MECE 2301.
02
Summer I 2019
June 28, 2019
Exam 2
KEY
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PLEASE READ: No programable calculators, no bathroom breaks, no smart watches, no
cell phones. Closed book and closed notes. Only a scientific calculator is allowed.
FBD in problems 1 and 3 are 5 points each
did it in excel to verify: Again, same answer.
FR = {275 i – 2016.3 j} N ( MR)A = -6642 N·m(15 pts)
2. Locate the centroid ( x , y ) of the composite figure shown below relative to the
origin. (note: a grid has been provided to show you dimensions of all sides. It is a 1’x1’ grid) HINT:
I also did it in excel 2 other ways to verify my answer. Check this out. Same answer!!!<==
x = _____0.742 ft._____ (15 pts) y = ______0.652__ (15 pts)
Again verified in excel. same results.
MA = {-37.66i + 71.19j + 38.82j} N·m (15 pts) MCB = 79.55 N·m(15 pts)
Chapter 5 question (not included in the original exam as we were a bit behind)
4. Find the tension in the wires BC and BD. Consider rod BA massless, but the sign has a weight of
150 lbs. (40 pts)
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