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•13–33. The 2-lb collar C fits loosely on the smooth shaft. 15 ft/s
If the spring is unstretched when s = 0 and the collar is s
given a velocity of 15 ft> s, determine the velocity of the C
collar when s = 1 ft.

1 ft
k ⫽ 4 lb/ft

Fs = kx; Fs = 4 A 21 + s2 - 1 B

- 4 A 21 + s2 - 1 B ¢ ≤ = a b ay b
+ ©F = ma ; s 2 dy
: x x
21 + s 2 32.2 ds
1 y
a b y dy
4s ds 2
- ¢ 4s ds - ≤ =
L0 21 + s2 L15 32.2

- C 2s2 - 431 + s2 D 0 = A y2 - 152 B

1 1
32.2

y = 14.6 ft>s Ans.

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