EMJ17203 Engineering Dynamics Sem2

Assignment 1 (May 2023) 2022/2023

Instruction: Answer ALL questions. The answer must be handwritten. Submit your answer
during class on 16th May 2023.

Question 1
The 50-kg crate is now projected down an incline with an initial speed of 7 m/s, as shown
in Figure 1. Investigate the time t required for the crate to come to rest and the
corresponding distance x traveled if:
(a) 𝜃 20°
(b) 𝜃 25°
(10 Marks)

Figure 1

Question 2
The system is released from rest with the cable taut. For the friction coefficients 𝜇 0.25
and 𝜇 0.20, calculate the acceleration of each body and the tension T in the cable.
Neglect the small mass and friction of the pulleys.
(10 Marks)

Figure 2
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Assignment 1 (May 2023) 2022/2023

Question 3
Determine the constant speed of the passengers on the amusement-park ride if it is observed
that the supporting cables are directed at 𝜃 30° from the vertical. Each chair including its
passenger has a mass of 80 kg. Also, what are the components of force in the n, t, and b
directions which the chair exerts on a 50-kg passenger during the motion?
(5 Marks)

Figure 3

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