CHAPTER 12
PROBLEM 12.CQ1
A 1000 lb boulder B is resting on a 200 lb platform A when truck C
accelerates to the left with a constant acceleration. Which of the
following statements are true (more than one may be true)?
(a) The tension in the cord connected to the truck is 200 lb
(b) The tension in the cord connected to the truck is 1200 lb
(c) The tension in the cord connected to the truck is greater than 1200 lb
(d ) The normal force between A and B is 1000 lb
(e) The normal force between A and B is 1200 lb
( f ) None of the above
SOLUTION
Answer: (c) The tension will be greater than 1200 lb and the normal force will be greater than 1000 lb.
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PROBLEM 12.CQ2
Marble A is placed in a hollow tube, and the tube is swung in a horizontal
plane causing the marble to be thrown out. As viewed from the top, which
of the following choices best describes the path of the marble after leaving
the tube?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d ) 4
(e) 5
SOLUTION
Answer: (d ) The particle will have velocity components along the tube and perpendicular to the tube. After it
leaves, it will travel in a straight line.
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PROBLEM 12.CQ3
The two systems shown start from rest. On the left, two 40 lb weights
are connected by an inextensible cord, and on the right, a constant
40 lb force pulls on the cord. Neglecting all frictional forces, which
of the following statements is true?
(a) Blocks A and C will have the same acceleration
(b) Block C will have a larger acceleration than block A
(c) Block A will have a larger acceleration than block C
(d ) Block A will not move
(e) None of the above
SOLUTION
Answer: (b) If you draw a FBD of B, you will see that since it is accelerating downward, the tension in the
cable will be less than 40 lb, so the acceleration of A will be less than the acceleration of C. Also, the system
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PROBLEM 12.CQ4
The system shown is released from rest in the position shown. Neglecting
friction, the normal force between block A and the ground is
(a) less than the weight of A plus the weight of B
(b) equal to the weight of A plus the weight of B
(c) greater than the weight of A plus the weight of B
SOLUTION
Answer: (a) Since B has an acceleration component downward the normal force between A and the ground
will be less than the sum of the weights.
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PROBLEM 12.CQ5
People sit on a Ferris wheel at Points A, B, C and D. The Ferris wheel
travels at a constant angular velocity. At the instant shown, which
person experiences the largest force from his or her chair (back and
seat)? Assume you can neglect the size of the chairs, that is, the people
are located the same distance from the axis of rotation.
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d ) D
(e) The force is the same for all the passengers.
SOLUTION
Answer: (c) Draw a FBD and KD at each location and it will be clear that the maximum force will be
experiences by the person at Point C.
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PROBLEM 12.F1
Crate A is gently placed with zero initial velocity onto a moving
conveyor belt. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and
the belt is µk. Draw the FBD and KD for A immediately after it contacts
the belt.
SOLUTION
Answer:
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PROBLEM 12.F2
Two blocks weighing WA and WB are at rest on a conveyor that is initially at
rest. The belt is suddenly started in an upward direction so that slipping
occurs between the belt and the boxes. Assuming the coefficient of friction
between the boxes and the belt is µk, draw the FBDs and KDs for blocks
A and B. How would you determine if A and B remain in contact?
SOLUTION
Answer:
Block A
Block B
To see if they remain in contact assume aA = aB and then check to see if NAB is greater than zero.
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PROBLEM 12.F3
Objects A, B, and C have masses mA, mB, and mC respectively. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between A and B is µk, and the
friction between A and the ground is negligible and the pulleys are
massless and frictionless. Assuming B slides on A draw the FBD
and KD for each of the three masses A, B and C.
SOLUTION
Answer:
Block A
Block B
Block C
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PROBLEM 12.F4
Blocks A and B have masses mA and mB respectively. Neglecting friction
between all surfaces, draw the FBD and KD for each mass.
SOLUTION
Block A
Block B
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PROBLEM 12.F5
Blocks A and B have masses mA and mB respectively. Neglecting friction
between all surfaces, draw the FBD and KD for the two systems shown.
SOLUTION
System 1
System 2
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PROBLEM 12.F6
A pilot of mass m flies a jet in a half vertical loop of radius R so that the
speed of the jet, v, remains constant. Draw a FBD and KD of the pilot at
Points A, B and C.
SOLUTION
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PROBLEM 12.F7
Wires AC and BC are attached to a sphere which revolves at a constant speed v in
the horizontal circle of radius r as shown. Draw a FBD and KD of C.
SOLUTION
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PROBLEM 12.F8
A collar of mass m is attached to a spring and slides without friction
along a circular rod in a vertical plane. The spring has an undeformed
length of 5 in. and a constant k. Knowing that the collar has a speed v
at Point B, draw the FBD and KD of the collar at this point.
SOLUTION
where x = 7/12 ft and r = 5/12 ft.
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PROBLEM 12.1
Astronauts who landed on the moon during the Apollo 15, 16 and 17 missions brought back a large collection
of rocks to the earth. Knowing the rocks weighed 139 lb when they were on the moon, determine (a) the
weight of the rocks on the earth, (b) the mass of the rocks in slugs. The acceleration due to gravity on the
moon is 5.30 ft/s2.
SOLUTION
Since the rocks weighed 139 lb on the moon, their mass is
m=
(a)
Wmoon
139 lb
=
= 26.226 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft
2
g moon 5.30 ft/s
On the earth, Wearth = mg earth
w = (26.226 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft)(32.2 ft/s 2 )
(b)
w = 844 lb W
m = 26.2 slugs W
Since 1 slug = 1 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft,
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PROBLEM 12.2
The value of g at any latitude φ may be obtained from the formula
g = 32.09(1 + 0.0053 sin 2φ ) ft/s 2
which takes into account the effect of the rotation of the earth, as well as the fact that the earth is not truly
spherical. Determine to four significant figures (a) the weight in pounds, (b) the mass in pounds, (c) the mass
in lb ⋅ s 2 /ft, at the latitudes of 0°, 45°, and 60°, of a silver bar, the mass of which has been officially designated
as 5 lb.
SOLUTION
g = 32.09(1 + 0.0053 sin 2φ ) ft/s 2
(a)
Weight:
(b)
Mass: At all latitudes:
(c)
or
φ = 0° :
g = 32.09 ft/s 2
φ = 45°:
g = 32.175 ft/s 2
φ = 90°:
g = 32.26 ft/s 2
W = mg
φ = 0° :
W = (0.1554 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft)(32.09 ft/s 2 ) = 4.987 lb
φ = 45°:
W = (0.1554 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft)(32.175 ft/s 2 ) = 5.000 lb
φ = 90°:
W = (0.1554 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft)(32.26 ft/s 2 ) = 5.013 lb
m=
W
W
W
m = 5.000 lb W
m = 0.1554 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft W
5.00 lb
32.175 ft/s 2
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PROBLEM 12.3
A 400-kg satellite has been placed in a circular orbit 1500 km above the surface of the earth. The acceleration
of gravity at this elevation is 6.43 m/s2. Determine the linear momentum of the satellite, knowing that its
orbital speed is 25.6 × 103 km/h.
SOLUTION
Mass of satellite is independent of gravity:
m = 400 kg
v = 25.6 × 103 km/h
§ 1h ·
3
= (25.6 × 106 m/h) ¨
¸ = 7.111 × 10 m/s
© 3600 s ¹
L = mv = (400 kg)(7.111 × 103 m/s)
L = 2.84 × 106 kg ⋅ m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.4
A spring scale A and a lever scale B having equal lever arms are
fastened to the roof of an elevator, and identical packages are
attached to the scales as shown. Knowing that when the elevator
moves downward with an acceleration of 1 m/s 2 the spring
scale indicates a load of 60 N, determine (a) the weight of the
packages, (b) the load indicated by the spring scale and the mass
needed to balance the lever scale when the elevator moves
upward with an acceleration of 1 m/s2.
