Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

Introduction to Engineering Mechanics Dr. Wayne Whiteman Director of the Office of Student Services and Senior Academic Professional School of Mechanical Engineering

This course is an introduction to learning and applying the principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems.

School of Mechanical Engineering

Module 2 Learning Outcomes Describe and list examples of scalar quantities  Describe and list examples of vector quantities  Explain what is a force  Properly label a force to completely describe its characteristics 

2

1) Describe what is meant by a scalar. 2) List a few examples of scalar quantities.

3

1) Describe what is meant by a vector. 2) List a few examples of vector quantities.

4

1) Describe in your own words “What is a force?” 2) Is a force a scalar or a vector quantity?

5

This is how to completely describe a force: 8 kN

F  8 kN

ˆj iˆ

ANS

F  8 kN iˆ ANS 6