Coursera – “Engineering Systems in Motion: 2D Dynamics”

Spring 14 - Week Three Quiz solution – Modules 14-19

Problem 1)
If the velocity of point B is 50 m/s to the right at the instant shown, find the angular
velocity of bars AB, BC, and CD.

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 AB  3.13 kˆ rad / sec;  BC  0 rad / sec; CD  2.08 rad / sec
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 Problem 2)
Locate the instantaneous center for bar BC. Use it to find the velocity of point C.

ANSWER .
a) The IC for bar BC is located on a line extended from point A to point B, 4 feet to
the right of point B.
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vC  9 iˆ  12 ˆj ft / sec

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 Problem 3)
The angular velocity of bar OA is constant at 2 rad/sec clockwise. Find the acceleration
of the block at Point B.
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