SOLUTION
Assume
g = 9.81 m/s 2
m=
W
g
ΣF = ma : Fs − W = −
§
a·
W ¨1 − ¸ = Fs
g
©
¹
or
W=
Fs
a
1−
g
=
W
a
g
60
1
1−
9.81
W = 66.8 N W
(b)
ΣF = ma : Fs − W =
W
a
g
§
a·
Fs = W ¨1 + ¸
g¹
©
1 ·
§
= 66.81¨1 +
¸
9.81
©
¹
Fs = 73.6 N W
For the balance system B,
ΣM 0 = 0: bFw − bFp = 0
Fw = Fp
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PROBLEM 12.4 (Continued)
But
a·
§
Fw = Ww ¨1 + ¸
g¹
©
and
§
a·
Fp = W p ¨1 + ¸
g¹
©
so that
Ww = W p
and
mw =
Wp
g
=
mw = 6.81 kg W
66.81
9.81
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PROBLEM 12.5
In anticipation of a long 7° upgrade, a bus driver accelerates at a constant rate of 3 ft/s 2 while still on a level
section of the highway. Knowing that the speed of the bus is 60 mi/h as it begins to climb the grade and that
the driver does not change the setting of his throttle or shift gears, determine the distance traveled by the bus
up the grade when its speed has decreased to 50 mi/h.
SOLUTION
First consider when the bus is on the level section of the highway.
alevel = 3 ft/s 2
We have
ΣFx = ma: P =
W
alevel
g
Now consider when the bus is on the upgrade.
We have
Substituting for P
ΣFx = ma: P − W sin 7° =
W
a′
g
W
W
alevel − W sin 7° = a′
g
g
a′ = alevel − g sin 7°
or
= (3 − 32.2 sin 7°) ft/s 2
= −0.92419 ft/s 2
For the uniformly decelerated motion
2
v 2 = (v0 ) upgrade
+ 2a′( xupgrade − 0)
§ 5 ·
Noting that 60 mi/h = 88 ft/s, then when v = 50 mi/h ¨ = v0 ¸ , we have
© 6 ¹
§5
·
2
2
¨ 6 × 88 ft/s ¸ = (88 ft/s) + 2(−0.92419 ft/s ) xupgrade
©
¹
2
or
xupgrade = 1280.16 ft
or
xupgrade = 0.242 mi W
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PROBLEM 12.6
A hockey player hits a puck so that it comes to rest 10 s after sliding 100 ft on the ice. Determine (a) the
initial velocity of the puck, (b) the coefficient of friction between the puck and the ice.
SOLUTION
(a)
Assume uniformly decelerated motion.
Then
v = v0 + at
At t = 10 s:
0 = v0 + a(10)
a=−
v0
10
v 2 = v02 + 2a( x − 0)
Also
0 = v02 + 2a(100)
At t = 10 s:
§ v ·
0 = v02 + 2 ¨ − 0 ¸ (100) = 0
© 10 ¹
Substituting for a
v0 = 20.0 ft/s
a=−
and
Alternate solution to part (a)
or v0 = 20.0 ft/s W
20
= −2 ft/s 2
10
1 2
at
2
1§ v ·
d = v0 t + ¨ − 0 ¸ t 2
2© t ¹
d = d0 + v0 t +
1
v0 t
2
2d
v0 =
t
d=
(b)
We have
+ ΣFy = 0: N − W = 0
Sliding:
N = W = mg
F = µ k N = µ k mg
ΣFx = ma : −F = ma
µk = −
− µk mg = ma
a
−2.0 ft/s 2
=−
g
32.2 ft/s 2
µk = 0.0621 W
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PROBLEM 12.7
The acceleration of a package sliding at Point A is 3 m/s2.
Assuming that the coefficient of kinetic friction is the same
for each section, determine the acceleration of the package
at Point B.
SOLUTION
For any angle θ .
Use x and y coordinates as shown.
ay = 0
ΣFy = ma y : N − mg cos θ = 0
N = mg cos θ
ΣFx = max : mg sin θ − µ k N = max
ax = g (sin θ − µ k cos θ )
At Point A.
θ = 30°, ax = 3 m/s 2
µk =
g sin 30° − ax
g cos 30°
9.81 sin 30° − 3
9.81 cos 30°
= 0.22423
=
At Point B.
θ = 15°, µk = 0.22423
ax = 9.81(sin 15° − 0.22423 cos 15°)
a = 0.414 m/s 2
= 0.414 m/s
15° W
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PROBLEM 12.8
Determine the maximum theoretical speed that may be achieved over a distance of 60 m by a car starting from
rest, knowing that the coefficient of static friction is 0.80 between the tires and the pavement and that 60 percent
of the weight of the car is distributed over its front wheels and 40 percent over its rear wheels. Assume
(a) four-wheel drive, (b) front-wheel drive, (c) rear-wheel drive.
SOLUTION
(a)
Four-wheel drive
ΣFy = 0: N1 + N 2 − W = 0
F1 + F2 = µ N1 + µ N 2
= µ ( N1 + N 2 ) = µ w
ΣFx = ma : F1 + F2 = ma
µ w = ma
µW
mg
= µ g = 0.80(9.81)
m
m
a = 7.848 m/s 2
a=
=µ
v 2 = 2ax = 2(7.848 m/s 2 )(60 m) = 941.76 m 2 /s 2
v = 30.69 m/s
(b)
v = 110.5 km/h W
Front-wheel drive
F2 = ma
µ (0.6 W ) = ma
0.6µW 0.6µ mg
=
m
m
= 0.6 µ g = 0.6(0.80)(9.81)
a=
a = 4.709 m/s 2
v 2 = 2ax = 2(4.709 m/s 2 )(60 m) = 565.1 m 2 /s 2
v = 23.77 m/s
v = 85.6 km/h W
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PROBLEM 12.8 (Continued)
(c)
Rear-wheel drive
F1 = ma
µ (0.4 W ) = ma
0.4µW 0.4µ mg
=
m
m
= 0.4 µ g = 0.4(0.80)(9.81)
a=
a = 3.139 m/s 2
v 2 = 2ax = 2(3.139 m/s 2 )(60 m) = 376.7 m 2 /s 2
v = 19.41 m/s
v = 69.9 km/h W
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PROBLEM 12.9
If an automobile’s braking distance from 90 km/h is 45 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.
SOLUTION
Assume uniformly decelerated motion in all cases.
For braking on the level surface,
v0 = 90 km/h = 25 m/s, v f = 0
x f − x0 = 45 m
v 2f = v02 + 2a( x f − x0 )
a=
=
v 2f − v02
2( x f − x0 )
0 − (25) 2
(2)(45)
= −6.9444 m/s 2
Braking force.
Fb = ma
W
= a
g
6.944
W
=−
9.81
= −0.70789W
(a)
Going up a 5° incline.
ΣF = ma
W
− Fb − W sin 5° = a
g
F + W sin 5°
a=− b
g
W
= −(0.70789 + sin 5°)(9.81)
= −7.79944 m/s 2
x f − x0 =
v 2f − v02
2a
0 − (25) 2
=
(2)(−7.79944)
x f − x0 = 40.1 m W
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PROBLEM 12.9 (Continued)
(b)
Going down a 3 percent incline.
3
β = 1.71835°
100
W
− Fb + W sin β = a
g
a = −(0.70789 − sin β )(9.81)
= −6.65028 m/s
0 − (25) 2
x f = x0 =
(2)(−6.65028)
tan β =
x f − x0 = 47.0 m W
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PROBLEM 12.10
A mother and her child are skiing together, and the
mother is holding the end of a rope tied to the child’s
waist. They are moving at a speed of 7.2 km/h on a
gently sloping portion of the ski slope when the mother
observes that they are approaching a steep descent. She
pulls on the rope with an average force of 7 N. Knowing
the coefficient of friction between the child and the
ground is 0.1 and the angle of the rope does not change,
determine (a) the time required for the child’s speed to
be cut in half, (b) the distance traveled in this time.
SOLUTION
Draw free body diagram of child.
