Engineering Mechanics $($MCEN$1000)$

Mid$-$Semester Test

March $2024$

$($a$)$ A plate is subjected to two forces, $6$ kN and $10$ kN $,$ as shown in Figure $1.$ Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force, $R,$ acting on the plate.

$[6$ Marks$]$

$($b$)$ Resolve the resultant force, $R,$ into force components along the $u$ and $v$ axes, and determine the magnitude of these components.

$[6$ Marks$]$