Test 1 Review Problems

Problem 1 (below left) The spring-mass system in the figure is at equilibrium in the position shown. The force in the spring is given by Hookes Law, Fk = -k , where k is the spring constant and is the deflection of the spring from its rest length, L0. Remember that L0 is the length of the spring with no force acting on it. K = 981 N/m, xg = 0.1m, m = 5kg. (a) Find the rest length (L0) of the spring. (b) If the mass is pushed upwards, giving it an initial velocity of 2m/s at its current position, find the velocity at x = L0.
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Problem 5 (below, left) The 10-lb block A and the 30-lb block B are released from rest at the position shown. The pulleys have negligible masses and friction. The coefficient of static and kinetic friction between block A and the surface are 0.5 and 0.25 respectively. As the system moves, determine: (a) the tension in the cable connecting block A to hook C. (b) the acceleration of block B. (c) the velocity of block A when it has moved 0.5 ft.

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Problem 2 (above, right) Weight A, with mass m, is attached to bar OA, with length r. Bar OA rotates at a constant angular velocity, 0 about point O in the vertical plane. Find the radial and transverse components of the force that bar OA exerts on the weight A as a function of . Problem 3 (below) The man pushes on the 25-kg crate with a variable force F. The force is always directed down at 30 from the horizontal as shown. Its magnitude starts at zero and is increased until the crate begins to slide. If the static and kinetic coefficient of friction are 0.5 and 0.25 respectively, calculate (a) the magnitude of the force F at the moment the crate begins to slide. (b) The crates initial acceleration.

Problem 6 (above, right) The 5-kg cartons 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 sideways on the rollers. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the cartons and the rollers are s=0.8 and k = 0.6 respectively. Problem 7 (below) Rod OA rotates counterclockwise with a & constant angular velocity of = 5 rad/s. The double collar B is pin-connected together such that one collar slides over the rotating rod and the other sides over the horizontal curved rod whose shape is described by the equation r = 1.5(2-cos) ft. If B weighs 0.1 lb, determine the normal force which the curved rod exerts on it at the instant = 180o. Neglect friction.

Problem 4 (below) The pendulum bob has a mass of 30 kg. When it is at its lowest point, = 0, it has a speed v0 = 4 m/s. For the instant the pendulum swings through the angle = 20, find (a) the tangential acceleration of the bob. (b) the velocity of the bob. (c) the tension in the cord.

Problem 8 (below) 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 up B. The coefficient of static and kinetic friction between A and B are s and k respectively. Neglect friction between block B and the surface C.

Answers #1 L0=0.05m, v=1.87m/s; #2 NR=mgsin+mr02, N=mgcos; #3 F=199N, ax=3.44m/s2; #4at=3.36m/s2 , v(20o)= 3.36m/s, T(20o)=361N; #5 T=9.64lb, aB=11.5 ft/s2 , vA=4.80ft/s ; #6 =8.15m; #7 NC=.466lb ; #8 P=2mg(sin+scos)/(cos-ssin)

Problem 9 (below) The 500-kg mine car is hoisted up the incline by the cable and motor M. For a short interval, the force in the cable is F = (3000 t2) N, where t is in seconds. If the car has the initial velocity v1 = 2 m/s at t = 0, determine its acceleration and velocity when t = 2 s. Assume the wheels have negligible weight and friction.

Problem 13 (below) Blocks A and B each have a mass of 2 kg. The 25-Newton horizontal force P is applied to B as shown. Ignore friction between all surfaces. Determine (a) the acceleration of block B. (b) the acceleration of block A.

Problem 10 (below) The spring-mounted 0.5-kg collar A moves along the horizontal rod which is rotating at the & constant clockwise angular rate = 4 rad/s. At this instant, r has the value of 0.1 m and increasing at 0.75 m/s. The kinetic and static coefficient of friction between the collar and the rod are 0.4 and 0.5 respectively. (a) Draw the FBD and MAD of the collar. Use appropriate coordinates. (b) Calculate the horizontal component of the normal force that the rod exerts on the collar. (c) Calculate the total friction force that the rod exerts on the collar. (d) If & = 0 at this moment, find the total r& force exerted on the collar by the springs.

Problem 14 (right) The 150-lb man lies against a platform for which the coefficient of kinetic and static friction are 0.45 and 0.5 respectively. The platform rotates about the vertical z-axis as shown in the figure. Determine the minimum and maximum constant angular velocity, , of the platform at which he will not slip. Problem 15 (below) The 30-lb blocks B is supported by the 55-lb block A and is attached to a cord to which a 50-lb horizontal force is applied as shown. Neglecting friction, determine (a) the acceleration of block A. (b) the acceleration of block B. v v v Hint: Use the relative acceleration equation: a = a + a
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Problem 11 (above) When block A is released from rest, it moves the 2-kg block B 1.5 m up along the smooth inclined plane in 3 s. Neglect the mass of the pulleys and cables. (a) What is the acceleration of B? (b) What is the acceleration of A? (c) What is the tension in the cable attached to A? (d) What is the mass of A that is required to produce the motion described? Problem 12 The 5-lb slider A starts from rest and slides in the horizontal plane along the smooth circular bar under the action of a tangential force Ft = 0.5t lbs, when t is in seconds. At t = 2 s, determine (a) the magnitude of the tangential acceleration of the slider. (b) the speed of the slider. (c) the magnitude of the horizontal force exerted on the slider by the bar.

Problem 16 (above) The 0.5-kg particle is confined to move along the smooth horizontal slot, contacting only one side of the slot at any instant. The rod OA rotates at a constant angular velocity & = 2 rad/s. When = 30o, (a) using kinematics only, find the transverse () component of the acceleration of the particle using point O as the origin of your coordinates. (Hint: you will need to use the chain rule for differentiation.) (b) using kinematics only, find the magnitude of the total acceleration of the particle. (c) what is the force of the rod on the particle? (d) what is the normal force of the slot on the particle?

Answers #9 a = 19.4 m/s2, v = 8.76 m/s both up; #10 N1=3.0 N in the direction, f=2.30 N towards center, Fs=1.50 N away from center; #11 aB = 0.333 m/s2 up, aA = 0.111 m/s2 down, TD = 53.0 N, mA = 5.46 kg; #12 at = 6.44 ft/s2, v = 6.44 ft/s, Nn = 3.22 lb.#13 aB = -6.60i m/s2, aA = 5.90i + .406j m/s2; #14 min = .981 rad/s, max = 3.05 rad/s. #15 a = -8.63i ft/s2, aB = -37.8i + 13.6j ft/s2. #16 a = 2.67 m/s2 , a = 3.08 m/s2 , Frod = 1.78 N , Nslot = 5.79 N