ΣF = ma :
x-direction:
mg sin 5° − µ k N − T cos15° = ma
y-direction:
N − mg cos5° + T sin15° = 0
From y-direction,
N = mg cos 5° − T sin15° = (20 kg)(9.81 m/s 2 ) cos 5° − (7 N) sin15° = 193.64 N
From x-direction,
µk N
T cos15°
m
m
(0.1)(193.64
N) (7 N) cos 15°
= (9.81 m/s 2 )sin 5° −
−
20 kg
20 kg
a = g sin 5° −
−
= −0.45128 m/s 2
(in x-direction.)
v0 = 7.2 km/h = 2 m/s
vf =
x0 = 0
1
v0 = 1 m/s
2
v f = v0 + at
t=
v f − v0
a
=
−1 m/s
= 2.2159 s
−0.45128 m/s 2
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PROBLEM 12.10 (Continued)
t = 2.22 s W
(a)
Time elapsed.
(b)
Corresponding distance.
x = x0 + v0t +
1 2
at
2
= 0 + (2 m/s)(2.2159 s) +
1
(−0.45128 m/s 2 )(2.2159 s) 2
2
x = 3.32 m W
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PROBLEM 12.11
The coefficients of friction between the load and the flat-bed
trailer shown are µs = 0.40 and µk = 0.30. Knowing that the
speed of the rig is 72 km/h, determine the shortest distance in
which the rig can be brought to a stop if the load is not to shift.
SOLUTION
Load: We assume that sliding of load relative to trailer is impending:
F = Fm
= µs N
Deceleration of load is same as deceleration of trailer, which is the maximum allowable deceleration a max .
ΣFy = 0: N − W = 0 N = W
Fm = µ s N = 0.40 W
ΣFx = ma : Fm = mamax
0.40 W =
W
amax
g
amax = 3.924 m/s 2
a max = 3.92 m/s 2
Uniformly accelerated motion.
v 2 = v02 + 2ax with v = 0
a = − amax = 3.924 m/s 2
0 = (20)2 + 2( −3.924) x
v0 = 72 km/h = 20 m/s
x = 51.0 m W
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PROBLEM 12.12
A light train made up of two cars is traveling at 90 km/h when the
brakes are applied to both cars. Knowing that car A has a mass of 25
Mg and car B a mass of 20 Mg, and that the braking force is 30 kN
on each car, determine (a) the distance traveled by the train before it
comes to a stop, (b) the force in the coupling between the cars while
the train is showing down.
SOLUTION
v0 = 90 km/h = 90/3.6 = 25 m/s
(a)
Both cars:
ΣFx = Σma: 60 × 103 N = (45 × 103 kg)a
v 2 = v01 + 2ax: 0 = (25) 2 + 2(−1.333) x Stopping distance:
(b)
a = 1.333 m/s 2
x = 234 m W
Car A:
ΣFx = ma: 30 × 103 + P = (25 × 103 )a
P = (25 × 103 )(1.333) − 30 × 103
Coupling force:
P = +3332 N
P = 3.33 kN (tension) W
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PROBLEM 12.13
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.
SOLUTION
(a)
We note that aB =
1
aA.
2
Block A
ΣFx = m A a A : T − (200 lb) sin 30° =
200
aA
32.2
(1)
Block B
350 § 1
·
aA ¸
¨
32.2 © 2
¹
ΣFy = mB aB : 350 lb − 2T =
(a)
(2)
Multiply Eq. (1) by 2 and add Eq. (2) in order to eliminate T:
−2(200) sin 30° + 350 = 2
150 =
(b)
From Eq. (1), T − (200) sin 30° =
aB =
200
350 § 1 ·
aA +
aA
32.2
32.2 ¨© 2 ¸¹
575
aA
32.2
1
1
a A = (8.40 ft/s 2 ),
2
2
a A = 8.40 ft/s 2
30° W
a B = 4.20 ft/s 2 W
T = 152.2 lb W
200
(8.40)
32.2
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PROBLEM 12.14
Solve Problem 12.13, assuming that the coefficients of
friction between block A and the incline are µs = 0.25 and
µk = 0.20.
PROBLEM 12.13 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.
SOLUTION
We first determine whether the blocks move by computing the friction force required to maintain block A in
equilibrium. T = 175 lb. When B in equilibrium,
ΣFx = 0: 175 − 200sin 30° − Freq = 0
Freq = 75.0 lb
ΣFy = 0: N − 200 cos 30° = 0 N = 173.2 lb
FM = µs N = 0.25(173.2 lb) = 43.3 lb
Since Freq > Fm , blocks will move (A up and B down).
We note that aB =
1
aA.
2
Block A
F = µk N = (0.20)(173.2) = 34.64 lb.
ΣFx = m A 0 A : − 200sin 30° − 34.64 + T =
200
aA
32.2
(1)
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PROBLEM 12.14 (Continued)
Block B
ΣFy = mB aB : 350 lb − 2T =
(a)
(2)
Multiply Eq. (1) by 2 and add Eq. (2) in order to eliminate T:
−2(200) sin 30° − 2(34.64) + 350 = 2
81.32 =
aB =
(b)
350 § 1 ·
aA
32.2 ¨© 2 ¸¹
200
350 § 1 ·
aA +
aA
32.2
32.2 ¨© 2 ¸¹
575
aA
32.2
a A = 4.55 ft/s 2
aB = 2.28 ft/s 2 W
1
1
a A = (4.52 ft/s 2 ),
2
2
From Eq. (1), T − (200) sin 30° − 34.64 =
30° W
200
(4.52)
32.2
T = 162.9 lb W
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PROBLEM 12.15
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 ft, (c) the time required for block
A to reach a velocity of 20 ft/s.
SOLUTION
Let y be positive downward for both blocks.
Constraint of cable: y A + yB = constant
For blocks A and B,
aB = − a A
or
a A + aB = 0
ΣF = ma :
WA
aA
g
Block A:
WA − T =
Block B:
P + WB − T =
WB
W
aB = − B a A
g
g
P + WB − WA +
WA
W
aA = − B aA
g
g
Solving for aA,
T = WA −
or
aA =
WA
aA
g
WA − WB − P
g
WA + WB
(1)
v A2 − (v A )02 = 2a A [ y A − ( y A )0 ] with (v A )0 = 0
v A = 2a A [ y A − ( y A ) 0 ]
v A − (v A )0 = a A t
t=
(2)
with (v A )0 = 0
vA
aA
(3)
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PROBLEM 12.15 (Continued)
(a)
Acceleration of block A.
System (1):
By formula (1),
System (2):
By formula (1),
System (3):
By formula (1),
(b)
(c)
WA = 200 lb, WB = 100 lb, P = 0
(a A )1 =
200 − 100
(32.2)
200 + 100
(a A )1 = 10.73 ft/s 2 W
WA = 200 lb, WB = 0, P = 50 lb
(a A ) 2 =
200 − 100
(32.2)
200
(a A ) 2 = 16.10 ft/s 2 W
WA = 2200 lb, WB = 2100 lb, P = 0
( a A )3 =
2200 − 2100
(32.2)
2200 + 2100
v A at y A − ( y A )0 = 10 ft. Use formula (2).
(a A )3 = 0.749 ft/s 2 W
System (1):
(v A )1 = (2)(10.73)(10)
(v A )1 = 14.65 ft/s W
System (2):
(v A ) 2 = (2)(16.10)(10)
(v A ) 2 = 17.94 ft/s W
System (3):
(v A )3 = (2)(0.749)(10)
(v A )3 = 3.87 ft/s W
Time at v A = 20 ft/s. Use formula (3).
System (1):
t1 =
20
10.73
System (2):
t2 =
20
16.10
System (3):
t3 =
20
0.749
t1 = 1.864 s W
t2 = 1.242 s W
t3 = 26.7 s W
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PROBLEM 12.16
Boxes A and B are at rest on a conveyor belt that is initially at
rest. The belt is suddenly started in an upward direction so
that slipping occurs between the belt and the boxes. Knowing
that the coefficients of kinetic friction between the belt and
the boxes are ( µk ) A = 0.30 and ( µk ) B = 0.32, determine the
initial acceleration of each box.
SOLUTION
Assume that aB > a A so that the normal force NAB between the boxes is zero.
