300480 Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

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Marks will be awarded 80% based on the method you use, and 20% based on the answer you
obtain.
Q1

The 8-kg body is at rest at the equilibrium position shown in the figure below. At time t=0 the 8-kg
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body is given an initial velocity X. (0)= 5 m/s to the right of the equilibrium position:

1. Draw a free body diagram of the 8-kg body. (1 mark)

2. Compute the damping ratio ξ. (1 mark)
3. Derive the differential equation of motion of the system. (1 mark)
4. write the solution of the differential equation of motion. (1.5 marks)
5. Determine the displacement of the 8-kg at time t=2 sec. (5.5 marks)

C=20 N.s/m

K=32 N/m