PROBLEM 17.

44 (Continued)

Position 2. Point B is directly above C.

1
h2 = LAB + r
2
1
= (0.72) + 0.24
2
= 0.6 m
V2 = WAB h2
= (4)(9.81)(0.6)
= 23.544 J
Kinematics. vB = rω2 = 0.24ω2
vB
ω AB = = 0.33333ω2
0.72
1
v = vB = 0.12ω2
2
1 1 1
T2 = mAB v 2 + IABω AB2
+ I C ω22
2 2 2
1 1 1
= (4)(0.12ω2 )2 + (0.1728)(0.33333ω2 ) 2 + (0.5184)ω22
2 2 2
= 0.2976ω22

Conservation of energy. T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 : 0.3744ω12 + 13.3135 = 0.2976ω22 + 23.544

Angular speed data: ω2 = ω1

Then, 0.0760ω12 = + 0.4105

ω1 = 11.602 rad/s ω1 = 110.8 rpm 

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 PROBLEM 17.45

The uniform rods AB and BC of masses 2.4 kg and 4 kg,

respectively, and the small wheel at C is of negligible mass. If the
wheel is moved slightly to the right and then released, determine the
velocity of pin B after rod AB has rotated through 90°.

SOLUTION
Moments of inertia.
1 1
Rod AB: IA = mAB L2AB = (2.4)(0.360) 2 = 0.10368 kg ⋅ m 2
3 3
1 1
Rod BC: I = mBC L2BC = (4)(0.600) 2 = 0.1200 kg ⋅ m 2
12 12
Position 1. As shown with bar AB vertical. Point G is the midpoint of BC.
V1 = mAB ghAB + mBC ghBC = (2.4)(9.81)(0.180) + (4)(9.81)(0.180) = 11.3011 J
Rod BC is at rest. ω BC = 0
vB
v = vG = vB = vC = 0 ω AB = =0
LAB
T1 = 0
Position 2. Rod AB is horizontal.

V2 = 0
vB vB vB vB 1
Kinematics. ω AB = = ω BC = = v = vB
LAB 0.360 LBC 0.600 2
1 1 1
T2 = I Aω AB
2
+ mBC v 2 + I ωBC
2
2 2 2
2 2 2
1  v  1 1  1  v 
= (0.10368)  B  + (4)  vB  + (0.1200)  B 
2  0.360  2  2  2  0.600 
= 1.06667vB2

Conservation of energy. T1 + V1 = T2 + V2: 0 + 11.3011 = 1.06667vB2

vB = 3.25 m/s v B = 3.25 m/s 

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 PROBLEM 17.46

The uniform rods AB and BC of masses 2.4 kg and 4 kg, respectively,

and the small wheel at C is of negligible mass. Knowing that in the
position shown the velocity of wheel C is 2 m/s to the right,
determine the velocity of pin B after rod AB has rotated through 90°.

SOLUTION
Moments of inertia.
1 1
Rod AB: I A = m AB L2AB = (2.4)(0.36) 2 = 0.10368 kg ⋅ m 2
3 3
1 1
Rod BC: I = mBC LBC 2 = (4)(0.600) 2 = 0.1200 kg ⋅ m 2
12 12
Position 1. As shown with rod AB vertical. Point G is the midpoint of BC.
V1 = WAB hAB + WBC hBC
= (2.4)(9.81)(0.180) + (4)(9.81)(0.180)
= 11.301 J
Kinematics: At the instant shown in Position 1,
ωBC = 0
v = vG = vB = vC = 2 m/s
vB 2
ω AB = = = 5.5556 rad/s
LAB 0.36
1 1 1 2
T1 = IAω AB
2
+ mBC v 2 + IωBC
2 2 2
1 1
= (0.10368)(5.5556) 2 + (4)(2) 2 + 0
2 2
= 9.6 J
Position 2. Rod AB is horizontal.

V2 = 0

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 PROBLEM 17.46 (Continued)

vB v
Kinematics. ω AB = = B
LAB 0.36
vB v
ωBC = = B
LBC 0.60
1
v= vB
2
1 1 1 2
T2 = I Aω AB
2
+ mBC v 2 + I ωBC
2 2 2
2 2 2
1  v  1 1  1  v 
= (0.10368)  B  + (4)  vB  + (0.12)  B 
2  0.36  2 2  2  0.60 
= 1.0667vB2

Conservation of energy. T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 : 9.6 + 11.301 = 1.0667vB2 + 0

vB = 4.4266 m/s vB = 4.43 m/s 

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 PROBLEM 17.47

The 80-mm-radius gear shown has a mass of 5 kg and a centroidal

radius of gyration of 60 mm. The 4-kg rod AB is attached to the center
of the gear and to a pin at B that slides freely in a vertical slot.
Knowing that the system is released from rest when θ = 60°, determine
the velocity of the center of the gear when θ = 20°.

