MEC420 - Dynamics

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Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal

Universiti Teknologi MARA

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QUIZ NO.1: Kinematics of Particles.

Problem statement: The mass-pulley system

Data & Diagram: (Draw and label completely)

is designed to consist of log A, block B, and

collar D as shown. Given that both log A and
collar D move with a constant acceleration of
0.2g downward (g = 9.81 m/s2) and that the
system starts from rest, determine

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xB
xA

Find:
(a) the acceleration of block B at this instant,
(b) the corresponding acceleration of collar D
relative to block B, and
(c) the velocity of log A after it has displaced
10 cm, the corresponding time, and
displacement of block B.

Theory:
Kinematics relation;
Length of cable = constant

xD

B
D

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Assumption(s):

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1. Cable or rope remains taut.
2. All frictional effects are negligible.
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Solution:
Kinematics relationship:
xA + 2xD + xB = l

(1)

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Differentiating with respect to time yields:

x A + 2 x D + x B = 0
or
x A + 2 x D + x B = 0
or

vA + 2vD + vB = 0
aA + 2aD + aB = 0 [+ 1]

(2)
(3)

Given aA = 0.2g = 1.962 m/s2 and aD = 0.2g (= constant), from eq.(3) we have

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a)

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or aB = 0.2g 2(0.2g) = 0.6g or 0.6g = 5.89 m/s2

0.2g + 2(0.2g) + aB = 0

aD/B = aD aB = 0.2g ( 0.6g) = 0.8g = 7.85 m/s2

b)

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[ans]

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v A2 v A2 ,0 2a A ( x A x A,0 ) [+ 1]

c)

v A2 (0) 2 2(0.2 g )(0.1) [+ 1]

Or

vA = 0.626 m/s

[ans]

v A v A, 0 a A t

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0.626 = 0 +(0.2g)t

Or

t = 0.319 s

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( xB xB,0 ) vB,0t 12 aB t 2 [+ 1]

Comments:

(xB xB,0) = 0 + 0.5( 0.6g)(0.319)2 = 0.3 m or 0.3 m

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