Specify whether the statements are true or false. 1. Moment of a force about a point is a free vector. [ Select ]
2. A force can be moved to any point along the line of action. [ Select ]
3. The magnitude of the equivalent resultant force of a distributed load can be calculated using the centriod of the load distribution area. [ Select ]
4. The resultant force of a couple force system is zero. [ Select ]
5. Moment axis is perpendicular to the plane containing both moment arm and force. [ Select ]

Amass of 1.5 kg of air at 120 kpa and 24°c is contained in a gas-tight, frictionless piston-cylinder device. the air is now compressed to a final pressure of 720 kpa. during the process, heat is transferred from the air such that the temperature inside the cylinder remains constant. calculate the boundary work input during this process.

Aloaded platform of total mass 500 kg is supported by a dashpot and by a set of springs of effective stiffness 72 kn/m. it is observed that when the platform is depressed through a distance x = 12.5 cm below its equilibrium position and then released without any initial velocity; it reaches its equilibrium position in the shortest possible time without overshoot. find the position and velocity of the loaded platform 0.10 sec. after its release. if a further load of 400 kg is added to the platform, find, i) the frequency of damped vibrations, and i) the amplitude of vibration after 2 complete oscillations, given that the initial amplitude is 15 cm.

A)-in the process of engineering design, explain the contribution of material selection. b)- explain the procedure of synthesis as is employed in engineering design. c)- is there any relationship between ergonomics and engineering design? explain. d)- safety consideration in engineering design includes human, product and the enviroment . explain how safety will be incorporated into the design?