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Chapter 14, Solution 1.

The masses are mA = mB = 1350 kg and mC = 5400 kg.


Let v A , vB , and vC be the sought after final velocities, positive to the left.

( v A )0 = ( vB )0 = 0, ( vC )0 = 8 km/h = 2.2222 m/s

Initial velocities:

First collision. Truck C strikes car B. Plastic impact: e = 0


Let ( vBC )0 be the common velocity of B and C after impact.

Conservation of momentum for B and C :

( mB + mC ) vBC

= mB ( vB )0 + mC ( vC )0

6750 vBC = 0 + ( 5400 )( 2.2222 )

vBC = 1.77778 m/s

Second collision. Car-truck BC strikes car A.


Elastic impact. e = 1
v A vBC = e ( v A )0 ( vBC )0 = 1.77778 m/s

(1)

Conservation of momentum for A, B, and C.

mAv A + ( mB + mC )( vBC ) = mA ( v A )0 + ( mB + mC )( vBC )0

1350 v A + 6750 vBC = 0 + ( 6750 )(1.77778 )

(2)

Solving (1) and (2) simultaneously for v A and vBC ,

v A = 2.9630 m/s, vBC = 1.18519 m/s = vB = vC

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v A = 10.67 km/h

v B = 4.27 km/h

vC = 4.27 km/h

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Chapter 14, Solution 2.

Conservation of linear momentum for block, cart, and bullet together.

components

mB v0 = ( mA + mB + mC ) v f

vf =

( 0.028)( 550 ) = 1.7058 m/s


mBv0
=
mA + mB + mC 5 + 0.028 + 4
v f = 1.706 m/s 

(a)
Consider block and bullet alone.

Principle of impulse and momentum.


components
components

N ( t ) mg ( t )

N = mg

: mB v0 k N ( t ) = ( mA + mB ) v'

Just after impact, t is negligible. The velocity then is

v0' =

( 0.028)( 550 ) = 3.0628 m/s


mB v0
=
mA + mB
5 + 0.028

Also, just after impact, the velocity of the cart is zero.

Accelerations after impact.

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F = ma :

Block and bullet:

k ( mA + mB ) g = ( mA + mB ) a AB
a AB = k g = ( 0.50 )( 9.81)
= 4.905 m/s 2

F = maC :

Cart:

k ( mA + mB ) g = mC aC :
aC =

k ( mA + mB ) g
mC

( 0.50 )( 5.028)( 9.81)


4

= 6.1656 m/s 2
Acceleration of block relative to cart.

a AB/C = 4.905 ( 6.1656 ) = 11.0706 m/s 2


Motion of the block relative to the cart.

( vAB/C )2
2

( v' )2
2

= 2 ( a AB/C )( s AB/C )

In the final position, v AB/C = 0

s AB/C =

( v' )2
2 a AB/C

2
3.0628 )
(
=
= 0.424 m
( 2 )(11.0706 )

The block moves 0.424 to the left relative to the cart.


(b) This places the block 1.000 0.424 = 0.576 m from the left end of the cart.

0.576 m from left end of cart 

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Chapter 14, Solution 3.

The masses are mA =

( 22 )( 2000 ) = 1366.5 slugs


4000
3700
= 124.2 slugs, mB =
= 114.9 slugs, and mF =
32.2
32.2
32.2

Let v A , vB , and vF be the sought after velocities in ft/s, positive to the right.

( v A )0

Initial values:

Initial momentum of system:

= ( vB )0 = ( vF )0 = 0.

mA ( v A )0 + mB ( vB )0 + mF ( vF )0 = 0.

There are no horizontal external forces acting during the time period under consideration. Momentum is
conserved.

0 = mAv A + mBvB + mF vF

(1)

124.2v A + 114.9vB + 1366.5vF = 0


The relative velocities are given as

v A/F = v A vF = 7 ft/s

(2)

vB/F = vB vF = 3.5 ft/s

(3)

Solving (1), (2), and (3) simultaneously,

v A = 6.208 ft/s, vB = 2.708 ft/s, vF = 0.7919 ft/s


v F = 0.792 ft/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 4.

The masses are mA =

WA
W
W
, mB = B , and mF = F .
g
g
g

Let the final velocities be v A , vB , and vF = 0.34 ft/s, positive to the right.

( v A )0

Initial values:

= ( vB ) 0 = ( vF ) 0 = 0

mA ( v A )0 + mB ( vB )0 + mF ( vF )0 = 0

Initial momentum of system:

There are no horizontal external forces acting during the time period under consideration. Momentum is
conserved.

0 = mAv A + mB vB + mF vF =

WA
W
W
v A + B vB + F vF
g
g
g

WF =

Solving for WF ,

WAv A + WBvB
vF

(1)

From the given relative velocities,

v A = vF + v A/F = 1.02 7.65 = 6.63 ft/s


vB = vF + vB/F = 1.02 7.5 = 6.48 ft/s
Substituting these values in (1),

WF =

( 4000 )( 6.63) + ( 3700 )( 6.48)


1.02

= 49506 lb
WF = 24.8 tons 

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Chapter 14, Solution 5.

The masses are the engine mA = 80 103 kg , the load mB = 30 103 kg , and the flat car

(m

= 20 103 kg .

( v A )0

Initial velocities:

= 6.5 km/h = 1.80556 m/s,

( vB ) 0

= ( vC )0 = 0.

No horizontal external forces act on the system during the impact and while the load is sliding relative to the flat
car. Momentum is conserved.

mA ( v A )0 + mB ( 0 ) + mC ( 0 ) = mA ( v A )0

Initial momentum:

(1)

(a) Let v be the common velocity of the engine and flat car immediately after impact. Assume that the
impact takes place before the load has time to acquire velocity.
Momentum immediately after impact:

mAv + mB ( 0 ) + mC v = ( mA + mC ) v

(2)

Equating (1) and (2) and solving for v,

v =

m A ( v A )0

mA + mC

(80 10 ) (1.80556) = 1.44444 m/s


=
(100 10 )
3

v = 5.20 km/h

(b) Let v f be the common velocity of all three masses after the load has slid to a stop relative to the car.
Corresponding momentum:

mAv f + mBv f + mC v f = ( mA + mB + mC ) v f

(3)

Equating (1) and (3) and solving for v f ,

vf =

m A ( v A )0

mA + mB + mC

(80 10 ) (1.80556) = 1.11111 m/s


=
(130 10 )
3

v f = 4.00 km/h

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Chapter 14, Solution 6.

The masses are m for the bullet and mA and mB for the blocks.
(a) The bullet passes through block A and embeds in block B. Momentum is conserved.

Initial momentum:

mv0 + mA ( 0 ) + mB ( 0 ) = mv0

Final momentum:

mvB + m Av A + mB vB

Equating,

mv0 = mvB + mAv A + mBvB

m=

( 3)( 3) + ( 2.5)( 5) = 43.434 103 kg


mAv A + mB vB
=
v0 vB
500 5
m = 43.4 g 

(b) The bullet passes through block A. Momentum is conserved.

Initial momentum:

mv0 + mA ( 0 ) = mv0

Final momentum:

mv1 + m Av A

Equating,

mv0 = mv1 + mAv A

43.434 103 ( 500 ) ( 3)( 3)


mv0 mAv A
=
= 292.79 m/s
v1 =
m
43.434 103
v1 = 293 m/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 7.

(a) Woman dives first.


Conservation of momentum:
120
300 + 180
v1 = 0
(16 v1 )
g
g
v1 =

(120 )(16 )
600

= 3.20 ft/s

Man dives next. Conservation of momentum:

300 + 180
300
180
v1 =
v2 +
(16 v2 )
g
g
g

v2 =

480v1 + (180 )(16 )


480

= 9.20 ft/s

v 2 = 9.20 ft/s

v2 = 9.37 ft/s

(b) Man dives first.


Conservation of momentum:

180
300 + 120
v1
(16 v1 )
g
g
v1 =

(180 )(16 )
600

= 4.80 ft/s

Woman dives next. Conservation of momentum:

300 + 120
300
120
v1 =
v2 +
(16 v2 )
g
g
g

v2 =

420v1 + (120 )(16 )


420

= 9.37 ft/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 8.

(a) Woman dives first.


Conservation of momentum:

120
300 + 180
v1 = 0
(16 v1 ) +
g
g
v1 =

(120 )(16 )
600

= 3.20 ft/s

Man dives next. Conservation of momentum:

300 + 180
300
180
v1 =
v2 +
(16 v2 )
g
g
g
v2 =

480v1 + (180 )(16 )


= 2.80 ft/s
480

v 2 = 2.80 ft/s

v2 = 0.229 ft/s

(b) Man dives first.


Conservation of momentum:

180
300 + 120
v1 = 0
(16 v1 )
g
g
v1 =

(180 )(16 )
600

= 4.80 ft/s

Woman dives next. Conservation of momentum:

300 + 120
300
120
v1 =
v2 +
(16 v2 )
g
g
g
v2 =

420v1 + (120 )(16 )


= 0.229 ft/s
420

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Chapter 14, Solution 9.


The masses are mA = mB = mC = 9 kg.

Position vectors (m):

rA = 0.9k ,

rB = 0.6i + 0.6 j + 0.9k ,

rC = 0.3i + 1.2 j

HO = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )

In units of kg m 2 /s,

= 0
0

0
0.9 +
( 9vA ) 0

0.6 0.6 0.9 + 0.3 1.2


0 0
( 9vB ) 0 0

k
0
( 9vC )

= ( 8.1v Ai ) + ( 8.1vB j 5.4vBk ) + (10.8vC i 2.7vC j)


= ( 8.1v A + 10.8vC ) i + ( 8.1vB 2.7vC ) j + ( 5.4vB ) k

But, H O is given as 1.8 kg m 2 /s k


Equating the two expressions for H O and resolving into components,

i:

8.1v A + 10.8vC = 0

(1)

j: 8.1vB 2.7vC = 0

(2)

k: 5.4vB = 1.8

(3)

v A = 1.333 m/s

v A = (1.333 m/s ) j 

(a) Solving for v A , vB , and vC ,

v B = ( 0.333 m/s ) i 

vB = 0.333 m/s

vC = (1.000 m/s ) k 

vC = 1.000 m/s

Coordinates of mass center G in m.

r =
=

mArA + mBrB + mC rC
mA + mB + mC

( 9 )( 0.9k ) + ( 9 )( 0.6i + 0.6 j + 0.9k ) + ( 9 )( 0.3i + 1.2 j)


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= 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k


Position vectors relative to the mass center in m.

rA = rA r = ( 0.9k ) ( 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k ) = 0.3i 0.6 j + 0.3k


rB = rB r = ( 0.6i + 0.6 j + 0.9k ) ( 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k ) = 0.3i + 0.3k
rC = rC r = ( 0.3i + 1.2 j) ( 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k ) = 0.6 j 0.6k
mA v A = ( 9 )(1.333j) = (12 kg m/s ) j
mB v B = ( 9 )( 0.333i ) = ( 3 kg m/s ) i
mC vC = ( 9 )(1k ) = ( 9 kg m/s ) k

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(b)

HG = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )
= ( 0.3i 0.6 j + 0.3k ) (12 j) + ( 0.3i + 0.3k ) ( 3i ) + ( 0.6 j 0.6k ) ( 9k )
= ( 3.6i 3.6k ) + ( 0.9 j) + ( 5.4i ) = 1.8i + 0.9 j 3.6k

) (

) (

HG = 1.800 kg m 2 /s i + 0.900 kg m 2/s j 3.60 kg m 2/s k 

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Chapter 14, Solution 10.

The masses are

mA = mB = mC = 9 kg.

rA = 0.9k ,

Position vectors (m):

rB = 0.6i + 0.6 j + 0.9k ,

rC = 0.3i + 1.2 j

Coordinates of mass center G expressed in m.

r =
=

mArA + mBrB + mC rC
mA + mB + mC

( 9 )( 0.9k ) + ( 9 )( 0.6i + 0.6 j + 0.9k ) + ( 9 )( 0.3i + 1.2j)


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= 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k


Position vectors relative to the mass center expressed in m.

rA = rA r = ( 0.9k ) ( 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k ) = 0.3i 0.6 j + 0.3k


rB = rB r = ( 0.6i + 0.6 j + 0.9k ) ( 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k ) = 0.3i + 0.3k
rC = rC r = ( 0.3i + 1.2 j) ( 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k ) = 0.6 j 0.6k
Angular momenta.

HO = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )
HG = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )
Subtracting,

HO HG = ( rA rA ) ( mA v A ) + ( rB rB ) mB v B + ( rC rC ) mC vC
0 = r ( mA v A ) + r ( mB v B ) + r ( mC vC )
= r ( mA v A + mB v B + mC vC ) = r L

L = r

L is parallel to r.

2 =

L L = 2r r

( 45) = 502 ,
LL
=
rr
( 0.9 )2

= 50 N s/m

mA v A + mB v B + mC vC = r

( 9 )( vA j) + ( 9 )( vBi ) + ( 9 ) ( vC k ) = 50 ( 0.3i + 0.6 j + 0.6k )

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(a) Resolve into components and solve for v A , vB , and vC .


v A = 3.333 m/s

v A = ( 3.33 m/s ) j 

vB = 1.6667 m/s

v B = (1.667 m/s ) i 

vC = 3.333 m/s

vC = ( 3.33 m/s ) k 

(b) Angular momentum about O expressed in kg m 2 /s.

HO = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )
i
= 0
0

0
0.9 +
( 9vA ) 0

0.6 0.6 0.9 + 0.3 1.2


0 0
( 9vB ) 0 0

k
0
( 9vC )

= ( 8.1v Ai ) + ( 8.1vB j 5.4vBk ) + (10.8vC i 2.7vC j)


= ( 8.1v A + 10.8vC ) i + ( 8.1vB 2.7vC ) j + ( 5.4vB ) k
= 9i + 4.5j 9k

) (

) (

HO = 9.00 kg m 2 /s i + 4.50 kg m 2 /s j 9.00 kg m 2 /s k 

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Chapter 14, Solution 11.

Position vectors expressed in ft.

rA = 3i + 6 j,

rB = 6 j + 3k ,

rC = 3i + 3k

Momentum of each particle expressed in lb s.


WA v A
4
1
= ( 42i + 63j) = (168i + 252 j)
g
g
g
WB v B
4
1
= ( 42i + 63j) = ( 168i + 252 j)
g
g
g
WC vC
28
1
=
( 9 j 6k ) = ( 252 j 168k )
g
g
g

Angular momentum of the system about O expressed in ft lb s.

HO = rA

WA v A
W v
W v
+ rB B B + rC C C
g
g
g

i
j k
i
j k
i
j
k
1

= 3
6 0 + 0
6 3 + 3 0
3
g
168 252 0
0 252 168
168 252 0
1
= {( 252k ) + ( 756i 504 j + 1008k ) + ( 756i + 504 j 756k )}
g
=

1
( 0i + 0 j + 0k )
g
H O = zero 

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Chapter 14, Solution 12.

W = WA + WB + WC = 4 + 4 + 28 = 36 lb

(a)

mArA + mBrB + mC rC
W r + WBrB + mC rC
= A A
m
W
1
=
{( 4 )( 3i + 6j) + ( 4 )( 6j + 3k ) + ( 28)( 3i + 3k )}
36
= 2.667i + 1.333j + 2.667k

r =

r = ( 2.67 ft ) i + (1.333 ft ) j + ( 2.67 ft ) k 

(b) Linear momentum

mv = mA v A + mB v B + mC vC =

1
(WA v A + WB v B + WC vC )
g

1
( 4 )( 42i + 63j) + ( 4 )( 42i + 63j) + ( 28 )( 9 j 6k )
g
1
=
( 252 j 168k )
32.2
mv = ( 7.83 lb s ) j ( 5.22 lb s ) k 
(c) Position vectors relative to the mass center G (ft).

rA = rA r = ( 3i + 6 j) ( 2.667i + 1.333j + 2.667k )


= 0.333i + 4.667 j 2.667k
rB = rB r = ( 6 j + 3k ) ( 2.667i + 1.333j + 2.667k )
= 2.667i + 4.667 j + 0.333k
rC = rC r = ( 3i + 3k ) ( 2.667i + 1.333j + 2.667k )
= 0.333i 1.333j + 0.333k
Angular momentum about the mass center.

W v
W v
W v
HG = rA A A + rB B B + rC C C
g
g
g

i
j
k
i
j
k
i
1
= 0.333
4.667 2.667 + 2.667
4.667 0.333 + 0.333
g
0
0
( 4 )( 42 ) ( 4 )( 63) 0
( 4 )( 42 ) ( 4 )( 63)
1
= {( 672i 448j 700k ) + ( 84i 56 j + 112k ) + ( 308i + 56 j 84k )}
g

1
(896i 448j 672k ) = 27.827i 13.913j 20.870k
32.2
= ( 27.8 ft lb s ) i (13.91 ft lb s ) j ( 20.9 ft lb s ) k 
=

HG

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j
1.333
( 28)( 9 )

k
0.333
( 28)( 6 )

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From Problem 14.28,

HO = r mv + H G

HO

i
j
k
= 2.667 1.333 2.667
0
7.83 5.22

= 27.826i + 13.913j + 20.870k + 27.827i 13.913j 20.870k


= 0i + 0 j + 0k
From Prob 14.11,

HO = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )

1
{rA (WAv A ) + rB (WB v B ) + rC (WC vC )}
g

i
j k
i
j k
i
j
k
1

= 3
6 0 + 0
6 3 + 3 0
3
g
168 252 0
0 252 168
168 252 0
1
= {( 252k ) + ( 756i 504 j + 1008k ) + ( 756i + 504 j 756k )}
g

1
( 0i + 0 j + 0k )
g

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Chapter 14, Solution 13.

