Topic 5 Chapter 3 Equilibrium of a Particle 3D The weight of the electromagnet and its load is known How would you find the forces in the chains to see if it is a safe assembly Free Body Diagram 1 Decide on body or part to isolate 2 Draw outline of isolated body free of surroundings 3 Draw all forces applied by other bodies 4 Indicate set of coordinate axes on FBD Sketch the FBD used to find the forces in the three cables AB AC and AD Equilibrium Conditions Find the forces in the three cables AB AC and AD used to support the 900 lb load Find the forces in the three cables AB ACand AD for equilibrium If the balloon is subjected to a net uplift force of F 843 N determine the tension in ropes AB AC and AD Items to complete No ICW for today so no ICW submission Complete Homework 5a in Pearson by midnight Saturday 6 11 Scan and upload a pdf of your FBD s needed for Homework 5 Hwk 5b Paper with FBD s for 3D particle equilibrium in Canvas by midnight Saturday 6 11 After completing Quiz 2 part a in class complete the solution report Quiz 2 part b and submit it by midnight Sunday 6 12 It should have a complete solution containing any FBD s needed for the problem the governing equations the values used in the equations the answers with units
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