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STUDENT NO.:
MEC30-C6
HOMEWORK NO.1

PROBLEM-SOLVING
INSTRUCTION: Write your solution and answer at the back of this page. Box your final answer.

1. Two forces are applied to the construction bracket as shown. Determine the angle which
makes the resultant of the two forces vertical. Determine the magnitude R of the resultant.

2. The guy cables AB and AC are attached to the top of the transmission tower. The tension in
cable AB is 8 kN. Determine the required tension T in cable AC such that the net effect of the
two cable tensions is a downward force at point A. Determine the magnitude R of this
downward force.
3. Compute the moment of the 0.4-lb force about the pivot O of the wall-switch toggle.

4. Determine the angle which will maximize the Moment MO of the 50-lb force about the shaft
axis at O. Also compute MO.