PMC0055 SAMPLE TEST a. Question 1: a) Given two vectors A and B where A = 3j+4k Find , @ [AxB] (i) AeB (iii) the direction cosines of A {iy) the vector projection of Bon A (vy) 4A-3B b) Given the equation of plane = 4x - Sy + 7z= 84 (i) Find the vector equation of a line L. which is perpendicular to the plane and passes through points Q(7.-5-2) (ii) Find the point of intersection between the line and the plane Question 2: a) A particle of weight 30 N is attached to one end of'a string 2 m long whose other end is fastened to a point on a vertical pole, A horizontal force, P acting on the particle keeps it in equilibrium 1.4 m from the pole, Caleulate (i) the tension in the string(ii) the magnitude of the horizontal force, P. b) Figure 2 shows a cross-section AB ofa uniform window, which has a weight of 50 N. ‘The window is held at an angle 40° to the vertical by a light rod BC, which is attached to the window frame at C (i) Sketch the diagram of all forces acting on the window and find the tension in BC. (ii) Find the magnitude and direction of the force at the hinge (point A)Questio 8) Given two vectors: A =i-2j+2k and B=3i+j-2k- Find (i) Bea. ii) the angle between vector A and B BxA Gil) the vector € where € (iv) a unit vector along (A x B) b) Given symmetric equation ofa line: find (i) the vector equation of the given line, (i) the shortest distance trom the point P(1, ~2, 1) to the given litte (iil) a plane that is perpendicular to the given line, Question 2: a) An object of weight 70 N is at rest on a horizontal plane. A force of magnitude 30N 1s applied to the object in a direction 25° to the horizontal as shown in Figure 1 Given that the object is on limiting equilibrium, find the total reaction force S, and the angle of friction 2, between the object and the plane. 30NWan” geting on the beam at C and the normal reaction at the ground in terms of Wand a. Show that 14. = tance, where He is the coefficient of friction at C 4) Suppose the contact at A is rough, with the Coefficient of friction w,. and the 2sinacosa 3~2cos?.@, contact at C is smooth. Show that uo