A:
ΣFy = 0: NA − WA cos 15° = 0
or
NA = WA cos 15°
Slipping:
FA = ( µk ) A NA
A:
= 0.3WA cos 15°
ΣFx = m A a A : FA − WA sin 15° = m A a A
0.3WA cos 15° − WA sin 15° =
or
WA
aA
g
a A = (32.2 ft/s 2 )(0.3 cos 15° − sin 15°)
or
= 0.997 ft/s 2
B:
B:
ΣFy = 0: N B − WB cos 15° = 0
or
N B = WB cos 15°
Slipping:
FB = ( µk ) B N B
= 0.32WB cos 15°
ΣFx = mB aB : FB − WB sin 15° = mB aB
or
or
0.32WB cos 15° − WB sin 15° =
WB
aB
g
aB = (32.2 ft/s 2 )(0.32 cos 15° − sin 15°) = 1.619 ft/s 2
aB > a A Ÿ assumption is correct
a A = 0.997 ft/s 2
a B = 1.619 ft/s 2
15° W
15° W
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PROBLEM 12.16 (Continued)
Note: If it is assumed that the boxes remain in contact ( NAB ≠ 0), then assuming NAB to be compression,
a A = aB
and find (ΣFx = ma) for each box.
A:
0.3WA cos 15° − WA sin 15° − N AB =
WA
a
g
B:
0.32WB cos 15° − WB sin 15° + N AB =
WB
a
g
Solving yields a = 1.273 ft/s 2 and NAB = −0.859 lb, which contradicts the assumption.
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PROBLEM 12.17
A 5000-lb truck is being used to lift a 1000 lb boulder B that
is on a 200 lb pallet A. Knowing the acceleration of the truck
is 1 ft/s2, determine (a) the horizontal force between the tires
and the ground, (b) the force between the boulder and the
pallet.
SOLUTION
aT = 1 m/s 2
Kinematics:
a A = a B = 0.5 m/s 2
5000
= 155.28 slugs
32.2
200
mA =
= 6.211 slugs
32.2
1000
mB =
= 31.056 slugs
32.2
mT =
Masses:
Let T be the tension in the cable. Apply Newton’s second law to the lower pulley, pallet and boulder.
Vertical components
:
2T − (m A + mB ) g = (m A + mB ) a A
2T − (37.267)(32.2) = (37.267)(0.5)
T = 609.32 lb
Apply Newton’s second law to the truck.
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PROBLEM 12.17 (Continued)
Horizontal components
(a)
: F − T = mT aT
Horizontal force between lines and ground.
F = 765 lb W
F = T + mT aT = 609.32 + (155.28)(1.0)
Apply Newton’s second law to the boulder.
Vertical components + :
FAB − mB g = mB aB
FAB = mB ( g + a) = 31.056(32.2 + 0.5)
(b)
Contact force:
FAB = 1016 lb W
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PROBLEM 12.18
Block A has a mass of 40 kg, and block B has a mass of
8 kg. The coefficients of friction between all surfaces of
contact are µs = 0.20 and µk = 0.15. If P = 0, determine
(a) the acceleration of block B, (b) the tension in the cord.
SOLUTION
From the constraint of the cord:
2 x A + xB/A = constant
Then
2v A + vB/A = 0
and
2a A + aB/A = 0
Now
a B = a A + a B/A
Then
aB = a A + ( −2a A )
or
aB = − a A
(1)
First we determine if the blocks will move for the given value of θ . Thus, we seek the value of θ for
which the blocks are in impending motion, with the impending motion of A down the incline.
B:
ΣFy = 0: N AB − WB cos θ = 0
or
N AB = mB g cos θ
Now
FAB = µ s N AB
B:
= 0.2mB g cos θ
ΣFx = 0: − T + FAB + WB sin θ = 0
T = mB g (0.2cos θ + sin θ )
or
A:
A:
ΣFy = 0: N A − N AB − WA cos θ = 0
or
N A = (m A + mB ) g cos θ
Now
FA = µ s N A
= 0.2( mA + mB ) g cos θ
ΣFx = 0: − T − FA − FAB + WA sin θ = 0
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PROBLEM 12.18 (Continued)
T = m A g sin θ − 0.2(m A + mB ) g cos θ − 0.2mB g cos θ
or
= g[ mA sin θ − 0.2(m A + 2mB ) cos θ ]
Equating the two expressions for T
mB g (0.2cos θ + sin θ ) = g[m A sin θ − 0.2(mA + 2mB ) cos θ ]
8(0.2 + tan θ ) = [40 tan θ − 0.2(40 + 2 × 8)]
or
tan θ = 0.4
or
or θ = 21.8° for impending motion. Since θ < 25°, the blocks will move. Now consider the
motion of the blocks.
ΣFy = 0: N AB − WB cos 25° = 0
(a)
B:
or
N AB = mB g cos 25°
Sliding:
FAB = µk N AB = 0.15mB g cos 25°
ΣFx = mB aB : − T + FAB + WB sin 25° = mB aB
or
T = mB [ g (0.15cos 25° + sin 25°) − aB ]
= 8[9.81(0.15cos 25° + sin 25°) − aB ]
= 8(5.47952 − aB )
A:
(N)
ΣFy = 0: N A − N AB − WA cos 25° = 0
or
N A = (m A + mB ) g cos 25°
Sliding:
FA = µk N A = 0.15(m A + mB ) g cos 25°
ΣFx = m A a A : − T − FA − FAB + WA sin 25° = m A a A
Substituting and using Eq. (1)
T = m A g sin 25° − 0.15( mA + mB ) g cos 25°
− 0.15mB g cos 25° − m A (− aB )
= g[ mA sin 25° − 0.15(m A + 2mB ) cos 25°] + m A aB
= 9.81[40 sin 25° − 0.15(40 + 2 × 8) cos 25°] + 40aB
= 91.15202 + 40aB
(N)
Equating the two expressions for T
8(5.47952 − aB ) = 91.15202 + 40aB
or
aB = −0.98575 m/s 2
a B = 0.986 m/s 2
(b)
We have
or
T = 8[5.47952 − (−0.98575)]
25° W
T = 51.7 N W
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PROBLEM 12.19
Block A has a mass of 40 kg, and block B has a mass of 8 kg.
The coefficients of friction between all surfaces of contact are
µ s = 0.20 and µk = 0.15. If P = 40 N
, determine (a) the
acceleration of block B, (b) the tension in the cord.
SOLUTION
From the constraint of the cord.
2 x A + xB/A = constant
Then
2v A + vB/A = 0
and
2a A + aB/A = 0
Now
a B = a A + a B/A
Then
aB = a A + ( −2a A )
or
aB = − a A
(1)
First we determine if the blocks will move for the given value of P. Thus, we seek the value of P for which
the blocks are in impending motion, with the impending motion of a down the incline.
B:
ΣFy = 0: N AB − WB cos 25° = 0
or
N AB = mB g cos 25°
Now
FAB = µ s N AB
B:
= 0.2 mB g cos 25°
ΣFx = 0: − T + FAB + WB sin 25° = 0
or
A:
T = 0.2 mB g cos 25° + mB g sin 25°
= (8 kg)(9.81 m/s 2 ) (0.2 cos 25° + sin 25°)
= 47.39249 N
A:
or
ΣFy = 0: N A − N AB − WA cos 25° + P sin 25° = 0
N A = (m A + mB ) g cos 25° − P sin 25°
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PROBLEM 12.19 (Continued)
Now
FA = µ s N A
or
FA = 0.2[(mA + mB ) g cos 25° − P sin 25°]
ΣFx = 0: − T − FA − FAB + WA sin 25° + P cos 25° = 0
−T − 0.2[(m A + mB ) g cos 25° − P sin 25°] − 0.2mB g cos 25° + mA g sin 25° + P cos 25° = 0
or
or
P(0.2 sin 25° + cos 25°) = T + 0.2[(m A + 2mB ) g cos 25°] − m A g sin 25°
Then
P(0.2 sin 25° + cos 25°) = 47.39249 N + 9.81 m/s 2 {0.2[(40 + 2 × 8) cos 25° − 40 sin 25°] kg}
P = −19.04 N for impending motion.
or
Since P, < 40 N, the blocks will move. Now consider the motion of the blocks.
