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17–62. The pendulum consists of a 30-lb sphere and a

10-lb slender rod. Compute the reaction at the pin O just
after the cord AB is cut. B

Mass Moment Inertia: From the inside back cover of the text. A

mr2 = a b A 12 B = 0.3727 slug # ft2

2 2 30
(IG)S = O
5 5 32.2
1 ft
b A 22 B = 0.1035 slug # ft2
2 ft
a
1 1 10
(IG)R = ml2 =
12 12 32.2

Equations of Motion: At the instant shown, the normal component of acceleration

of the mass center for the sphere and the rod are C (aG)n D S = C (aG)n D R = 0 since the
angular velocity of the pendulum v = 0 at that instant. The tangential component of
acceleration of the mass center for the sphere and the rod are C (aG)t D S = arS = 3a
and C (aG)t D R = arR = a.

a + ©MO = ©(Mk)O ; 30(3) + 10(1) = 0.3727a + 0.1035a

+ a b(3a)(3) + a b(a)(1)
30 10
32.2 32.2
a = 10.90 rad>s2

©Fn = m(aG)n ; Ox = 0

30 + 10 - Oy = a b[3(10.90)] + a b (10.90)
30 10
©Ft = m(aG)t ;
32.2 32.2
Oy = 6.140 lb

Thus,
FO = 2O 2x + O 2y = 202 + 6.1402 = 6.14 lb Ans.

17–63. The 4-kg slender rod is supported horizontally by a

spring at A and a cord at B. Determine the angular
acceleration of the rod and the acceleration of the rod’s 2m
mass center at the instant the cord at B is cut. Hint: The B
stiffness of the spring is not needed for the calculation.
A

Since the deflection of the spring is unchanged at the instant the cord is cut, the
reaction at A is
4
FA = (9.81) = 19.62 N
2
+ ©F = m(a ) ;
; 0 = 4(aG)x
x G x

+ T ©Fy = m(aG)y ; 4(9.81) - 19.62 = 4(aG)y

(19.62)(1) = c (4)(2)2 da
1
c + ©MG = IGa;
12
Solving:
(aG)x = 0
(aG)y = 4.905 m>s2
a = 14.7 rad>s2 Ans.

Thus,
(aG) = 4.90 m>s2 Ans.

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17–98. The wheel has a weight of 30 lb and a radius of

gyration of kG = 0.6 ft. If the coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the wheel and the plane are
ms = 0.2 and mk = 0.15, determine the maximum angle u of
the inclined plane so that the wheel rolls without slipping. G
1.25 ft

Since wheel is on the verge of slipping: u

30 sin u - 0.2N = a b (1.25a)

30
+b©Fx = m(aG)x ; (1)
32.2

+a©Fy = m(aG)y ; N - 30 cos u = 0 (2)

0.2N(1.25) = c a b(0.6)2 da
30
a + ©MC = IG a; (3)
32.2

Substituting Eqs.(2) and (3) into Eq. (1),

30 sin u - 6 cos u = 26.042 cos u

30 sin u = 32.042 cos u

tan u = 1.068

u = 46.9° Ans.

17–99. Two men exert constant vertical forces of 40 lb

and 30 lb at ends A and B of a uniform plank which has a
weight of 50 lb. If the plank is originally at rest in the A B
horizontal position, determine the initial acceleration of
its center and its angular acceleration. Assume the plank
to be a slender rod.
15 ft
40 lb 30 lb

Equations of Motion: The mass moment of inertia of the plank about its mass center
a b A 152 B = 29.115 slug # ft2 Applying Eq. 17–14,
1 1 50
is given by IG = ml2 =
12 12 32.2
we have

40 + 30 - 50 = a ba
50
+ c ©Fy = m(aG)y;
32.2 G

aG = 12.9 ft>s2 Ans.

a + ©MG = IG a; 30(7.5) - 40(7.5) = -29.115 a

a = 2.58 rad>s2 Ans.

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17–111. The 15-lb cylinder is initially at rest on a 5-lb M 40 lb!ft

plate. If a couple moment M = 40 lb # ft is applied to the
cylinder, determine the angular acceleration of the 1.25 ft
cylinder and the time needed for the end B of the plate to
B
travel 3 ft to the right and strike the wall. Assume the
cylinder does not slip on the plate, and neglect the mass of A 3 ft
the rollers under the plate.

Equation of Motions: The mass moment of inertia of the cylinder about its mass
center is given by IG = mr2 = a b (1.252) = 0.3639 slug # ft2. Applying
1 1 15
2 2 32.2
Eq. 17–16 to the cylinder [FBD(a)], we have

-40 = - a b a (1.25) - 0.3639a

15
c + ©MA = ©(Mk)A ; (1)
32.2 G

Ff = a ba
+ ©F = m(a ) ; 15
; x G x (2)
32.2 G
Applying the equation of motion to the place [FBD(b)], we have

Ff = a b aP
+ ©F = ma ; 5
: x x (3)
32.2
Kinematics: Analyzing the motion of points G and A by applying Eq. 16–18 with
rG>A = {1.25j} ft, we have

aG = a A + a * rG>A - v2rG>A

-aG i = (aA)x i + (aA)y j + ak * (1.25j) - v2(1.25j)

-aG i = C (aA)x - 1.25a D i + C (aA)y - 1.25 v2 D j

Equating i components, we have

aG = 1.25a - (aA)x (4)

Since the cylinder rolls without slipping on the plate, then aP = (aA)x. Substitute
into Eq. (4) yields
aG = 1.25 a - aP (5)

Solving Eqs. (1), (2), (3), and (5) yields:

a = 73.27 rad>s2 Ans.

aG = 22.90 ft>s2 aP = 68.69 ft>s2 Ff = 10.67 lb

The time required for the plate to travel 3 ft is given by

1
s = so + yo t + a t2
2 P
1
3 = 0 + 0 + (68.69)t2
2
t = 0.296 s Ans.

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17–123. The 500-kg concrete culvert has a mean radius of 4m 3 m/s2

0.5 m. If the truck has an acceleration of 3 m>s2, determine
0.5m
the culvert’s angular acceleration. Assume that the culvert
does not slip on the truck bed, and neglect its thickness.

Equations of Motion: The mass moment of inertia of the culvert about its mass
center is IG = mr2 = 500 A 0.52 B = 125 kg # m2. Writing the moment equation of
motion about point A using Fig. a,

a + ©MA = ©(Mk)A ; 0 = 125a - 500a G(0.5) (1)

Kinematics: Since the culvert does not slip at A, (aA)t = 3 m>s2. Applying the
relative acceleration equation and referring to Fig. b,

a G = aA + a * rG>A - v2rG>A

aGi - 3i + (aA)n j + (ak * 0.5j) - v2(0.5j)

aGi = (3 - 0.5a)i + C (aA)n - 0.5v2 D j

Equating the i components,

aG = 3 - 0.5a (2)

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields

aG = 1.5 m>s2 :

a = 3 rad>s2 Ans.

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