Homeworks – Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Newton's second Law

2.1. The acceleration of a package sliding at Point A is
(0.5×STT) m/s2. Assuming that the coefficient of kinetic
friction is the same for each section, determine the
acceleration of the package at Point B.

2.2. If an automobile’s braking distance from 90 km/h is (2×STT) m on level pavement, determine
the automobile’s braking distance from 90 km/h when it is
(a) going up a 5° incline,
(b) going down a 3-percent incline.
Assume the braking force is independent of grade.

2.3. The two blocks shown are originally at rest. Neglecting the masses of the pulleys and the effect
of friction in the pulleys and between block A and the incline, determine:
(a) the acceleration of each block,
(b) the tension in the cable.

350+STT (lb)

2.4. Each of the systems shown is initially at rest. Neglecting axle friction and the masses of the
pulleys, determine for each system
(a) the acceleration of block A,
(b) the velocity of block A after it has moved
through (10+STT) ft,
(c) the time required for block A to reach a
velocity of (20+STT) ft/s.

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2.5. Block A has a mass of (2×STT) kg, and blocks B and C have masses of
(1.5×STT) kg each. Knowing that the blocks are initially at rest and that B
moves through 3m in 2s, determine:
(a) the magnitude of the force P,
(b) the tension in the cord AD. Neglect the masses of the pulleys and axle
friction.

2.6. A curve in a speed track has a radius of (600×STT) ft and a rated speed
of 120mi/h. Knowing that a racing car starts skidding on the curve
when traveling at a speed of 180 mi/h, determine
(a) the banking angle θ,
(b) the coefficient of static friction between the tires and the track
under the prevailing conditions,
(c) the minimum speed at which the same car could negotiate that
curve.

2.7. A small block B fits inside a lot cut in arm OA which rotates in a
vertical plane at a constant rate. The block remains in contact with the
end of the slot closest to A and its speed is 1.4 m/s for 0 ≤ θ ≤150°. 0.15×STT

Knowing that the block begins to slide when θ =150°, determine the
coefficient of static friction between the block and the slot.

2.8. Rod OA rotates about O in a horizontal plane. The motion of

the 0.5-lb collar B is defined by the relations r = 1.5×STT + 6
cosπ t and θ =π (4t2 − 8t), where r is expressed in inches, t in
seconds, and θ in radians. Determine the radial and transverse
components of the force exerted on the collar when (a) t = 0, (b)
t = 0.5 s.

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2.9. During a hammer throwers practice swings, the 7.1 kg head A of the hammer
revolves at a constant speed v in a horizontal circle as shown. If ρ=0.93 m and
θ = 60°, determine:
The tension in wire BC
The speed of the hammers head