Linear momentum of each particle expressed in kg m/s.

mA v A = 3i 2 j + 4k
mB v B = 8i + 6 j
mC vC = 6i + 15j 9k

Position vectors, (meters):

rA = 3j + k ,

rB = 3i + 2.5k ,

rC = 4i + 2 j + k

Angular momentum about O, ( kg m 2 /s ) .


HO = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )
i j k
i j k
i j k
= 0 3 1 + 3 0 2.5 + 4 2 1
3 2 4
8 6 0
6 15 9
= (14i + 3j 9k ) + ( 15i + 20 j + 18k ) + ( 33i + 42 j + 48k )
= 34i + 65j + 57k

) (

) (

HO = 34 kg m 2 /s i + 65 kg m 2 /s j + 57 kg m 2 /s k 

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Chapter 14, Solution 14.

Position vectors, (meters):

rA = 3j + k ,

(a) Mass center:

6r

rB = 3i + 2.5k ,

rC = 4i + 2 j + k

( mA + mB + mC ) r = mArA + mBrB + mCrC


= (1)( 3j + k ) + ( 2 )( 3i + 2.5k ) + ( 3)( 4i + 2 j + k )

r = 3i + 1.5j + 1.5k
r = ( 3.00 m ) i + (1.500 m ) j + (1.500 m ) k 

Linear momentum of each particle, ( kg m/s ) .


mA v A = 3i 2 j + 4k
mB v B = 8i + 6 j

mC vC = 6i + 15j 9k

(b) Linear momentum of the system, ( kg m/s.)

mv = mA v A + mB v B + mC vC = 17i + 19 j 5k

mv = (17.00 kg m/s ) i + (19.00 kg m/s ) j ( 5.00 kg m/s ) k 

Position vectors relative to the mass center, (meters).


rA = rA r = 3i + 1.5j 0.5k

rB = rB r = 1.5j + k
rC = rC r = i + 0.5j 0.5k
(c) Angular momentum about G, ( kg m 2 /s ) .

HG = rA mA v A + rB mB v B + rC mC vC
i
j
k
i
j k
i j
k
= 3 1.5 0.5 + 0 1.5 1 + 1 0.5 0.5
3 2 4
8 6 0
6 15 9
= ( 5i + 10.5j + 1.5k ) + ( 6i + 8 j + 12k ) + ( 3i + 6 j + 12k )
= 2i + 24.5j + 25.5k

) (

) (

HG = 2.00 kg m 2 /s i + 24.5 kg m 2/s j + 25.5 kg m 2 /s k 

i j k
r mv = 3 1.5 1.5
17 19 5
= ( 36 kg m 2 /s ) i + ( 40.5 kg m 2 /s ) j + ( 31.5 kg m 2 /s ) k

HG + r mv = ( 34 kg m 2 /s ) i + ( 65 kg m 2/s ) j + ( 57 kg m 2/s ) k

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Angular momentum about O.

HO = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )
i j k
i j k
i j k
= 0 3 1 + 3 0 2.5 + 4 2 1
3 2 4
8 6 0
6 15 9

= (14i + 3j 9k ) + ( 15i + 20 j + 18k ) + ( 33i + 42 j + 48k )

= ( 34 kg m 2 /s ) i + 65 kg m 2 /s j + ( 57 kg m 2/s ) k
Note that
H O = H G + r mv

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Chapter 14, Solution 15.

The mass center moves as if the projectile had not exploded.


2
1

1
r = ( v 0t ) gt 2 j = ( 60i )( 2 ) ( 9.81)( 2 ) j
2
2

= (120 m ) i (19.62 m ) j

( mA + mB ) r
rB =
=

= mArA + mBrB

1
( mA + mB ) r mArA
mB
1
( 20 )(120i 19.62 j) 8 (120i 10 j 20k )
12

= 120i 26.033j + 13.333k

rB = (120.0 m ) i ( 26.0 m ) j + (13.33 m ) k 

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Chapter 14, Solution 16.

There are no external forces. The mass center moves as if the explosion had not occurred.

r = v 0t = ( 450i )( 4 ) = (1800 m ) i

( mA + mB + mC ) r
rC =
=

= mArA + mBrB + mC rC

1
( mA + mB + mC ) r mArA mBrB
mC
1
( 500 )(1800i ) ( 300 )(1200i 350 j 600k )
50

(150 )( 2500i + 450 j + 900k )


= 3300i + 750 j + 900k

rC = ( 3300 m ) i + ( 750 m ) j + ( 900 m ) k 

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Chapter 14, Solution 17.

Mass center at time of first collision.

( mA + mB + mC ) r1 = mA ( rA )1 + mB ( rB )1 + mC ( rC )1
(WA + WB + WC ) r1 = WA ( rA )1 + WB ( rB )1 + WC ( rC )1
9600 r1 = ( 2800 )( 27.8j) + ( 3600 )( 38.4 j) + ( 3200 )(120i )
r1 = ( 40 ft ) i ( 22.508 ft ) j
Mass center at time of photo.

( mA + mB + mC ) r2
(WA + WB + WC ) r2

= mA ( rA )2 + mB ( rB )2 + mC ( rC )2

= WA ( rA )2 + WB ( rB )2 + WC ( rC )2

9600 r2 = ( 2800 )( 30.3i + 50.7 j) + ( 3600 )( 30.3i + 61.2 j)


+ ( 3200 )( 59.4i 45.6 j)
r2 = ( 40 ft ) i + ( 22.5375 ft ) j

Since no external horizontal forces act, momentum is conserved, and the mass center moves at constant
velocity.

( mA + mB + mC ) v = mA ( v A )1 + mB ( v B )1 + mC ( vC )1

(1)

r2 r1 = vt

(2)

Combining (1) and (2),

( mA + mB + mC ) ( r2 r1 ) = mA ( v A )1 + mB ( v B )1 + mC ( vC )1 t
(WA + WB + WC ) ( r2 r1 ) = WA ( v A )1 + WB ( v B )1 + WC ( vC )1 t

( 9600 )( 80i + 45.0455j) = 0 + ( 3600 )( vB )1 j + ( 3200 )( 66i ) t


Components.

i: 768000 = 211200t

t = 3.64 s 

j: 432440 = 3600 vB t

vB =

( 432440 )
( 3600 )( 3.6363)

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Chapter 14, Solution 18.

Mass center at time of first collision.

( mA + mB + mC ) r1 = mA ( rA )1 + mB ( rB )1 + mC ( rC )1
(WA + WB + WC ) r1 = WA ( rA )1 + WB ( rB )1 + WC ( rC )1
9600 r1 = ( 2800 )( 27.8j) + ( 3600 )( 38.4 j) + ( 3200 )(120i )
r1 = ( 40 ft ) i ( 22.508 ft ) j
Mass center at time of photo.

( mA + mB + mC ) r2
(WA + WB + WC ) r2

= mA ( rA )2 + mB ( rB )2 + mC ( rC )2

= WA ( rA )2 + WB ( rB )2 + WC ( rC )2

9600 r2 = ( 2800 )( 30.3i + 50.7 j) + ( 3600 )( 30.3i + 61.2 j)


+ ( 3200 )( 59.4i 45.6 j)
r2 = ( 40 ft ) i + ( 22.5375 ft ) j
Since no external horizontal forces act, momentum is conserved, and the mass center moves at constant
velocity.

( mA + mB + mC ) v = mA ( v A )1 + mB ( v B )1 + mC ( vC )1

(1)
(2)

r2 r1 = vt

( mA + mB + mC ) ( r2 r1 ) = mA ( v A )1 + mB ( v B )1 + mC ( vC )1 t

Combining (1) and (2),

(WA + WB + WC ) ( r2 r1 ) = WA ( v A )1 + WB ( v B )1 + WC ( vC )1 t
( 9600 )( 80i + 45.0455j) = 0 + ( 3600 )( vB )1 j + ( 3200 ) ( vC )1 i ( 3.4 )
Components.

j: 432440 = 12240 ( vB )1 ,

( vB )1 = 35.33 ft/s,
vB = 24.1 mi/h 

i:

768000 = 10880 ( vC )1 ,

( vC )1 = 70.588 ft/s,
vC = 48.1 mi/h 

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Chapter 14, Solution 19.

ax = 0,

Projectile motion

( v x )0

= 165 m/s,

a y = g = 9.81 m/s 2 ,

( v y )0 = 0,

( v z )0

az = 0
=0

After the chain breaks the mass center continues the original projectile motion.
At t = 1.5 s,

x = x0 + ( vx )0 t = 0 + (165 )(1.5 ) = 247.5 m

( )0 t 12 gt 2 = 15 + 0 12 ( 9.81)(1.5)2 = 3.9638 m

y = y0 + v y

z = z0 + ( v z ) 0 t = 0
Position of first cannon ball at this time is

x1 = 240 m, y1 = 0, z1 = 7 m
Definition of mass center: ( m1 + m2 ) r = m1r1 + m2r2

r2 =

( m1 + m2 ) r
m2

m1
r1
m2

30
15
( 247.5i + 3.9638j) ( 240i + 7k )
15
15
= ( 255 m ) i + ( 7.9276 m ) j 7k
=

Position of second cannon ball:

x2 = 255 m, y2 = 7.93 m, z2 = 7 m 

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Chapter 14, Solution 20.

Place the vertical y axis along the initial vertical path of the rocket. Let the x axis be directed to the right (east).
Motion of the mass center:

ax = 0, vx = 0,

x =0

a y = g = 9.81 m/s 2

v y = v0 + a yt = 28 9.81t
1 2
a yt = 60 + 28t 4.905t 2
2
x = 0, y = 55.939 m

y = y0 + v0t +
At t = 5.85 s,

Definition of mass center :

m r = m ArA + mBrB

3x = 1x A + 2 xB

x component:

0 = 74.4 + 2 xB
y component:

xB = 37.2 m

3y = 1y A + 2 yB

( 3)( 55.939 ) = 0 + 2 yB

yB = 83.9 m

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Chapter 14, Solution 21.

Velocities of pieces C and D after impact and fracture.

( vC ) x

xC
2.1
=
= 3 m/s,
tC
0.7

( vD ) x

xD
2.1
=
= 2.333 m/s,
tD
0.9

( vC ) y

= 3tan 30 m/s

( vD ) y

= 2.3333tan m/s

Assume that during the impact the impulse between spheres A and B is directed along the x axis. Then, the y
component of momentum of sphere A is conserved.
0 = m ( vA ) y
Conservation of momentum of system:
: mAv0 + mB ( 0 ) = mAvA + mC ( vC ) x + mD ( vD ) x

m ( 4.8 ) + 0 = mvA +

m
m
( 3) + ( 2.3333)
2
2
vA = 2.13 m/s

(a )

: mA ( 0 ) + mB ( 0 ) = mA ( vA ) y + mC ( vC ) y + mD ( vD ) y

0+0=0+
tan =

(b)

m
m
( 3tan 30 ) ( 2.3333tan )
2
2

3
tan 30 = 0.7423
2.3333

= 36.6 

vC =

( vC )2x + ( vC )2y

( 3)2 + ( 3tan 30o )

vD =

( vD )2x + ( vD )2y

( 2.3333)2 + ( 2.3333tan 36.6o )

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2

vD = 2.91 m/s 

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Chapter 14, Solution 22.

v 0 = v0 ( cos 30i + sin 30 j)

Velocity vectors:

v A = v A ( sin 7.4i + cos 7.4 j)


v B = vB ( sin 49.3i cos 49.3 j)
vC = vC ( cos 45i + sin 45 j)
Conservation of momentum:

mA v 0 = mA v A + mB v B + mC vC
Divide by mA = mB = mC and substitute data.

4 ( cos 30i + sin 30 j) = v A ( sin 7.4i + cos 7.4 j) + vB ( sin 49.3i cos 49.3 j)
+ 2.1( cos 45i + sin 45 j)
Resolve into components and rearrange.

i:
j:

( sin 7.4 ) vA + ( sin 49.3) vB = 4 cos 30o 2.1cos 45


( cos 7.4 ) v A ( cos 49.3 ) vB = 4sin 30o 2.1sin 45

Solving simultaneously,
(a)

v A = 2.01 m/s 

(b)

vB = 2.27 m/s 

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Chapter 14, Solution 23.

( v A )0

= 190 mi/h east = ( 278.67 ft/s ) i

Place orgin at point of impact.


x0 = 0,

y0 = 0,

z0 = 0

After impact the motion is projectile motion.

r = r0 + v 0t
v0 =

1 2
gt j
2

r r0 1
+ gt j
t
2

r = (1600 ft ) i ( 2400 ft ) j + ( 400 ft ) k

where

r0 = 0
v0 =

1600
2400
400
1
i
j+
k + ( 32.2 )(12 ) j
12
12
12
2

= (133.333 ft/s ) i ( 6.80 ft/s ) j + ( 33.333 ft/s ) k


Impact: Conservation of momentum.

mA ( v A )0 + mB ( v B )0 = ( mA + mB ) v 0

( v B )0

Components:

mA + mB
m
v 0 A ( v A )0
mB
mB
23000
10000
=
(133.333i 6.80 j + 33.333k )
( 278.67 ) i
13000
13000
= ( 21.537 ft/s ) i (12.031 ft/s ) j + ( 58.975 ft/s ) k

( 21.537 ft/s ) i = 14.69 mi/h east 


( 58.974 ft/s ) k

= 40.2 mi/h south 

(12.031 ft/s ) j = 8.20 mi/h down 

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Chapter 14, Solution 24.

Weight of arrow:

WA = 2 oz = 0.125 lb.

Weight of bird:

WB = 6 lb.

Conservation of momentum: Let v be velocity immediately after impact.

WA
W
W + WB
v A + B vB = A
v
g
g
g
v=

( 0.125)(180j + 240k ) + ( 6 )( 30i )


WA v A
WB v B
+
=
WA + WB WA + WB
6.125

= 29.388i + 3.6735j + 4.8980k

( )0 t 12 gt 2

y = y0 + v y

Vertical motion:

0 = 45 + 3.6735 t

1
( 32.2 ) t 2
2

t 2 0.22817 t 2.7950 = 0

or

Solving for t,

t = 1.7898 s

Horizontal motion:

x = vx t ,

z = vz t

x = ( 29.388 )(1.7898 ) = 52.6 ft


z = ( 4.8980 )(1.7898 ) = 8.77 ft
rP = ( 52.6 ft ) i + ( 8.77 ft ) k 

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Chapter 14, Solution 25.


A1 A2 = 80i + 80 j + 40k

B1B2 = 33i + 70 j 10k

C1C2 = 48j 15k

Position vectors (mm):

Unit vectors:

( A1 A2 ) = 120
( B1B2 ) = 78.032
( C1C2 ) = 50.289

Along A1 A2 ,

A = 0.66667i + 0.66667 j + 0.33333k

Along B1B2 ,

B = 0.42290i + 0.89707 j 0.12815k

Along C1C2 ,

C = 0.95448j 0.29828k

Velocity vectors after the collisions:

v A = v A A

v B = vB B

vC = vC C

Conservation of momentum:
Divide by m and substitute data.

mu 0 + 4mv 0 + 4mv 0 = mv A + 4mv B + 4mvC

( 600i + 750 j 800k ) + 2400 j + 2400 j = vA A + 4vB B + 4vC C


Resolving into components,
i : 600 = 0.66667v A 1.69160vB
j:

5550 = 0.66667v A + 3.58828vB + 3.81792vC

k : 800 = 0.33333v A 0.51260vB 1.19312vC

Solving the three equations simultaneously,

v A = 919.26 m/s,

vB = 716.98 m/s,

vC = 619.30 m/s
v A = 919 m/s 
vB = 717 m/s 
vC = 619 m/s 

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Chapter 14, Solution 26.

Position vectors (ft):

rD = 18k

rA = 7.5i

rA/D = 7.5i 18k

rA/D = 19.5

rB = 18i + 9 j

rB/D = 18i + 9 j 18k

rB/D = 27

rC = 13.5j

rC/D = 13.5j 18k

rC/D = 22.5

1
( 7.5i 18k )
19.5
1
Along rB/D ,
B =
(18i + 9 j 18k )
27
1
Along rC/D ,
C =
( 13.5j 18k )
22.5
Assume that elevation changes due to gravity may be neglected. Then, the velocity vectors after the
explosition have the directions of the unit vectors.
v A = v A A
v B = vB B
vC = vC C
Unit vectors:

Along rA/D ,

Conservation of momentum:

mv 0 = mA v A + mB v B + mC vC

A =

18
8 v
6 v
4 v
( 60i 45j 1800k ) = A ( 7.5i 18k ) + B (18i + 9 j 18k ) + C ( 13.5j 18k )
g
g 19.5
g 27
g 22.5
Multiply by g and resolve into components.

v
v
1080 = 60 A + 108 B
19.5
27
810 =

v
v
54 B 52 C
27
22.5

v
v
v
32400 = 144 A 108 B 72 C
19.5
27
22.5

Solving,

vA
= 119.944
19.5

v A = 2340 ft/s 

vB
= 76.635
27

vB = 2070 ft/s 

vC
= 95.160
22.5

vC = 2140 ft/s 

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Chapter 14, Solution 27.

