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A1-1
222. If f = 30, F1 = 5 kN, and the resultant force is to
be directed along the positive y axis, determine the
magnitude of the resultant force if F2 is to be a minimum.
Also, what is F2 and the angle u?

F1
y
f
u
F2

60

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A1-2
233. Determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction u
so that the resultant force is directed vertically upward and
has a magnitude of 800 N.

y
u

600 N
3

F1
400 N

5
4

30

x
A

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A1-3
238. If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the
bracket is 400 lb directed along the positive x axis,
determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction f.

y
F1

f
x

3
4
13 12
5

F3 260 lb

40

F2 300 lb

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A1-4
311. The tongs are used to grip the ends of the drilling
pipe P. Determine the torque (moment) MP that the
applied force F = 150 lb exerts on the pipe about point P
as a function of u. Plot this moment MP versus u for
0 u 90.

F
u

6 in.

MP
43 in.

*312. The tongs are used to grip the ends of the drilling
pipe P. If a torque (moment) of MP = 800 lb # ft is needed
at P to turn the pipe, determine the cable force F that must
be applied to the tongs. Set u = 30.

F
u

6 in.

MP
43 in.

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322. If FB = 30 lb and FC = 45 lb, determine the

resultant moment about the bolt located at A.

A1-5
323. The rod on the power control mechanism for a
business jet is subjected to a force of 80 N. Determine the
moment of this force about the bearing at A.

20

60

80 N

150 mm

*324. The towline exerts a force of P = 4 kN at the end

of the 20-m-long crane boom. If u = 30, determine the
placement x of the hook at A so that this force creates a
maximum moment about point O. What is this moment?

B
P  4 kN
20 m
O

u
1.5 m

A
x

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A1-6
326. In order to hold the wheelbarrow in the position
shown, force F must produce a counterclockwise moment
of 200 N # m about the axle at A. Determine the required
magnitude of force F.

0.65 m
G
0.5 m
A

1.2 m
0.3 m

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