ΣFy = 0: N AB − WB cos 25° = 0
(a)
B:
or
N AB = mB g cos 25°
Sliding:
FAB = µk N AB
= 0.15 mB g cos 25°
ΣFx = mB aB : − T + FAB + WB sin 25° = mB aB
T = mB [ g (0.15 cos 25° + sin 25°) − aB ]
or
= 8[9.81(0.15 cos 25° + sin 25°) − aB ]
= 8(5.47952 − aB )
(N)
A:
ΣFy = 0: N A − N AB − WA cos 25° + P sin 25° = 0
or
N A = (m A + mB ) g cos 25° − P sin 25°
Sliding:
FA = µk N A
= 0.15[(m A + mB ) g cos 25° − P sin 25°]
ΣFx = m A a A : − T − FA − FAB + WA sin 25° + P cos 25° = m A a A
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PROBLEM 12.19 (Continued)
Substituting and using Eq. (1)
T = m A g sin 25° − 0.15[( mA + mB ) g cos 25° − P sin 25°]
− 0.15 mB g cos 25° + P cos 25° − m A (− aB )
= g[ mA sin 25° − 0.15(m A + 2mB ) cos 25°]
+ P(0.15 sin 25° + cos 25°) + m A aB
= 9.81[40 sin 25° − 0.15(40 + 2 × 8) cos 25°]
+ 40(0.15 sin 25° + cos 25°) + 40aB
= 129.94004 + 40aB
Equating the two expressions for T
8(5.47952 − aB ) = 129.94004 + 40aB
or
aB = −1.79383 m/s 2
a B = 1.794 m/s 2
(b)
We have
T = 8[5.47952 − (−1.79383)]
or
25° W
T = 58.2 N W
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PROBLEM 12.20
A package is at rest on a conveyor belt which is initially at rest. The belt is
started and moves to the right for 1.3 s with a constant acceleration of
2 m/s2. The belt then moves with a constant deceleration a2 and comes to a
stop after a total displacement of 2.2 m. Knowing that the coefficients of
friction between the package and the belt are µ s = 0.35 and µk = 0.25,
determine (a) the deceleration a2 of the belt, (b) the displacement of the
package relative to the belt as the belt comes to a stop.
SOLUTION
(a)
Kinematics of the belt. vo = 0
1. Acceleration phase with a1 = 2 m/s 2
v1 = vo + a1t1 = 0 + (2)(1.3) = 2.6 m/s
x1 = xo + vo t1 +
1 2
1
a1t1 = 0 + 0 + (2)(1.3) 2 = 1.69 m
2
2
2. Deceleration phase: v2 = 0 since the belt stops.
v22 − v12 = 2a2 ( x2 − x1 )
a2 =
t2 − t1 =
(b)
v22 − v12
0 − (2.6)2
=
= −6.63
2( x2 − x1 ) 2(2.2 − 1.69)
a 2 = 6.63 m/s 2
W
v2 − v1 0 − 2.6
=
= 0.3923 s
−6.63
a2
Motion of the package.
1. Acceleration phase. Assume no slip. (a p )1 = 2 m/s 2
ΣFy = 0: N − W = 0 or N = W = mg
ΣFx = ma : F f = m(a p )1
The required friction force is Ff.
The available friction force is µ s N = 0.35W = 0.35mg
Ff
m
= (a p )1 , <
µs N
= µ s g = (0.35)(9.81) = 3.43 m/s 2
m
Since 2.0 m/s 2 < 3.43 m/s 2, the package does not slip.
(v p )1 = v1 = 2.6 m/s and (x p )1 = 1.69 m.
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PROBLEM 12.20 (Continued)
2. Deceleration phase. Assume no slip. (a p ) 2 = −11.52 m/s 2
ΣFx = ma : − F f = m( a p )2
Ff
m
µs N
m
=
µs mg
m
= (a p ) 2 = −6.63 m/s 2
= µ s g = 3.43 m/s 2 < 6.63 m/s 2
Since the available friction force µ s N is less than the required friction force Ff for no slip, the
package does slip.
(a p ) 2 < 6.63 m/s 2 ,
F f = µk N
ΣFx = m( a p )2 : − µk N = m(a p ) 2
(a p ) 2 = −
µk N
= − µk g
m
= −(0.25)(9.81)
= −2.4525 m/s 2
(v p ) 2 = (v p )1 + (a p ) 2 (t2 − t1 )
= 2.6 + (−2.4525)(0.3923)
= 1.638 m/s 2
1
( a p )2 (t2 − t1 )2
2
1
= 1.69 + (2.6)(0.3923) + ( −2.4525)(0.3923) 2
2
( x p ) 2 = ( x p )1 + (v p )1 (t2 − t1 ) +
= 2.521 m
Position of package relative to the belt
( x p )2 − x2 = 2.521 − 2.2 = 0.321
x p/belt = 0.321 m
W
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PROBLEM 12.21
A baggage conveyor is used to unload luggage from an airplane.
The 10-kg duffel bag A is sitting on top of the 20-kg suitcase B.
The conveyor is moving the bags down at a constant speed of
0.5 m/s when the belt suddenly stops. Knowing that the coefficient
of friction between the belt and B is 0.3 and that bag A does not
slip on suitcase B, determine the smallest allowable coefficient of
static friction between the bags.
SOLUTION
Since bag A does not slide on suitcase B, both have the same acceleration.
a=a
20°
Apply Newton’s second law to the bag A – suitcase B combination treated as a single particle.
ΣFy = ma y : − (mB + m A ) g cos 20° + N = 0
N = (m A + mB ) g cos 30° = (30)(9.81) cos 20° = 276.55 N
µ B N = (0.3)(276.55) = 82.965 N
ΣFx = max : µ B N + ( mA + mB ) g sin 20° = (m A + mB )a
a = g sin 20° +
µB N
m A mB
= 9.81sin 20° −
a = 0.58972 m/s 2
82.965
30
a = 0.58972 m/s 2
20°
Apply Newton’s second law to bag A alone.
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PROBLEM 12.21 (Continued)
ΣFy = ma y : N AB − mA g cos 20° = 0
N AB = ma g sin 20° = (10)(9.81) cos 20° = 92.184 N
ZFx = max : M A g sin 20° − FAB = m A a
FAB = m A ( g sin 20° − a) = (10)(9.81sin 20° − 0.58972)
= 27.655 N
Since bag A does not slide on suitcase B,
µs >
µs > 0.300 W
FAB 27.655
=
= 0.300
N AB 92.184
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PROBLEM 12.22
To unload a bound stack of plywood from a truck, the driver first tilts the
bed of the truck and then accelerates from rest. Knowing that the
coefficients of friction between the bottom sheet of plywood and the bed
are µs = 0.40 and µk = 0.30, determine (a) the smallest acceleration of
the truck which will cause the stack of plywood to slide, (b) the
acceleration of the truck which causes corner A of the stack to reach the
end of the bed in 0.9 s.
SOLUTION
Let a P be the acceleration of the plywood, aT be the acceleration of the truck, and a P/T be the acceleration
of the plywood relative to the truck.
(a)
Find the value of aT so that the relative motion of the plywood with respect to the truck is impending.
aP = aT and F1 = µs N1 = 0.40 N1
ΣFy = mP a y : N1 − WP cos 20° = − mP aT sin 20°
N1 = mP ( g cos 20° − aT sin 20°)
ΣFx = max : F1 − WP sin 20° = mP aT cos 20°
F1 = mP ( g sin 20° + aT cos 20°)
mP ( g sin 20° + aT cos 20°) = 0.40 mP ( g cos 20° − aT sin 20°)
(0.40 cos 20° − sin 20°)
g
cos 20° + 0.40sin 20°
= (0.03145)(9.81)
= 0.309
aT =
aT = 0.309 m/s 2
(b)
xP/T = ( xP/T )o + (vP /T )t +
aP /T =
2 xP /T
t
2
=
W
1
1
aP / T t 2 = 0 + 0 + aP / T t 2
2
2
(2)(2)
= 4.94 m/s 2
(0.9) 2
a P / T = 4.94 m/s 2
20°
a P = aT + a P / T = (aT →) + (4.94 m/s 2
20°)
Fy = mP a y : N 2 − WP cos 20° = −mP aT sin 20°
N 2 = mP ( g cos 20° − aT sin 20°)
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PROBLEM 12.22 (Continued)
ΣFx = Σmax : F2 − WP sin 20° = mP aT cos 20° − mP aP / T
F2 = mP ( g sin 20° + aT cos 20° − aP / T )
For sliding with friction
F2 = µk N 2 = 0.30 N 2
mP ( g sin 20° + aT cos 20° − aP /T ) = 0.30mP ( g cos 20° + aT sin 20°)
aT =
(0.30cos 20° − sin 20°) g + aP /T
cos 20° + 0.30sin 20°
= (−0.05767)(9.81) + (0.9594)(4.94)
= 4.17
aT = 4.17 m/s 2
W
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PROBLEM 12.23
To transport a series of bundles of shingles
A to a roof, a contractor uses a motor-driven
lift consisting of a horizontal platform BC
which rides on rails attached to the sides of a
ladder. The lift starts from rest and initially
moves with a constant acceleration a1 as
shown. The lift then decelerates at a constant
rate a2 and comes to rest at D, near the top of
the ladder. Knowing that the coefficient of
static friction between a bundle of shingles
and the horizontal platform is 0.30, determine
the largest allowable acceleration a1 and the
largest allowable deceleration a2 if the bundle
is not to slide on the platform.
