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A pipe with a 20 cm inner diameter is filled to a depth equal to one-third of its diameter. What is the 0000087439
approximate area in flow? Solving Time
<2
Answers Difficulty
(A) 33 cm2 easy
Quantitative?
(B) 60 cm2
Yes
(C) 92 cm2 Status
Active
(D) 100 cm2
Created On
03/08/2018 07:35:20
The answer is (C).
PM
Published On
Solution 03/08/2018 07:35:20
Find the angle ϕ. PM
Modified On
10/27/2020 09:18:52
PM
OTHER VERSIONS
03/27/2017 08:04:10 P
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=
(10 cm) (2.46 − sin 2.46) Civil)
2
2 2
= 91.5 cm (92 cm )
FE Electrical and
Computer
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Electrical and Compute
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Chapter 6, problem number 1.
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What is the approximate probability that no people in a group of seven have the same birthday? 0000087486
Solving Time
Answers
(A) 0.056 Difficulty
easy
(B) 0.43
Quantitative?
(C) 0.92 No
Status
(D) 0.94
Active
Created On
The answer is (D).
05/07/2014 11:42:27
PM
Solution Published On
This is the classic “birthday problem.” The problem is to find the probability that all seven people have 05/07/2014 11:42:27
distinctly different birthdays. The solution can be found from simple counting. PM
Modified On
The first person considered can be born on any day, which means the probability that the first person 08/29/2020 01:28:55
will not be born on one of the 365 days of the year is 0. AM
OTHER VERSIONS
P (1) = 1 − P (not 1) = 1 − 0 = 1 (365/365)
DISCIPLINES
The probability the second person will be born on the same day as the first person is 1 in 365. (The
FE Chemical
second person can be born on any other of the 364 days.) The probability that the second person is
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born on any other day is
sfield=discipline&stex
1 364 Chemical)
P (2) = 1 − P (not 2) = 1 − =
365 365
FE Electrical and
The third person cannot have been born on either of the same days as the first and second people,
which has a 2 in 365 probability of happening. The probability that the third person is born on any other Computer
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day is
sfield=discipline&stex
2 363 Electrical and Compu
P (3) = 1 − P (not 3) = 1 − =
365 365
This logic continues to the seventh person. The probability that all seven conditions are simultaneously FE Environmental
satisfied is (/admin/questions/ind
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Environmental)
360 359
×( )( ) FE Other Disciplines
365 365
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= 0.9438 (0.94) sfield=discipline&stex
Other Disciplines)
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PRODUCTS USED IN
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FEEEPPW
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This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 8, problem number 6.
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A 1 m × 2 m inclined plate is submerged as shown. 0000087528
Solving Time
<2
The normal force acting on the upper surface of the plate is most nearly
Difficulty
Answers easy
Quantitative?
(A) 68 kN
Yes
(B) 91 kN Status
Active
(C) 203 kN
Created On
(D) 294 kN 10/27/2020 09:19:14
PM
The answer is (D). Published On
10/27/2020 09:19:14
Solution PM
Modified On
The upper edge of the plate is at a depth of
10/27/2020 09:19:14
h 1 = 5 m − (2 m) sin 20°
PM
OTHER VERSIONS
= 4.32 m
10/04/2016 06:39:01 P
The average pressure is
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1
p̄ = (p + p )
1 2
2
1
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= ((p + ρgh 1 ) + (p + ρgh 2 ))
2
atm atm
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= ρg(h 1 + h 2 ) + p
atm
2
1 kg m 03/08/2018 07:35:33 P
= ( ) (1000 ) (9.81 ) (4.32 m + 5 m) + 101 300 Pa
2 m
3
s
2 (/admin/questions/prev
= 146 995 Pa
07/11/2018 09:28:04 P
The normal force acting on the plate is (/admin/questions/prev
R = p̄ A
10/26/2020 05:35:36 P
= (146 995 Pa) ((1 m) (2 m))
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= 293 990 N (294 kN)
10/27/2020 09:19:14 P
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Chapter 8, problem number 5.
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A tank contains a gate 2 m tall and 5 m wide as shown. The tank is filled with water to a depth of 10 m. 0000087530
Solving Time
2-4
Difficulty
medium
Quantitative?
