Kinetics of Rectilinear Motion, Analysis as a Particle

20. Determine the acceleration of each weight shown, assuming the pulleys to be weightless and
frictionless.

21. Determine the tension in the cord supporting body C. The pulleys are frictionless and of
negligible weight.

22. In the system of connected blocks shown, the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.20 under
bodies B and C. Determine the acceleration of each body and the tension in the cord.

23. Repeat Prob. 22, but change the weight of A to 600 lb, of B to 1000 lb and of C to 500 lb.

24. Two blocks A and B, each weighing 96.6 lb and connected by a rigid bar of negligible
weight, move along the smooth surfaces shown. They start from rest at the given position.
Determine the acceleration of B at this instant.
Kinetics of Rectilinear Motion, Analysis as a Rigid Body

1. A juggler places the lower end of a vertical rod upon his finger. As it starts to tip, explain how
he keeps the rod in balance by moving his finger horizontally back and forth.

Weight of the rod + forward direction = Normal force of the juggler to the rod + leftward
direction
0=0
means the force acting in the rod is in equilibrium that's why doesn't fall.

2. The cable of a cargo crane can support a maximum load of 2 tons. While the crane is lowering
a 1610-lb weight at uniform speed, the brake on the winch is applied too rapidly, thereby causing
a sudden deceleration of the weight equal to 100 fps2. The cable snaps and the weight falls, badly
injuring a workman. For the purpose of establishing liability in this accident, is it likely that
failure of the cable was due to its being weaker than its test strength of 2 tons? Why?

3. A uniform box is 2 ft square and 6ft high. It stands on end upon a truck with its sides parallel
to the trucks motion. If the box weighs 240 lb and the coefficient of friction between the box
and the truck is 0.30, show whether the block will slide or tip first as the acceleration of the truck
is increased.

4. The uniform block shown weighs 200 lb. It is pulled up the incline by the force P = 300 lb.
Determine the maximum and minimum values of d so that the block does not tip over as it slides
up the incline. The coefficient of friction is 0.20.
5. The 240-lb body shown is supported by wheels at B which roll freely without friction and by a
skid at A under which the coefficient of friction is 0.40. Compute the value of P to cause an
acceleration of g.

Solution:

MA=0
2P+240(5)=80(6)+NB(10)
P=5NB-360

FX=0
P=80+ NB(0.40)

FY=0
NA+ NB=240

5NB-360=80+NA(0.40)
5(240-NA)-440=NA(0.40)
NA=140.74lb

P=80+ NB(0.40)
P=80+ 140.74(0.40)
P=136.3lb

6. If the value of P in Prob. 5 is 100 Ib, compute the acceleration. If this value of P were applied
at a higher position on the body, would the acceleration be changed in any way? Explain your
conclusion.

FX=0
Ax+(200/g)a=100
Ay(0.2)+6.21a=100

Fy=0
By+Ay=200

MA=0
200(5)+100(2)=By(5)+(200/g)(6)
1000+200=5By+(1200/g)a

1000+200=5By+37.27a
1200=5(200-Ay)+37.27a
5Ay=32.27a
Ay=7.454a

Ay(0.2)+6.21a=100
7.454(0.2)+6.21a=100
6.21a=100-1.49
a=15.86lb/ft2

7. An auto with a rear wheel drive has a wheelbase of 10 ft. The c.g. is 3 ft above the pavement
and 4 ft ahead of the rear wheels. The coefficient of friction is 0.60 between the tires and the
pavement. Determine the maximum acceleration the auto could have when moving along a level
road.

Solution:

MA=0
W(6)+3(Wa/g)=10NB
NB=3W/5+3Wa/10g

FX=0
Wa/g= -(0.6)NB

FY=0
NA+NB=W

3W-(3/10)0.6NB=NB
NB=0.51W
Since we have two rear wheels
FMAX=(0.51W*0.6)/2
FMAX=0.153W

aMAX= FMAX/g
aMAX=0.51mg/g
aMAX=051m ft/sec2
8. An auto, equipped with only front wheel brakes, has a wheelbase of 120 in. with its c.g.
located 60 in. ahead of the rear wheels and 36 in. above the pavement. 1f = 0.80 at the tires,
compute the minimum distance in which the auto can be brought to rest from a speed of 60 mph
if the drivers reaction time before applying the brakes is sec.