SOLUTION
Acceleration a1: Impending slip.
ΣFy = m A a y :
F1 = µ s N1 = 0.30 N1
N1 − WA = mA a1 sin 65°
N1 = WA + mA a1 sin 65°
= m A ( g + a1 sin 65°)
ΣFx = m A ax : F1 = m A a1 cos 65°
F1 = µ s N
or
m A a1 cos 65° = 0.30m A ( g + a1 sin 65°)
a1 =
0.30 g
cos 65° − 0.30 sin 65°
= (1.990)(9.81)
= 19.53 m/s 2
Deceleration a 2 : Impending slip.
a1 = 19.53 m/s 2
65° W
F2 = µ s N 2 = 0.30 N 2
ΣFy = ma y : N1 − WA = − mA a2 sin 65°
N1 = WA − mA a2 sin 65°
ΣFx = max :
F2 = mA a2 cos 65°
F2 = µ s N 2
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PROBLEM 12.23 (Continued)
or
m A a2 cos 65° = 0.30 m A ( g − a2 cos 65°)
0.30 g
cos 65° + 0.30 sin 65°
= (0.432)(9.81)
a2 =
= 4.24 m/s 2
a 2 = 4.24 m/s 2
65° W
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PROBLEM 12.24
An airplane has a mass of 25 Mg and its engines develop a total thrust of 40 kN during take-off. If the drag
D exerted on the plane has a magnitude D = 2.25v 2 , where v is expressed in meters per second and D in
newtons, and if the plane becomes airborne at a speed of 240 km/h, determine the length of runway required
for the plane to take off.
SOLUTION
F = ma: 40 × 103 N − 2.25v 2 = (25 × 103 kg)a
a=v
Substituting
³
x1
0
³
dv
dv
: 40 × 103 − 2.25 v 2 = (25 × 103 ) v
dx
dx
(25 × 103 )vdv
0 40 × 103 − 2.25v 2
25 × 103
[ln(40 × 103 − 2.25v 2 )]v01
x1 = −
2(2.25)
dx =
=
v1
25 × 103
40 × 103
ln
4.5
40 × 103 − 2.25v12
For v1 = 240 km/h = 66.67 m/s
x1 =
25 × 103
40 × 103
= 5.556ln1.333
ln
3
4.5
40 × 10 − 2.25(66.67) 2
x1 = 1.598 km W
= 1.5982 × 103 m
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PROBLEM 12.25
The propellers of a ship of weight W can produce a propulsive force F0; they produce a force of the same
magnitude but of opposite direction when the engines are reversed. Knowing that the ship was proceeding
forward at its maximum speed v0 when the engines were put into reverse, determine the distance the ship
travels before coming to a stop. Assume that the frictional resistance of the water varies directly with the
square of the velocity.
SOLUTION
F0 = kv02 = 0
At maximum speed a = 0.
k=
F0
v02
When the propellers are reversed, F0 is reversed.
ΣFx = ma : − F0 − kv 2 = ma
− F0 − F0
v2
= ma
v02
dx =
³
x
0
a−
F0
(v
2
0
mv02
mv02 vdv
vdv
=
a
F0 v02 + v 2
dx = −
x=−
=−
mv02
F0
³
(
)
)
vdv
+ v2
0
v0
+ v2
v02
mv02 1
ln v02 + v 2
F0 2
(
)
0
v0
2
ªln v02 − ln 2v02 º = mv0 ln 2
¼ 2 F0
2 F0 ¬
mv02
( )
x = 0.347
m0 v02
W
F0
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PROBLEM 12.26
A constant force P is applied to a piston and rod of total mass m to
make them move in a cylinder filled with oil. As the piston moves, the
oil is forced through orifices in the piston and exerts on the piston a
force of magnitude kv in a direction opposite to the motion of the
piston. Knowing that the piston starts from rest at t = 0 and x = 0,
show that the equation relating x, v, and t, where x is the distance
traveled by the piston and v is the speed of the piston, is linear in each
of these variables.
SOLUTION
ΣF = ma : P − kv = ma
dv
P − kv
=a=
dt
m
t
v m dv
dt =
0
0 P − kv
m
v
= − ln ( P − kv) 0
k
m
= − [ln ( P − kv) − ln P ]
k
m P − kv
P − kv
kt
t = − ln
=−
or
ln
k
P
m
m
P − kv
P
v = (1 − e− kt/m )
= e− kt/m
or
m
k
³
³
x=
=
x=
³
t
v dt =
0
Pt
k
−
0
P § k − kt/m ·
− e
¸
k ¨© m
¹0
t
t
Pt P − kt/m
Pt P
+ (e
− 1) =
− (1 − e− kt/m )
k m
k m
W
Pt kv
− , which is linear.
k
m
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PROBLEM 12.27
A spring AB of constant k is attached to a support at A and to a
collar of mass m. The unstretched length of the spring is A.
Knowing that the collar is released from rest at x = x0 and
neglecting friction between the collar and the horizontal rod,
determine the magnitude of the velocity of the collar as it
passes through Point C.
SOLUTION
Choose the origin at Point C and let x be positive to the right. Then x is a position coordinate of the slider B
and x0 is its initial value. Let L be the stretched length of the spring. Then, from the right triangle
L = A2 + x 2
The elongation of the spring is e = L − A, and the magnitude of the force exerted by the spring is
Fs = ke = k ( A 2 + x 2 − A)
x
cos θ =
By geometry,
A + x2
2
ΣFx = max : − Fs cos θ = ma
− k ( A 2 + x 2 − A)
³
a=−
³ 0 a dx
·
¸
¸
¹
A + x2
= ma
0
v
0
Ax
k§
¨x−
2
m ¨©
A + x2
x
2
v dv =
x
v
k
1 2
v =−
m
2 0
³
§
Ax
¨x−
2
x0 ¨
A + x2
©
0
0
·
k §1 2
2
2 ·
=
−
−
+
dx
x
x
A
A
¸
¸
¸
m ¨© 2
¹x
¹
0
k§
1 2
1
·
v = − ¨ 0 − A 2 − x02 + A A 2 + x02 ¸
m©
2
2
¹
k
v2 =
2A 2 + x02 − 2A A 2 + x02
m
k
= ª A 2 + x02 − 2A A 2 + x02 + A 2 º
¼»
m ¬«
)
(
(
)
answer: v =
k
m
(
A2 + x02 − A W
)
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PROBLEM 12.28
Block A has a mass of 10 kg, and blocks B and C have masses of 5 kg each.
Knowing that the blocks are initially at rest and that B moves through 3 m in
2 s, determine (a) the magnitude of the force P, (b) the tension in the cord
AD. Neglect the masses of the pulleys and axle friction.
SOLUTION
Let the position coordinate y be positive downward.
