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ME 221 Statics Exam #1 Review

Prepare for your statics exam 1 by reviewing the homework problems, examples in the book, and common exam pitfalls. Understand the exam format, topics covered, and helpful hints to maximize your score. Historical exam data is provided to give you an idea of the grading scale.

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ME 221 Statics Exam #1 Review

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  1. ME 221 StaticsExam #1 Review Exam 1 Review

  2. Homework • Due today: • Chapter 2 problems: • 61, 64, 70, 71, 72, 82, 86, 94, 105 & 113 • Grades posted in Angel • HW #1 & Quiz #1 (and solutions) • HW #2 & Quiz #2 (solutions posted) • HW #3 solutions to be posted late today Exam 1 Review

  3. Exam 1 • Wednesday, September 17 Exam 1 Review

  4. Exam Format • Similar to homework problems • 5 or 6 (maybe 7) problems • No new concepts • Closed books and closed notes • 15% of final grade • Will need a calculator • Back rows must sit every other seat Exam 1 Review

  5. Exam 1 Helpful Hints • Study by working homework problems • Review the examples in the book • Read the exam questions carefully • Work the problems you know first • Use a logical flow to show your knowledge • Be complete Exam 1 Review

  6. Exam 1 Pitfalls • Vectors have both magnitude and direction • Most answers will have units • Calculated answers should be in decimal form • Use 3 significant figures where appropriate • Answers are generally worth ~1/3 of points • Steps leading to answers are worth ~2/3 Exam 1 Review

  7. Exam 1 Topics • All of Chapters 1 & 2 except 2.11 Springs • Newton’s Laws • Units • Scalars & vectors; defining, adding, etc. • Laws of sine and cosine • Resolution of a vector into components Exam 1 Review

  8. Exam 1 Topics • 3D coordinates & unit base vectors • Directional cosines • Nonorthogonal vector components • Scalar products of vectors • 2D & 3D equilibrium problems • Drawing a good free-body diagram Exam 1 Review

  9. Exam 1 Exams will be graded Wednesday night Scores will be posted on Angel late Wednesday or early Thursday Last day to drop with full refund is Thursday

  10. Exam 1 Historical Data Of those students below 60 points on exam 1: ~30% dropped the course ~24% received 0.0 for final grade ~46% passed the course None has finished above a 2.5 final grade

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