Sample Problems:

1. The 10-lb block has an initial velocity of 10 ft/s on the smooth plane. If a force F = (2.5t) lb, where t is
in seconds, acts on the block for 3 sec, determine the final velocity of the block and the distance the
block travels during this time.

2. During a brake test, the rear-engine car is stopped from an initial speed of 100 km/h in a distance of 50
m. If it is known that all four wheels contribute equally to the braking force, determine the braking force
F at each wheel. Assume a constant deceleration for the 1500-kg car.

3. The 2-Mg car is being towed by a winch. If the winch exerts a force of T = (100 s) N on the cable, where
s is the displacement of the car in meters, determine the speed of the car when s = 10 m, starting from
rest. Neglect rolling resistance of the car.

4. The van is traveling at 20 km/h when the coupling of the trailer t A fails. If the trailer has a mass of 250
kg and coasts 45 m before coming to rest, determine the constant horizontal force F created by rolling
friction which causes the trailer to stop.

5. If the 10-lb block A slides down the plane with a constant velocity when θ = 30°, determine the
acceleration of the block when θ = 45°.
6. The crate has a mass of 80 kg and is being towed by a chain which is always directed at 20° from the
horizontal as shown. If the magnitude of P is increased until the crate begins to slide, determine the
crate's initial acceleration if the coefficient of static friction is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.5 and the coefficient of kinetic
friction is 𝜇𝑘 = 0.3.
7. The crate has a mass of 80 kg and is being towed by a chain which is always directed at 20º from the
horizontal as shown. Determine the crate’s acceleration in t = 2 s if the coefficient of static friction is
μs = 0.4 and the coefficient of kinetic friction is μk = 0.3 and the towing force is T = (90t2) N, where t is
in seconds.

Figure for prob. 6 and 7

8. Determine the acceleration of the system and the tension in each cable. The inclined plane is smooth,
and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the horizontal surface and block C is (𝜇𝑘 )𝑐 = 0.2.

9. The 50-kg crate is stationary when the force P is applied. Determine the resulting acceleration of the
crate if a) P = 0, b) P = 150 N, and c) P = 300 N.

10. If motor M exerts a force of 𝐹 = (10(2𝑡 2 + 100) 𝑁 on the cable, where ( is in seconds, determine the
velocity of the 25-kg crate when t = 4 s . The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the crate
and the plane are 𝜇𝑠 = 0.3 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.25, respectively. The crate is initially at rest.

11. A spring of stiffness k = 500 N/m is mounted against the 10-kg block. If the block is subjected to the
force of F = 500 N, determine its velocity at s = 0.5 m. When s = 0, the block is at rest and the spring is
uncompressed. The contact surface is smooth.
12. The coefficient of static friction between the flat bed of the truck and the crate it carries is 0.30.
a) Determine the minimum stopping distance s which the truck can have from a speed of 70 km/h with
constant deceleration if the crate is not to slip forward. b) If the truck comes to a stop from an initial
forward speed of 70 km/h in a distance of 50 m with uniform deceleration, determine whether or not the
crate strikes the wall at the forward end of the flat bed. If the crate does strike the wall, calculate its
speed relative to the truck as the impact occurs. Use the friction coefficients μs = 0.30 and μk = 0.25.

13. The 160-Mg train travels with a speed of 80 km/h when it starts to climb the slope. If the engine exerts a
traction force F of 1/20 of the weight of the train and the rolling resistance FD is equal to 1/500 of the
weight of the train, determine the deceleration of the train.
14. The 160-Mg train starts from rest and begins to climb the slope as shown. If the engine exerts a traction
force F of 1/8 of the weight of the train, determine the speed of the train when it has traveled up the
slope a distance of 1 km. Neglect rolling resistance.

Figure for probs. 13 and 14

15. The casting has a mass of 3 Mg. Suspended in a vertical position and initially at rest, it is given an
upward speed of 200 mm/s in 0.3 s using a crane hook H. Determine the tension in cables AC and AB
during this time interval if the acceleration is constant.
16. Block B rests upon a smooth surface. If the coefficients of static and kinetic friction between A and Bare
𝜇𝑠 = 0.4 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.3, respectively, determine the acceleration of each block if P = 6 lb.