Yes
Status
Active
Created On
The total force on the gate is most nearly 03/08/2018 07:35:32
PM
Answers Published On
(A) 90 kN 03/08/2018 07:35:32
PM
(B) 440 kN
Modified On
(C) 880 kN 10/21/2020 06:07:47
PM
(D) 980 kN
OTHER VERSIONS
p̄ =
1
ρg (h 1 + h 2 ) DISCIPLINES
2
1 kg m
= ( ) (1000 ) (9.81 ) (8 m + 10 m)
FE Environmental
2 m
3
s
2
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= 88 290 Pa sfield=discipline&stext=
Environmental)
The total force acting on the gate is
R = p̄ A FE Mechanical
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= (88 290 Pa) ((2 m) (5 m))
sfield=discipline&stext=
= 882 900 N (880 kN) Mechanical)
PE Mechanical: HVAC
and Refrigeration
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 9, problem number 10.
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A 90° reducing elbow connects a vertical and horizontal water pipe. Water discharges to the right, as 0000087552
shown. Solving Time
Difficulty
easy
Quantitative?
No
Status
Active
Created On
07/11/2018 09:28:06
PM
Published On
07/11/2018 09:28:06
PM
Modified On
10/21/2020 06:07:47
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10/04/2016 06:39:08 P
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Neglecting the mass of the fluid, what is most nearly the horizontal force needed to hold the reducer elbow
in a stationary position?
07/11/2018 09:28:06 P
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(B) 57 kN to the left KNOWLEDGE AREAS
PRODUCTS USED IN
(C) 64 kN to the right
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(D) 71 kN to the left
Solution
The free-body diagram of the fluid control volume in the reducer is
The pipe areas are
2 2
πD1 π(40 cm)
2
A1 = = = 0.1257 m
2
4 cm
(4) (100 )
m
2 2
πD2 π(30 cm)
2
A2 = = = 0.0707 m
2
4 cm
(4) (100 )
m
Q = A 1 v1 = A 2 v2
m
2
(0.1257 m ) (15 )
A 1 v1 s
v2 = =
2
A2 0.0707 m
= 26.67 m/s
The horizontal force on the elbow comes from the horizontal pressure and the change in fluid momentum.
Fx = p2 A 2 + Qρv2
2
= p A 2 + A 2 ρv
2 2
2
= (200 kPa) (0.0707 m )
2
kg m
2
(0.0707 m ) (1000 ) (26.67 )
3
m s
+
N
1000
kN
= 64.40 kN [to the right]
The force exerted by the fluid on the reducer is equal and opposite to this force, so the x-component of the
resultant force on the reducer is Fx = −64.40 kN to the left. The horizontal force, Fx, required to hold the
reducer in a stationary position is Fx = 64.40 kN (64 kN) to the right.
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 16, problem number 9.
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A gas mixture contains 2 moles of helium, 1 mole of neon, and equal numbers of moles of argon and 0000087622
krypton. The mixture is sealed in a container with a volume of 0.03 m3 and is kept at three times Solving Time
atmospheric pressure at a temperature of 30°C. What is most nearly the mass fraction of argon in the
mixture? Difficulty
easy
Answers Quantitative?
(A) 0.08 No
Status
(B) 0.16
Active
(C) 0.19 Created On
07/11/2018 09:28:15
(D) 0.39
PM
Published On
The answer is (C).
07/11/2018 09:28:15
PM
Solution Modified On
Use the ideal gas equation to find the total number of moles in the mixture. 10/21/2020 06:07:51
PM
pV OTHER VERSIONS
Nmixture =
¯
¯¯
RT
07/11/2018 09:28:15 P
mol
3
(3) (101.3 kPa) (0.03 m ) (1000 ) (/admin/questions/prev
kmol
=
kJ
DISCIPLINES
(8.314 ) (30°C + 273°) KNOWLEDGE AREAS
kmol⋅K
PRODUCTS USED IN
= 3.6 mol
FECHPPW
The number of moles of krypton is equal to the number of moles of argon.
= 0.3 mol
2 mol
=
3.6 mol
= 0.553
NNe
x Ne =
Nmixture
1 mol
=
3.6 mol
= 0.276
NAr
x Kr = x Ar =
Nmixture
0.3 mol
=
3.6 mol
= 0.083
x Ar MAr
yAr =
x He MHe + x Ne MNe + x Ar MAr + x Kr MKr
g
(0.083) (40 )
mol
=
g g
(0.553) (4 ) + (0.276) (20 )
mol mol
g g
+ (0.083) (40 ) + (0.083) (84 )
mol mol
= 0.184 (0.19)
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 22, problem number 10.
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A disk-shaped body with a 4 cm radius has a 320 N force acting through the center at an unknown angle 0000087705
θ, and two 40 N loads acting as a couple, as shown. All of these forces are removed and replaced by a Solving Time
single 320 N force at point B, parallel to the original 320 N force. 2-4
Difficulty
medium
Quantitative?
