ASSIGNMENT # 1 Magnetic tape under a tension of 10.0 N at D passes around the guide pulleys and through the erasing head at C at constant speed. As a result of a small amount. of friction in the bearings of the pulleys, the tape at # is under a tension of 11.0 N. Determine the tension, T', in the supporting spring at B. The plate is horizontal and is mounted on a precision needle bearing at A. Ans. T = 10.6 N ‘A drum of 600 mm radius with mass center, G, at its geometric centre has a total mass of 1600 kg and rests on a cradle consisting of two long rollers of 240 mm diameter. The rollers rest on a smooth horizontal surface and are prevented from separating by horizontal links, one on each end of the rollers as shown. Calculate the tension, 7, in each link and the reaction, #, between the drum and each roller. Ans. T = 3.79 kN, R= 10.91 kN Gear, ©, drives the V-belt pulley, D, at a constant speed, For the belt tensions shown, calculate the gear-tooth force, P, and the magnitudes of the total forces supported by the bearings at A and B. Ans. P = 70.9 N, A = 83.3 N, B = 208 N The rig member, ABC, is attached to the vertical + y surface bya ball and socket joint at A and is supported by the cables, BE and CD. The mass of the member may ,e neglected compared with that of the 5 Mg load which it supports, There is one position of D along the horizontal slot through which the cable must be passed and secured for the member to maintain the position shown. Find w. Ans. « = 3.75 m ‘The power unit of the post-hole digger supplies a torque of 450 N-m to the auger. The arm, B, is free to slide in the supporting sleeve, C, but is not free to rotate about the horizontal axis of C. If the unit is free to swivel abont the vertical axis of the mount, D, determine the force exerted against the right rear wheel by the block, A (or A’ which prevents the unbraked truck from rolling. (Hint: View the system from above. Ans, Al = 187.5 NA rectangular sign over a store has a mass of 100 kg, with the centre of mass in the centre of the rectangle. The support against the wall at point, C, may be treated as a ball and socket joint. At corner, D, support is provided in the y-direction only. Calculate the tensions, 7; and T», in the supporting wires, the total force supported at C, and Si taneret iocce, B, wagppocted aD Ans. T, = 347 N, Tz = 481 N, R = 63.1 N,