BRIONES JASTINE A. C.

y=6r/3π
D.y=7r/3π
REVIEWER SRB
CENTROIDS AND CENTERS OF GRAVITY 3.Determine the centroid of the quadrant of the ellipse . The
equation of the ellipse is x^2/a^2+y^2/b^2=1

1. Determine the centroid of the shaded area , which is bounded

by the x-axis, the line x = a and the parabola y2 = kx.

A.x=5a/3π
B.x=4a/3π
C.x=3a/3π
A.x=3/2 a D.x=2a/3π
y=3/2 b
4. Compute the area of the spandrel in Fig. P-708 bounded by the
B.x=3/5 a x-axis, the line x = b, and the curve y = kxn where n ≥ 0. What is
y=3/8 b the location of its centroid from the line x = b? Determine also
the y coordinate of the centroid.
C.x=3/7 a
y=3/8 b

D.x=3/5 a
y=3/7 b

2.Determine the centroid of the quarter circle shown whose

radius is r. A..x=4/n+2(b)
B..x=3/n+2(b)
C..x=2/n+2(b)
D. x=1/n+2(b)

5.Locate the centroid of the area bounded by the x-axis and the
sine curve y= a sin πx/L from x = 0 to x = L.
A.y=4r/3π A.y=πa/5
B.y=5r/3π
B.y=πa/7
C.y=πa/8 
D.y=πa/6

6.The dimensions of the T-section of a cast-iron beam . How far A.x=2.34 in.

is the centroid of the area above the base? B.x=1.34 in.
C.x=7.34 in.
D.x=8.34 in.

9. Locate the centroid of the bent wire . The wire is

homogeneous and of uniform cross-section.

A.y=3.05 in 
B.y=2.07 in 
C.y=2.05 in 
D.y=3.07 in 
A. X=0
7.Determine the coordinates of the centroid of the area with y=10.87 cm 
respect to the given axes. B. X=0
y=10.87 cm 
C. X=0
y=10.87 cm 
D. X=0
y=10.87 cm 

10. Locate the centroid of the shaded area shown in Fig.

A.(2.34, 7.47)
B.(3.34, 6.47)
C.(4.34, 5.47)
D.(5.34, 4.47)

8.A slender homogeneous wire of uniform cross section is bent

into the shape shown in Fig. P-716. Determine the coordinates of
the centroid.
A.X=5 in
 y=6 in C.65.32 mm 
B. X=7 in D.61.32 mm 
y=8 in
C. X=9 in 13.Refer again . To what value should the 6-in. width of
y=10 in the flange be changed so that the centroid of the area is 2.5 in.
D. X=11 in above the base?
y=12 in

11. Determine the centroid of the lines that form the boundary
of the shaded area in Fig.

A.10 in
B. 9 in
C. 7 in
D.6 in 
A. x=5.256 in
y=5.408 in.  14.Locate the centroid of the shaded area created by cutting a
B. x=5.256 in semicircle of diameter r from a quarter circle of radius r.
y=5.456 in 
C. x=5.256 in
y=5.656 in
D. x=5.256 in
y=5.856 in

12.The centroid of the sahded area in Fig. P-720 is required to lie A. x=0.6366r
on the y-axis. Determine the distance b that will fulfill this y=0.3488r
requirement. B. x=0.6366r
y=0.3488r
C. x=0.6366r
y=0.3488r
D. x=0.6366r
y=0.3488r
A.64.32 mm 
B.63.32 mm 
15.Locate the centroid of the shaded area in Fig. kx2 with respect to the x-axis.

A. x=30.71 mm A.x=4.8 ft  
y=31.39 mm y=3 ft 
B. x=39.71 mm B.x= 4.8 ft  
y=30.39 mm y=3 ft 
C. x=34.71 mm C.x=4.8 ft  
y=32.39 mm y=3 ft 
D. x=38.71 mm D.x=4.8 ft  
y=30.39 mm y=3 ft 

16.Find the coordinates of the centroid of the shaded area shown

in Fig. KINEMATICS

18.On a certain stretch of track, trains run at 60 mph (96.56 kph).