Constraint of cord AD:
y A + yD = constant
v A + vD = 0,
( yB − yD ) + ( yC − yD ) = constant
Constraint of cord BC:
vB + vC − 2vD = 0,
Eliminate aD .
a A + aD = 0
aB + aC − 2aD = 0
(1)
2a A + aB + aC = 0
We have uniformly accelerated motion because all of the forces are
constant.
y B = ( y B ) 0 + ( vB ) 0 t +
aB =
2[ yB − ( yB )0 ]
t
2
=
1
a B t 2 , ( vB ) 0 = 0
2
(2)(3)
= 1.5 m/s 2
2
(2)
ΣFy = 0: 2TBC − TAD = 0
Pulley D:
TAD = 2TBC
ΣFy = ma y : WA − TAD = m A a A
Block A:
or
aA =
WA − TAD WA − 2TBC
=
mA
mA
(2)
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PROBLEM 12.28 (Continued)
Block C:
ΣFy = ma y : WC − TBC = mC aC
or
aC =
WC − TBC
mC
(3)
Substituting the value for aB and Eqs. (2) and (3) into Eq. (1), and solving
for TBC ,
§ WC − TBC ·
§ W − 2TBC ·
2¨ A
¸=0
¸ + aB + ¨
mA
©
¹
© mC
¹
§ m g − 2TBC
2¨ A
mA
©
§ mC g − TBC
·
¸ + aB + ¨
mC
¹
©
§ 4
1 ·
+
¨
¸ TBC = 3g + aB
© mA mC ¹
·
¸=0
¹
§ 4 1·
¨ 10 + 5 ¸ TBC = 3(9.81) + 1.5 or TBC = 51.55 N
©
¹
Block B:
(a)
ΣFy = ma y : P + WB − TBC = mB aB
Magnitude of P.
P = TBC − WB + mB aB
= 51.55 − 5(9.81) + 5(1.5)
(b)
Tension in cord AD.
TAD = 2TBC = (2)(51.55)
P = 10.00 N W
TAD = 103.1 N W
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PROBLEM 12.29
A 40-lb sliding panel is supported by rollers at B and C. A 25-lb counterweight A is attached to a cable as
shown and, in cases a and c, is initially in contact with a vertical edge of the panel. Neglecting friction,
determine in each case shown the acceleration of the panel and the tension in the cord immediately after the
system is released from rest.
SOLUTION
(a)
Panel:
F = Force exerted by counterweight
T −F =
ΣFx = ma :
40
a
g
(1)
Counterweight A: Its acceleration has two components
a A = a P + a A /P = a → + a
ΣFx = max : F =
25
a
g
ΣFg = mag : 25 − T =
(2)
25
a
g
(3)
Adding (1), (2), and (3):
40 + 25 + 25
a
g
25
25
a=
g=
(32.2)
90
90
T − F + F + 25 − T =
Substituting for a into (3):
25 − T =
25 § 25 ·
g
g ¨© 90 ¸¹
T = 25 −
a = 8.94 ft/s 2
625
90
W
T = 18.06 lb W
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PROBLEM 12.29 (Continued)
(b)
Panel:
ΣFy = ma :
T=
40
a
g
(1)
25 − T =
25
a
g
(2)
Counterweight A:
ΣFy = ma :
Adding (1) and (2):
40 + 25
a
g
25
a=
g
65
T + 25 − T =
Substituting for a into (1):
T=
(c)
a = 12.38 ft/s 2
40 § 25 · 1000
g =
g ¨© 65 ¸¹
65
W
T = 15.38 lb W
Since panel is accelerated to the left, there is no force exerted by panel on counterweight and vice
versa.
Panel:
ΣFx = ma :
T=
40
a
g
(1)
Counterweight A: Same free body as in Part (b):
ΣFy = ma :
25 − T =
25
a
g
(2)
Since Eqs. (1) and (2) are the same as in (b), we get the same answers:
a = 12.38 ft/s 2
; T = 15.38 lb W
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PROBLEM 12.30
The coefficients of friction between blocks A and C and the
horizontal surfaces are µ s = 0.24 and µk = 0.20. Knowing
that m A = 5 kg, mB = 10 kg, and mC = 10 kg, determine
(a) the tension in the cord, (b) the acceleration of each
block.
SOLUTION
We first check that static equilibrium is not maintained:
( FA ) m + ( FC )m = µs ( mA + mC ) g
= 0.24(5 + 10) g
= 3.6 g
Since WB = mB g = 10g > 3.6g, equilibrium is not maintained.
ΣFy : N A = m A g
Block A:
FA = µk N A = 0.2m A g
ΣFλ = mA a A : T − 0.2mA g = mA a A
(1)
ΣFy : NC = mC g
Block C:
FC = µk NC = 0.2mC g
Σ Fx = mC aC : T − 0.2mC g = mC aC
ΣFy = mB aB
Block B:
mB g − 2T = mB aB
From kinematics:
(a)
(2)
aB =
(3)
1
(a A + aC )
2
Tension in cord. Given data:
(4)
m A = 5 kg
mB = mC = 10 kg
Eq. (1): T − 0.2(5) g = 5a A
a A = 0.2T − 0.2 g
(5)
Eq. (2): T − 0.2(10) g = 10aC
aC = 0.1T − 0.2 g
(6)
Eq. (3): 10 g − 2T = 10aB
aB = g − 0.2T
(7)
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PROBLEM 12.30 (Continued)
Substitute into (4):
1
(0.2T − 0.2 g + 0.1T − 0.2 g )
2
24
24
T=
g=
1.2 g = 0.35T
(9.81 m/s 2 )
7
7
g − 0.2T =
(b)
T = 33.6 N W
Substitute for T into (5), (7), and (6):
§ 24 ·
a A = 0.2 ¨ g ¸ − 0.2 g = 0.4857(9.81 m/s 2 )
© 7 ¹
§ 24 ·
aB = g − 0.2 ¨ g ¸ = 0.3143(9.81 m/s 2 )
© 7 ¹
§ 24 ·
aC = 0.1¨ g ¸ − 0.2 g = 0.14286(9.81 m/s 2 )
© 7 ¹
a A = 4.76 m/s 2
W
a B = 3.08 m/s 2 W
aC = 1.401 m/s 2
W
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PROBLEM 12.31
A 10-lb block B rests as shown on a 20-lb bracket A. The
coefficients of friction are µs = 0.30 and µk = 0.25 between
block B and bracket A, and there is no friction in the pulley or
between the bracket and the horizontal surface. (a) Determine
the maximum weight of block C if block B is not to slide on
bracket A. (b) If the weight of block C is 10% larger than the
answer found in a determine the accelerations of A, B and C.
SOLUTION
Kinematics. Let x A and xB be horizontal coordinates of A and B measured from a fixed vertical line to the
left of A and B. Let yC be the distance that block C is below the pulley. Note that yC increases when C
moves downward. See figure.
The cable length L is fixed.
L = ( xB − x A ) + ( xP − x A ) + yC + constant
Differentiating and noting that x P = 0,
vB − 2v A + vC = 0
−2a A + aB + aC = 0
(1)
Here, a A and aB are positive to the right, and aC is positive downward.
Kinetics. Let T be the tension in the cable and FAB be the friction force between blocks A and B. The free
body diagrams are:
Bracket A:
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PROBLEM 12.31 (Continued)
Block B:
Block C:
Bracket A:
ΣFx = max : 2T − FAB =
Block B:
ΣFx = max : FAB − T =
WA
aA
g
WB
aB
g
(2)
(3)
+ ΣFy = ma y : N AB − WB = 0
or
N AB = WB
Block C:
ΣFy = ma y : mC − T =
WC
aC
g
(4)
Adding Eqs. (2), (3), and (4), and transposing,
W
WA
W
a A + B aB + C aC = WC
g
g
g
(5)
Subtracting Eq. (4) from Eq. (3) and transposing,
W
WB
aB − C aC = FAB − WC
g
g
(a)
No slip between A and B.
aB = a A
From Eq. (1),
a A = aB = aC = a
From Eq. (5),
For impending slip,
a=
(6)
WC g
WA + WB + WC
FAB = µs N AB = µsWB
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PROBLEM 12.31 (Continued)
Substituting into Eq. (6),
(WB − WC )(WC g )
= µ sWB − WC
WA + WB + WC
Solving for WC ,
WC =
=
(b)
µsWB (WA + WB )
WA + 2WB − µ sWB
(0.30)(10)(20 + 10)
20 + (2)(10) − (0.30)(10)
WC increased by 10%.
