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At a given instant, the cables supporting the pipe have the motions shown. Determine the angular velocity and angular acceleration of the pipe and the velocity and acceleration of point B located on
At the instant shown rod AB has an angular velocity ωAB = 4 rad/s and an angular acceleration αAB = 2 rad/s2. Determine the angular velocity and angular acceleration of rod CD at this instant.The
The 150-lb man lies against the cushion for which the coefficient of static friction is μs = 0.5. If he rotates about the z axis with a constant speed v = 30 ft/s, determine the smallest angle θ of
The 52-kg skier is coasting freely down the hill with a speed of 4 m/s at x = 10 m. Determine the normal reaction on the ground and the rate of increase in speed at the instant shown. Neglect
Prove that if the block is released from rest at point B on a smooth path of arbitrary shape, the speed it attains when it reaches point A is equal to the speed it attains when it falls freely
The rotational speed of the disk is controlled by a 30-g smooth contact arm AB which is spring mounted on the disk.When the disk is at rest, the center of mass G of the arm is located 150 mm from the
The boy of mass 40 kg is sliding down the spiral slide at a constant speed such that his position, measured from the top of the chute, has components r = 1.5 m, θ = (0.7t) rad, and z = (-0.5t) m,
The 40-kg boy is sliding down the smooth spiral slide such that z = -2 m/s when he rotates θ = 360° and his speed is 2 m/s. Determine the r, θ, z components of force the slide exerts on him at
An electron of mass m is discharged with an initial horizontal velocity of v0. If it is subjected to two fields of force for which Fx = F0 and Fy = 0.3F0, where F0 is constant, determine the equation
The 400-lb cylinder at A is hoisted using the motor and the pulley system shown. If the speed of point B on the cable is increased at a constant rate from zero to vB = 10 ft/s in t = 5 s, determine
A parachutist having a mass m opens his parachute from an at-rest position at a very high altitude. If the atmospheric drag resistance is FD = kv2, where k is a constant, determine his velocity when
The 2-kg collar C is free to slide along the smooth shaft AB. Determine the acceleration of collar C if (a) The shaft is fixed from moving, (b) Collar A, which is fixed to shaft AB, moves
The 2-kg collar C is free to slide along the smooth shaft AB. Determine the acceleration of collar C if collar A is subjected to an upward acceleration of 4 m/s2. A -45 C B
Blocks A and B each have a mass m. Determine the largest horizontal force P which can be applied to B so that A will not move relative to B. All surfaces are smooth. A А В с - р -
Determine the tension developed in the cords attached to each block and the accelerations of the blocks. Neglect the mass of the pulleys and cords. A G B 8 kg 6 kg
Blocks A and B each have a mass m. Determine the largest horizontal force P which can be applied to B so that A will not slip on B. The coefficient of static friction between A and B is μs.Neglect
A projectile of mass m is fired into a liquid at an angle θ0 with an initial velocity v0 as shown. If the liquid develops a frictional or drag resistance on the projectile which is proportional to
The rock is dropped from rest within the thick liquid. If the drag force acting on it is F = cv, where c is a constant, determine the velocity and position of the rock as a function of time. Plot the
The smooth block B of negligible size has a mass m and rests on the horizontal plane. If the board AC pushes on the block at an angle θ with a constant acceleration a0, determine the velocity of the
The block A has a mass mA and rests on the pan B, which has a mass mB. Both are supported by a spring having a stiffness k that is attached to the bottom of the pan and to the ground. Determine the
The 30-lb crate is being hoisted upward with a constant acceleration of 6 ft/s2. If the uniform beam AB has a weight of 200 lb, determine the components of reaction at A. Neglect the size and mass of
The 2-kg block B and 15-kg cylinder A are connected to a light cord that passes through a hole in the center of the smooth table. If the block is given a speed of v = 10m/s, determine the radius r of
The 2-kg block B and 15-kg cylinder A are connected to a light cord that passes through a hole in the center of the smooth table. If the block travels along a circular path of radius r = 1.5m,
The 4-Mg helicopter maneuvers a horizontal turn having a radius of curvature ρ = 400 m. Determine the lift force FL required and the angle θ of the bank when it is flying horizontally with a
The 2-kg spool S fits loosely on the inclined rod for which the coefficient of static friction is μs = 0.2. If the spool is located 0.25 m from A, determine the maximum constant speed the spool can
Determine the maximum constant speed at which the pilot can travel around the vertical curve having a radius of curvature ρ = 800 m, so that he experiences a maximum acceleration an = 8g = 78.5
At the instant θ = 60°, the boy’s center of mass G has a downward speed vG = 15 ft/s. Determine the rate of increase in his speed and the tension in each of the two supporting cords of the swing
Cartons having a mass of 5 kg are required to move along the assembly line at a constant speed of 8 m/s. Determine the smallest radius of curvature for the conveyor so the cartons do not slip. The
At the instant θ = 60°, the boy’s center of mass G is momentarily at rest. Determine his speed and the tension in each of the two supporting cords of the swing when θ = 90°. The boy has a
Calculate the constant speed of the cars on the amusementpark ride if it is observed that the cables are directed at 30° from the vertical. Each car, including its passengers, has a mass of 550 kg.
