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Homework # 2
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Take R = 30 m.

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4. If the end of the cable at A is pulled down with a speed of 2 m/s, determine the
speed at which block B rises.

5. If the rope is drawn toward the motor M at a speed of vM = (5 t3/2) m/s, where t is in seconds,
determine the speed of cylinder A when t = 1 s.

6. Two planes A and B, are flying at the same altitude. If their velocities are vA =500 km/h and vB =
700 km/h such that angle between their straight line courses is θ = 600, determine the velocity of
plane B with respect to plane A.

Due date: WEDNESDAY, September 14, 2016