K. R.

Jayaprakash
ES321: Dynamics and Vibrations Mechanical Engineering, IITGN
Tutorial 5
Term: Fall 2020

1. The 0.02 kg particle moves along the dashed trajectory shown and has the indicated velocities at
positions 𝐴 and 𝐵. calculate the time average of the moment about 𝑂 of the resultant force 𝑃 acting
on the particle during the 0.5 s required for it to go from 𝐴 to 𝐵

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2. The 6 kg sphere and 4 kg block (shown in section) are secured to the arm of negligible mass which
rotates in the vertical plane about a horizontal axis at 𝑂. The 2 kg plug is released from rest at 𝐴
and falls into the recess in the block when the arm has reached the horizontal position. An instant
before engagement, the arm has an angular velocity 𝜔! = 2 rad⁄s. Determine the angular velocity
𝜔 of the arm immediately after the plug has wedged itself in the block.

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3. A particle of mass 𝑚 moves with negligible friction on a horizontal surface and is connected to a
light spring fastened at 𝑂. At position 𝐴 the particle has the velocity 𝑣" = 4 m⁄s. Determine the
velocity 𝑣# of the particle as it passes position B.

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4. A particle is launched with a horizontal velocity 𝑣! = 0.55 m⁄s from the 30! position shown and
then slides without friction along the funnel-like surface. Determine the angle 𝜃 which its velocity
vector makes with the horizontal as the particle passes level 𝑂 − 𝑂. Consider 𝑟 = 0.9 m