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4/21/2008, 07:00-09:00 PM

1 (a) The velocity of a particle in curvilinear motion can be expressed as v = vut . Please show that its normal component of acceleration is an =

v2

. (5 points)

(b) The box has a mass m and slides down the smooth chute having the shape of a parabola. If it has an initial velocity of v0 at the origin, determine its velocity as a function of x. Also, what is the normal force on the box, and the tangential acceleration as a function of x? ( (free-body diagram) ,)

[1 + (dy dx ) ] (Hint: =
d 2 y dx 2

2 32

) (15 points)

y = 0.5 x 2

v v & r and 2 (a) The position vector r of a particle in cylindrical coordinates is given, please drive u
(5 points)

v v v & in terms of u u r and u .

(b) The slotted link is pinned at O, and as a result of the angular velocity ' =3 rad/s and the angular acceleration ''= 8 rad/s2 it drives the peg P for a short distance along the spiral guide r = (0.4) m. Determine the magnitudes, the radial and transverse components of the velocity and acceleration of P at the instant = /3 rad. (15 points)

' =3 rad/s ''= 8 rad/s2 r = (0.4) m = /3 rad

3 (a) , r() t(), ? , ? (5 Points) (b) The ball has mass of 4 kg and a negligible size. It is originally traveling around the horizontal circular path of radius r0 = 0.5 m such that the angular rate of rotation is 0'= 1 rad/s. If the attached cord ABC is drawn down through the hole at constant speed of 0.2 m/s, determine the tension the cord exerts on the ball at the instant r = 0.1 m. Also, compute the angular velocity of the ball at this instant. Neglect the effects of friction between the ball and horizontal plane. Hint: First show that the equation of motion in the direction yields a = r'' + 2r'' =(1/r)(d(r2')/dt) = 0. When integrated, r2' = c where the constant c is determined from the problem data. ( (free-body diagram) ,) (15 points)

4 (a) (conservative force)(potential energy)? (5 points) (b) The roller-coaster car has mass M, including its passenger, and starts from the top of the hill A with a speed vA. Determine the minimum height h of the hill crest so that the car travels around both inside loops without leaving the track. Neglect friction, the mass of the wheels, and the size of the car. What is the normal reaction on the car when the car is at C? Derive with the given symbols M, vA, rB, rC and gravity g. (15 points)

5 (a) Please explain the Newtons 2nd law and the inertial frame of reference (5 points) (b) The motor at C pulls in the cable with acceleration aC = (3t ) m
2

s2

, where t is in seconds. The motor at D draws in its

cable at aD = 5 m

s2

. If both motors start at the same instant from rest when d=3 m, determine (a) the time needed for d=0

m, and (b) the relative velocity of block A with respect to block B when this occurs. Draw the free body diagram of blocks A and B. ( (free-body diagram) ,) (15 points)