Yes
Status
Active
Created On
03/08/2018 07:35:48
PM
Published On
03/08/2018 07:35:48
PM
Modified On
08/29/2020 01:29:08
AM
OTHER VERSIONS
03/25/2014 07:41:18 P
Most nearly, what is the angle θ? (/admin/questions/prev
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(A) 0° (/admin/questions/prev
(B) 7.6°
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(C) 15°
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(D) 29°
Solution DISCIPLINES
Assume clockwise moments are positive. Take moments about the center for the original forces. The 320 FE Civil
N force has no moment arm, so it does not contribute to the moment. The couple is (/admin/questions/inde
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M = F d = − (40 N) (8 cm)
Civil)
= −320 N⋅cm
The replacement force must produce a moment of −320 N·cm. The horizontal component of the FE Mechanical
replacement force acts through the center; only the vertical component of the force contributes to the (/admin/questions/inde
moment. sfield=discipline&stext=
Mechanical)
M = −320 N⋅cm = F r = − (320 N) (sin θ) (4 cm)
θ = 14.48° (15°)
FE Other Disciplines
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Other Disciplines)
KNOWLEDGE AREAS
Statics
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PRODUCTS USED IN
FECEPPW
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 23, problem number 1.
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Determine the approximate force in member BC for the truss shown. 0000087713
Solving Time
2-4
Difficulty
medium
Quantitative?
Yes
Status
Active
Created On
03/08/2018 07:35:49
PM
Published On
03/08/2018 07:35:49
PM
Modified On
09/09/2020 06:20:34
PM
OTHER VERSIONS
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05/31/2017 06:41:22 P
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(B) 1000 N
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(C) 1500 N
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(D) 2500 N
DISCIPLINES
The answer is (D).
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Solution sfield=discipline&stext=
Distance AF is Civil)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
AF = √ (5 m + 5 m)
2
+ (7.5 m)
2
= 12.5 m FE Mechanical
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Distance AE is sfield=discipline&stext=
Mechanical)
1
1
AE = AF = ( ) (12.5 m) = 6.25 m
2
2
FE Other Disciplines
The sum of the moments around point A is (/admin/questions/inde
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Other Disciplines)
KNOWLEDGE AREAS
∑ MA = 0
Statics
= (3000 N) (6.25 m) + (3000 N) (12.5 m)
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+ (3000 N) (5 m) − FC
y
(10 m) sfield=area&stext=Stat
+ (3000 N) (15 m)
PRODUCTS USED IN
= 11 625 N
FC
y
[upward]
FECHPPW
FECEPPW
The angle EAB is arctan (7.5m/(5m + 5m)) = 36.87°. Hence, the applied forces are inclined from the
horizontal at 90° −36.87° = 53.13°.
∑ Fy = 0
FA = 1575 N [upward]
y
∑ Fx = 0
FA = −5400 N [to the left]
x
Take moments about point E. The vertical downward force at point B passes through point E, and it does
not generate a moment.
∑ ME = 0
BC = 2500 N
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 30, problem number 4.
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A steel shaft is shown. The shear modulus is 80 GPa. 0000087844
Solving Time
2-4
Difficulty
medium
Quantitative?
Yes
Status
Active
Created On
03/08/2018 07:36:02
PM
Published On
03/08/2018 07:36:02
PM
Modified On
10/27/2020 09:19:08
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Most nearly, what torque should be applied to the end of the shaft in order to produce a twist of 1.5°? 05/31/2017 06:42:25 P
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Answers
(A) 420 N·m 03/08/2018 07:36:02 P
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(B) 560 N·m
DISCIPLINES
(C) 830 N·m
Solution
FE Mechanical
Convert the twist angle to radians.
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2π rad
sfield=discipline&stext=
ϕ = (1.5°) ( ) = 0.026 rad Mechanical)
360°
KNOWLEDGE AREAS
b = 15 mm (0.015 m)
Mechanics of Materials
a = 25 mm (0.025 m)
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π π
J =
4 4
(ao − b ) = (
i
) ((0.025 m)
4
− (0.015 m)
4
) sfield=area&stext=Mec
2 2
of Materials)
−7 4
= 5.34 × 10 m
= 1110.72 N⋅m (1100 N⋅m)
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 37, problem number 4.
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A particle’s position is defined by 0000087953
Solving Time
s(t) = 2 sin ti + 4 cos tj [t in radians]
<2
Difficulty
What is most nearly the magnitude of the particle’s velocity when t = 4 rad?
easy
Answers Quantitative?