Position vectors (ft):

rD = 18k

Unit vectors:

rA = 7.5i

rA/D = 7.5i 18k

rA/D = 19.5

rB = 18i + 9 j

rB/D = 18i + 9 j 18k

rB/D = 27

rC = 13.5j

rC/D = 13.5j 18k

rC/D = 22.5

1
( 7.5i 18k )
19.5
1
B =
(18i + 9 j 18k )
27
1
C =
( 13.5j 18k )
22.5

Along rA/D ,

A =

Along rB/D ,
Along rC/D ,

Assume that elevation changes due to gravity may be neglected. Then, the velocity vectors after the explosition
have the directions of the unit vectors.

v A = v A A

where

so that

vA =

v B = vB B

vC = vC C

rA/D
19.5
=
= 1950 ft/s
tA
0.010

vB =

rB/D
27
=
= 1500 ft/s
tB
0.018

vC =

rC/D
22.5
=
= 1875 ft/s
tC
0.012

v A = ( 750 ft/s ) i (1800 ft/s ) k


v B = (1000 ft/s ) i + ( 500 ft/s ) j (1000 ft/s ) k
vC = (1125 ft ) j (1500 ft/s ) k

Conservation of momentum:

mv 0 = mA v A + mB v B + mC vC

W
W
W
W
v0 k = A ( 750i 1800k ) + B (1000i + 500 j 1000k ) + C ( 1125 j 1500k )
g
g
g
g

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Divide by g and resolve into components.

i:

0 = 750 WA + 1000 WB

(1)

j:

0=

500 WB 1125 WC

(2)

k : Wv0 = 1800 WA 1000 WB 1500 WC

(3)

Since mass is conserved,

(4)

W = WA + WB + WC = 6 lb

Solving equations (1), (2), and (4) simultaneously,


WA = 2.88 lb, WB = 2.16 lb, WC = 0.96 lb 

(a)

substituting into (3),


6v0 = (1800 )( 2.88 ) (1000 )( 2.16 ) (1500 )( 0.96 )
(b)

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Chapter 14, Solution 28.

From Eq. (14.7),

H O = ( ri mi vi )
i =1
n

= ( r + ri) mi vi
i =1

i =1

i =1

= r ( mi vi ) + ( ri mi vi )
= r mv + H G

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Chapter 14, Solution 29.

vi = v A + vi
n

H A = ri mi vi
i =1
n

= ri mi ( v A + vi )
i =1
n

i =1

i =1

= ( ri mi v A ) + ri mi vi
n

= ( miri) v A + HA
i =1
n

= mi ( ri rA ) v A + HA
i =1

= m ( r rA ) v A + HA
H A = HA if, and only if,

m ( r rA ) v A = 0

This condition is satisfied if,

(a) v A = 0

Point A has zero velocity.

or

(b) r = rA

Point A coincides with the mass center.

or

(c) v A is parallel to r rA. Velocity v A is directed along line AG .

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Chapter 14, Solution 30.

HA = ( ri mi vi )

From equation (1),

i =1

HA = ( ri rA ) mi ( vi v A )
i =1

Differentiate with respect to time.


n

i =1

i =1

& = ( r& r& ) m ( v v ) + ( r r ) m ( v& v& )


H
A
A
i
i
A
A
i
i
A
i
i
r&i = vi ,

But

Hence,

v& i = ai ,

r&A = v A ,

and

v& A = a A

& = 0 + ( r r ) m ( a a )
H
A
A
i
i
A
i
i =1

= ( ri rA ) ( Fi mia A )
i =1
n

i =1

i =1

= ( ri rA ) Fi mi ( ri rA ) a A
= M A m ( r rA ) a A

& = M
H
A
A

if, and only if,

m ( r rA ) a A = 0

This condition is satisfied if

(a) a A = 0

The frame is newtonian.

or

(b) r = rA

Point A coincides with the mass center.

or

(c) a A is parallel to r rA. Acceleration a A is directed along line AG.

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Chapter 14, Solution 31.

The masses are m for the bullet and mA and mB for the blocks.
The bullet passes through block A and embeds in block B. Momentum is conserved.

Initial momentum:

mv0 + mA ( 0 ) + mB ( 0 ) = mv0

Final momentum:

mvB + mAv A + mB vB

Equating,

mv0 = mvB + mAv A + mBvB

m=

( 3)( 3) + ( 2.5)( 5) = 43.434 103 kg


mAv A + mB vB
=
v0 vB
500 5

The bullet passes through block A. Momentum is conserved.

Initial momentum:

mv0 + mA ( 0 ) = mv0

Final momentum:

mv1 + m Av A

Equating,

mv0 = mv1 + m Av A

v1 =

43.434 103 ( 500 ) ( 3)( 3)


mv0 mAv A
=
= 292.79 m/s
m
43.434 103

(a) Bullet passes through block A. Kinetic energies.

T0 =

Before:
After:

T1 =

1 2 1
2
mv0 =
43.434 103 ( 500 ) = 5429 J
2
2

1 2 1
1
1
2
2
mv1 + mAv A2 =
43.434 103 ( 292.79 ) + ( 3)( 3) = 1875 J
2
2
2
2

T0 T1 = 5429 1875 = 3554 J

Lost:

energy lost = 3550 J 

(b) Bullet becomes embedded in block B. Kinetic energies.

Before:
After:
Lost:

T2 =

1 2 1
2
mv1 =
43.434 103 ( 292.79 ) = 1861.7 J
2
2

T3 =

1
1
( m + mB ) vB2 = ( 2.54343)( 5)2 = 31.8 J
2
2
T2 T3 = 1862 31.8 = 1830 J

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Chapter 14, Solution 32.

Data and results from Prob. 14.1.

mA = mB = 1350 kg,

Masses:

mc = 5400 kg

(v A )0 = (vB )0 = 0,

Initial velocities:

(vc )0 = 8 km/h = 2.2222 m/s

Velocities after first collision:

(v A )1 = 0,

(vB )1 = (vc )1 = 1.77778 m/s

Velocities after second collision

v A = 2.9630 m/s,

vB = vc = 1.18519 m/s

T0 =

Initial kinetic energy:

T0 = 0 + 0 +

1
1
1
mA (v A )02 + mB (vB )02 + mc (vB )02
2
2
2

1
(5400) (2.2222) 2 = 13.3333 103 J
2

Kinetic energy after the first collision:

T1 =

1
1
1
2
mA (v A )12 + mB ( vB )1 + mc (vc )12
2
2
2

=0+

1
1
(1350) (1.77778)2 + (5400) (1.77778) 2 = 10.6667 103 J
2
2

Kinetic energy after the second collision:

T2 =

1
1
1
mA v A2 + mB vB2 + mc vc2
2
2
2
1
1
1
(1350) (2.9630)2 + (1350) (1.18519)2 + (5400) (1.18519)2 = 10.6668 103 J
2
2
2

Kinetic energy lost in first collision:

T0 T1 = 2.6667 103 J
2.67 kJ

Kinetic energies before and after second collision:

T2 = T1 = 10.67 kJ 

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Chapter 14, Solution 33.

The masses are mA =

( 22 )( 2000 ) = 1366.5 slugs


4000
3700
= 124.2 slugs, mB =
= 114.9 slugs, and mF =
32.2
32.2
32.2

Let v A , vB , and vF be the sought after velocities in ft/s, positive to the right.

( v A )0

Initial values:

= ( vB )0 = ( vF )0 = 0.

mA ( v A )0 + mB ( vB )0 + mF ( vF )0 = 0.

Initial momentum of system:

There are no horizontal external forces acting during the time period under consideration. Momentum is
conserved.

0 = mAv A + mBvB + mF vF

(1)

124.2v A + 114.9vB + 1366.5vF = 0


The relative velocities are given as

v A/F = v A vF = 7 ft/s

(2)

vB/F = vB vF = 3.5 ft/s

(3)

Solving (1), (2), and (3) simultaneously,


v A = 6.208 ft/s, vB = 2.708 ft/s, vF = 0.7919 ft/s

T1 =

Initial kinetic energy:


Final kinetic energy:

T2 =

1
1
1
2
2
2
mA ( v A )0 + mB ( vB )0 + ( vC )0 = 0
2
2
2

1
1
1
mAv A2 + mBvB2 + mC vC2
2
2
2

1
1
1
(124.2 )( 6.208)2 + (114.9 )( 2.708)2 + (1366.5)( 0.7919 )2
2
2
2
= 3243 ft lb

T2 =

T1 + U1

Work done by engines:


U1

= T2

= T2 T1 = 3243 ft lb

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Chapter 14, Solution 34.

From the solution to Prob. 14.27,

v0 = 1464 ft/s

Initial velocity of 6-lb shell:


Weights of fragments:
Speeds of fragments:

WA = 2.88 lb,
v A = 1950 ft/s,

WB = 2.16 lb,
vB = 1500 ft/s,

Wc = 0.96 lb
vc = 1875 ft/s

Total kinetic energy before the explosion.

T0 =

1 W 2 1 6
2
3
v0 =
(1464 ) = 199.69 10 ft lb
2 g
2 32.2

Total kinetic energy after the explosion.

T1 =

1 WA 2 1 WB 2 1 Wc 2
vA +
vB +
vc
2 g
2 g
2 g

1 2.88
1 2.16
1 0.96
2
2
2

(1950 ) +
(1500 ) +
(1875 )
2 32.2
2 32.2
2 32.2

= 297.92 103 ft lb
Increase in kinetic energy.

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Chapter 14, Solution 35.

( mA + mB ) v = mA v A + mB v B

Velocity of mass center:

mA v A + mB v B
mA + mB

v=
Velocities relative to the mass center:

vA = v A v = v A
vB = v B v = v B

m ( v vB )
mA v A + mB v B
= B A
mA + mB
mA + mB
m ( v vB )
mA v A + mB v B
= A A
mA + mB
mA + mB

Energies:

EA =

m m2 ( v v B ) ( v A v B )
1
mA vA vA = A B A
2
2
2 ( mA + mB )

EB =

m2 m ( v v B ) ( v A v B )
1
mB vB vB = A B A
2
2
2 ( mA + mB )

(a) Ratio :
(b)

E A/EB = mB /mA 
v A = 135 km/h = 37.5 m/s

v B = 90 km/h = 25 m/s

v A v B = 62.5 m/s

EA =

( 2400 )(1350 )2 ( 62.5)2


( 2 )( 3750 )2

= 607.5 103 J

E A = 608 kJ 

EB =

( 2400 )2 (1350 )( 62.5)2


( 2 )( 3750 )2

= 1.08 106 J

EB = 1080 kJ 

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Chapter 14, Solution 36.

Velocity of mass center :

( m A + mB ) v = m A v A + m B v B
v=

mA v A + mB v B
mA + mB

Velocities relative to the mass center:

vA = v A v = v A
vB = v B v = v B

m ( v vB )
mA v A + mB v B
= B A
mA + mB
mA + mB
m ( v vB )
mA v A + mB v B
= A A
mA + mB
mA + mB

Energies:

Energies from tests:


Serverities:

EA =

m m2 ( v v B ) ( v A v B )
1
mA vA vA = A B A
2
2
2 ( mA + mB )

EB =

m2 m ( v v B ) ( v A v B )
1
mB vB vB = A B A
2
2
2 ( mA + mB )

( E A )0

1
mAv02 ,
2

( EB )0

1
mBv02
2

SA =

m2 ( v v B ) ( v A v B )
EA
= B A
( E A )0
( mA + mB )2 v02

SB =

m2 ( v v B ) ( v A v B )
EB
= A A
( E B )0
( mA + mB )2 v02

Ratio :

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m2
= B2 
SB
mA

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Chapter 14, Solution 37.

(a) A strikes B and C simultaneously.


During the impact, the contact impulses make 30 angles with the velocity v 0

v B = vB ( cos 30i + sin 30 j)

Thus,

vC = vC ( cos 30i sin 30 j)


By symmetry,

v A = v Ai

Conservation of momentum:

mv 0 = mv A + mv B + mvC

y component:

0 = 0 + mvB sin 30 mvC sin 30

x component:

mv0 = mv A + mvB cos 30 + mvC cos 30

vB + vC =

Conservation of energy:

v0 v A
2
=
( v0 vA ) ,
o
cos 30
3

vC = vB

vB = vC =

v0 v A
3

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
mv0 = mv A + mvB + mvC
2
2
2
2

2
( v0 vA )2
3
2
2
v02 v A2 = ( v0 v A )( v0 + v A ) = ( v0 v A )
3
2
1
5
1
v0 + v A = ( v0 v A )
v0 = v A
v A = v0
3
3
3
5
v02 = v A2 +

vB = vC =

6
5 3

v0 =

2 3
v0
5
v A = 0.200v0

v B = 0.693v0

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(b) A strikes B before it strikes C.


First impact; A strikes B.
During the impact, the contact impulse makes a 30 angle with the velocity v 0.

v B = vB ( cos 30i + sin 30 j)

Thus,

mv 0 = mv A + mv B

Conservation of momentum.

y component:

0 = m ( vA ) y + mvB sin 30

x component:

v0 = m ( vA ) x + mvB cos 30

( vA ) y
( vA ) x

= vB sin 30
= v0 vB cos 30

Conservation of energy:

1 2 1
1
1
2
2
mv0 = m ( vA ) x + m ( vA ) y + mvB2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
= m ( v0 vB cos 30 ) + ( vB sin 30 ) + vB2
2
2
2
1
= m v02 2v0vB cos 30 + vB2 cos 2 30 + vB2 sin 2 30 + vB2
2

vB = v0 cos 30 =

( vA ) y

3
v0 ,
2

( vA ) x

= v0 sin 2 30 =

= v0 cos 30 sin 30 =

1
v0 ,
4

3
v0
4

Second impact: A strikes C.


During the impact, the contact impulse makes a 30o angle with the velocity v 0.

Thus,
Conservation of momentum:

vC = vC ( cos 30i sin 30 j)


mvA = mv A + mvC

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x component:

m ( vA ) x = m ( v A ) x + mvC cos 30,

( vA ) x
y component:

m ( vA ) y = m ( v A ) y

( vA ) y

1
v0 vC cos 30
4
mvC sin 30

= ( vA ) x vC cos 30 =

= ( vA ) y + vC sin 30 =

3
v0 + vC sin 30
4

Conservation of energy:

1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
m ( vA ) x + m ( vA ) y = m ( v A ) x + m ( v A ) y + mvC2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1 1 2
3 2 1 1
3

m v0 +
v0 = m v0 vC cos 30 +
v0 + vC sin 30 + vC2

2 16
16 2 4
4

1 1 2 1
m
v0 v0vC cos 30 + vC2 cos 2 30
2 16
2
+

3 2
3
v0
v0vC sin 30 + vC2 sin 2 30 + vC2
16
2

3
0 = v0vC cos 30 +
sin 30 + 2vC2
2
2

3
3
vC = v0 cos 30 +
v0
sin 30 =
4

4
4

1
3
1
v0
v0 cos 30 = v0
4
4
8

( vA ) x

( vA ) y

3
3
3
v0 +
v0 sin 30 =
v0
4
4
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60 

v B = 0.866v0

30 

vC = 0.433v0

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Chapter 14, Solution 38.

(a) Velocity of B at maximum elevation. At maximum elevation ball B is at rest relative to cart A. v B = v A
Use impulse-momentum principle.

mAv0 + 0 = mAv A + mBvB = ( mA + mB ) vB

x components:

vB =

mAv0
mA + mB

(b) Conservation of energy:

T1 =

1
mAv02 ,
2

T2 =

1
1
1
mA2 v02
mAv A2 + mB vB2 = ( mA + mB ) vB2 =
2
2
2
2 ( mA + mB )

V1 = 0

V2 = mB gh

T2 + V2 = T1 + V1
mA2 v02
1
+ mB gh = mAv02
2 ( mA + mB )
2
h=

1
mA2 v02
2
mAv0

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mA
v02

mA + mB 2 g

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Chapter 14, Solution 39.

v 0 = v0 ( cos 30 i sin 30 j)

Velocity vectors:

v0 = 15 ft/s

v A = v A j

v B = vB ( sin 30 i cos 30 j)
vC = vC ( cos 30 i + sin 30 j)
Conservation of momentum:

mv 0 = mv A + mv B + mvC
Divide by m and resolve into components.
i: v0 cos 30 = vB sin 30 + vC cos 30
j: v0 sin 30 = v A vB cos 30 + vC sin 30
Solving for vB and vC ,

vB =

1
2

vC =

1
( v0 + v A )
2

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
mv0 = mv A + mvB + mvC
2
2
2
2

Conservation of energy:
Divide by

3
( v0 vA )
2

m and substitute for vB and vC .

v02 = v A2 +

3
1
( v0 vA )2 + ( v0 + vA )2
4
4

= 2v A2 + v02 v0v A
vA =

1
v0 = 7.5 ft/s
2

3
(15 7.5) = 6.4952 ft/s
2
1
vC = (15 + 7.5 ) = 11.25 ft/s
2
vB =

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vB = 6.50 ft/s 
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Chapter 14, Solution 40.

v 0 = v0 ( cos 45 i + sin 45 j)

Velocity vectors:

v0 = 15 ft/s

v A = vA j

v B = vB ( sin 60 i cos 60 j)
vC = vC ( cos 60 i + sin 60 j)
Conservation of momentum:

mv 0 = mv A + mv B + mvC
Divide by m and resolve into components.
i: v0 cos 45 = vB sin 60 + vC cos 60
j: v0 sin 45 = v A vB cos 60 + vC sin 60
Solving for vB and vC ,
vB = 0.25882v0 0.5v A

Conservation of energy:

vC = 0.96593v0 0.86603v A

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
mv0 = mv A + mvB + mvC
2
2
2
2

Divide by m and substitute for vB and vC .