How far back of a stopped train should be a warning torpedo be
placed to signal an oncoming train? Assume that the brakes are
applied at once and retard the train at the uniform rate of 2
ft/sec2 (0.61 m/s2).
A. x=7.736″ A.554.7 m
y=5.075″ B.569.7 m 
B. x=7.736″ C.589.7 m
y=5.075″ D.588.7 m
C. x=7.736″
y=5.075″ 19.A stone is thrown vertically upward and return to earth in 10
D. x=7.736″ sec. What was its initial velocity and how high did it go?
y=5.075″  
A.vi=166 ft/sec
17.Locate the centroid of the shaded area enclosed by the curve h=405.5 ft  
y2 = ax and the straight line shown in Fig. P-726. Hint: Observe B. vi=161 ft/sec
that the curve y2 = ax relative to the y-axis is of the form y = h=402.5 ft 
C.vi=166 ft/sec
h=408.5 ft  23.A stone is thrown vertically upward from the ground with a
D.vi=165 ft/sec velocity of 48.3 ft per sec (14.72 m per sec). One second later
h=403.5 ft  another stone is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 96.6
ft per sec (29.44 m per sec). How far above the ground will the
20.A ball is dropped from the top of a tower 80 ft (24.38 m) high at stones be at the same level?
the same instant that a second ball is thrown upward from the
ground with an initial velocity of 40 ft/sec (12.19 m/s). When and A.10.764 m
where do they pass, and with what relative velocity? B.10.964 m
C.10.664 m
A.10.7 m/sec  D.10.994 m
B.19.6 m/sec 
C.12.19 m/sec  24.A ball is shot vertically into the air at a velocity of 193.2 ft per
D.6.2 m/sec  sec (58.9 m per sec). After 4 sec, another ball is shot vertically
into the air. What initial velocity must the second ball have in
21.A stone is dropped down a well and 5 sec later, the sounds of order to meet the first ball 386.4 ft (117.8 m) from the ground?
the splash is heard. If the velocity of sound is 1120 ft/sec
(341.376 m/s), what is the depth of the well? A.40.36 m/s
B.48.36 m/s
A.106.64 m C.45.36m/s
B.107.64 m D.43.36m/s
C.108.64 m
D.109.64 m 25.A stone is thrown vertically up from the ground with a velocity
of 300 ft per sec (91.44 m/s). How long must one wait before
22.A stone is dropped from a captive balloon at an elevation of dropping a second stone from the top of a 600-ft (182.88-m) tower
1000 ft (304.8 m). Two seconds later another stone is thrown if the two stones are to pass each other 200 ft (60.96 m) from the
vertically upward from the ground with a velocity of 248 ft/s (75.6 top of the tower?
m/s). If g = 32 ft/s2 (9.75 m/s2), when and where the stones pass
each other? A.11.67 sec
B.12.67 sec
C.13.67 sec
A.106.645 m D.16.67 sec
B.192.925 m
C.182.925 m 26.A ship being launched slides down the ways with constant
D.172.925 m acceleration. She takes 8 sec to slide (the first foot | 0.3048
meter). How long will she take to slide down the ways if their
length is (625 ft | 190.5 m)?

A.3 min and 20 sec

B.4 min and 21sec
C.5 min and 22 sec A.5.31 m
D.6 min and 20 sec B.4.41 m
C.3.31 m
27.A train moving with constant acceleration travels 24 ft (7.32 m) D.7.61 m
during the 10th sec of its motion and 18 ft (5.49 m) during the
12th sec of its motion. Find its initial velocity and its constant 31.An object is dropped from 320 m high. Find the time of motion
acceleration. and velocity when it hits the ground.(g=10m/s²)

A.16.45 m/sec A.95m/s

B.17.47 m/sec B.90m/s
C.16.57m/sec C.85m/s
D.16.47 m/sec D.80m/s

28.The motion of a particle is given by the 32.An object does free fall and it takes 60m distance during last 2
equation s=2t^4−1/6t^3+2t^2where s  is in meter and t in seconds of its motion. Find the height it is dropped.(g=10m/s²)
seconds. Compute the values of v and a  when t=2 sec

A.95 m/s^2
B.98 m/s^2
C.85 m/s^2
D.88 m/s^2

29.Particles A and B are elevated 12 meters high from a given

reference base. Particle A is projected down an incline of length A.95 m
20 meters at the same time particle B is let to freely fall vertically. B.90 m
Find the velocity of projection of particle A if both particles C.85 m
strikes the base at the same time. D.80 m

