Curvilinear Motion

Q1
A 2.9-lb slider is propelled upward at A along the fixed curved bar which lies in a vertical plane.
If the slider is observed to have a speed of 7.8 ft/sec as it passes position B, determine (a) the
magnitude N of the force exerted by the fixed rod on the slider and (b) the rate at which the
speed of the slider is changing (positive if speeding up, negative if slowing down). Assume that
friction is negligible.
N = 0.359 lb
v(dot) = -19.378 ft/sec^2

Q2
Determine the speed v which the 515-kg four-man bobsled must have in order to negotiate the
turn without reliance on friction. Also find the net normal force N exerted on the bobsled by the
track.
v = 37.437 m/s
N = 14.771 kN

Q3
A Formula-1 car encounters a hump which has a circular shape with smooth transitions at either
end. (a) What speed vB will cause the car to lose contact with the road at the topmost point B?
(b) For a speed vA = 174 km/h, what is the normal force exerted by the road on the 510-kg car as
it passes point A?
v_B = 50.697 m/s
N_A = 348.249 N

Q4
The 3730-lb car is traveling at 24 mi/hr when the driver applies the brakes, and the car continues
to move along the circular path. What is the maximum deceleration possible (at is negative if the
speed is decreasing) if the tires are limited to a total horizontal friction force of 1940 lb?
a_t = -11.874 ft/sec^2