The 2-kg spool S fits loosely on the inclined rod for which the coefficient of static friction μs = 0.2. is If the spool is located 0.25 m from A, determine the minimum constant speed the spool can
The 5-lb packages ride on the surface of the conveyor belt. If the belt starts from rest and its speed increases to 2 ft/s in 2s, determine the maximum angle θ so that none of the packages slip on
A girl having a mass of 25 kg sits at the edge of the merrygo- round so her center of mass G is at a distance of 1.5 m from the axis of rotation. If the angular motion of the platform is slowly
The plane is traveling at a constant speed of 800 ft/s along the curve y = 20(10-6)x2 + 5000, where x and y are in feet. If the pilot has a weight of 180 lb, determine the normal and tangential
The jet plane is traveling at a constant speed of 1000 ft/s along the curve y = 20(10-6)x2 + 5000, where x and y are in feet. If the pilot has a weight of 180 lb, determine the normal and tangential
A motorcyclist in a circus rides his motorcycle within the confines of the hollow sphere. If the coefficient of static friction between the wheels of the motorcycle and the sphere is μs = 0.4,
A sled and rider, weighing 30 lb and 150 lb, respectively, travel down a smooth slope that has the shape shown. If the rider does not hold on to the sides of the sled, determine the normal force
The collar has a mass of 2 kg and is free to slide along the smooth rod, which rotates in the horizontal plane. The attached spring has a stiffness k = 1 kN/m, and when no force is applied to the
The collar has a mass of 2 kg and is free to slide along the smooth rod, which rotates in the horizontal plane. The attached spring has a stiffness k = 1 kN/m, and when no force is applied to the
A small, 6-lb collar slides along the vertical, circular, smooth rod. If the collar is released from rest when θ = 10°, determine the normal force which it exerts on the rod when it arrives at
The 2-lb collar is released from rest at A and slides down along the smooth rod. If the attached spring has a stiffness k = 2 lb/ft, determine its unstretched length so that it does not allow the
The 150-lb man lies against the cushion for which the coefficient of static friction μs = 0.5 is Determine the resultant normal and frictional forces the cushion exerts on him due to rotation about
If the bicycle and rider have a total weight of 180 lb, determine the resultant normal force acting on the bicycle when it is at point A while it is freely coasting at vA = 6 ft/s. Also, calculate
The 2-kg pendulum bob moves in the vertical plane with a velocity of 6 m/s when θ = 0°. Determine the angle θ where the tension in the cord becomes zero. -2m-
The collar has a mass of 5 kg and is confined to move along the smooth circular rod which lies in the horizontal plane. The attached spring has an unstretched length of 200 mm. If at the instant θ =
The cyclist is coasting freely down the hill with a speed of 15 m/s at y = 0.2 m. Determine the resultant normal reaction on the bicycle and the rate of increase in speed at the instant shown. The
The airplane, traveling at a constant speed 50 m/s, of is executing a horizontal turn. If the plane is banked at θ = 15°, when the pilot experiences only a normal force on the seat of the plane,
The “eggbeater” wind turbine is stopped by using spoilers which consist of 20-lb blocks that slide out along the blades when the blades are turning. As the spoilers travel along the blade, they
The 600-kg wrecking ball is suspended from the crane by a cable having a negligible mass. If the ball has a speed v = 8 m/s at the instant it is at its lowest point, θ = 0°, determine the tension
The 2-kg pendulum bob moves in the vertical plane with a velocity of 8 m/s when θ = 0°. Determine the initial tension in the cord and also at the instant the bob reaches θ = 30°. Neglect the size
The tube rotates in the horizontal plane at a constant rate of θ̇ = 4 rad/s. If a 0.2-kg ball B starts at the origin O with an initial radial velocity of ṙ = 1.5 m/s and moves outward through the
The 2-kg rod AB moves up and down as its end slides on the smooth contoured surface of the cam, where r = 0.1 m and z = (0.02 sin 2θ) m. If the cam is rotating at a constant rate of 5 rad/s,
The smooth pin P has a mass of 80 g. It is attached to an elastic cord extending from O to P and, due to the slotted arm guide, moves along the horizontal circular path r = (0.8 sin θ) m. If the
