Problem Set 2

1.) If blocks A and B of mass 10 kg and 6

kg, respectively, are placed on the inclined
plane and released, determine the force
developed in the link. The coefficients of
kinetic friction between the blocks and the
inclined plane are μA = 0.1 and μB = 0.3.
Neglect the mass of the link.

Figure 3.

4.) The car is travelling at 25 mi/hr when the

Figure 1.
2.) Determine the acceleration of the system
and the tension in each cable. The inclined
plane is smooth, and the coefficient of
kinetic friction between the horizontal
surface and block C is
μkC = 0.2.
driver applies the brakes, and the car
continues to move along the circular path.
What is the maximum deceleration possible
if the tires are limited to a total horizontal
friction force of 2400lb?

Figure 2.
Figure 4.
3.) A pilot flies an airplane at a constant
speed of 600km/h in the vertical circle of
radius 1000m. Calculate the force exerted by
the seat on the 90 kg pilot at point A and at
point B.