DYNAMICS OF RIGID BODIES

FINALS

ASSIGNMENT # 2
1. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the 100-kg crate and the plane is k = 0.25, determine the speed of
the crate at the instant the compression of the spring is x = 1.5 m. Initially the spring is unstretched and the crate is
at rest.

2. The 3500-lb automobile shown in the figure below travels down the 10 inclined road at a speed of 20 ft/s. If the
driver jams on the brakes, causing his wheels to lock, determine how far s the tires skid on the road. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between the wheels and the road is k = 0.5.

3. The 6-kg cylinder is released from rest in the position shown and falls on the spring, which has been initially
precompressed 50 mm by the light strap and restraining wires. If the stiffness of the spring is 4 KN/m, compute the
additional deflection of the spring produced by the falling cylinder before it rebounds. (20 pts)