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Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics) Worksheet on Direct 3.

The spring of constant 𝑘 = 200𝑁/𝑚 is attached to both the support


application of Newton’s 2nd Law (𝑭 = 𝒎𝒂) to analyze for Kinetics and the 2-kg cylinder, which slides freely on the horizontal guide. If
Mattu University, 2022/23 Academic Year a constant 10-N force is applied to the cylinder at time 𝑡 = 0 when
1. A worker develops a tension 𝑇 in the cable as he attempts to move the spring is undeformed and the system is at rest, determine the
the 50-kg cart up the 20𝑜 incline. Determine the resulting velocity of the cylinder when 𝑥 = 40 mm. Also determine the
acceleration of the cart if (a) 𝑇 = 150𝑁 and (b) 𝑇 = 200 N. Neglect maximum displacement of the cylinder.
all friction, except that at the worker’s feet.

4. The rod of the fixed hydraulic cylinder is moving to the left with a
speed of 100 𝑚𝑚/𝑠, and this speed is momentarily increasing at a
rate of 400 𝑚𝑚/𝑠 each second at the instant when 𝑠𝐴 = 425 mm.
2. The system is released from rest with the cable taut. For the friction Determine the tension in the cord at that instant. The mass of slider
coefficients 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20, calculate the acceleration of 𝐵 is 0.5 𝑘𝑔, the length of the cord is 1050 mm, and the effects of the
each body and the tension 𝑇 in the cable. Neglect the small mass and radius and friction of the small pulley at 𝐴 are negligible. Find
friction of the pulleys. results for cases (a) negligible friction at slider 𝐵 and (b) 𝜇𝑘 = 0.40
at slider 𝐵. The action is in a vertical plane.

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5. If motor 𝑀 exerts a force of 𝐹 = (10𝑡 2 + 100) N on the cable,
where 𝑡 is in seconds, determine the velocity of the 25-kg crate when
𝑡 = 4𝑠. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the
crate and the plane are 𝜇𝑠 = 0.3 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.25, respectively. The
crate is initially at rest.

6. The 10 lb block has a speed of 4 ft/s when the force of 𝐹 = (8𝑡 2 )


lb is applied. Determine the velocity of the block when it moves 𝑠 =
8. The conveyor belt delivers each 12-kg crate to the ramp at 𝐴 such
30 ft. The coefficient of kinetic friction at the surface is 𝜇𝑘 = 0.2.
that the crate’s speed is 𝑣𝐴 = 2.5𝑚/𝑠, directed down along the
ramp. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between each crate and the
ramp is 𝜇𝑘 = 0.3, determine the smallest incline 𝜃 of the ramp so
that the crates will slide off and fall into the cart.

7. Cylinder 𝐵 has a mass 𝑚 and is hoisted using the cord and pulley
system shown. Determine the magnitude of force 𝐅 as a function of
the block’s vertical position 𝑦 so that when 𝐅 is applied the block
rises with a constant acceleration 𝐚𝐵 . Neglect the mass of the cord
and pulleys.

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9. The 300-kg bar 𝐵, originally at rest, is being towed over a series of 11. The robot arm is elevating and extending simultaneously At a given
small rollers. Determine the force in the cable when 𝑡 = 5𝑠, if the instant, 𝛩 = 30𝑜 , 𝛩̇ = 40 deg /𝑠, 𝛩̈ = 120 deg /𝑠 2 , 𝑙 = 0.5𝑚,
motor 𝑀 is drawing in the cable for a short time at a rate of 𝑣 = 𝑙 ̇ = 0.4𝑚/𝑠, and 𝑙 ̈ = −0.3𝑚/𝑠 2 . Compute the radial and transverse
(0.4𝑡 2 )𝑚/𝑠, where 𝑡 is in seconds (0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 6𝑠) . How far does the forces 𝐹𝑟 and 𝐹𝜃 that the arm must exert on the gripped part 𝑃, which
bar move in 5 𝑠? Neglect the mass of the cable, pulley, and the has a mass of 1.2 kg. Compare with the case of static equilibrium in
rollers. the same position.

12. Cartons having a mass of 5 kg are required to move along the


10. The slotted arm 𝑂𝐴 rotates about a fixed axis through 𝑂. At the assembly line at a constant speed of 8 𝑚/𝑠. Determine the smallest
instant under consideration, 𝛩 = 30𝑜 , 𝛩̇ = 45 deg /𝑠, and 𝛩̇ = radius of curvature, 𝜌, for the conveyor so the cartons do not slip.
20 deg /𝑠 2 . Determine the forces applied by both arm 𝑂𝐴 and the The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between a carton and
sides of the slot to the 0.2-kg slider 𝐵. Neglect all friction, and let the conveyor are 𝜇𝑠 = 0.7 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.5, respectively.
𝐿 = 0.6𝑚. The motion occurs in a vertical plane.

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13. A tugboat pulls a small barge through a harbor. The propeller thrust 14. The robot is programmed so that the 0.4-kg part 𝐴 describes the path
minus the drag produces a net thrust that varies linearly with speed. 𝑟 = 1 − 0.5 cos(2𝜋𝑡) 𝑚,
Knowing that the combined weight of the tug and barge is 3600 kN, 𝜃 = 0.5 − 0.2 sin (2𝜋𝑡) rad.
determine (a) the time required to increase the speed from an initial Determine the radial and transverse components of the force exerted
value 𝑣1 = 1.0𝑚/𝑠 to a final value 𝑣2 = 2.5𝑚/𝑠, (b) the distance on 𝐴 by the robot’s jaws at 𝑡 = 2𝑠.
traveled during this time interval.

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