A 50-kg crate rests on a horizontal surface for which the coefficient of kinetic friction is μk =

0.3. If the crate is subjected to a 400-N towing force as shown, determine the velocity of the
crate in 3 s starting from rest.
Free Body Diagram

Mass-Acceleration Diagram

SOLUTION
Based from the FBD, W is 490.5 N and the frictional force has a magnitude of F=μkN opposing
the motion of the crate. Using the data shown on the FBD,
(+) → ∑𝐹𝑋 = 𝑚𝑎𝑥
400𝑐𝑜𝑠30° − 0.3𝑁 = 50𝑎 (𝐸𝑞𝑛.1)
(+) ↑ ∑𝐹𝑦 = 𝑚𝑎𝑦
𝑁 − 490.5 + 400 𝑠𝑖𝑛30° = 0 (𝐸𝑞𝑛.2)

Solving (Eqn. 2) for N, substituting the result into (Eqn. 1), and solving for a yields
𝑁 = 290.5 𝑁
m
𝑎 = 5.185
s2
Applied force P is constant therefore, the acceleration is constant. Using kinematics, since the
initial velocity is zero, the velocity of the crate in 3 seconds is
m
𝑣 = 𝑣𝑜 + 𝑎𝑡 = 0 + 5.185 (3) = 15.6
s
A 75-kg man stands on a spring scale in an elevator. The tension T in the hoisting cable is 8300
N. Find the reading R of the scale in N. The total mass of the elevator, man, and scale is 750kg.
Free Body Diagram Mass – acceleration Diagram

SOLUTION
From the FBD, the acceleration is found to be
(+) ↑ ∑𝐹𝑦 = 𝑚𝑎𝑦
8300 𝑁 − 7360 = 750𝑎𝑦
m
𝑎𝑦 = 1.26
s2
The equal and opposite reaction R to the force exerted by the man’s feet is shown in the FBD.
The equation of motion yields
∑𝐹𝑦 = 𝑚𝑎𝑦
𝑅 − 736 = 75(1.26)
𝑅 = 830 𝑁
A parcel is lowered onto a conveyor belt that is moving at 4 m/s. If the coefficient of kinetic
friction between the parcel and the belt is 0.25, calculate the time that it takes for the parcel to
reach the speed of the belt.

Free Body Diagram

SOLUTION
Since motion is only applied along the horizontal, using the FBD, along x, only the frictional
force is involved. Applying the impulse-momentum principle along the horizontal direction and
substituting the information given yields,
∑𝐹𝑑𝑡 = 𝑚 ( v 2− v1 )

− μk 𝑁 (t 2 − t 1) = 𝑚 ( v 2 − v1 )
m m
−0.25 x 𝑚 x 9.8 t
2 𝑥 ( 2 − 0) = 𝑚 (0 – 4)
s s
t 2 = 1.63 𝑠
The car A has a weight of 4500-lb and is travelling to the right at 3 ft/s. Meanwhile, a 3000-lb
car B is travelling at 6 ft/s to the left. If the cars crash head-on and become entangled, determine
their common velocity just after the collision. Assume that the brakes are not applied during
collision.

SOLUTION
Treating the two cars as one system, the forces involved are internal. Therefore, there are no
external forces present, momentum is conserved.

+ →: m A ( v A )1 + mB (v B )1 = ¿
4500 300 0 3000
(3) − (6) = v
32.2 32.2 32.2 2
ft
v 2 = −0.6
s
The rocket is in powered flight close to the surface of the earth. Determine the radius of
curvature of the path at the instant shown if the speed of the rocket is 200m/s. Note that the
acceleration of the rocket has two components— the acceleration due to the thrust of the rocket
engines and the acceleration due to gravity.

SOLUTION

v2
a N = g cos 30˚ R=
aN

2002
= 32.2cos 30˚ =
27.89
ft
= 27.89 = 1434.21 ft
s2
26-30
The0.8-kg slider is at rest in position 1when the constant vertical force F is applied to the rope
that is attached to the slider. What is the required magnitude of F if the slider is to reach position
2 with a speed of 6m/s? Neglect friction.

SOLUTION
∑𝐹𝑑S = ∆KE
1 2 2
∑𝐹∆S = m(v f −v i )
2
1 2
F (1.3 – 0.5) = m(6 −0)
2
F= 18N
31-35
The 0.2-kg mass moves in the vertical xy-plane. At time t=0,
the velocity of the mass is 8j m/s. In addition to its weight,
the mass is acted on by the force F(t) = F(t)i, where the
magnitude of the force varies with time as shown in the
figure. Determine the velocity vector of the mass at t =4s.

SOLUTION
∑𝐹𝑑𝑡 = 𝑚dv
∑𝐹 = F(t)i + weight
∑𝐹dt = 𝑚dv
F(t)i + weight ∆t = m ∆v
1 1 m
[ ( 1.2 N ) ( 1−0 ) +1.2 N (3−1 ) + ( 1.2 N ) ( 4−3 ) ] + [0.2 kg(−9.8 2 )(4−0)]
2 2 i s j
=
0.2kg ( v 2−8 j)

3.6i - 7. 8 4 j= 0.2 v 2 – 1.6 j

v 2=18i−3 1 .2 j