DYNAMICS I MEC2401

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

MID SEMESTER TEST 2013
SOLUTIONS
DYNAMICS I (MEC 2401)
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INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES

1. Candidates are reminded that they should have no books, notes, paper or other materials in
their possession unless their use is specifically permitted.
2. The test is of ninety minutes duration.
3. Students are permitted to use drawing instruments and any type of calculators.
4. Additional sheets will be provided, if needed.

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Question 1:
Determine the acceleration of bodies A and B and the tension in the cable due to the
application of the 300N force. Neglect all friction and the masses of the pulleys.

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Question 2:
Figure below shows the mechanism of a radial valve gear. The crank OA rotates uniformly
at 150 rpm and is pinned at A to rod AB. The point C in the rod is guided in the circular
path with D as centre and rod DC as radius.
The dimensions of various links are as follows:

OA = 150 mm; AB = 550 mm; AC = 450 mm; DC = 500 mm; BE = 350 mm.

Determine the velocity of the ram E and angular velocity of each link for given position of the
mechanism by drawing velocity diagram.

(10 Marks)

All dimensions are in mm.

Figure 2

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Question 3:
Bar AB rotates in the counter clockwise direction at 6rad/s. Determine the angular velocity
of bar BD and the velocity of point D.

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