2

v02 = v A2 + ( 0.25882v0 + 0.5v A ) + ( 0.96593v0 0.86603v A )

= v02 + 1.4142v0v A + 2v A2
v A = 0.70711v0 = 10.607 ft/s

v A = 10.61 ft/s 

vB = 0.61237v0 = 9.1856 ft/s

vB = 9.19 ft/s 

vC = 0.35356v0 = 5.303 ft/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 41.

sin =

1
,
3

cos =

8
,
3

= 19.471

v 0 = v0 j

Velocity vectors

v A = v A ( cos i sin j)
v B/ A = uB ( sin i cos j)

v B = v A + v B/ A
vC = vC j

mv 0 = mv A + mv B + mvC = 2mv A + mv B/ A + mvC

Conservation of momentum:
Divide by m and resolve into components.

i: 0 = 2v A cos u B sin

j : v0 = +2v A sin + uB cos vC


vA =

Solving for v A and u B ,

1
( v0 + vC )
6

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
mv0 = mv A + mvB + mvC
2
2
2
2

Conservation of energy:

=
Divide by

1
2

u B = 0.94281( v0 + vC )

1 2 1
1
mv A + m v A2 + uB2 + mvC2
2
2
2

m and substitute for v A and uB .

v02

2
2
2
1
= 2 ( v0 + vC ) + ( 0.94281) ( v0 + vC ) + vC2
6

v02 vC2 = 0.94445 ( v0 + vC )

v A = 0.17143v0

vC = 0.02857v0

v A = [0.17143v0

uB = 0.96975v0

19.471] ,

v B/ A [ 0.96975v0

vC = 0.0286v0 
v A = 0.1714v0

19.5 

v B = 0.985

80.1 

19.471]

v B = v A + v B/ A

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Chapter 14, Solution 42.

sin =

1
,
3

cos =

8
,
3

= 19.471

C strikes B.
Conservation of momentum:
mv 0 = mvB + mv C

vB = v0 vC

or

Conservation of energy:

1 2 1
1
2
mv0 = m ( vB ) + mvC2
2
2
2
2

v02 = ( v0 vC ) + vC2
vC = 0
vB = v0

Cord becomes taut.


Velocity vectors:
v A = vA

v B/ A = uB

mvB = mv A + mv A + mv B/ A

Conservation of momentum:
Divide by m and resolve into components.
+

: vB sin = 2v A

vA =

1
1
vB sin = v0
2
6

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vA =

(a)

: vB cos = uB

1
v B = v0
6

19.471 + [ 0.94281v0

v B = [ 0.95743 v0

uB = vB cos =

v0
6

19.5 

v0
3

19.471]

80.8]

v B = 0.957v0

80.5 

vC = 0 
Initial kinetic energy:

T1 =

1 2
mv0
2

Final kinetic energy:

T2 =

1 2 1 2 1 2
mv A + mvB + mvC
2
2
2

(b)

Fraction lost:

2
1
1 2 1
2
mv0 + (.95743) + 0 = mv02 ( 0.94444 )
2
6
2

T1 T2 1 0.94444
=
= 0.05555
T1
1
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Chapter 14, Solution 43.

(a) Use part (a) of sample Problem 14.4 with mA = mB = m.

v=

m
1
v0 = v0
m+m
2

v A = vB =

1
v0
2

(b) Consider initial position and position when = 0 again.


Conservation of momentum

mv0 = mAv A + mB vB
vB + v A = v0

(1)

Conservation of energy

1
1
1
mv02 = mv A2 + mvB2
2
2
2
Substituting (1) into (2),

(2)

1
1
1
m(v A + vB )2 = mv A2 + mvB2
2
2
2
mv AvB = 0
Either v A = 0

with

vB = v0 

vB = 0

with

v A = v0 

or
(c) Consider positions when = max and = min .

Since vB/ A = 0 at these states

vB = v A
Conservation of momentum

mv0 = mv A + mvB

vB = v A =

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v0
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Conservation of energy would show that the elevation of B is the same for = max and = min .
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Chapter 14, Solution 44.

Relative velocity and acceleration.

v B = v A + v B/ A = [vA

] + [vB/A

30 ]

a B = a A + a B/ A = [aA

] + [aB/A

30 ]

Draw free body diagrams and apply Newtons second law.


Block:

F = ma :

N1 mB g cos 30 = mB a A sin 30

(1)

F = ma :

N1 sin 30 = mB aB/ A cos 30 mB a A

(2)

F = ma :

N1 sin 30 = mA a A

(3)

Wedge:

Rearranging (1), (2), and (3) and applying numerical data,

N1 + (6sin 30)a A = (6)(9.81) cos 30

(1)

(sin 30) N1 + 6 a A (6cos 30)aB/ A = 0

(2)

(sin 30) N1 10a A = 0

(3)

Solving (1), (2), and (3) simultaneously,

N1 = 44.325 N,

a A = 2.2163 m/s 2 ,

aB/ A = 6.8243 m/s 2

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Sliding motion of block relative to wedge.

(vB/ A )2
2

= aB/ A sB/ A

vB/ A = 2aB/ A sB/ A = (2) (6.8243) (1.0) = 3.6944 m/s

t=

v B/A 3.6944
=
= 0.54136 s
aB/A 6.8243

Motion of wedge.

v A = a A t = (2.2163) (0.54136) = 1.1998 m/s


(a) Velocity of B relative to A.
(b) Velocity of A

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. v A = 1.200 m/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 45.

There are no external forces. Momentum is conserved.

(a) Moments about D

vC =

0.9 ( mA + mB )
0.9mA
v0
vB = ( 0.5 )(12 ) ( 2.5 ) = 3.50
1.8mC
1.8mC

Moments about C

vD =

0.9mAv0 = 1.8mC vC + 0.9 ( mA + mB ) vB

vC = 3.50 m/s 

0.9mAv0 = 0.9 ( mA + mB ) vB + 1.8mDvD

0.9mAv0 0.9 ( mA + mB )

vB = ( 0.25 )(12 ) ( 0.5 )( 2.5 ) = 1.750m/s


1.8mD
1.8mD

vD = 1.750 m/s 

(b) Initial kinetic energy:

T1 =

1
1
2
mA v02 = 7.5 (12 ) = 540 N m
2
2

Final kinetic energy:

1
1
1
(mA + mB ) vB2 + mC vC2 + mDvD2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
= 15 ( 2.5 ) + 7.5 ( 3.5 ) + 15 (1.750 ) = 115.78 N m
2
2
2

T2 =

Energy lost:

540 115.78 = 424.22 N m


Fraction of energy lost =

424.22
= 0.786
540

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T1

= 0.786 

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Chapter 14, Solution 46.

There are no external forces. Momentum is conserved.

(a)

vC =

0.9mA
0.9mB
v0
vB = ( 0.5 )(12 ) ( 0.5 )( 3.5 ) = 4.25
1.8mC
1.8mC

(b)

vC = 4.25 m/s 

0.9mAv0 = 1.8mDvD + 0.9mBvB

Moments about C

vD =

0.9mAv0 = 1.8mC vC + 0.9mBvB

Moments about D

0.9mA
0.9mB
v0
vB = ( 0.25 )(12 ) ( 0.25 )( 3.5 ) = 2.125 m/s
1.8mD
1.8mD

vD = 2.13 m/s 

Initial kinetic energy:

T1 =

1
1
2
mAv02 = 7.5 (12 ) = 540 N m
2
2

Final kinetic energy:

1
1
1
mBvB2 + mC vC2 + mD vD2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
= 7.5 ( 3.5 ) + 7.5 ( 4.25 ) + 15 ( 2.125 ) = 147.54 N m
2
2
2

T2 =

540 147.54 = 392.46 N m

Energy lost:
Fraction of energy lost =

392.46
= 0.727
540

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T1

= 0.727 

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Chapter 14, Solution 47.

(a)

Linear and angular momentum.


L = m A v A + mB v B = mv0i + 0
L = mv0i 

HG =

2l
l
j (mv0i) + ( j) 0i
3
3

Motion of mass center G. Since there is no external force,

L = mA v A + mB v B = mv0i = constant
3mv = mv0i

v=

1
v0i
3

Motion about mass center.

HG = HG = ri mi vi = rA (mA vA ) + rB (mB vB )
where rA =

vA =

2
1
lj, rB = lj
3
3
2 &
1
l i, vB = l&i
3
3

1
2 2
1 1

Thus, HG = lj ml&i + lj 2m l&i


3
3
3
3
3

2
= ml 2&k
3
But HG is constant.

2
2
ml 2 k = lmv0k
3
3
vA =

2 & 2
l = v0
3
3

vB =

1 & 1
l = v0
3
3

& =

v0
l

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HG = lmv0k 
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(b)

After 180 rotation.

v A = v + vA =

1
2
v0i v0i
3
3
1
v A = v0i 
3

v B = v + vB =

1
1
v0i + v0i
3
3
vB =

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v0i 
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Chapter 14, Solution 48.

Masses:

mA =

125
= 3.882 lb s 2 /ft,
32.2

mB = 2mA ,

mC = 3mA .

Conservation of angular momentum about O.

rA = 240i + 240 j + 2160k

v A = (v A ) x i + (v A ) y j + (v A ) z k

rB = 600i + 1320 j + 3240k

v B = 500i + 1100 j + 2200k

rC = 480i 960 j + 1920k

vC = 400i + (vC ) y j + (vC ) z k

Since the three parts pass through O, the angular momentum about O is zero. H 0 = 0

H 0 = rA mA v A + rB mB v B + rC mC vC = 0
mA[rA v A + 2rB v B + 3rC vC ] = 0
Dividing by mA and using determinant form,

i
j
k
i
j
k
i
j
k
240 240 2160 + 1200 2640 6480 + 1440 2880 5760
(v A ) x (v A ) y (v A ) z
500 1100 2200
400 (vC ) y (vC ) z
= [240(v A ) z 2160(v A ) y ] i + [2160(v A ) x 240(v A ) z ] j
+ [240(v A ) y 240(v A ) x ] k 1.320 106 i + 0.6 106 j
+ 0 k + [ 2880(vC ) z 5760(vC ) y ]i
+ [1440(vC ) z 2.304 106 ] j + [1440(vC ) y 1.152 106 ]k = 0
Dividing by 240 and equating to zero the coefficients of i, j, and k,

i : (v A ) z 9(v A ) y 5500 12(vC ) z 24(vC ) y = 0

(1)

j: 9(v A ) x (v A ) z 7100 + 6(vC ) z = 0

(2)

k : (v A ) y (v A ) x 6(vC ) y 4800 = 0

(3)

Conservation of linear momentum.

mA v A + mB vC + mC vC = (mA + mB + mC ) v 0
mA ( v A + 2 v C + 3v C ) = 6m A ( v 0 )

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Dividing by mA and substituting given data,

(v A ) x i + (v A ) y j + (v A ) z k + (2)(500i + 1100 j + 2200k ) + (3)[400i + (vC ) y j + (vC ) z k ] = (6)(1500)k


Separating into components,
i : (v A ) x + 1000 1200 = 0

(4)

j: (v A ) y + 2200 + 3(vC ) y = 0

(5)

k : (v A ) z + 4400 + 3(vC ) z = 9000

(6)

From (4),

(v A ) x = 200 ft/s

Solving (3) and (5) simultaneously,

(v A ) y = 200 ft/s

(vC ) y = 800 ft/s

Solving (2) and (6) simultaneously,


(v A ) z = 1300 ft/s

(vC ) z = 1100 ft/s

v A = (200 ft/s)i + (200 ft/s) j + (1300 ft/s)k 

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Chapter 14, Solution 49.

Let the system consist of spheres A and B.


State 1. Instant cord DC breaks.

3
1
m ( v A )1 = mv0
i j
2
2
3
1
m ( v B )1 = mv0
i j
2
2

L1 = m ( v A )1 + m ( v B )1 = mv0 j

v=

L1
1
= v0 j
2m
2

Mass center lies at point G as shown.

3
3
lj ( mv A )1 +
lj ( mv B )1
2
2
3
= lmv0k
2

( HG )1 =

T1 =

1 2 1 2
mv0 + mv0 = mv02
2
2

State 2. The cord is taut. Conservation of linear momentum:

1
v D = v = v0 j
2

(a)
Let

( v A )2

= v + uA

vD = 0.500v0 

and

vB = v + uB

L 2 = 2mv + mu A + mu B = L1
u B = u A

( H G )2

uB = u A

= lmu Ak + lmuBk = 2lmu Ak

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(b) Conservation of angular momentum:

( HG )2 = ( HG )1
2lmu Ak =

3
lmv0k
2

u A = uB =

3
v0
4
u = 0.750v0 

1
1
1
( 2m ) v 2 + mu A2 + muB2
2
2
2
1
9
9 13 2
1
= mv02 +
+
mv0
=
2
2
16
16

16

T2 =

(c) Fraction of energy lost:

13
T1 T2 1 16
3
=
=
T1
1
16

T1 T2
= 0.1875 
T1

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Chapter 14, Solution 50.

The system is spheres A and B and the ring D.

v A = v0 ( cos 30i sin 30 j)

Initial velocities:

v B = v0 ( cos 30i sin 30 j)


vD = 0

Locate the mass center.


4m r0 = mrA + mrB

= ml ( sin 30i + cos30 j) + ml ( sin 30i cos 30j)

1
r0 = li
4
Velocity of mass center.
4mv = mv A + mv B

= mv0 ( cos 30i sin 30 j) + mv0 ( cos 30i sin 30 j)

1
v = v0 j
4
(a) Motion of mass center

r = r0 + vt

1
1
r = li v0 tj 
4
4
(b)

HG = rA/G mv A + rB/G mv B
1

= l i + l cos 30 j ( cos 30 i sin 30 j) mv0


4

+ l i l cos 30 j ( cos 30 i sin 30 j) mv0


4

HG =
(c)

T =

1 2 1 2
mv A + mvB = mv02
2
2

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Chapter 14, Solution 51.

Let m be the mass of one ball.


Conservation of linear momentum: (mv) = (mv)0

mv A + mv B + mvC = m( v A )0 + m( v B )0 + m( vC )0
Dividing by m and applying numerical data,

(0.5 ft/s)i + [(3.75 ft/s)i + (vB ) y j] + [(vC ) x i + (vC ) y j] = (6.5 ft/s)i + 0 + 0


Components:

x: 0.5 + 3.75 = (vC ) x + 6.5

(vC ) x = 2.25 ft/s 

y: (vB ) y + (vC ) y = 0

(1)

Conservation of angular momentum about O:


[r (mv)] = [r (mv 0 )]

where rA = 0,

rB = 0,

rC = (1.5 ft)(cos 30i + sin 30 j)

(1.5)( cos 30i + sin 30j) [m(vC ) x i + m(vC ) y j] = 0


Since their cross product is zero, the two vectors are parallel.

(vC ) y = (vC ) x tan 30 = 2.25 tan 30 = 1.2990 ft/s


From (1), (vB ) y = 1.2990 ft/s

(vB ) y = 1.299 ft/s 


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Chapter 14, Solution 52.

Let m be the mass of one ball.


Conservation of linear momentum: (mv) = (mv)0

mv A + mv B + mvC = m( v A )0 + (mv B )0 + (mvC )0


Dividing by m and applying numerical data,

0 + [(6 ft/s)i + (vB ) y j] + [(vC ) x i + (vC ) y j] = (8 ft/s)i + 0 + 0


Components:

x: 6 + (vC ) x = 8

(vC ) x = 2 ft/s 

y: (vB ) y + (vC ) y = 0

(1)

Conservation of angular momentum about O:


[r (mv)] = [r (mv 0 )]

where rA = 0,

rB = 0,

rC = (1.5 ft)(cos 45i + sin 45 j)

(1.5)(cos 45i + sin 45 j) [m(vC ) x i + m(vC ) y j] = 0


Since their cross product is zero, the two vectors are parallel.

(vC ) y = (vC ) x tan 45 = 2 tan 45 = 2 ft/s


From (1), (vB ) y = 2 ft/s

(vB ) y = 2.00 ft/s 


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Chapter 14, Solution 53.

WA WB
WA
W
v A + B vB
+

v0 =
g
g
g
g

Conservation of linear momentum:

7.2 ( 5.76i + 1.44 j) = 4.8 v A j + 2.4 ( vB ) x i + 2.4 ( vB ) y j

After multiplying by g,

i: 41.472 = 2.4 ( vB ) x

( vB ) x

= 17.28 ft/s

j: 10.348 = 4.8v A 2.4 ( vB ) y

( vB ) y

= 4.32 2v A

uA =

Speeds relative to the mass center:

uB =
T1 =

Initial kinetic energy:

T1 =

1
1
( l ) = ( 3)(8) = 8 ft/s
3
3

2
2
( l ) = ( 3)(8) = 16 ft/s
3
3

1 WA WB
1 WA 2 1 WB 2
2
2
+
uA +
uB

( v0 ) x + ( v0 ) y +
g
2 g
2 g
2 g

1 7.2
1 4.8 2 1 2.4
2
2
2

5.76 + 1.44 +
(8) +
(16 ) = 18.2517 ft lb
2 32.2
2 32.2
2 32.2

T2 =

Final kinetic energy:

T2 =

1 WA 2 1 WB
1W
vA +
( vB )2x + B ( vB )2y
2 g
2 g
2 g

1 4.8 2 1 2.4
1 2.4
2
2

vA +
(17.28 ) +
( 4.32 2v A )
2 32.2
2 32.2
2 32.2
= 0.2236v A2 0.6440v A + 11.8234

Conservation of energy:
(a)

( vB ) y

T1 = T2

0.2236v A2 0.6440v A 6.4283 = 0,

v A = 6.9919 ft/s

= 4.32 ( 2 )( 6.9919 ) = 9.6638 ft/s

v B = (17.28 ft/s ) i ( 9.6638 ft/s ) j

v A = 6.99 ft/s 

v B = 19.80 ft/s

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Conservation of angular momentum about O:

( H O )1 = y0 ( mA + mB ) ( v0 ) x + H G

W
W
W l
W 2l
= y0 A + B ( v0 ) x + B u A + B uB
g
g 3
g 3
g

7.2
4.8
2.4
= ( 7.44 )
( 5.76 ) +
(1.0 )( 8 ) +
( 2.0 )(16 ) = 6.0047 ft lb s
32.2
32.2
32.2

( H O )2

= mAv Aa + mB ( vB ) y b =

WA
W
v Aa + B (vB ) y b
g
g

4.8
2.4
=
(6.9919)a +
(9.6638)(24) = 1.0423a 17.2868
32.2
32.2

( H O )2 = ( H O )1
(b)

1.0423a 17.2868 = 6.0047


a = 10.82 ft

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Chapter 14, Solution 54.


