Math Problem Statement

Determine the magnitudes of the two components of 'F' directed along the axes of AB and AC. Set 'F' = 500 N.

Solution

I see you've uploaded an image containing multiple physics and statics problems. I will solve these step by step. Let's start with Problem No. 1:

Problem 1:

A vertical force F=500NF = 500 \, N acts downward at point AA on a two-membered frame. We are tasked with determining the magnitudes of the two components of FF directed along the axes of AB and AC.

Step 1: Setup the coordinate system

  • FABF_{AB} is the force component along member AB.
  • FACF_{AC} is the force component along member AC.

The angles given are:

  • Angle between AB and the horizontal: 4545^\circ
  • Angle between AC and the horizontal: 3030^\circ

Step 2: Use the method of components

The vertical force FF is resolved into components along AB and AC using the direction cosines of the members.

  • For member AB: FAB=Fcos(θAC)/sin(θAB+θAC)F_{AB} = F \cdot \cos(\theta_{AC}) / \sin(\theta_{AB} + \theta_{AC})
  • For member AC: FAC=Fcos(θAB)/sin(θAB+θAC)F_{AC} = F \cdot \cos(\theta_{AB}) / \sin(\theta_{AB} + \theta_{AC}) where F=500NF = 500 \, N, θAB=45\theta_{AB} = 45^\circ, and θAC=30\theta_{AC} = 30^\circ.

I will now calculate these values.For Problem No. 1, the magnitudes of the force components are:

  • Force along ABAB (FABF_{AB}): 448.29N448.29 \, N
  • Force along ACAC (FACF_{AC}): 366.03N366.03 \, N

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Here are 5 related questions you might be interested in:

  1. How do you derive the component formulas used in this problem?
  2. Can the force components ever be greater than the original force?
  3. What if the angles θAB\theta_{AB} and θAC\theta_{AC} were different?
  4. How would this change if the force FF was not vertical?
  5. How do forces in frames interact when members are not pinned?

Tip: When resolving forces in frames, always ensure you account for the correct geometry and angle conventions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statics
Force Resolution
Trigonometry

Formulas

F_AB = F * cos(θ_AC) / sin(θ_AB + θ_AC)
F_AC = F * cos(θ_AB) / sin(θ_AB + θ_AC)

Theorems

Vector Resolution
Law of Sines

Suitable Grade Level

University Level