A.0 33. A hot- air balloon having initial velocity v0 rises. Stone
B.5 dropped from this balloon, when it is 135 m height, hits the
C.10 ground after 9 s. Find the velocity of the balloon.
D.15
30.A projectile is fired up the inclined plane at an initial velocity
of 15 m/s. The plane is making an angle of 30° from the
horizontal. If the projectile was fired at 30° from the incline,
compute the maximum height z measured perpendicular to the
incline that is reached by the projectile. Neglect air resistance.
 A.4s
B.7s
C.8s
A.65m/s D.2s
B.37m/s
C.85m/s 36.An object is thrown with an angle 37⁰ with horizontal. If the
D.30m/s initial velocity of the object is 50m/s, find the time of motion,
maximum height it can reach, and distance in horizontal.
34.Look at the given picture below. Object K does free fall motion
and object B thrown upward at the same time. They collide after
2s. Find the initial velocity of object B. (g=10m/s²)

A.295 m
B.290 m
C.245 m
D.240 m

37.A balloon having 20 m/s constant velocity is rising from

ground to up. When the balloon reaches 160 m height, an object
A.40m/s
is thrown horizontally with a velocity of 40m/s with respect to
B.37m/s
balloon. Find the horizontal distance travelled by the object.
C.47m/s
D.30m/s

35.As you can see from the given picture, ball is thrown
horizontally with an initial velocity. Find the time of motion.
(g=10m/s²)
 A. 256i - 384j + 192k N
B. -256i + 384j - 192k N
A.325 m C. -384i + 192j - 256k N
B.320 m D. 384i - 192j + 256k N
C.345 m  
D.340 m 41.Referring to Fig. 1.4, determine the angle between vector A
and the y-axis.
PRINCIPLES OF STATICS( COMPONENTS OF A FORCE)

38.Problem Determine the x and y components of the forces

shown below 

A. 65.7°
B. 73.1°
C. 67.5°
D. 71.3°

42.Find the components in the x, y, u and v directions of the

force P = 10 kN shown in Fig
39.Compute the x and y components of each of the four forces
shown 

43.The force P of magnitude 50 kN is acting at 215° from the x-

axis. Find the components of P in u 157° from x, and v negative
69° from x.
40.Which of the following correctly defines the 500 N force that
passes from A(4, 0, 3) to B(0, 6, 0)?
44.A block is resting on an incline of slope 5:12 as shown in Fig. 47.The magnitude of vertical force F shown in Fig. P-016 is 8000
P-007. It is subjected to a force F = 500 N on a slope of 3:4. N. Resolve F into components parallel to the bars AB and AC.
Determine the components of F parallel and perpendicular to the
incline.

48.If the force F shown in Fig. P-017 is resolved into components

45.The body on the 30° incline in Fig. P-009 is acted upon by a parallel to the bars AB and BC, the magnitude of the component
force P inclined at 20° with the horizontal. If P is resolved into parallel to bar BC is 4 kN. What are the magnitudes of F and its
components parallel and perpendicular to incline and the value component parallel to AB?
of the parallel component is 1800 N, compute the value of the
perpendicular component and that of P.

 
MOMENT OF A FORCE
 
49.In Fig. P-226 assuming counterclockwise moments as
46.The triangular block shown in Fig. P-010 is subjected to the
positive, compute the moment of force F = 200 kg and force P =
loads P = 1600 lb and F = 600 lb. If AB = 8 in. and BC = 6 in.,
165 kg about points A, B, C, and D.
resolve each load into components normal and tangential to AC.

50.Two forces P and Q pass through a point A which is 4 m to the

right of and 3 m above a moment center O. Force P is 890 N
directed up to the right at 30° with the horizontal and force Q is
445 N directed up to the left at 60° with the horizontal. Determine
the moment of the resultant of these two forces with respect to
O. 54.A force P passing through points A and B in Fig. P-231 has a
clockwise moment of 300 ft-lb about O. Compute the value of P.
51.Without computing the magnitude of the resultant, compute
where the resultant of the forces shown in Fig. P-228 intersects
the x and y axes.

55.In Fig. P-231, the moment of a certain force F is 180 ft·lb

clockwise about O and 90 ft·lb counterclockwise about B. If its
moment about A is zero, determine the force.

52.In Fig. P-229, find the y-coordinate of point A so that the 361-lb
force will have a clockwise moment of 400 ft-lb about O. Also
determine the X and Y intercepts of the line of action of the force.

56. In Fig. P-231, a force P intersects the X axis at 4 ft to the

right of O. If its moment about A is 170 ft·lb counterclockwise
and its moment about B is 40 ft·lb clockwise, determine its y
intercept.