WA WB
WA
W
v A + B vB
+

v0 =
g
g
g
g
9
6
3
v0 =
( 7.68j) +
(10.8i 6.72 j)
32.2
32.2
32.2
v 0 = ( 3.6 ft/s ) i + ( 2.88 ft/s ) j
v 0 = 4.61 ft/s

Conservation of linear momentum:

(a)

38.7 

Let l A be the distance from G to A and lB be the distance from G to B.


WA
W
W
l A = B lB
lB = A l A = 2l A
or
g
g
WB
Let be the spin rate.
1 W
W
1 WA
1W
T1 = A + B v02 +
Initial kinetic energy:
( l A )2 + B ( lB )2
g
2 g
2 g
2 g

T1 =

1 9
1 6
1 3
2
2
2
2

3.6 + 2.88 +
( l A ) +
( 2l A )
2 32.2
2 32.2
2 32.2

= 2.9703 + 0.27950 ( l A )

T2 =

Final kinetic energy:

1 WA 2 1 WB 2
vA +
vB
2 g
2 g

1 6
1 3
2
2
2

( 7.68 ) +
10.8 + 6.72 = 13.0324
2 32.2
2 32.2
T2 = T1 .
Conservation of energy:

T2 =

13.0324 = 2.9703 + 0.27950 ( l A )


( l A ) = 6.000 ft/s
Conservation of angular momentum about O:
W
W
W
W
( H O )1 = A + B x0 ( v0 ) y y0 ( v0 ) x + A l A ( l A ) + B lB ( lB )
g
g
g
g
9
6 2
3
=
0 ( 7.5 )( 3.6 ) +
l A +
( 2l A )( 2l A )
32.2
32.2
32.2

( )

( )

= 7.5466 + 0.55901 l A2 = 7.5466 + ( 3.3540 )( l A )

( H O )2

WA
W
6
3
v A a + B ( vB ) y b =
( 7.68 )( 5.58 ) +
( 6.72 )( 21.6 )
g
g
32.2
32.2
= 5.5382 ft lb s
=

( H O )2 = ( H O )1 : 5.5382 = 7.5466 + 3.3540l A


(b)
(c)

lB = 2l A = 1.200 ft

l A = 0.600 ft

l = l A + lB

l A
6.00
=
= 10.00
0.600
lA

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Chapter 14, Solution 55.

Velocities in m/s. Lengths in meters. Assume masses are 1.0 for each ball.

( v A )0

Before impacts:

= v0i = 4i,

= ( v C )0 = 0

v B = ( vB ) x i + ( vB ) y j,

v A = 1.92 j,

After impacts:

( v B )0

vC = vC i

v 0 = v A + v B + vC

Conservation of linear momentum:


i: 4 = 0 + ( vB ) x + vC
j: 0 = 1.92 + ( vB ) y + 0

( vB ) x

= 4 vC

( vB ) y

= 1.92

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
v0 = v A + vB + vC
2
2
2
2

Conservation of energy:

1
1
1
1
1
( 4 )2 = (1.92 )2 + (1.92 )2 + ( 4 vC )2 + vC2
2
2
2
2
2

vC2 4vC + 3.6864 = 0


vC =

( 4 )2 ( 4 )( 3.6864 )
2

= 2 0.56 = 2.56

or

1.44

Conservation of angular momentum about B:

0.75v0 = (1.8 a ) v A + cvC


cvC = ( 0.75 )( 4 ) (1.8 1.65 )(1.92 ) = 2.712
c=

2.712
vC

If vC = 1.44,

c = 1.8833

If vC = 2.56,

c = 1.059

Then,

( vB ) x

= 4 2.56 = 1.44,

off the table. Reject

v B = 1.44i + 1.92 j

Summary.
(a)

v B = 2.40 m/s

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vC = 2.56 m/s
(b)

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Chapter 14, Solution 56.

Velocities in m/s. Lengths in meters. Assume masses are 1.0 for each ball.

( v A )0

Before impacts:

= v0i = 5i,

= ( v C )0 = 0

v B = ( vB ) x i + ( vB ) y j,

v A = v A j,

After impacts:

( v B )0

vC = 3.2i

v 0 = v A + v B + vC

Conservation of linear momentum:


i:

5 = 0 + ( vB ) x + 3.2

j:

0 = v A + ( v B ) y + 0

( vB ) x
( vB ) y

= 1.8
= vA

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
v0 = v A + vB + vC
2
2
2
2

Conservation of energy:

1 2 1
1
1
1
( 5) = ( v A )2 + (1.8)2 + ( vA )2 + ( 3.2 )2
2
2
2
2
2

v A2 = 5.76

(a)

( vB ) y

= 2.4

v A = 2.4

v B = 1.8i + 2.4 j

v A = 2.40 m/s 
v B = 3.00 m/s

53.1 

Conservation of angular momentum about B:

0.75v0 = (1.8 a ) v A + cvC


av A = 1.8v A + cvC 0.75v0

= (1.8 )( 2.4 ) + (1.22 )( 3.2 ) ( 0.75 )( 5 ) = 4.474


(b)

a=

4.474 4.474
=
vA
2.4

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Chapter 14, Solution 57.


Use a frame of reference that is translating with the mass center G of the system. Let v 0 be its velocity.

v 0 = v0 i
The initial velocities in this system are ( vA )0, ( vB )0 and ( vC )0 , each having a magnitude of l . They are
directed 120 apart. Thus,

( vA )0 + ( vB )0 + ( vC )0
(a)

=0

Conservation of linear momentum:


m ( vA )0 + m ( vB )0 + m ( vC )0 = m ( v A v 0 ) + m ( v B v 0 ) + m ( vC v 0 )

0 = ( v A j v0i ) + ( vB j v0i ) + ( vC i v0i )


Resolve into components.
i:

vC 3v0 = 0

j:

v A vB = 0

v0 =

1
1
vC = ( 4.5)
3
3

v 0 = 1.500 m/s

vB = v A = 2.6 m/s

Conservation of angular momentum about G:

HG = 3ml 2 k = rA m ( v A v 0 ) + rB ( v B v 0 ) + rC ( vC v 0 )

3l 2 k = ( rA rB ) ( v A j) + rC ( vC i ) ( rA + rB + rC )( v0i )
= a i ( v A j) + ( d j) ( vC i ) = ( av A + dvC ) k
1
( 0.260 )( 2.6 ) + ( 0.150 )( 4.5 ) = 0.45033 m 2 /s
3
1
3
T1 = 3 ml 2 2 = ml 2 2
Conservation of energy:
2
2
l 2 =

v A v 0 = 2.6 j 1.5i

v A v 0 = 3.00 m/s

v B v 0 = 2.6 j 1.5i

v B v 0 = 3.00 m/s

vC v 0 = 4.5i 1.5i

vC v 0 = 3.00 m/s

T2 =

1
1
1
2
2
2
m ( v A v 0 ) + m ( v B v 0 ) + m ( vC v 0 )
2
2
2
T1 = T2

3 2 2 1
1
1
2
2
2
ml = m ( 3) + m ( 3) + m ( 3)
2
2
2
2

l = 3 m/s

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(b)

(c)

l =

l 2
0.45033 m 2 /s
=
= 0.1501 m
l
3 m/s

l
3 m/s
=
l
0.1501

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= 19.99 rad/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 58.

Use a frame of reference that is translating with the mass center G of the system. Let v 0 be its velocity.

v 0 = v0i
The initial velocities in this system are ( vA )0, ( vB )0, and ( vC )0, each having a magnitude of l. They are

directed 120 apart. Thus,

( vA )0 + ( vB )0 + ( vC )0

=0

Conservation of linear momentum:

m ( v A )0 + m ( vB )0 + m ( vC )0 = m ( v A v 0 ) + m ( v B v 0 ) + m ( vC v 0 )

0 = ( v A j v0i ) + ( vB j v0i ) + ( vC i v0i )


Resolve into components.
i: vC 3v0 = 0

vC = 3v0 = ( 3)( 0.4 ) = 1.2 m/s

j: v A vB = 0

vB = v A

T1 = 3 mv02 + 3 ml 2 2
2

Initial kinetic energy:

T2 =

Final kinetic energy:

T2 = T1

Conservation of energy:

v A2 =
(a)

1 2 1 2 1 2
1
mv A + mvB + mvC = mv A2 + mvC2
2
2
2
2
Solve for v A2 .

3 2 3
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
v0 + ( l ) vC2 = ( 0.4 ) + ( 0.75 ) (1.2 )
2
2
2
2
2
2

= 0.36375 m 2 /s 2 ,

v A = 0.6031 m/s

v A = 0.603 m/s 
v B = 0.603 m/s 
v C = 1.200 m/s

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Use a frame of reference moving with velocity v 0.


Conservation of angular momentum about G.

HG = 3ml 2 k = rA m ( v A v 0 ) + rB m ( v B v 0 ) + rC m ( vC v 0 )
3l 2 k = ( rA rB ) ( v A j) + rC ( vC i ) ( rA + rB + rC )( v0i )

3l ( l ) k = ai ( v A j) + ( d j) ( vC i ) = ( av A + dvC ) k

( 3)( 0.075)( 0.75) = 0.130vA + d (1.200 )


(b)

d = 0.1406 ( 0.1083)( 0.603) = 0.0753 m

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Chapter 14, Solution 59.

Mass flow rate. As the fluid moves from section 1 to section 2 in time t, the mass m moved is

m = A(l )
dm m A(l )
=
=
= Av1
dt
t
t

Then,
Data:

= 1000 kg/m3,

A = 500 mm 2 = 500 106 m 2 ,

v1 = 25 m/s

dm
= (1000)(500 106 )(25) = 12.5 kg/s
dt

Principle of impulse and momentum.


: (m)v1 Pt = 0

P=

m
dm
v=
v
dt
t

P = (12.5)(25)

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Chapter 14, Solution 60.

Consider velocities measured with respect to the plate, which is moving


with velocity V. The velocity of the stream relative to the plate is

u = v1 V

(1)

Mass flow rate. As the fluid moves from section 1 to section 2 in time t,
the mass m moved is

m = A(l )
Then

dm m A(l )
=
=
= Au
dt
t
t

(2)

Principle of impulse and momentum.

(m)u P(t ) = 0

P=

m
dm
u=
u = Au 2
t
dt

u=

P
A

From (1),
Data:

V = v1 u = v1

P = 400 N, A = 600 mm 2 = 600 106 m 2


v1 = 30 m/s,

V = 30

P
A

= 1000 kg/m3

400
(1000)(600 106 )

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Chapter 14, Solution 61.

Let F be the force that the wedge exerts on the stream. Assume that the fluid speed is constant.

v = 60 ft/s.

Q = 475 gal/min = 1.0583 ft 3/s

Volumetric flow rate:

dm
62.4

= Q =
slug/ft 3 1.0584 ft 3/s = 2.051 slug/s
dt
32.2

Mass flow rate:

v = v i,

Velocity vectors:

v1 = v ( cos 30 i + sin 30 j)

v 2 = v ( cos 45 i sin 45 j)
Impulse momentum principle:

( m ) v + F ( t ) =
F=
=

m
m
v1 +
v2
2
2

1
m 1

v1 + v 2 v
2
t 2

dm 1
1

v ( cos 30 i + sin 30 j) + ( cos 45 i sin 45 j) i


dt 2
2

= ( 2.051)( 60 ft/s )( 0.21343i 0.10355j)


= ( 26.26 lb ) i (12.74 lb ) j
Force that the stream exerts on the wedge:

F = ( 26.26 lb ) i + (12.74 lb ) j

drag = 26.3 lb

lift = 12.74 lb 

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Chapter 14, Solution 62.

For a fixed observer, the upstream velocity is v = ( 48 ft/s ) i.


Volumetric flow rate: Q = 500 gal/min = 1.1141 ft 3/s

dm
62.4

slug/ft 3 1.1141 ft 3/s = 2.1590 slug/s


= Q =
dt
32.2

Use a frame of reference that is moving with the wedge to the left at 12 ft/s. In this frame of reference the
upstream velocity vector is
u = 48i ( 12i ) = ( 60 ft/s ) i.

Mass flow rate:

dm u dm 60
=
=
( 2.1590 ) = 2.6987 slug/s.
dt
v dt
48
u1 = u ( cos 30 i + sin 30 j)

For the moving frame of reference the mass flow rate is

u = u i,

Velocity vectors:

u 2 = u ( cos 45 i sin 45 j)
Let F be the force that the wedge exerts on the stream.
Impulse-momentum principle:

( m ) u + F ( t ) =
F=
=

m
m
u1 +
u2
2
2

1
m 1

u1 + u 2 u
2
t 2

dm 1
1

u ( cos 30 i + sin 30 j) + ( cos 45 i sin 45 j) i


dt 2
2

= ( 2.6987 )( 60 )( 0.21343 i 0.10355 j)


= ( 34.6 lb ) i (16.76 lb ) j
Force that the stream exerts on the wedge
F = ( 34.6 lb ) i + (16.76 lb ) j

drag = 34.6 lb

lift = 16.76 lb 

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Chapter 14, Solution 63.

Let F be the force exerted on the chips. Apply the impulse-momentum principle to the chips. Assume that
the feed velocity is negligible.

F ( t ) = ( m ) vC
F=

m
dm
vC =
v ( cos 25 i + sin 25 j)
t
dt

10
=
( 60 )( cos 25 i + sin 25 j)
32.2
= (16.89 lb ) i + ( 7.87 lb ) j
Fx = 0:

Dx Fx = 0

Dx = 16.89 lb
Force on truck hitch at D:
Dx = 16.89 lb

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Chapter 14, Solution 64.

( m ) v A

Initial momentum:

= 0.

Impulse momentum principle.

( Fxi + Fy j) ( t ) = ( m ) v
Fxi + Fy j =

m
dm
o
o
v=
v cos 35 i + sin 35 j
t
dt

x component:

Engine thrust = Fx =
Data:

Q = 8 m 3/min =

dm
v cos 35o
dt

8
m 3/s
60

= 1000 kg/m3

dm
8
= Q = (1000 ) = 133.333 kg/s
dt
60
Fx = (133.333)( 50 ) cos 35o = 5461 N

Fx = 5.46 kN 

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Chapter 14, Solution 65.

W = mg = (600) (9.81) = 5886 N

Weight:

Principle of impulse and momentum.

Moments about F:

(m)v1(3a) + m v1 (2a) + (m) v1 a + (W t )c ( Rt ) L = 3(m)v2h

R=
Data:

L = 6 m,

1
L

m
m

cW + 6av1 t + 3hv2 t

c = 4 m,
R=

a = 1.5 m,

h = 0.8 m,

m dm
=
40 kg/s
t
dt

1
[(4) (5886) + (6) (1.5) (3) (40) (3) (0.8) (4) (40)] = 4040 N
6

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Chapter 14, Solution 66.

u A = uB = u

Assume
Principle of impulse and momentum.

Moments about O

R(m) u A k + rc x F(t ) = R (m) uBk


rc x F(t ) = R (m) (uB u A )k = 0
The line of action of F passes through point O.
Components

( m ) u A + F ( t ) sin = ( m ) uB cos

F sin =
Components

m
u (1 cos )
t

0 + F ( t ) cos = ( m ) u sin

F cos =

m
u sin
t

Dividing (2) by (1),

(1)

2sin 2
1 cos
2 = tan
tan =
=

sin
2
2sin cos
2
2

Thus point C lies at the midpoint of arc AB.

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Chapter 14, Solution 67.

Q=

(800 )
60

dm
= Q = (1.000 kg/L )(13.333 L/s ) = 13.333 kg/s
dt

= 13.333 L/s

v B = ( 30 m/s ) j

vC = ( 30 m/s ) ( sin 40i + cos 40 j)

Apply the impulse momentum principle.

