Computational Problem 2015

Rod AB has a length L and a weight of 2.5 kg and is supported on a flat surface at A.
B
a) Knowing that the system is released from rest when = 89o and assuming
enough friction to avoid sliding on the surface at A, use computational software
to calculate the normal reaction force (Ry) and friction force (Rf) for values of
from 89o to 0o.

L that the coefficient of static friction between the rod and the surface is
b) Knowing
actually 0.50, determine the range of starting values of for which the rod will
slip immediately after being released from rest.
A
Use the methods of kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies (Ch15 and 16) in your
calculations to answer this question.

Your project must be printed out very neatly, bound and must have the
following information in separate headings. Do a professional presentation!
A. Brief introduction with theory showing derivations and final formulas that will
be used in your computer calculations.

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B. Results:
Data table with appropriate columns. Data increments of 1 o.

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Two labelled plots of the data calculated in a). Increments must be

small enough to plot a smooth graph.
C. Conclusions (Observations).
D.

Computer code that was used.

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