17. A skier starts from rest on the 40º slope at time t = 0 and is clocked at t = 2.58 s as he passes a speed
checkpoint 20 m down the slope. Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between the snow and the
skis. Neglect wind resistance.

18. Each of the three barges has a mass of 30 Mg, whereas the tugboat has a mass of 12 Mg. As the barges
are being pulled forward with a constant velocity of 4 m/s, the tugboat must overcome the frictional
resistance of the water, which is 2 kN for each barge and 1.5 kN for the tugboat. If the cable between A
and B breaks, determine the acceleration of the tugboat.

19. A small package is deposited by the conveyor belt onto the 30º ramp at A with a velocity of 0.8 m/s.
Calculate the distance s on the level surface BC at which the package comes to rest. The coefficient of
kinetic friction for the package and supporting surface from A to C is 0.3.

20. The motor winds in the cable with a constant acceleration, such that the 20-kg crate moves a distance s =
6 m in 3 s, starting from rest. Determine the tension developed in the cable. The coefficient of kinetic
friction between the crate and the plane is𝜇𝑘 = 0.3.
21. Calculate the vertical acceleration a of the 100-lb cylinder for each of the two cases illustrated. Neglect
friction and the mass of the pulleys.

22. Determine the vertical acceleration of the 60-lb cylinder for each of the two cases. Neglect friction and
the mass of the pulleys.

23. The 400-kg mine car is hoisted up the incline using the cable and motor M. For a short time, the force in
the cable is F = (3200t2) N, where t is in seconds. If the car has an initial velocity v1 = 2 m/s at s = 0 and
t = 0, determine the distance it moves up the plane when t = 2 seconds.

24. The man pushes on the 60-lb crate with a force F .The force is always directed down at 30° from the
horizontal as shown, and its magnitude is increased until the crate begins to slide. Determine the crate's
initial acceleration if the coefficient of static friction is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.6 and the coefficient of kinetic friction is
𝜇𝑘 = 0.3.
25. The double inclined plane supports two blocks A and B, each having a weight of 10 lb. If the coefficient
of kinetic friction between the blocks and the plane is μk = 0.1, determine the acceleration of each block.

26. The water-park ride consists of an 800-lb sled which slides from rest down the incline and then into the
pool. If the frictional resistance on the incline is Fr = 30 lb, and in the pool for a short distance Fr = 80
lb, determine how fast the sled is traveling when s = 5 ft.

27. The sports car, having a mass of 1700 kg, is traveling horizontally along a 20º banked track which is
circular and has a radius of curvature of ρ = 100 m. If the coefficient of static friction between the tires
and the road is μs = 0.2, determine the maximum constant speed at which the car can travel without
sliding up the slope. Neglect the size of the car. Also, determine the minimum speed at which the car can
travel around the track without sliding down the slope.

28. The small 2-kg block A slides down the curved path and passes the lowest point B with a speed of 4 m/s.
If the radius of curvature of the path at B is 1.5 m, determine the normal force N exerted on the block by
the path at this point.
29. If the crest of the hill has a radius of curvature ρ = 200 ft, determine the maximum constant speed at
which the car can travel over it without leaving the surface of the road. The car has a weight of 3500 lb.
Neglect the size of the car.

30. At the instant θ = 60°, the boy’s center of mass G is momentarily at rest. Determine his speed and the
tension in each of the two supporting cords of the swing when θ = 90°. The boy has a weight of 60 lb.
Neglect his size and the mass of the seat and cords.

31. The sliders A and B are connected by a light rigid bar of length l = 0.5 m and move with negligible
friction in the horizontal slots shown. For the position where xA = 0.4 m, the velocity of A is vA = 0.9 m/s
to the right. Determine the acceleration of each slider and the force in the bar at this instant.

32. If the 180-lb ski-jumper attains a speed of 80 ft/sec as he approaches the takeoff position, calculate the
magnitude N of the normal force exerted by the snow on his skis just before he reaches A.
33. A highway curve of 100-m radius is inclined at 30º with the horizontal. If the coefficient of friction
between the tires of the car and the road is 0.30, determine the frictional forces acting on a 2500 kg car
negotiating the curve at the given speeds; a) 60 kph, b) 140 kph.