0 + Ax ( t ) = ( m )( 30sin 40 )

x components:

Ax =

m
( 30sin 40 ) = (13.333)( 30sin 40 )
t

( m ) ( 30 ) + Ay ( t ) = ( m )( 30 cos 40 )

y components:
Ay =

m
( 30 cos 40 30 ) = 13.333 ( 30cos 40 30 )
t

= 93.6 N

moments about A:

Ax = 257 N

Ay = 93.6 N

( 0.060 )( m )( 30 ) + M A ( t )
= ( 0.180 )( m )( 30cos 40 ) ( 0.300 )( m )( 30sin 40 )
1.8 ( m ) = M A ( t ) 1.6484 ( m )
MA =

m
( 3.4484 ) = (13.333)( 3.4484 ) = 46.0 N m
t
M A = 46.0 N m
A = 274 N

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Chapter 14, Solution 68.

dm
62.4 lb/ft 3 40 ft 3/min
= Q=
= 1.29193 lb s/ft
dt
g
32.2 ft/s 2 60 s/min

Mass flow rate:

v A = vB = 75 ft/s
Use impulse - momentum principle.

moments about D :

15
23
15
( m )( v A sin 60 ) + ( m )( v A cos 60 ) C ( t )
12
12
12
3
= ( m ) vB
12

15
23
3
m 15
C =
cos 60 = (1.29193)( 75 )( 0.37420 )
v A sin 60 +
12
t
12
12
12

C = 29.006 lb

C x = 0, C y = 29.0 lb 

( m ) vA cos 60 + Dx ( t ) = ( m ) vB

x component:

m
Dx =
( vB v A cos 60 ) = (1.29193)( 75 75cos 60 )
t

Dx = 48.4 lb 

( m ) v A sin 60 + C ( t ) + Dy ( t ) = 0

y component:
Dy = C

m
v A sin 60 = +29.006 (1.29193)( 75 ) sin 60
t

Dy = 54.9 lb 

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Chapter 14, Solution 69.

Volumetric flow rate: Q = 300 gal/min = 0.6684 ft 3/s

dm
62.4

slug/ft 3 0.6684 ft 3/s = 1.2954 slug/s


= Q =
dt
32.2

Mass flow rate:

v A = vB = 90 ft/s

Use the impulse momentum principle.

( m ) vA a WP ( t ) l cos

Moments about C:

cos =

(a)

= ( m ) vBb

( 90 )( 4 /12 ) ( 90 )(1/12 ) = 0.7287


m v Aa vBb
= (1.2954 )
t
W pl
( 40 )(1)

= 43.23

= 43.2 

( m ) vA + Cx ( t ) = ( m ) vB cos

x components:

Cx =

0 + C y ( t ) W p ( t ) = ( m ) vB sin

y components:

C y = Wp
(b)

m
( vB cos vA ) = (1.2954 )( 90cos 90 ) = 31.63 lb
t

m
vB sin = ( 40 ) (1.2954 )( 90 ) sin = 39.84 lb
t

C = [31.63 lb

] + [39.84 lb ]

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Chapter 14, Solution 70.

Volumetric flow rate: Q = 300 gal/min = 0.6684 ft 3/s

dm
62.4

slug/ft 3 0.6684 ft 3/s = 1.2954 slug/s


= Q =
dt
32.2

Mass flow rate:

v A = v A = v,

= 45

Use the impulse-momentum principle.

( m ) v Aa W p ( t ) l cos

moments about C:

v A = vB =

(a)

W p l cos

( a b )( m ) / ( t )

= ( m ) vBb

( 40 )(1) cos 45

1
4
(1.2954 )

12 12

= 87.338 ft/s

v = 87.3 ft/s 

( m ) vA + Cx ( t ) = ( m ) vB cos

x components:

Cx =

m
( vB cos vA ) = (1.2954 ) [87.338cos 45 87.338] = 33.137 lb
t
0 + C y ( t ) W p ( t ) = ( m ) vB sin

y components:

C y = Wp
(b)

m
vB sin = 40 (1.2954 )( 87.338 ) sin 45 = 40.0 lb
t

C = [33.137 lb

] + [ 40 lb ]

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Chapter 14, Solution 71.

Symbols:

dm
= mass flow rate
dt
u = exhaust relative to the airplane
v = speed of airplane
D = drag force

Principle of impulse and momentum.

( m ) v + D ( t ) = ( m ) u
m dm
D
=
=
t
dt
uv
Data:

v = 900 km/h = 250 m/s


u = 600 m/s
D = 35 kN = 35000 N
dm
35000
=
dt
600 250

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= 100 kg/s 
dt

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Chapter 14, Solution 72.

Let F be the force exerted on the slipstream of one engine. Then, the force exerted on the airplane is 2F as
shown.
Statics.

M B = 0

( 0.9 )W ( 4.8)( 2F ) = 0
F =

( 0.9 )( 6000 )
( 2 )( 4.8)

= 562.5 lb
Calculation of

dm
.
dt

mass = density volume = density area length


m = AB ( l ) = AB vB ( t ) =

AB vB (t )
g

m dm AB vB
=
=
t
dt
g
Force exerted on the slipstream:

F =

dm
( vB v A )
dt

Assume that v A , the speed far upstream, is negligible.


ABvB

F =
( vB 0 ) = D 2 vB2
g
g4

vB2 =

( 4 )( 562.5)( 32.2 ) = 7058.9 ft 2/s2


4Fg
=
2
2
D
( 6.6 ) ( 0.075)
v B = 84.0 ft/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 73.

Let F be the force exerted on the slipstream of one engine.

F =
Calculation of

dm
.
dt

dm
( vB v A )
dt

mass = density volume = density area length


m = AB ( l ) = ABvB ( t ) =
m ABvB
=
g
t

AB vB (t )
g

dm 2
= D vB
dt
g 4

or

Assume that v A , the velocity far upstream, is negligible.

F =

2
2
0.075
2
D v B ( vB 0 ) =
( 6.6 ) ( 60 ) = 286.87 lb
g4

32.2 4

2 F = 573.74 lb

The force exerted by two slipstreams on the airplane is 2F .


Statics.

M B = 0:

0.9 W 4.8 ( 2F ) 9.3 A = 0


A=

1
( 0.9 )( 6000 ) ( 4.8 )( 573.74 )
9.3

A = 285 lb 

= 284.5 lb

Fx = 0: 2F Bx = 0
Bx = 2F = 573.74 lb

Fy = 0:

A + By W = 284.5 + B y ( 6000 ) = 0

By = 5715.5 lb
B = [573.74 lb

] + [5715.5 lb ]

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Chapter 14, Solution 74.

Use a frame of reference moving with the plane. Apply the impulse-momentum principle. Let F be the force that
the plane exerts on the air.

( m ) u A + F ( t ) = ( m ) uB

x components:

F =

m
dm
( uB u A ) = ( uB u A )
t
dt

(1)

e ( m ) u A + M B ( t ) = 0

moments about B:

MB = e

dm
uA
dt

(2)

Let d be the distance that the line of action is below B.

Data:

MB
eu A
=
F
uB u A

Fd = M B

d =

dm
= 90 kg/s,
dt

u B = 600 m/s,

(3)

e = 4m

u A = 480 km/h = 133.333 m/s

(a)
From (1),
From (2),

F = ( 90 )( 600 133.333) = 42 103 N


d =

( 4 )(133.333)

( 600 133.333)

F = 42.0 kN 
d = 1.143 m 

u A = 960 km/h = 266.67 m/s

(b)
From (1),
From (2),

F = ( 90 )( 600 266.67 ) = 30 103 N

d =

( 4 )( 266.67 )

( 600 266.67 )

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d = 3.20 m 

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Chapter 14, Solution 75.

F =

The thrust on the fluid is


Calculation of

dm
.
dt

dm
( vB v A )
dt

mass = density volume = density area length


m = AB ( l ) = AB vB ( t )
m
dm
= AB vB =
t
dt

where AB is the area of the slipstream well below the helicopter and vB is the corresponding velocity in the
slipstream. Well above the blade, v A 0.

F = AvB2

Hence,

2
2

= 1.21 kg/m 3 ( 9 m ) ( 24 m/s )
4

= 44.338 103 kg m/s 2


F = 44.3 kN

The force on the helicopter is 44.3 kN .


Weight of helicopter:
Weight of payload:
Statics:

WH = 15kN
WP = WP

Fy = F WH WP = 0
WP = F WH = 44.3 15 = 29.3 kN.

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Chapter 14, Solution 76.

Let

dm
= mass flow rate, u = discharge velocity relative to the airliner, v = speed of airliner, and
dt
F = thrust of the engines.

dm
(u v ) D = 0
dt

F D=0

Configuration before control surface malfunction:

dm
720
=
= 22.36 slug/s,
dt
32.2

u = 1860 ft/s,

v1 = 560 mi/h = 821.33 ft/s

( 22.36 )(1860 821.33) D1 = 0


Drag force factor:

D1 = k1v12

k1 =

D1 = 23225 lb

D1
23225
=
= 0.03443 lb s 2 /ft 2
2
2
v1
821.33
(
)

k2 = 1.2k1 = 0.04131 lb s 2 /ft 2

After control surface malfunction:


When the new cruising speed is attained,

dm
( u v2 ) k2v22 = 0
dt

( 22.36 )(1860 v2 ) 0.04131 v22


Solving for v2,

=0

v2 = 768.6 ft/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 77.

Apply the impulse - momentum principle to the moving air. Use a frame of reference that is moving with the
airplane. Let F be the force on the air.

v = 270 km/h = 75 m/s


u = 600 m/s

( m ) v + F ( t ) = 2

F =

( m ) u sin 20
2

m
dm
( v + u sin 20) = ( v + u sin 20)
t
dt

F = (120 )( 75 + 600sin 20 ) = 33.6 103 N


Force on airplane is F.

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Chapter 14, Solution 78.

n = number engines operating

Symbols:

dm
= mass flow rate for one engine
dt
u = discharge velocity relative to jetliner = 800 m/s

v = speed of jetliner
F = thrust force = n

dm
(u v)
dt

D = drag force = kv 2
Force balance.

F D=0

dm
(u v) = kv 2
dt

v2
1 dm
=
n(u v) k dt

n = 3,

All 3 engines operating:

v = 900 km/h = 250 m/s

(250)2
1 dm
=
= 37.879 m/s
3(800 250) k dt
(a) One engine lost:

n=2

v2
= 37.879
2(800 v)

v 2 + 75.758v 60606 = 0

v = 211.2 m/s
(b) 2 engines lost:

v = 760 km/h 

n=1

v2
= 37.879
800 v

v 2 + 37.879v 30303 = 0

v = 156.16 m/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 79.

u = (v V )

Let u be the velocity of the stream relative to the velocity of the blade.

m
= Av A
t

Mass flow rate:


Principle of impulse and momentum.

(m) u Ft (t ) = (m) u cos

Ft =

m
u (1 cos ) = Av A (v A V ) (1 cos )
t

where Ft is the tangential force on the fluid.


The force Ft on the fluid is directed to the left as shown. By Newtons law of action and reaction, the
tangential force on the blade is Ft to the right.

Pout = FV
t = Av A (v A V ) V (1 cos )

Output power:

(a) V for maximum power output.


dPout
= A (v A 2V ) (1 cos ) = 0
dV

vA =

1 
V
2

(b) Maximum power.

1 1

( Pout )max = Av A v A v A v A (1 cos )


2 2

( Pout )max =
Input power = rate of supply of kinetic energy of the stream

Pin =

1 1
1 m 2 1
(m)v A2 =
v A = Av3A

2
t 2
2 t

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Av3A (1 cos ) 
4

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(c) Efficiency.

pout
pin

Av A (v A V )V (1 cos )
1
Av3A
2

= 2 1

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V V
(1 cos ) 

vA vA

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Chapter 14, Solution 80.

Data:

dm
240
=
= 7.4534 slugs/s,
dt
32.2

F =
(a)

u = 2200 ft/s,

v = 570 mi/h = 836 ft/s

dm
( u v ) = ( 7.4534 )( 2200 836 ) = 10166 lb
dt

Power used to propel airplane:

P1 = Fv = (10166 )( 836 ) = 8.499 106 ft lb/s

propulsion power = 15450 hp 


Power of kinetic energy of exhaust:

P2 ( t ) =
P2 =
(b)

1
( m )( u v )2
2

1 dm
1
( u v )2 = ( 7.4534 )( 2200 836 )2 = 6.934 106 ft lb/s
2 dt
2

Total power:

P = P1 + P2 = 15.433 106 ft lb/s


total power = 28060 hp 

(c)

Mechanical efficiency:

P1
8.499 106
=
= 0.551
P 15.433 106

mechanical efficiency = 0.551 

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Chapter 14, Solution 81.

Kinetic energy of fluid in slipstream passing in time t.

T =

1
1
mass speed 2 = density volume speed 2
2
2

1
density area length speed 2
2

1
1
A ( l ) v 2 = Av ( t ) v 2
2
2

T
1
= Av3
t
2
Input power =
Data:

dT
1
= Av3
dt
2

= 1.2 kg/m3
A=

d2 =

( 6.5)2

= 33.183 m 2

v = 30 km/h = 8.333 m/s


(a)

1
dT
3
= (1.2 )( 33.183)( 8.333) = 11.521 103 N m/s
dt
2

11.52 kJ/s 
Input power =
(b)

dT
= 11.521 kW
dt

Output power = ( 0.4 )(11.521) = 4.61 kW

output power = 4.61 kW 

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Chapter 14, Solution 82.

Kinetic energy of fluid in slipstream passing in time t.

T =

1
1
mass speed 2 =
density volume speed 2
2
2

1
density area length speed 2
2

1
1
A ( l ) v 2 = Av ( t ) v 2
2
2

T
1
= Av3
t
2

(1)

output power = 3.5 kW = 3500 W

Data:

3500
= 10000 W
0.35

input power =

dT
= input power = 10, 000 W,
dt
A=

Using (1),

(a)

v = 36 km/h = 10 m/s

( 2 )(10000 ) = 16.667 m 2
2 dT
=
3
v dt
(1.2 )(10 )3

d2 = A

d =

4A

( 4 )(16.667 )

d = 4.61 m 

(b) From above,

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= 10.00 kJ/s 
dt

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Chapter 14, Solution 83.

Mass flow rate:

mass = density volume


= density area length
m = bd ( l ) = bdv ( t )

dm
m
=
= bdv
t
dt
1 dm

Q=

dt

= bdv

Q1 = Q2 = Q

Continuity of flow:

v1 =

Q
,
bd1

v2

Q
bd 2

Resultant pressure forces:

p1 = d1

p2 = d 2

F1 =

1
1
p1bd1 = bd12
2
2

F2 =

1
1
p2bd 2 = bd 22
2
2

Apply impulse-momentum principle to water between


sections 1 and 2.

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( m ) v1 + F1 ( t ) F2 ( t ) = ( m ) v2
m
( v1 v2 ) = F2 F1
t

Q 2 ( d 2 d1 )
bd1d 2

Q
Q 1
2
2

= b d 2 d1
bd
bd
2
2
1

1
b ( d1 + d 2 )( d 2 d1 )
2

Noting that = g ,

Q=b

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gd1d 2 ( d1 + d 2 ) 
2

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Chapter 14, Solution 84.

Mass flow rate:

mass = density volume

= density area length


m = bd ( l ) = bdv ( t )
dm
m
=
= bdv
dt
t
Q=

1 dm

dt

= bdv

Q1 = Q2 = Q

Continuity of flow:

v1 =

Q
,
bd1

v2

Q
bd 2

Resultant pressure forces:

p1 = d1

p2 = d 2

F1 =

1
1
p1bd1 = bd12
2
2

F2 =

1
1
p2bd 2 = bd 22
2
2

Apply impulse-momentum principle to water between


sections 1 and 2.

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( m ) v1 + F1 ( t ) F2 ( t ) = ( m ) v2
m
( v1 v2 ) = F2 F1
t

Q 2 ( d 2 d1 )
bd1d 2

Q
Q 1
2
2

= b d 2 d1
bd1 bd 2 2

1
b ( d1 + d 2 )( d 2 d1 )
2

Noting that = g ,

Q=b
Data:

1
gd1d 2 ( d1 + d 2 )
2

g = 9.81 m/s,

Q=3

b = 3 m,

d1 = 1.25 m, d 2 = 1.5 m

1
( 9.81)(1.25)(1.5)(1.25 + 1.5) = 15.09 m3/s
2

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Chapter 14, Solution 85.

From hydrostatics, the pressure at section 1 is p1 = rh = gh.


The pressure at section 2 is p2 = 0.
Calculate the mass flow rate using section 2.

mass = density volume = density area length

m = A 2 ( l ) = A 2v ( t )
dm m
=
= A 2v
t
dt
Apply the impulse-momentum principle to fluid between sections 1 and 2.

( m ) v1 +

p1 A1 ( t ) = ( m ) v

dm
dm
v1 + p1 A1 =
v
dt
dt
p1 A1 =
But v1 is negligible,

dm
( v v1 ) = A2v ( v v1 )
dt

p1 = gh,

v=

and

ghA1 = A2 ( 2 gh )

or

2 gh
A1 = 2 A2

D2 = 2 d 2
4
4

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D

2

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Chapter 14, Solution 86.


The flow through each arm is 1.25 gal/min.

gal 1 ft 3 1 min
3 3
Q = 5


= 11.1408 10 ft /s

min
7.48
gal
60
s

62.4 lb/ft 3

dm
= Q = Q =
11.1408 103 ft 3/s
2

dt
g
32.2 ft/s

= 21.590 103 lb s/ft


Consider the moment about O exerted on the fluid stream of one arm.
Apply the impulse-momentum principle. Compute moments about O.
First, consider the geometry of triangle OAB. Using first the law of
cosines,

( OA)2

= 62 + 42 ( 2 )( 6 )( 4 ) cos120o

OA =

76 in. = 0.72648 ft
sin
sin120o
=
4
76

Law of sines.

