Tutorial #2 Dynamics-Meriam&Kraige, 6th ed.

Kinematics of Particles-Curvilinear Motions

Dr. Achmad Widodo [Mechanical Engineering-Diponegoro University]
 

1. [P.2/65]. The particle P moves along the curved slot,

a portion of which is shown. Its distances in meters
measured along the slot is given by s = t2/4, where t
is in second. The particle is at A when t = 2 s and at B
when t = 2.2 s. Determine the magnitude a av of the
average acceleration of P between A and B. Also
express the acceleration as a vector a av using unit
vector i and j.

2. [P.2/69]. A long jumper approaches his takeoff

board A with a horizontal velocity of 30 ft/sec.
Determine the vertical component vy of the velocity
of the velocity of his center of gravity at takeoff for
him to make the jump shown. What is the vertical
rise h of his center of gravity?

3. [P.2/71]. The center of mass G of a high jumper

follows the trajectory shown. Determine the
component v0, measured in the vertical plane of the
figure, of his takeoff velocity and angle if the apex
of the trajectory just clear the bar at A. (In general,
must the mass center G of the jumper clear the bar
during a successful jump?

4. [P.2/72]. With what minimum horizontal velocity u

can aboy throw a rock at A and have it just clear the
obstruction at B?
5. [P.2/73]. Prove the well-known result that, for a given
launch speed v0, the launch angle = 45o yield the
maximum horizontal range R. Determine the
maximum range (Note that this result does not hold
when aerodynamic drag is included in the analysis.

6. [P.2/78]. A rocket is released at point A from a jet

aircraft flying horizontally at 1000 km/h at an altitude
of 800 m. If the rocket a horizontal acceleration of
0.5g, determine the angle from the horizontal to the
line of sight to the target.

7. [P.2/80]. An outfielder experiments with two different

trajectories for throwing to home plate from the
position shown: (a) v0 = 140 ft/sec with = 8o and (b)
v0 = 120 ft/sec with = 12o. For each set of initial
conditions, determine the time t required for the
baseball to reach home plate and the altitude h as the
ball crosses the plate.

8. [P.2/87]. The muzzle velocity of along-range rifle at A

is u = 400 m/s. Determine the two angle of elevation
which will permit the projectile to hit the mountain
target B.
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