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Fundamental Concepts
Setting the Stage for the Study of Dynamics
Objectives
y Review basic geometrical and physical concepts used in
dynamics.
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Vector Operations
y Multiplication by scalar:
y Vector addition:
Note:
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, Gray/Costanzo/Plesha, 2e 7
Vector Operations
y Given the Cartesian components of a vector,
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y Hence, in general
Units
y We will use both U.S. Customary units and SI units.
y F = ma, provides for the formulation of a consistent and
unambiguous system of units.
y Each system has three base dimensions and a fourth derived
dimension.
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Examples
The objective of these examples is to illustrate some of the
vector operations discussed earlier as well as to illustrate
how to determine the correct units for physical quantities.
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Example 1.2
This map of Minnesota shows four of
its cities. Their coordinates are given
on the next slide. Assuming the Earth
is flat, the x and y directions can be
considered to be east and north,
respectively. Use the coordinates
given below.
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y Since we have
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Example 1.4
In studying the motion of
a string, it is determined
that the speed of the various
points along the string is
given by the function
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Problem 1.10
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Problem 1.10
Problem 1.10
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Problem 1.24
Problem 1.24
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