Using a forked rod, a 0.5-kg smooth peg P is forced to move along the vertical slotted path r = (0.5 θ) m, where θ is in radians. If the angular position of the arm is u = (π/8 t2) rad, where t is
Using air pressure, the 0.5-kg ball is forced to move through the tube lying in the horizontal plane and having the shape of a logarithmic spiral. If the tangential force exerted on the ball due to
A boy standing firmly spins the girl sitting on a circular "dish" or sled in a circular path of radius r0 = 3 m such that her angular velocity is θ̇0 = 0.1 rad/s. If the attached cable OC is drawn
Determine the magnitude of the resultant force acting on a 5-kg particle at the instant t = 2 s, if the particle is moving along a horizontal path defined by the equations r = (2t + 10) m and θ =
The collar, which has a weight of 3 lb, slides along the smooth rod lying in the horizontal plane and having the shape of a parabola, r = [4/(l - cosθ)] ft, where θ is in radians. If the collar’s
If the coefficient of static friction between the conical surface and the block is μs = 0.2, determine the maximum constant angular velocity without causing the block to slide upwards. 45° -300
The path of motion of a 5-lb particle in the horizontal plane is described in terms of polar coordinates as r = (2t + 1) ft and θ = (0.5t² - t) rad, where t is in seconds. Determine the magnitude
If the coefficient of static friction between the conical surface and the block of mass m is μs = 0.2, determine the minimum constant angular velocity so that the block does not slide downwards.
For a short time, the 250-kg roller-coaster car with passengers is traveling along the spiral track at a constant speed of v = 8 m/s. If the track descends d = 12 m for every full revolution, θ =
The 2-lb spool slides along the smooth horizontal spiral rod, r = (2 θ) ft, where θ is in radians. If its angular rate of rotation is constant and equals θ̇ = 4 rad/s, determine the
If the position of the 3-kg collar C on the smooth rod AB is held at r = 720 mm, determine the constant angular velocity θ̇ at which the mechanism is rotating about the vertical axis. The spring
The amusement park ride rotates with a constant angular velocity of θ̇ = 0.8 rad/s. If the path of the ride is defined by r = (3 sinθ + 5)m and z = (3 cos θ)m, determine the r, θ, and z
For a short time, the 250-kg roller-coaster car with passengers is traveling along the spiral track at a constant speed such that its position measured from the top of the track has components r = 10
The smooth surface of the vertical cam is defined in part by the curve r = (0.2 cos θ + 0.3) m. The forked rod is rotating with an angular acceleration of θ̈ = 2 rad/s², and when θ = 45°,
Using air pressure, the 0.5-kg ball is forced to move through the tube lying in the horizontal plane and having the shape of a logarithmic spiral. If the tangential force exerted on the ball due to
The forked rod is used to move the smooth 2-lb particle around the horizontal path in the shape of a limaçon, r = (2 + cos θ) ft. If θ = (0.5t2) rad, where t is in seconds, determine the force
The collar has a mass of 2 kg and travels along the smooth horizontal rod defined by the equiangular spiral r = (eθ) m, where is in radians. Determine the tangential force F and the normal force N
The smooth surface of the vertical cam is defined in part by the curve r = (0.2 cos θ + 0.3) m. If the forked rod is rotating with a constant angular velocity of θ̇ = 4 rad/s, determine the force
The spool, which has a mass of 2 kg, slides along the smooth horizontal spiral rod, r = (0.4θ) m, where θ is in radians. If its angular rate of rotation is constant and equals θ̇ = 6 rad/s,
Rod OA rotates counterclockwise at a constant angular rate θ̇ = 4 rad/s. The double collar B is pin connected together such that one collar slides over the rotating rod and the other collar
Solve Prob. 13–109 if motion is in the vertical plane.Prob. 13–109Rod OA rotates counterclockwise at a constant angular rate θ̇ = 4 rad/s. The double collar B is pin connected together
A 0.2-kg spool slides down along a smooth rod. If the rod has a constant angular rate of rotation θ̇ = 2 rad/s in the vertical plane, show that the equations of motion for the spool are r̈ -
The airplane executes the vertical loop defined by r² = [810(10³) cos 2θ] m². If the pilot maintains a constant speed v= 120m/s along the path, determine the normal force the seat exerts on him