53.For the truss shown in Fig. P-230, compute the perpendicular

distance from E and from G to the line BD. Hint: Imagine a force F
directed along BD and compute its moment in terms of its
components about E and about G. Then equate these results to
the definition of moment M = Fd to compute the required
perpendicular distances.
COUPLES

57.Refer to Fig. 2-24a. A couple consists of two vertical forces of

60 lb each. One force acts up through A and the other acts down
through D. Transform the couple into an equivalent couple
having horizontal forces acting through E and F.
 60.Fig. P-249 represents the top view of a speed reducer which is
geared for a four to one reduction in speed. The torque input at
the horizontal shaft C is 100 lb·ft. The torque output at the
horizontal shaft D, because of the speed reduction, is 400 lb·ft.
Compute the torque reaction at the mounting bolts A and B
holding the reducer to the floor. Hint: The torque reaction is
caused by the unbalanced torque, which is a couple.

58.Determine the resultant moment about point A of the system

of forces shown in Fig. P-246. Each square is 1 ft on a side.

61.The cantilever truss shown in Fig. P-250 carries a vertical load

of 10.8 kN. The truss is supported by bearing at A and B which
exert the forces Av, Ah, and Bh. The four forces shown constitute
two couples which must have opposite moment effects to
prevent movement of the truss. Determine the magnitude of the
59.The three-step pulley shown in Fig. P-247 is subjected to supporting forces.
the given couples. Compute the value of the resultant couple.
Also determine the forces acting at the rim of the middle pulley
that are required to balance the given system.

62.A vertical force P at A and another vertical force F at B in Fig.

P-251 produce a resultant of 100 lb down at D and a
counterclockwise couple C of 200 lb·ft. Find the magnitude and
60. To close a gate valve it is necessary to exert two forces of direction of forces P and F.
60 lb at opposite sides of a handwheel 3 ft in diameter. Through
an accident the wheel is broken and the valve must be closed by
a thrusting bar through a slot in the valve stem and exerting a
force 4 ft out from the center. Determine the force required and
draw a free-body diagram of the bar.
 bending effect at point A.

63.A force system consists of a clockwise couple of 480 N·m plus

a 240 N force directed up to the right through the origin of X and 67.Replace the system of forces acting on the frame in Fig. P-257
Y axes at θx = 30°. Replace the given system by an equivalent by a resultant R at A and a couple acting horizontally through B
single force and compute the intercepts its line of action with the and C.
X and Y axes.

64.In Fig. P-253 a system of forces reduces to downward vertical

force 400 lb through A plus a counterclockwise couple of 800
lb·ft. Determine the single force that will produce an equivalent
effect.

68.Replace the system of forces shown in Fig. P-258 by an

equivalent force through O and a couple acting through A and B.
Solve if the forces of the couple are (a) horizontal and (b) vertical.

65A sho.rt compression member carries an eccentric load P =

200 lb situated 2 in. from the axis of the member, as shown in
Fig. P-225. In strength of materials it is learned that the internal
stresses are determined from the equivalent axial load and
couple into which P may be resolved. Determine the equivalent
axial load and couple.
69. Three ropes are tied to a small metal ring. At the end of
each rope three students are pulling, each trying to move the ring
in their direction. If we look down from above, the forces and
directions they are applying are shown in Fig. P-011. Find the net
force on the ring due to the three applied forces.

66.A vertical shaft AB is 5 ft long and bolted to a rigid support at

its lower end A. At its upper end B is attached a horizontal bar
BC which is 2 ft long. At the end of C is applied a force P = 180 lb.
Force P is perpendicular to the plane containing points A, B, and 70.Find the resultant vector of vectors A and B shown in Fig. P-
C. Determine the twisting effect of P on the shaft AB and the
 012. 75.Determine the resultant of the four parallel forces acting on the
rocker arm of Fig. P-237.

71.Three vectors A, B, and C are shown in the figure below. Find 76.The beam AB in Fig. P-238 supports a load which varies an
one vector (magnitude and direction) that will have the same intensity of 220 N/m to 890 N/m. Calculate the magnitude and
effect as the three vectors shown in Fig. P-013 below. position of the resultant load.

72.From Fig. P-014, P is directed at an angle α from x-axis and

the 200 N force is acting at a slope of 5 vertical to 12 horizontal.
A.Find P and α if the resultant is 500 N to the right along the x-axis.
B.Find P and α if the resultant is 500 N upward to the right with a 77.The 16-ft wing of an airplane is subjected to a lift which varies
slope of 3 horizontal to 4 vertical. from zero at the tip to 360 lb per ft at the fuselage according to w
= 90x1/2 lb per ft where x is measured from the tip. Compute the
C.Find P and α if the resultant is zero.
resultant and its location from the wing tip.
 