Yes
(A) 2.6
Status
(B) 2.7 Active
Created On
(C) 3.3
08/26/2020 11:11:54
(D) 4.1 PM
Published On
The answer is (C). 08/26/2020 11:11:54
PM
Solution Modified On
10/21/2020 06:08:05
The velocity is
PM
ds(t) d OTHER VERSIONS
v(t) = = (2 sin ti + 4 cos tj)
dt dt
05/31/2017 06:41:48 P
= 2 cos ti − 4 sin tj
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At t = 4 rad,
08/25/2020 11:24:42 P
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(/admin/questions/prev
DISCIPLINES
FE Civil
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Civil)
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 41, problem number 1.
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A 54 kg mass is supported by three springs as shown. The initial displacement is 5.0 cm 0000087996
downward from the static equilibrium position. No external forces act on the mass after it is Solving Time
released.
Difficulty
Quantitative?
No
Status
Active
Created On
05/07/2014 11:42:28
PM
Published On
05/07/2014 11:42:28
PM
What is most nearly the equivalent spring constant? Modified On
08/26/2020 11:12:02
Answers PM
OTHER VERSIONS
(A) 6200 N/m
DISCIPLINES
(B) 6800 N/m KNOWLEDGE AREAS
PRODUCTS USED IN
(C) 7400 N/m
Solution
Since the springs are in parallel, they all share the applied load. The equivalent spring constant
is
N N N
k eq = k 1 + k 2 + k 3 = 4375 + 1750 + 1750
m m m
= 7875 N/m (7900 N/m)
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 43, problem number 3.
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Refer to the epicyclic gear set illustrated. Gear A rotates counterclockwise on a fixed center at 100 rpm. 0000088032
The ring gear rotates. The planet carrier is fixed. Each gear has the number of teeth indicated. Solving Time
Difficulty
easy
Quantitative?
No
Status
Active
Created On
08/26/2020 11:12:04
PM
Published On
What is most nearly the rotational speed of the sun gear? 08/26/2020 11:12:04
PM
Answers Modified On
(A) 30 rpm 10/21/2020 06:08:10
PM
(B) 60 rpm
OTHER VERSIONS
(C) 90 rpm
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Nring 80 teeth
mv = − = − = −2
Nsun 40 teeth
rev
= (−2)(30 ) + (1 − (−2))
min
= 60 rpm [counter-clockwise]
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 50, problem number 6.
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A construction company purchases 100 m of 40 mm diameter steel cable with an initial cost of $4500. The 0000088130
annual interest rate is 4%, and annual maintenance costs are considered to be paid in their entireties at Solving Time
the end of the years in which their costs are incurred. The annual maintenance cost of the cable is $200/yr <2
over a service life of nine years. Using Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) Difficulty
depreciation and assuming a seven-year recovery period, what is most nearly the depreciation allowance easy
for the cable in the first year of operation? Quantitative?
Yes
Answers Status
(A) $640 Active
Created On
(B) $670
03/08/2018 07:36:26
(C) $720 PM
Published On
(D) $860
03/08/2018 07:36:26
PM
The answer is (A).
Modified On
10/27/2020 09:19:29
Solution PM
The MACRS factor for the first year, given a seven-year recovery period, is 14.29%. OTHER VERSIONS
D1 = (factor) C
03/27/2017 08:06:23 P
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= (0.1429) ($4500)
= $643 ($640)
03/08/2018 07:36:26 P
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DISCIPLINES
FE Civil
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Civil)
FE Electrical and
Computer
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Electrical and Compute
FE Environmental
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Environmental)
This problem corresponds to FEMEPP
Chapter 50, problem number 6.
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A senior licensed professional engineer with 30 years of experience in geotechnical engineering is 0000088163
placed in charge of a multidisciplinary design team consisting of a structural group, a geotechnical Solving Time
group, and an environmental group. In this role, the engineer is responsible for supervising and
coordinating the efforts of the groups when working on large interconnected projects. In order to Difficulty
facilitate coordination, designs are prepared by the groups under the direct supervision of the group easy
leader, and then they are submitted to her for review and approval. This arrangement is ethical as long Quantitative?
as No
Status
Answers Active
(A) the engineer signs and seals each design segment only after being fully briefed by the Created On
appropriate group leader 05/07/2014 11:42:39
PM
(B) the engineer signs and seals only those design segments pertaining to geotechnical engineering
Published On
(C) each design segment is signed and sealed by the licensed group leader responsible for its 05/07/2014 11:42:39
preparation PM
Modified On
(D) the engineer signs and seals each design segment only after it has been reviewed by an
10/27/2020 09:19:30
independent consulting engineer who specializes in the field in which it pertains
PM
OTHER VERSIONS
The answer is (C).
DISCIPLINES
FE Chemical
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Chemical)
FE Civil
(/admin/questions/inde
sfield=discipline&stext
Civil)
FE Electrical and
Computer
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sfield=discipline&stext
Electrical and Comput