Wright State University ME 212, Spring 2005
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
ME 212 STATICS: MIDTERM EXAM 1
Open Book, Closed Notes, Do not write on this sheet, Show all work
1. (20 points) A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as
shown. Knowing the magnitude and direction of the force exerted on one rope,
determine the magnitude and direction of the force P which should be exerted on the
other rope if the resultant of these two forces is to be a 160-N vertical force.
2. (25 points) Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the
tension in cable AC and cable BC.