SOLUTION

Kinematics. vA = v A

vB = vB
Point D is the instantaneous center of rod AB.
vA
ω AB =
L cos θ
vB = ( L sin θ )ω AB = v A tan θ
L vA
vG = ω AB =
2 2cos θ
Gear A effectively rolls without slipping, with Point C being the contact point.
vC = 0

vA
Angular velocity of gear ωA = .
r
Potential energy: Use the level of the center of gear A as the datum.
L  1
V = −WAB  cos θ  = − m AB gL cos θ
2  2

1 1 1 1
Kinetic energy: T= m Av A2 + I Aω A2 + mAB vθ2 + I ABω AB
2
2 2 2 2
Masses and moments of inertia: m A = 5 kg, m AB = 4 kg

I A = m A k 2 = (5)(0.060)2 = 0.018 kg ⋅ m 2
1 1
I AB = m AB L2 = (4)(0.320)2 = 0.03413 kg ⋅ m 2
12 12

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 PROBLEM 17.47 (Continued)

Conservation of energy: T1 + V1 = T2 + V2
Position 1: θ = 60°
v A = 0 T1 = 0
1
V1 = − (4)(9.81)(0.320) cos 60°
2
= −3.1392 J
Position 2: θ = 20° v A = ?
2 2
1 1  v  1  vA 
T2 = (5)v A2 + (0.018)  A  + (4) 
2 2  0.080  2  2 cos 20° 
2
1  vA 
+ (0.03413)  
2  0.320cos 20° 
= (2.5 + 1.40625 + 0.56624 + 0.18875)v A2
= 4.66124v 2A
1
V2 = − (4)(9.81)(0.320) cos 20°
2
= −5.8998 J
Conservation of energy: T1 + V1 = T2 + V2

0 − 3.1392 = 4.66124v 2A − 5.8998

v A2 = 0.59225 m 2 /s 2
v A = 0.770 m/s vA = 0.770 m/s 

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PROBLEM 17.48

Knowing that the maximum allowable couple that can be applied to a shaft is 15.5 kip ⋅ in., determine the
maximum horsepower that can be transmitted by the shaft at (a) 180 rpm, (b) 480 rpm.

SOLUTION

M = 15.5 kip ⋅ in.

= 1.2917 kip ⋅ ft
= 1291.7 lb ⋅ ft
(a) ω = 180 rpm
= 6π rad/s
Power = M ω
= (1291.7 lb ⋅ ft)(6π rad/s)
= 24348 ft ⋅ lb/s
24348
Horsepower =
550
= 44.3 hp 
(b) ω = 480 rpm
= 16π rad/s
Power = Mω
= (1291.7 lb ⋅ ft)(16π rad/s)
= 64930 ft ⋅ lb/s
64930
Horsepower =
550
= 118.1 hp 

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 PROBLEM 17.49

Three shafts and four gears are used to form a gear train
which will transmit 7.5 kW from the motor at A to a machine
tool at F. (Bearings for the shafts are omitted from the
sketch.) Knowing that the frequency of the motor is 30 Hz,
determine the magnitude of the couple which is applied to
shaft (a) AB, (b) CD, (c) EF.

SOLUTION

Kinematics. ω AB = 30 Hz
= 30(2π )rad/s
= 60π rad/s
Gears B and C. rB = 75 mm
rC = 180 mm

rBω AB = rC ωCD : (75 mm)(60π rad/s) = (180 mm)(ωCD )

Gears D and E. ωCD = 25π rad/s

rD = 75 mm
rE = 180 mm
rDωCD = rE ωEF : (75 mm)(25π rad/s) = (180 mm)(ωEF )
ωEF = 10.4167π rad/s
Power = 7.5 kW
(a) Shaft AB. Power = M ABω AB : 7500 W = M AB (60π rad/s) M AB = 39.8 N ⋅ m 

(b) Shaft CD. Power = M CDωCD: 7500 W = M CD (25π rad/s) M CD = 95.5 N ⋅ m 

(c) Shaft EF. Power = M EF ωEF : 7500 W = M EF (10.4167π rad/s) M EF = 229 N ⋅ m 

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 PROBLEM 17.50

The shaft-disk-belt arrangement shown is used to transmit 2.4 kW from

Point A to Point D. Knowing that the maximum allowable couples that can
be applied to shafts AB and CD are 25 N ⋅ m and 80 N ⋅ m, respectively,
determine the required minimum speed of shaft AB.

SOLUTION

Power. 2.4 kW = 2400 W

M AB < 25 N ⋅ m

P = M ABω AB
P 2400
min ω AB = = = 96 rad/s
max M AB 25
M CD < 80 N ⋅ m
P = M CDωCD
P 2400
min ωCD = = = 30 rad/s
max M CD 80

Kinematics. rAω AB = rC ωCD

rC
min ω AB = (min ωCD )
rA
 120 
=  (30)
 30 
= 120 rad/s

Choose the larger value for min ω AB . min ω AB = 120 rad/s min ω AB = 1146 rpm 

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 PROBLEM 17.51
The experimental setup shown is used to measure the power output of a small turbine.
When the turbine is operating at 200 rpm, the readings of the two spring scales are
10 and 22 lb, respectively. Determine the power being developed by the turbine.

SOLUTION
Angular velocity. ω = 200 rpm = 20.944 rad/s
Moments about the fixed axle.

 9 
M = (22 lb − 10 lb)  ft  = 9 lb ⋅ ft
 12 
Power = Mω = (9)(20.994) = 188.5 lb ⋅ ft/s

188.5 lb ⋅ ft/s
= Power = 0.343 hp 
550 lb ⋅ ft/s/hp

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