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Determine the force in members AE and AB using the method of joints. Clearly indicate whether each member is in tension or in compression in your supporting calculations. Enter the force in member AE in the box below. 

This problem consists of two parts and is worth 15 points.  The given uniform bar with end rollers weighs 60 lb and is supported by the horizontal and vertical surfaces and by the wire AC.

What battle caused the U.S. to declare war on Japan?

Express the tension in the cable BC as a vector. Enter the x component in the box below. 

In your supporting calculations, replace this loading by an equivalent force couple system at A. Enter the value of the moment in the box below. 

Locke asserts that all the components of reason and knowledge come from

True or false? For many people, life can be meaningful if they come to see their goals or purposes as inherently valuable or worthwhile.

Determine the magnitude of the resultant moment at O.

This problem consists of three parts and is worth 30 points.  The crane shown is subjected to three coplanar forces.

Draw the free body diagram of the uniform bar in your supporting calculations. Enter the number of reactions in the box below.