Static Equilibrium and Tension Forces Quiz

What is the mass of the sign in the static equilibrium problem?

• 35 kg

• 20 kg

• 25 kg

• 30 kg

Which angle does the first cable make with the roof?

• 63°

• 90°

• 45°

• 38°

In static equilibrium, what is the sum of all forces in the x and y directions?

• Less than zero

• Greater than zero

• Depends on the system

• Equal to zero

Which force acts directly downward in the system?

• Tension in cable 2

• Tension in cable 1

• Force of gravity

• Normal force

What trigonometric function is used to find the x-component of a tension force?

• Tangent

• Cotangent

• Cosine

• Sine

What is the y-component of T1 expressed as?

• Cosine of 38° * T1

• Sine of 38° * T1

• Cosine of 63° * T1

• Sine of 63° * T1

How many equations are set up to solve for the tensions T1 and T2?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the value of T1 after solving the equations?

• 196 N

• 113.7 N

• 0.58 N

• 245 N

What is the final calculated tension in cable 2 (T2)?

• 0.58 N

• 113.7 N

• 196 N

• 245 N

What mathematical method is primarily used to solve for the tensions in the cables?

• Geometry

• Calculus

• Algebra

• Statistics