below left. If the rod has a weight per unit length of 100 N/m,
determine the vertical reaction at A and the 𝑥 and 𝑦 components of reaction at the pin B.
Question 60
Locate the centroid of the shaded area above right.
Question 61
Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area below left about the 𝑥-axis.
Question 62
Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area above right about the 𝑦-axis.
Question 63
Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area below left about the 𝑥-axis.
Question 64
Determine the moment of inertia for the shaded area above right about the 𝑦-axis.