73.Forces F, P, and T are concurrent and acting in the direction as
78.The shaded area in Fig P-240 represents a steel plate of
shown in Fig. P-015.
uniform thickness. A hole of 4-in. diameter has been cut in the
plate. Locate the center of gravity the plate. Hint: The weight of
the plate is equivalent to the weight of the original plate minus
the weight of material cut away.

74.A parallel force system acts on the lever shown in Fig. P-236.
Determine the magnitude and position of the resultant.
79.Locate the amount and position of the resultant of the loads
acting on the Fink truss in Fig. P-241.
80.Find the value of P and F so that the four forces shown in Fig.
P-242 produce an upward resultant of 300 lb acting at 4 ft from
the left end of the bar.

 
85.Determine the resultant of the force system shown in Fig. P-
81.The resultant of three parallel loads (one is missing in Fig. P- 263 and its x and y intercepts.
243) is 13.6 kg acting up at 3 m to the right of A. Compute the
magnitude and position of the missing load.

82. The effect of a certain non-concurrent force system is

defined by the following data: ΣFx = +90 kN, ΣFy = -60 kN,
and ΣMO = 360 kN·m counterclockwise. Determine the point at 86.Completely determine the resultant with respect to point O of
which the resultant intersects the x-axis. the force system shown in Fig. P-264.
 
83.In a certain non-concurrent force system it is found that ΣFx =
-80 lb, ΣFy = +160 lb, and ΣMO = 480 lb·ft in a counterclockwise
sense. Determine the point at which the resultant intersects the
y-axis.

84.Determine completely the resultant of the forces acting on the

87.Compute the resultant of the three forces shown in Fig. P-265.
step pulley shown in Fig. P-262.
Locate its intersection with X and Y axes.
88.Determine the resultant of the three forces acting on the dam 91.Repeat Prob. 268 is the resultant is 390 lb directed down to the
shown in Fig. P-266 and locate its intersection with the base AB. right at a slope of 5 to 12 passing through point A. Also
For good design, this intersection should occur within the middle determine the x and y intercepts of the missing force F.
third of the base. Does it?

  92.The three forces shown in Fig. P-270 are required to cause a

89.The Howe roof truss shown in Fig. P-267 carries the given horizontal resultant acting through point A. If F = 316 lb,
loads. The wind loads are perpendicular to the inclined members. determine the values of P and T. Hint: Apply MR = ΣMB to
Determine the magnitude of the resultant, its inclination with the determine R, then MR = ΣMC to find P, and finally MR = ΣMD or
horizontal, and where it intersects AB. Ry = ΣY to compute T.

90.The resultant of four forces, of which three are shown in Fig.

P-268, is a couple of 480 lb·ft clockwise in sense. If each square
is 1 ft on a side, determine the fourth force completely.
 93.The three forces in Fig. P-270 create a vertical resultant acting
through point A. If T is known to be 361 lb, compute the values of
F and P.

97.The cantilever beam shown in Fig. P-336 is built into a wall 2 ft

thick so that it rests against points A and B. The beam is 12 ft
long and weighs 100 lb per ft.

94.The 200-lb block shown in Fig. P-508 has impending motion

up the plane caused by the horizontal force of 400 lb. Determine
the coefficient of static friction between the contact surfaces.
 
98.A plank 10 ft long is placed in a horizontal position with its
ends resting on two inclined planes, as shown in Fig. P-530. The
angle of friction is 20°. Determine how close the load P can be
placed to each end before slipping impends.

95.In Fig. P-512, the homogeneous block weighs 300 kg and the
coefficient of friction is 0.45. If h = 50 cm, determine the force P
to cause motion to impend.

99.The block A in Fig. P-544 supports a load W and is to be

raised by forcing the wedge B under it. If the angle of friction is
10° at all surfaces in contact, determine the maximum wedge
angle α that will give the wedge a mechanical advantage; i.e.,
make P less than the weight W of the block.

96.Determine the reactions for the beam loaded as shown in Fig

100.A 400 lb block is resting on a rough horizontal surface for
which the coefficient of friction is 0.40. Determine the force P
required to cause motion to impend if applied to the block (a)
horizontally or (b) downward at 30° with the horizontal. (c) What
minimum force is required to start motion?