Assignment 7

Last date: 02/05/23

1. A particle moving in curvilinear motion at a constant speed of 10 m/s describes the path, y=x2
where x and y are in metres. Determine (i) the radius of curvature of the path at x=1/3 (ii)
components of velocity at the point, and (iii) acceleration at that point.
(Ans. (i) 0.868 m; (ii) v, -8.32 m/s, v, 5.55 m/s; (iii) a,-0, a, = 115.2 m/s².)
2. The shaper quick return mechanism is shown below. The crank O2A rotates in the anti-
clockwise direction with a constant angular velocity of 30 rpm. Determine the angular
velocity and angular acceleration of the connecting rod O1B at the position shown. O1B=8.5
cm.
(Ans. 0.9 rad/s, 1.04 rad/s2)
3. The 100-kg block A shown in Fig (below) is released from rest. If the masses of the pulleys
and the cord are neglected, determine the velocity of the 20-kg block B in 2 s. (ans:13.1m/s)

4. Determine the time needed to pull the cord at B down 4 ft starting from rest when a force of
10 lb is applied to the cord. Block A weighs 20 lb. Neglect the mass of the pulleys and cords.
(ans:0.249s)
5. If the supplied force F = 150 N, determine the velocity of the 50-kg block A when it has risen
3 m, starting from rest. (ans:3.62m/s)