34. Determine the speed v at which the race car will have no tendency to slip sideways on the banked track,
that is, the speed at which there is no reliance on friction. In addition, determine the minimum and
maximum speeds, using the coefficient of static friction μs = 0.90.

35. Determine the proper bank angle θ for the airplane flying at 400 mi/hr and making a turn of 2-mile
radius. Note that the force exerted by the air is normal to the supporting wing surface.

36. The car passes over the top of a vertical curve at A with a speed of 60 km/h and then passes through the
bottom of a dip at B. The radii of curvature of the road at A and B are both 100 m. Find the speed of the
car at B if the normal force between the road and the tires at B is twice that at A. The mass center of the
car is 1 meter from the road.

37. A child twirls a small 50-g ball attached to the end of a 1-m string so that the ball traces a circle in a
vertical plane as shown. What is the minimum speed v which the ball must have when in position 1? If
this speed is maintained throughout the circle, calculate the tension T in the string when the ball is in
position 2. Neglect any small motion of the child’s hand.
38. The block rests at a distance of 2 m from the center of the platform. If the coefficient of static friction
between the block and the platform is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.3, determine the maximum speed which the block can
attain before it begins to slip. Assume the angular motion of the disk is slowly increasing.

39. Determine the maximum speed that the jeep can travel over the crest of the hill and not lose contact with
the road.

40. The motorcycle has a mass of 0.5 Mg and a negligible size. It passes point A traveling with a speed of
15 mis, which is increasing at a constant rate of 1.5 m/s2. Determine the resultant frictional forcce
exerted by the road on the tires at this instant.
41. The standard test to determine the maximum lateral acceleration of a car is to drive it around a 200-ft-
diameter circle painted on a level asphalt surface. The driver slowly increases the vehicle speed until he
is no longer able to keep both wheel pairs straddling the line. If this maximum speed is 35 mi/hr for a
3000-lb car, determine its lateral acceleration capability an in g’s and compute the magnitude F of the
total friction force exerted by the pavement on the car tires.

42. As the skateboarder negotiates the surface shown, his mass-center speeds at θ = 0, 45º, and 90º are 28
ft/sec, 20 ft/sec. and 0, respectively. Determine the normal force between the surface and the skateboard
wheels if the combined weight of the person and the skateboard is 150 lb and his center of mass is 30 in
from the surface.

43. A pilot flies an airplane at a constant speed of 600 km/h in the vertical circle of radius 1000 m. Calculate
the force exerted by the seat on the 90-kg pilot at point A and at point B.

44. The 3000-lb car is traveling at 60 mi/hr on the straight portion of the road and then its speed is reduced
uniformly from A to C, at which point it comes to rest. Compute the magnitude F of the total friction
force exerted by the road on the car a) just before it passes point B, b) just after it passes point B, and c)
just before it stops at point C.
45. Each tire on the 1350-kg car can support a maximum friction force parallel to the road surface of 2500
N. This force limit is nearly constant over all possible rectilinear and curvilinear car motions and is
attainable only if the car does not skid. Under this maximum braking, determine the total stopping
distance s if the brakes are first applied at point A when the car speed is 25 m/s and if the car follows the
centerline of the road.

46. The sports car is traveling along a 30° banked road having a radius of curvature of ρ= 500 ft. If the
coefficient of static friction between the tires and the road is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.22, determine the maximum safe
speed so no slipping occurs.Neglect the size of the car.

47. If the 10-kg ball has a velocity of 3 m/s when it is at the position A, along the vertical path, determine
the tension in the cord and the increase in the speed of the ball at this position.

48. The 0.8-Mg car is traveling over the hill having the shape of a parabola. If the driver maintains a
constant speed of 9 m/s, determine both the resultant normal force and the resultant frictional force that
all the wheels of the car exert on the road at the instant it reaches point A. Neglect the size of the car.
49. A pilot weighs 150 lb and is traveling at a constant speed of 120 ft/s. Determine the normal force he
exerts on the seat of the plane when he is upside down at A. The loop has a radius of curvature of 400 ft.

50. Calculate the necessary rotational speed N for the aerial ride in an amusement park in order that the arms
of the gondolas will assume an angle θ = 60º with the vertical. Neglect the mass of the arms to which the
gondolas are attached and treat each gondola as a particle.