= 23.413o , = 60o = 36.587o


Moments about O:

( m ) ( vO ) ( 0 ) + M O ( t ) = ( OA)( m ) vs sin ( OA)( m )( OA)


MO =

m
2
OA ) vs sin ( OA )
(

2
= 21.590 103 ( 0.72648 )( 60 ) sin 36.587 ( 0.72648 )

= ( 0.56093 0.011395 )

lb ft

Moment that the stream exerts on the arm is M O .


Friction couple for one arm:

MF =

1
( 0.275) = 0.06875 lb ft
4

Balance of moments on one arm:

M F MO = 0

M F = MO

0.06875 = 0.56093 0.011395

= 43.19 rad/s = 412 rpm


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Chapter 14, Solution 87.

Consider the conservation of the horizontal component of momentum of the railroad car of mass m0 and the
sand mass qt.

m0v0 = ( m0 + qt ) v

v=

m0v0
m0 + qt

(1)

dx
m0v0
=v=
dt
m0 + qt
x0 = 0

Integrating, using

x = L when t = t L ,

and
t

L = 0L vdt = 0L
=

ln

m0v0 m0 + qt L
ln
q
m0

m0 + qt L
qL
=
m0
m0v0

(a)

Final mass of railroad car and sand

(b)

Using (1),

m0v0
mv
dt = 0 0 ln ( m0 + qt L ) ln m0
m0 + qt
q

m0 + qt L
= e qL/m0v0
m0

m0 + qt L = m0eqL/m0v0 
vL =

m0v0
mv
= 0 0 e qL/m0v0
m0 + qt L
m0

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Chapter 14, Solution 88.

Apply the impulse-momentum principle.

( 0.9 )( m )v A + 3D( t ) 1.8W ( t ) = (1.65 )( m ) vB

Moments about C :

D=
=

1.8
1 m
W +
( 0.9vA 1.65vB )
3
3 t

(1.8)( 4000 ) + 1
3

(100 ) ( 0.9 )( 4.5) (1.65 )( 4.5)

= 2287.5 N
D = 2.29 kN 

x components:

( m ) v A + C x ( t ) = ( m ) vB
m
Cx =
( vB v A ) = (100 )( 4.5 4.5 ) = 0
t

y components:

0 + C y ( t ) + D ( t ) W ( t ) = 0

C y = W D = 4000 2287.5 = 1712.5 N


C = 1.712 kN 

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Chapter 14, Solution 89.

Let be the mass per unit length of chain. Apply the impulse - momentum to the entire chain. Assume that the
reaction from the floor it equal to the weight of chain still in contact with the floor.
Calculate the floor reaction.

R = g (l y )

R = mg 1
l

Apply the impulse-momentum principle.

yv + P ( t ) + R ( t ) gl ( t ) = ( y + y ) v
Pt = ( y ) v + gl ( t ) R ( t )
(a)

P=

y
v + gl ( l y ) g
t

Let

y
dy
=
=v
t
dt

P = v 2 + gy
(b) From above,

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m 2
v + gy 
l

R = mg 1 
l

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Chapter 14, Solution 90.

(a)

Let be the mass per unit length of chain. The force P supports the weight of chain still off the floor.

P = gy
(b)

P=

mgy

l

Apply the impulse-momentum principle to the entire chain.

yv + P ( t ) + R ( t ) gl ( t ) = g ( y + y ) v

R ( t ) = gl ( t ) P ( t ) g ( y ) v
R = gl gy
Let t 0. Then,

y
v
t

y
dy
=
= v
t
dt

R = g (l y ) + v2

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m
g ( l y ) + v 2
l

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Chapter 14, Solution 91.

Let be the mass per unit length of chain. Consider the impulse-momentum applied to the link being brought to
rest at point C.
Calculation of m.

m = ( l ) = v ( t )
Impulse-momentum principle:

( m ) v + C t = 0
v ( t ) v + C t = 0
C = v2
Impulse momentum applied to the moving portion of the chain. Consider only the changes in momentum and
forces contributing to moments about O in the diagram.
Moments about O:

( m ) v + [ gh C ] t = ( m ) v
C = gh
Equating the two expressions for C,

v 2 = gh
h=

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g

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Chapter 14, Solution 92.

Let be the mass per unit length of chain. Assume that the weight of any chain above the hole is supported by
the floor. It and the corresponding upward reaction of the floor are not shown in the diagrams.
Case 1. Apply the impulse-momentum principle to the entire chain.

yv + gy t = ( y + y )( v + v )
= yv + ( y ) v + y ( v ) + ( y )( v )

gy =

( y )( v )
y
v
v + y
+
t
t
t
gy =

Let t 0.

gy 2v = yv

Multiply both sides by yv.


Let v =

dy
on left hand side.
dt

gy 2

d
( yv )
dt

dy
d
= yv ( yv )
dt
dt

g y 2dy = ( yv ) d ( yv )

Integrate with respect to time.

1
1
2
gy 3 = ( yv )
3
2
Differentiate with respect to time.

dy
dv
d
= ( yv )
v + y
dt
dt
dt

2v

or

v2 =

2
gy
3

dv
2 dy
2
= g
= gv
dt
3 dt
3

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a=

(a)

(b)

dv 1
= g
dt
3
v2 =

Set y = l in (1)

a = 0.333g 

2
gl
3

v = 0.817 gl

Case 2. Apply conservation of energy using the floor as the level for from which the potential energy is
measured.

T1 = 0,

T2 =

V1 = 0

1 2
mv ,
2

V2 = gy

y
2

T1 + V1 = T2 + V2

0=
Differentiating with respect to y,

(a)

Acceleration.

(b)

Setting y = l in (1),

1 2 1
mv gy 2
2
2

v2 =
2v

gy 2
m

gy 2
l

(1)

dv
2 gy
=
dy
l
a=v

dv
gy
=
dy
l

v 2 = gl

a=
v=

gy
l

gl

Note: The impulse-momentum principle may be used to obtain the force that the edge of the hole exerts
on the chain.

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Chapter 14, Solution 93.

dW
= 750 lb/s,
dt
Thrust of one engine:
For 3 engines,

dm
1 dW
750
=
=
= 23.292 lb s/ft
dt
g dt
32.2

P=u

dm
= (12500 )( 23.292 ) = 291.15 103 lb
dt

3P = 873.4 103 lb

Thrust = 873 kips 

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Chapter 14, Solution 94.

Thrust of one engine:

P=

1200 103
= 400 103 lb.
3

But,

P=

dm
u
dt

dm
P
400 103
=
=
= 32 lb s/ft
dt
u
12500

dW
dm
= g
= ( 32.2 )( 32 ) = 1030 lb/s
dt
dt

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= 1030 lb/s 
dt

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Chapter 14, Solution 95.

P=

Thrust,

dm
u.
dt

F = P mg = ma

a=

dm
= 15 kg/s
dt

Data:

m = 1500 kg

As rocket is fired:

a0 =
As all the fuel is consumed:

15u
9.81 = 0.01u 9.81
1500

(1)

m1 = 1500 1200 = 300 kg.

a1 =
From the given data,

P
u dm
g =
g
m
m dt

15u
9.81 = 0.05u 9.81
300

a1 a0 = 220 m/s 2

(2)
(3)

Using (1) and (2) for a1 and a0 and substituting into (3),

0.04 u = 220

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Chapter 14, Solution 96.

Thrust:
Since u and

P=u

dm
= uq
dt

dm
are constant, P is also constant.
dt
F = ma :

P mg = ma
P = m(a + g )
= mmin ( amax + g )
= (1500 )( 25 + 9.81)
= 52.215 103 N
(a) Fuel consumption rate.

q=

P 52.215 103
=
u
450

q = 116.0 kg/s 
(b) Mass of fuel consumed.

mfuel = qt = (116.0 )(15.6 )


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Chapter 14, Solution 97.

Apply the principle of impulse and momentum to the satellite plus the fuel expelled in time t.

mv = ( m m )( v + v ) + ( m )( v + v v )
= mv + m ( v ) ( m ) v ( m )( v ) + ( m ) v + ( m )( v ) ( m ) v

m ( v ) u ( m ) = 0
dm
( t )
dt
v
dv
u dm
=
=
t
dt
m dt
v1
t1 u dm
m1 dm
v0 dv = 0 m dt dt = m0 u m
m
m
v1 v0 = u ln 1 = u ln 0
m0
m1
m =

m0
v v0
= exp 1

m1
u
Data:

v1 v0 = 2430 m/s,

u = 4200 m/s

m0 = 5000 kg

5000
2430
= exp
= 1.7835
m1
4200
m1 = 2800 kg
mfuel = m0 m1 = 5000 2800

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Chapter 14, Solution 98.

m0 = 5000 kg,

Data from Problem 14.97:

u = 4200 m/s

m1 = m0 mfuel = 5000 1500 = 3500 kg


Apply the principle of impulse and momentum to the satellite plus the fuel expelled in time t.

mv = ( m m )( v + v ) + ( m )( v + v v )

= mv + m ( v ) ( m ) v ( m )( v ) + ( m ) v + ( m )( v ) ( m ) v
m ( v ) u ( m ) = 0

m =

dm
( t )
dt

v
dv
u dm
=
=
dt
m dt
t
u dm

dm

v1
t1
m1
v0 dv = 0 m dt dt = m0 u m

v1 v0 = u ln

m1
m
= u ln 0
m0
m1

v = v1 v0 = 4200 ln

5000
3500

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Chapter 14, Solution 99.

Apply conservation of momentum to the rocket plus the fuel.

mv = ( m m )( v + v ) + ( m )( v + v v )
= mv + m ( v ) ( m ) v ( m )( v ) + ( m ) v + ( m )( v ) ( m ) v

m ( v ) u ( m ) = 0
m =

dm
( t )
dt

v
dv
u dm
=
=
dt
m dt
t

u dm

dm

v1
t1
m1
v0 dv = 0 m dt dt = m0 u m

v1 v0 = u ln
Data:

m1
m
W
= u ln 0 = u ln 0
m0
m1
W1

v1 v0 = 360 ft/s

W0 = 11,600 lb,
360 = u ln

W1 = (11,600 1000 ) = 10,600 lb

11, 600
10, 600

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Chapter 14, Solution 100.

Apply conservation of momentum to the rocket plus the fuel.

mv = ( m m )( v + v ) + ( m )( v + v v )
= mv + m ( v ) ( m ) v ( m )( v ) + ( m ) v + ( m )( v ) ( m ) v

m ( v ) u ( m ) = 0
m =

dm
( t )
dt

v
dv
u dm
=
=
dt
m dt
t
u dm

dm

v1
t1
m1
v0 dv = 0 m dt dt = m0 u m

v1 v0 = u ln

m1
m
= u ln 0
m0
m1

m0
v v0 W0
= exp 1
=
m1
u W1
Data:

v1 v0 = 450 ft/s,

u = 5400 ft/s

W0 = W1 + Wfuel = W1 + 1200 lb

W1 + 1200
450
= exp
= 1.08690
W1
5400
1200
= 0.08690
W1

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Chapter 14, Solution 101.

See sample Problem 14.8 for derivation of

v = u ln

m0
m qt
gt = u ln 0
gt
m0 qt
m0

(1)

Note that g is assumed to be constant.


Set

dy
= v in (1) and integrate with respect to time.
dt

m0
h
t
t
gt dt
h = 0 dy = 0 vdt = 0 u ln
m0 qt

m qt
1
t
= u 0 ln 0
dt gt 2
m0
2

z =

Let

h=

m0 qt
m0

dz =

q
dt
m0

or

dt =

m0
dz
q

z
m0 u z
1
m u
1
ln z dz gt 2 = 0 ( z ln z + z ) gt 2

z0
z
0
q
2
q
2

m m
1
m0 u m0 qt m0 qt
1 0 ln 0 1 gt 2

ln
q m0
m0
m0 m0
2

m0 u
qt m0 qt
1 + 1 gt 2
1
ln
q
m0
m0
2

m qt
1
m0 u m0 qt
1 + 1 ut ln 0
1 gt 2
ln
q
m0
m0

m u
m qt 1 2
= ut + 0 ut ln 0
gt
m0
2
q

m0 1 2
h = u t 0 t ln
gt
m0 qt 2
q

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Data:

m0 =
q=
mfuel =
t =

W0 7300
=
= 226.7 lb s 2 /ft
g
32.2
w&
260
=
= 8.0745 lb s/ft
g 32.2
Wfuel 4000
=
= 124.22 lb s 2 /ft
g
32.2
mfuel 124.22
=
= 15.385 s
q
8.0745

m0 qt = 226.7 124.22 = 102.48 lb s 2/ft


u = 1500 ft/s

226.7 1
2
226.7

h = 1500 15.385
15.385 ln
( 32.2 )(15.385 )
8.0745
102.48 2

h = 4150 ft 

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Chapter 14, Solution 102.

dm
= uq
dt
m = m0 qt
P
uq
a=
=
m
m0 qt
P=u

Thrust force
Mass of rocket plus unspent fuel
Acceleration:
Integrating with respect to time to obtain the velocity,
t

v = v0 + 0 adt = v0 + u 0

q
dt
m0 qt

= v0 u ln ( m0 qt ) ln m0 = v0 u ln

m0 qt
m0

(1)

Integrating again to obtain the displacement,


t

s = s0 + v0t u 0 ln
Let

z =

m0 qt
m0

s = s0 + v0t +

m0 qt
dt
m0

dz =

q
dt
m0

or

dt =

m0
dz
q

m0u z
m0u
z
ln zdz = q ( z ln z z ) ]z0
q z0

= s0 + v0t +

m0 m0

m0u m0 qt m0 qt
1
1

ln
ln
q m0
m0
m0 m0

= s0 + v0t +

m0u
qt m0 qt
1 + 1
1
ln
q
mo
m0

= s0 + v0t +

m qt

m0u m0 qt
1 + 1 ut ln 0
1
ln
q
m0
m0

m u
m qt
= s0 + v0t + ut + 0 ut ln 0
m0
q

m0
s = s0 + v0t + u t 0 t ln

m0 qt
q

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Data:

v0 = 7500 ft/s

t = 60 s
m0 =

m0 qt =

v = 7500 + 360 = 7860 ft/s

q=

mfuel Wfuel
1000
=
=
= 0.5176 slug/s
t
gt
( 32.2 )( 60 )

W0 11600
=
= 360.25 slugs
g
32.2

11600 1000

= 329.19 slugs
32.2
32.2

s0 = 0

From (1),

7860 = 7500 u ln
360 = u ln

From (2),

329.19
360.25

360.25
329.19

u = 3993 ft/s

360.25
360.25
s = 0 + ( 7500 )( 60 ) + 3993 60
60 ln

0.5176
329.19

= 460.6 106 ft

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Chapter 14, Solution 103.

See sample Problem 14.8 for derivation of

v = u ln

m0
m qt
gt = u ln 0
gt
m0 qt
m0

(1)

Note that g is assumed to be constant.


Set

dy
= v in (1) and integrate with respect to time.
dt

m0
h
t
t
h = 0 dy = 0 vdt = 0 u ln
gt dt
m0 qt

m qt
1
t
dt gt 2
= u 0 ln 0
m0
2

Let

z =

m0 qt
m0

h=

m0u z
1 2 m0u
1 2
z
ln zdz 2 gt = q ( z ln z z ) ]z0 2 gt
q z0

dz =

q
dt
m0

or

dt =

m0
dz
q

m m
1
m0u m0 qt m0 qt
1 0 ln 0 1 gt 2

ln
q m0
m0
m0 m0
2

m0u
qt m0 qt
1 + 1 gt 2
1
ln
q
m0
m0
2

m qt
1
m0u m0 qt
1 + 1 ut ln 0
1 gt 2
ln
q
m0
m0

m u
m qt 1 2
= ut + 0 ut ln 0
gt
2
q
m0

m0 1 2
h = u t 0 t ln
gt
m0 qt 2
q
Data:

m0 = 960 kg,
mfuel = 800 kg,

q = 10 kg/s,
t =

u = 3600 m/s,

mfuel
800
=
= 80 s
q
10

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(a)

960 1
2
960

3
h = 3600 80
80 ln
( 9.81)(80 ) = 153.4 10 m
10
960 800 2

h = 153.4 km 

(b) From equation (1),

v = 3600 ln

960
( 9.81)( 80 )
960 800

v = 5670 m/s 

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Chapter 14, Solution 104.

m0 = 5000 kg, u = 4200 m/s

Data from Problem 14.97:

v0 = 0, s0 = 0
dm
= uq
P=u
dt
m = m0 qt
P
uq
a=
=
m m0 qt

Thrust force
Mass of satellite plus unspent fuel
Acceleration:
Integrating with respect to time to obtain the velocity,
t

v = v0 + 0 adt = v0 + u 0

q
dt
m0 qt

(1)

= v0 u ln ( m0 qt ) ln m0 = v0 u ln

m0 qt
m0

Integrating again to obtain the displacement,


t

s = s0 + v0t u 0 ln
Let

z =

m0 qt
m0

s = s0 + v0t +

m0 qt
dt
m0

dz =

q
dt
m0

or

dt =

m0
dz
q

m0u z
mu
z
ln zdz = 0 ( z ln z z ) ]z

z0
0
q
q

= s0 + v0t +

m0 m0

m0u m0 qt m0 qt
1
1

ln
ln
q m0
m0
m0 m0

= s0 + v0t +

m0u
qt m0 qt
1 + 1
1
ln
q
mo
m0

= s0 + v0t +

m qt

m0u m0 qt
1 + 1 ut ln 0
1
ln
q
m0
m0

m u
m qt
= s0 + v0t + ut + 0 ut ln 0
m0
q

m0
s = s0 + v0t + u t 0 t ln

m0 qt
q

(2)

Using the data,

5000
5000

s = 0 + 0 + 4200 80
80 ln

18.75
5000 (18.75 )( 80 )

= 56.367 103 m

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Chapter 14, Solution 105.

