UEMX 1943 / UEME 1143 / UEMB 2143

– Dynamics
Tutorial 4 [Total 20 Marks]
Part A: Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Forces and Accelerations

Figure: Question 1

1. A uniform slender rod of length L = 900mm and mass m = 4kg is suspended from a
hinge at C. A horizontal force P of magnitude 75N is applied at end B. Knowing that
𝑟̅ = 225𝑚𝑚 , , determine [2 Marks]
(a) The angular acceleration of the rod,
(b) The components of the reaction at C.

Figure: Question 2

2. A homogenous sphere S, a uniform cylinder C, and a thin pipe P are in contact when
they are release from rest on the incline shown. Knowing that all three objects roll
without slipping, determine, after 4 s of motion, the distance between [2 Marks]
(a) The pipe and the cylinder,
(b) The cylinder and the sphere.
 Figure: Question 3

3. A drum of 60mm radius is attached to a disk of 120mm radius. The disk and drum have
a total mass of 6kg and a combined radius of gyration of 90mm. A cord is attached as
shown and pulled with a force P of magnitude 20N. Knowing that the disk rolls without
sliding, determine, [2 Marks]
(a) The angular acceleration of the disk and the acceleration of G,
(b) The minimum values of the coefficient of static friction compatible with this
motion.

Figure: Question 4
4. The uniform rod AB of mass m and length 2L is attached to collars of negligible mass
that slide without friction along fixed rods. If the rod is released from rest in the position
shown, derive an expression for [2 Marks]
(c) The angular acceleration of the rod,
(d) The reaction at A.
 Figure: Question 5.

5. End A of the 6kg uniform rod AB rests on the inclined surface, while end B is attached
to collar of negligible mass which can slide along the vertical rod shown. Knowing that
the rod is released from rest when 𝜃 = 35° and neglecting the effect of friction,
determine immediately after release [2 Marks]
(e) The angular acceleration of the rod,
(f) The reaction at B.

Part B: Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Energy and Momentum

Figure: Question 6
6. A round object of mass m and radius r is released from rest at the top of a curved surface
and rolls without slipping until it leaves the surface with a horizontal velocity as shown.
Will a solid sphere, a solid cylinder or a hoop travel the greatest distance x? [2 Marks]
(a) Solid Sphere
(b) Solid cylinder
(c) Hoop
(d) They will all travel the same distance

7. A 200-kg flywheel is at rest when a constant 300 Nm couple is applied. After executing
560 revolutions, the flywheel reaches its rated speed of 2400 rpm. Knowing that the
radius of gyration of the flywheel is 400 mm, determine the average magnitude of the
couple due to kinetic friction in the bearing. [2 Marks]

8. The rotor of an electric motor has an angular velocity of 3600 rpm when the load and
power are cut off. The 50-kg rotor, which has a centroidal radius of gyration of 23 cm,
then coasts to rest. Knowing that the kinetic friction of the rotor produces a couple of
magnitude 3.4 Nm, determine the number of revolutions that the rotor executes before
coming to rest. [2 Marks]
 Figure: Question 9
9. The double pulley shown has a mass of 15 kg and a centroidal radius of gyration of 160
mm. Cylinder A and block B are attached to cords that are wrapped on the pulleys as
shown. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block B and the surface is 0.2.
Knowing that the system is at rest in the position shown when a constant force P = 200
N is applied to cylinder A, determine [2 Marks]
(a) The velocity of cylinder A as it strikes the ground,
(b) The total distance that block B moves before coming to rest.

Figure: Question 10.

10. A slender 4-kg rod can rotate in a vertical plane about a pivot at B. A spring of constant
k = 400 N/m and of unscratched length 150 mm is attached to the rod as shown.
Knowing that the rod is released from rest in the position shown, determine its angular
velocity after it has rotated through 90°. [2 Marks]