The speed of a satellite launched into a circular orbit about the earth is given by Eq. 13–25. Determine the speed of a satellite launched parallel to the surface of the earth so that it travels in
The earth has an orbit with eccentricity 0.0167 around the sun. Knowing that the earth’s minimum distance from the sun is 146(106) km, find the speed at which the earth travels when it is at this
A communications satellite is in a circular orbit above the earth such that it always remains directly over a point on the earth’s surface. As a result, the period of the satellite must equal the
The satellite is in an elliptical orbit around the earth as shown. Determine its velocity at perigee P and apogee A, and the period of the satellite. P 2 Mm 8 Mm- A
The rocket is docked next to a satellite located 18 Mm above the earth’s surface. If the satellite is traveling in a circular orbit, determine the speed tangent to the earth’s surface which must
Prove Kepler’s third law of motion. Use Eqs. 13–19, 13–28, 13–29, and 13–31.Eqs. 13–19 1 r C cos 0 + GM₂ h² (13-19)
The rocket is traveling in free flight along the elliptical orbit. The planet has no atmosphere, and its mass is 0.60 times that of the earth. If the rocket has the orbit shown, determine the
The rocket is traveling in free flight along an elliptical trajectory A'A. The planet has a mass 0.60 times that of the earth. If the rocket has an apoapsis and periapsis as shown in the figure,
A satellite is to be placed into an elliptical orbit about the earth such that at the perigee of its orbit it has an altitude of 800 km, and at apogee its altitude is 2400 km. Determine its required
If the 50-kg crate is subjected to a force of P = 200 N, P determine its speed when it has traveled 15 m starting from rest. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is
Determine the maximum speed that the jeep can travel over the crest of the hill and not lose contact with the road. p=250 ft
If the 50-kg crate starts from rest and attains a speed of P 6 m/s when it has traveled a distance of 15 m, determine the= force P acting on the crate.The coefficient of kinetic friction between the
A pilot weighs 150 lb and is traveling at a constant speed of 120 ft/s. Determine the normal force he exerts on the seat of the plane when he is upside down at A. The loop has a radius of curvature
As indicated by the derivation, the principle of work and energy is valid for observers in any inertial reference frame. Show that this is so, by considering the 10-kg block which rests on the smooth
When the driver applies the brakes of a light truck traveling 40 km/h, it skids 30 m before stopping. How far will the truck skid if it is traveling 80 km/h when the brakes are applied?
The 50-lb load is hoisted by the pulley system and motor M. If the motor exerts a constant force of 30 lb on the cable, determine the power that must be supplied to the motor if the load has been
The 100-kg crate is subjected to the forces shown. If it is originally at rest, determine the distance it slides in order to attain a speed of v = 8 m/s. The coefficient of kinetic friction between
Determine the required height h of the roller coaster so that when it is essentially at rest at the crest of the hill A it will reach a speed of 100 km/h when it comes to the bottom B. Also, what
The rocket is traveling around the earth in free flight along the elliptical orbit AC. Determine its change in speed when it reaches A so that it travels along the elliptical orbit AB. C 8 Mm B W 8
The rocket shown is originally in a circular orbit 6 Mm above the surface of the earth. It is required that it travel in another circular orbit having an altitude of 14 Mm. To do this, the rocket is
The rocket is in free-flight circular orbit around the earth. Determine the time needed for the rocket to travel from the inner orbit at A to the outer orbit at A′. 8 Mm 19 Mm Α'
The rocket is initially in free-flight circular orbit around the earth. Determine the speed of the rocket at A. What change in the speed at A is required so that it can move in an elliptical orbit to
The rocket is in free flight along an elliptical trajectory A'A. The planet has no atmosphere, and its mass is 0.60 times that of the earth. If the orbit has the apoapsis and periapsis shown,
If the rocket is to land on the surface of the planet, determine the required free-flight speed it must have at A' so that the landing occurs at B. How long does it take for the rocket to land, in

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