Let F be the thrust force, and

dm
be the mass flow rate.
dt

Absolute velocity of exhaust:

ve = u v

Thrust force:

F =

P1 = Fv =

Power of thrust force:

Power associated with exhaust:

P2 ( t ) =
P2 =

Total power supplied by engine:

P=

Mechanical efficiency:

dm
(u v )
dt
dm
(u v ) v
dt

1
1
( m ) ve2 = ( m )( u v )2
2
2
1 dm
( u v )2
2 dt

P = P1 + P2

dm
1
1 dm 2
u v2
( u v ) v + ( u v )2 =

dt
2
2 dt

useful power
P
= 1
total power
P

2 (u v ) v
u 2 v2

=
= 1 when u = v. The exhaust, having zero velocity, carries no power away.

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2v

(u + v )

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Chapter 14, Solution 106.

Let F be the thrust force and

dm
be the mass flow rate.
dt

Absolute velocity of exhaust:

ve = u v

Thrust force:

F =

Power of thrust force:

P1 = Fv =

Power associated with exhaust:

P2 ( t ) =
P2 =

Total power supplied by engine:

Mechanical efficiency:

dm
u
dt
dm
uv
dt

1
1
( m ) ve2 = ( m )( u v )2
2
2
1 dm
( u v )2
2 dt

P = P1 + P2

P=

dm
1
1 dm 2
2
uv + ( u v ) =
u + v2

dt
2
2 dt

useful power
P
= 1
P
total power

= 1 when u = v. The exhaust, having zero velocity, carries no power away.

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(u

2uv
2

+ v2

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Chapter 14, Solution 107.

The weights are WA = 30 lb, WB = 40 lb, and WC = 50 lb.

( v A )0

Initial velocities:

= 9 ft/s

( vB ) 0

= 6 ft/s

( vC )0

and

= 0.

There are no horizontal external forces acting during the impacts, and the baggage carrier is free to coast
between the impacts.
(a) Suitcase A is thrown first.
Let v1 be the common velocity of suitcase A and the carrier after the first impact and v2 be the common
velocity of the two suitcases and the carrier after the second impact.
WA
( v A )0 ,
g

Initial momenta:

WB
( vB ) 0 ,
g

and

0.

Suitcase A impacts carrier. Conservation of momentum:

WA
W +W
( vA )0 + 0 = A C v1
g
g

v1 =

W A ( v A )0

WA + WC

( 30 )( 9 )
80

= 3.375 ft/s

Suitcase B impacts on suitcase A and carrier. Conservation of momentum:

WB
W +W
W +W +W
( vB )0 + A C v1 = A B C v2
g
g
g

v2 =

WB ( vB )0 + (WA + WC ) v1
WA + WB + WC

( 40 )( 6 ) + (80 )( 3.375)
120

= 4.25 ft/s

v 2 = 4.25 ft/s

(b) Suitcase B is thrown first.


Let v3 be the common velocity of suitcase B and the carrier after the first impact and v4 be the common
velocity of all after the second impact.
Suitcase B impacts the carrier. Conservation of momentum:

WB
W +W
( vB )0 + 0 = B C v3
g
g

v3 =

WB ( vB )0

WB + WC

( 40 )( 6 )
90

= 2.6667 ft/s

Suitcase A impacts on suitcase B and carrier. Conservation of momentum:

WA
W +W
W +W +W
( vA )0 + B C v3 = A B C v4
g
g
g

v4 =

WA ( v A )0 + (WB + WC ) v3
WA + WB + WC

( 30 )( 9 ) + ( 90 )( 2.6667 )
120

= 4.25 ft/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 108.

The weights are WA = 30 lb, WB = ?, and WC = 50 lb.

( v A )0

Initial velocities:

= ( vB )0 = 7.2 ft/s

( vC )0

=0

v f = 3.6 ft/s

Final velocity:
(a) Conservation of momentum:

WA
W
W +W +W
( v A ) 0 + B ( vB ) 0 + 0 = A B C v f
g
g
g

(1)

( 30 )( 7.2 ) + WB ( 7.2 ) = ( 30 + WB + 50 )( 3.6 )


WB = 20.0 lb 
(b) Equation (1) shows that the final velocity is independent of the order in which the suitcases are thrown.

v f = 3.60 ft/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 109.

Linear momentum of each particle expressed in kg m/s.


mA v A = 12i + 6 j + 6k
mB v B = 8i + 6 j
mC vC = 8i + 16 j + 8k

Position vectors, (meters):

rA = 3j,

rB = 1.2i + 2.4 j + 3k ,

rC = 3.6i

Angular momentum about O, ( kg m 2/s ) .


HO = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )
i j k
i
j k
i
j k
= 0 3 0 + 1.2 2.4 3 + 3.6 0 0
12 6 6

8 16 8

= (18i 36k ) + ( 18i + 24 j 12k ) + ( 28.8j + 57.6k )


= 0i 4.8j + 9.6k

) (

HO = 4.80 kg m 2 /s j + 9.60 kg m 2 /s k 

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Chapter 14, Solution 110.

Position vectors, (meters):


(a) Mass center:

rA = 3j,

rB = 1.2i + 2.4 j + 3k ,

( mA + mB + mC ) r

rC = 3.6i

= mArA + mBrB + mC rC

9r = ( 3)( 3j) + ( 2 )(1.2i + 2.4 j + 3k ) + ( 4 )( 3.6i )


r = 1.86667i + 1.53333j + 0.66667k

r = (1.867 m ) i + (1.533 m ) j + ( 0.667 m ) k 


Linear momentum of each particle, ( kg m 2 /s ) .
mA v A = 12i + 6 j + 6k
mB v B = 8i + 6 j
mC vC = 8i + 16 j + 8k

(b) Linear momentum of the system, ( kg m/s.)

mv = mA v A + mB v B + mC vC = 12i + 28j + 14k

mv = (12.00 kg m/s ) i + ( 28.0 kg m/s ) j + (14.00 kg m/s ) k 


Position vectors relative to the mass center, (meters).
rA = rA r = 1.86667i + 1.46667 j 0.66667k
rB = rB r = 0.66667i + 0.86667 j + 2.33333k
rC = rC r = 1.73333i 1.53333j 0.66667k

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(c) Angular momentum about G, ( kg m 2 /s ) .

HG = rA mA v A + rB mB v B + rC mC vC
i
j
k
i
j
k
= 1.86667 1.46667 0.66667 + 0.66667 0.86667 2.33333
12
6
6
8
6
0
i
j
k
+ 1.73333 1.53333 0.66667
8
16
8

= (12.8i + 3.2 j 28.8k ) + ( 14i + 18.6667 j 10.9333k )


+ ( 1.6i 8.5333j + 15.4667k )
= 2.8i + 13.3333j 24.2667k

) (

) (

HG = 2.80 kg m 2 /s i + 13.33 kg m 2/s j 24.3 kg m 2/s k 

i
j
k
r mv = 1.86667 1.53333 0.66667
12
28
14
= ( 2.8 kg m 2 /s ) i (18.1333 kg m 2 /s ) j + ( 33.8667 kg m 2 /s ) k

HG + r mv = ( 4.8 kg m 2 /s ) j + ( 9.6 kg m 2 /s ) k
Angular momentum about O.

HO = rA ( mA v A ) + rB ( mB v B ) + rC ( mC vC )
i j k
i
j k
i
j k
= 0 3 0 + 1.2 2.4 3 + 3.6 0 0
8 16 8
12 6 6
8 6 0
= (18i 36k ) + ( 18i + 24 j 12k ) + ( 28.8 j + 57.6k )
= ( 4.8 kg m 2 /s ) j + ( 9.6 kg m 2/s ) k
Note that

H O = H G + r mv

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Chapter 14, Solution 111.

Choose x axis pointing east, y axis north, and z axis vertical.


Velocities before collision:

( v H )0

Helicoptor:

5.5 mi 5280 ft/mi

= 121 ft/s
4 min 60 s/min

10 mi 5280 ft/mi
( v A ) =

= 220 ft/s
x 0

4 min 60 s/min

Airplane:

( v ) = 7.5 mi 5280 ft/mi = 165 ft/s


A y 0
4 min 60 s/min

Mass center:

v0 =

mH
mA
( v A ) i + ( v A ) j
( v H )0 i +
x 0
y 0

mA + mH
mA + mH

3000
6000
=
( 220i 165j)
(121) i +
9000
9000
= (154 ft/s ) i ( 55 ft/s ) j
No external forces act during impact. Assume that only gravity acts after the impact. Motion of mass center
after impact:

r = v 0t + z0 gt 2 k = 154 t i 55 t j + 3600 16.1t 2 k


2

t2 =

Time of fall.

3600
16.1

t = 14.953 s

r = (154 )(14.953) i ( 55 )(14.953) j = ( 2302.8 ft ) i (822.42 ft ) j

( mH
rA =
=

+ mA ) r = ( mH )1 ( rH )1 + ( mH )2 ( rH )2 + mArA

1
( mH + mA ) r ( mH ) ( rH ) ( mH ) ( rH )
1
1
2
2
mA
1
( 9000 )( 2302.8i 822.42 j)
3000
( 2000 )(1500i 300 j) ( 4000 )(1800i 1500 j)
= ( 3510 ft ) i ( 267 ft ) j

Coordinates of point A: ( 3510 ft, 267 ft ) 

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Chapter 14, Solution 112.

Choose x axis pointing east, y axis north, and z axis vertical.


Velocities before collision:

( vH ) 0

Helicoptor:

5.5 mi 5280 ft/mi

= 121 ft/s
4 min 60 s/min

10 mi 5280 ft/mi
( v A ) =

= 220 ft/s
x 0

4 min 60 s/min

Airplane:

( v ) = 7.5 mi 5280 ft/mi = 165 ft/s


A y 0
4 min 60 s/min

v0 =

Mass center:

mH
mA
( v A ) i + ( v A ) j
( vH ) 0 i +
x 0
y 0

mA + mH
mA + mH

3000
6000
=
( 220i 165j)
(121) i +
9000
9000

= (154 ft/s ) i ( 55 ft/s ) j

No external forces act during impact. Assume that only gravity acts after the impact. Motion of mass center
after impact:

r = v 0t + z0 gt 2 k = 154 ti 55 tj + 3600 16.1t 2 k


2

t2 =

Time of fall.

3600
16.1

t = 14.953 s

r = (154 )(14.953) i ( 55 )(14.953) j = ( 2302.8 ft ) i (822.42 ft ) j

( mH

( rH )2

=
=

+ mA ) r = ( mH )1 ( rH )1 + ( mH )2 ( rH )2 + mArA
1

( mH + mA ) r mArA ( mH ) ( rH )
1
1

( mH )2

1
( 9000 )( 2302.8i 822.42 j)
4000

( 3000 )( 3600i + 240 j) ( 2000 )(1200i 600 j)


= (1881 ft ) i (1730 ft ) j

Coordinates of point H 2: (1881 ft, 1730 ft ) 

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Chapter 14, Solution 113.

Use a frame of reference moving with the mass center.


Conservation of momentum:

0 = mAvA + mBvB
vA =

mB
vB
mA

Conservation of energy:
2

V =
=

1
1
1
1
2
2
2
mA ( vA ) + mB ( vB ) = mA B vB + mB ( vB )
2
2
2
m
2
A
mB ( mA + mB )

vB =
Data:

mA =

2mA

( vB )2

2mAV
mB ( mA + mB )

5
= 0.15528 lb s 2 /ft,
32.2

mB =

3
= 0.09317 lb s 2 /ft
32.2

V = 90 ft lb
vB =

vA =

( 2 )( 0.15528)( 90 )
( 0.09317 )( 0.24845)

= 34.75

0.09317
( 34.75) = 20.85
0.15528

vB = 34.75 ft/s

vA = 20.85 ft/s

30

30

Velocities of A and B:

v A = [ 24 ft/s

] + [ 20.85 ft/s

30]

v A = 12.00 ft/s

60.3 

v B = [ 24 ft/s

] + [34.75 ft/s

30]

v B = 56.8 ft/s

17.8 

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Chapter 14, Solution 114.

Locate the mass center.


Let l be the distance between A and B.

mBl = ( mA + mB ) l A
lA =

mB
2
l = l
7
mA + mB

lB =

5
l
7

(a) Linear momentum.

L = mAv0 = ( 2.5 )( 3.5 ) = 8.75

L = 8.75 kg m/s

Angular momentum about G:

H G = l AmAv0 =

2
2
lmAv0 = ( 0.210 )( 2.5 )( 3.5 ) = 0.525
7
7

HG = 0.525 kg m 2/s

(b) There are no resultant external forces acting on the system;


therefore, L and H G are conserved.

L : mAv A + mBvB = L

2.5v A + 1.0vB = 8.75

(1)

HG : lB mB vB l AmAv A = H G

5
2
( 0.210 )(1.0 ) vB ( 0.210 )( 2.5) vA = 0.525
7
7
0.15vB 0.15v A = 0.525
Solving (1) and (2) simultaneously,

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(2)

v A = 1.5 m/s, vB = 5 m/s


v A = 1.500 m/s

v B = 5.00 m/s

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Chapter 14, Solution 115.

Q1 + Q2 = Q

For steady flow

(1)

Assume that the fluid speed is constant.

v = v ( sin i cos j) ,

Velocity vectors:

v1 = v i,

v 2 = vi

Let Pj be the force that plate C exerts on the fluid.


Impulse-momentum principle:

( m ) v + Pj ( t ) = ( m )1 v1 + ( m )2 v 2
Pj =

( m )1
t

v1 +

( m )2
t

v2

m
v
t

dm
dm
dm
=
( v i ) +
( vi )
( v sin i v cos j)
dt 1
dt 2
dt

= Q1v i + Q2v i Qv ( sin i cos j)


Resolve into components.
i:

0 = Q1v + Q2v Qv sin

Q sin = Q2 Q1

j: P = Qv cos
Data:

(3)

62.4
= 1.93789 lb s 2 /ft 4 ,
32.2

Q1 = 26 gal/min = 57.932 103 ft 3/s,

(2)

v = 90 ft/s

Q2 = 130 gal/min = 289.66 10 3 ft 3/s

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Q = 347.59 103 ft 3/s

From (1),

sin =

(a) From (2),

Q2 Q1
= 0.66667
Q

= 41.810
= 41.8 

From (3),

P = (1.93789 ) 347.59 103 ( 90 ) cos 41.810 = 45.2 lb.

(b) Force that stream exerts on plate C:

P j = 45.2 lb 

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Chapter 14, Solution 116.

Calculation of

m
t

dm
.
dt

or

mass = density volume = density area length

m = A ( l ) = Av ( t )

m
= Av
t

62.4 lb/ft 3
1.5 in 2
dm
= Av =

60 ft/s = 1.21118 lb s/ft


dt
32.2 ft/s 2 144 in 2 /ft 2

Apply the principle of impulse-momentum.

16
10
4
12
( m ) v A C ( t ) + W ( t ) = ( m ) vB
12
12
12
12

moments about D:

16C = 10W +

m
( 4vB 12vA )
t

= (10 )(10 ) + (1.21118 ) ( 4 )( 60 ) (12 )( 60 ) = 481.37


C = 30.1 lb 

C = 30.085 lb

( m ) vA + Dx( t ) = ( m ) vB

x components:

Dx =

m
dm
( vB vA ) = ( vB vA ) = (1.21118)( 60 60 ) = 0
dt
t
Dx = 0 

y components:

0 + C ( t ) + Dy ( t ) W ( t ) = 0
Dy = W C = 10 ( 30.085 ) = 40.085 lb

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D = 40.1 lb 

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Chapter 14, Solution 117.

Calculation of

dm
at a section in the airstream:
dt

mass = density volume = density area length

m = A ( l ) = Av t
m dm
=
= Av
dt
t
dm
( v B v A ) where v B is the velocity just downstream
dt
of propeller and v A is the velocity far upstream. Assume v A is
negligible.

(a) Thrust =

Thrust = ( Av ) v = D 2 v 2
4

2
3600 = (1.21) ( 2 ) v 2 = 3.801v 2
4

v = 30.774 m/s
(b)

Q=

v = 30.8 m/s 

1 dm

= Av = D 2 v = ( 2 ) ( 30.774 )
dt
4
4

Q = 96.7 m3/s 
(c) Kinetic energy of mass m :

T =

1
1
1
( m ) v 2 = A ( l ) v 2 = Av ( t ) v 2
2
2
2

T
dT
1
1

=
= Av3 = D 2 v3
dt
2
2 4
t

(1.21) ( 2 )2 ( 30.774 )3 = 55.4 103 N m/s


2
4
dT
= 55.4 kW 
dt

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Chapter 14, Solution 118.

From Eq. (14.44) of the text book, the thrust is

P=

dm
u = (10 kg/s )( 3600 m/s ) = 36 103 kg m/s 2 = 36 103 N
dt

F = ma
P mg = ma
(a)

(b)

a=

At the start of firing,

m = m0 = 960 kg,

From (1),

a=

P
g
m

(1)

g = 9.81 m/s 2

36 103
9.81 = 27.69 m/s 2
960

a = 27.7 m/s 2 

As the last particle of fuel is consumed,

m = 960 800 = 160 kg,


From (1),

a=

g = 9.81 m/s 2 ( assumed )

36 103
9.81 = 215.19 m/s 2
160

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a = 215 m/s 2 

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