WC = 2.6757 lbs
Since slip is occurring,
FAB = µk N AB = µkWB
W
WB
aB − C aC = µ kWB − WC
g
g
Eq. (6) becomes
or
WC = 2.43 lbs W
10aB − 2.6757 aC = [(0.25)(10) − 2.6757](32.2)
(7)
With numerical data, Eq. (5) becomes
(8)
20a A + 10aB + 2.6757aC = (2.6757)(32.2)
Solving Eqs. (1), (7), and (8) gives
a A = 3.144 ft/s 2 , aB = 0.881 ft/s 2 , aC = 5.407 ft/s 2
a A = 3.14 ft/s 2
a B = 0.881 ft/s 2
W
W
aC = 5.41 ft/s 2 W
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PROBLEM 12.32
The masses of blocks A, B, C and D are 9 kg, 9 kg, 6 kg and 7 kg,
respectively. Knowing that a downward force of magnitude 120 N is
applied to block D, determine (a) the acceleration of each block, (b) the
tension in cord ABC. Neglect the weights of the pulleys and the effect of
friction.
SOLUTION
Note: As shown, the system is in equilibrium.
From the diagram:
Cord 1:
2 y A + 2 yB + yC = constant
Then
2v A + 2vB + vC = 0
and
2a A + 2aB + aC = 0
( yD − y A ) + ( yD − yB ) = constant
Cord 2:
A:
(1)
Then
2 vD − v A − vB = 0
and
2aD − a A − aB = 0
(2)
ΣFy = mA a A : mA g − 2T1 + T2 = m A a A
(a)
9(9.81) − 2T1 + T2 = 9a A
or
(3)
ΣFy = mB aB : mB g − 2T1 + T2 = mB aB
B:
9(9.81) − 2T1 + T2 = 9aB
or
Note: Eqs. (3) and (4) Ÿ a A = a B
Then
(4)
Eq. (1) Ÿ aC = −4a A
Eq. (2) Ÿ aD = a A
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PROBLEM 12.32 (Continued)
ΣFy = mC aC : mC g − T1 = mC aC
C:
T1 = mC ( g − aC ) = 6( g + 4a A )
or
(5)
ΣFy = mD aD : mD g − 2T2 + ( FD )ext = mD aD
1
1
T2 = [mD ( g − aD ) + 120] = 94.335 − (7a A )
2
2
or
(6)
Substituting for T1 [Eq. (5)] and T2 [Eq. (6)] in Eq. (3)
D:
1
9(9.81) − 2 × 6( g + 4a A ) + 94.335 − (7a A ) = 9a A
2
or
aA =
9(9.81) − 2 × 6(9.81) + 94.335
= 1.0728 m/s 2
48 + 3.5 + 9
a A = a B = a D = 1.073 m/s 2 W
aC = −4(1.0728 m/s 2 )
and
(b)
Substituting into Eq. (5)
T1 = 6 ( 9.81 + 4(1.0728) )
or aC = 4.29 m/s 2 W
or T1 = 84.6 N W
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PROBLEM 12.33
The masses of blocks A, B, C and D are 9 kg, 9 kg, 6 kg and 7 kg,
respectively. Knowing that a downward force of magnitude 50 N is applied
to block B and that the system starts from rest, determine at t = 3 s the
velocity (a) of D relative to A, (b) of C relative to D. Neglect the weights of
the pulleys and the effect of friction.
SOLUTION
Note: As shown, the system is in equilibrium.
From the constraint of the two cords,
Cord 1:
2 y A + 2 yB + yC = constant
Then
2v A + 2vB + vC = 0
and
2a A + 2aB + aC = 0
(1)
( yD − y A ) + ( yD − yB ) = constant
Cord 2:
Then
2 vD − v A − vB = 0
and
2aD − a A − aB = 0
(2)
We determine the accelerations of blocks A, C, and D using the
blocks as free bodies.
A:
WA
aA
g
m A g − 2T1 + T2 = m A a A
ΣFy = m A a A : WA − 2T1 + T2 =
or
WB
aB
g
mB g − 2T1 + T2 + ( FB )ext = mB aB
(3)
ΣFy = mB aB : WB − 2T1 + T2 + ( FB )ext =
B:
or
(3) − (4) Ÿ −( FB )ext = 9( a A − aB )
(F )
aB = a A + B ext
mB
Forming
or
(4)
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PROBLEM 12.33 (Continued)
Then
§
(F )
2a A + 2 ¨ a A + B ext
¨
mg
©
Eq. (1):
·
¸ + aC = 0
¸
¹
aC = −4a A −
or
§
(F )
2aD − a A − ¨ a A + B ext
mB
©
Eq. (2):
or
C:
·
¸=0
¹
aD = a A +
§
2( FB )ext ·
ΣFy = mC aC : WC − T1 = mC aC = mC ¨ −4a A −
¸
mB ¹
©
or
T1 = mC g + 4mC a A +
D:
2( FB )ext
mB
( FB )ext
2mB
2mC ( FB )ext
mB
(5)
ΣFy = mD aD : WD − 2T2 = mD aD
or
T2 =
ª
(F ) º
1
× mD « g − a A − B ext »
2
2mB ¼
¬
(6)
Substituting for T1 [Eq. (5)] and T2 [Eq. (6)] in Eq. (3)
ª
ª
2mC ( FB )ext º 1
( FB )ext º
m A g − 2 « mC g + 4mC a A +
» + × mD « g − a A −
» = mAa A
mB
2mB ¼
¬
¼ 2
¬
or
aA =
m A g − 2mC g −
4 mC ( FB )ext
mB
mA + 8mC +
aC = −4( −2.2835 m/s 2 ) −
Then
aD = −2.2835 m/s 2 +
−
mD ( FB )ext
4 mB
+
mD
2
mD g
2
= −2.2835 m/s 2
2(50)
= −1.9771 m/s 2
9
(50)
= 0.4943 m/s 2
2(9)
Note: We have uniformly accelerated motion, so that
v = 0 + at
(a)
We have
v D/ A = v D − v A
or
v D /A = aD t − a A t = [0.4943 − (−2.2835)] m/s 2 × 3 s
v D /A = 8.33 m/s W
or
(b)
And
v C/ D = v C = v D
or
vC /D = aC t − aD t = (−1.9771 − 0.4943) m/s 2 × 3 s
v C /D = 7.41m/s W
or
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PROBLEM 12.34
The 15-kg block B is supported by the 25-kg block A and is
attached to a cord to which a 225-N horizontal force is applied
as shown. Neglecting friction, determine (a) the acceleration of
block A, (b) the acceleration of block B relative to A.
SOLUTION
(a)
First we note a B = a A + a B/A , where a B/A is directed along the inclined surface of A.
B:
ΣFx = mB ax : P − WB sin 25° = mB a A cos 25° + mB aB/A
B:
or
225 − 15 g sin 25° = 15( a A cos 25° + aB/A )
or
15 − g sin 25° = a A cos 25° + aB/A
(1)
ΣFy = mB a y : N AB − WB cos 25° = −mB a A sin 25°
N AB = 15( g cos 25° − a A sin 25°)
or
A:
ΣFx′ = mA a A : P − P cos 25° + N AB sin 25° = m A a A
or
N AB = [25a A − 225(1 − cos 25°)] / sin 25°
A:
Equating the two expressions for N AB
15( g cos 25° − a A sin 25°) =
or
25a A − 225(1 − cos 25°)
sin 25°
3(9.81) cos 25° sin 25° + 45(1 − cos 25°)
5 + 3sin 2 25°
= 2.7979 m/s 2
aA =
a A = 2.80 m/s 2
(b)
W
From Eq. (1)
aB/A = 15 − (9.81)sin 25° − 2.7979cos 25°
a B/A = 8.32 m/s 2
or
25° W
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PROBLEM 12.35
Block B of mass 10-kg rests as shown on the upper surface of a 22-kg
wedge A. Knowing that the system is released from rest and neglecting
friction, determine (a) the acceleration of B, (b) the velocity of B
relative to A at t = 0.5 s.
SOLUTION
A:
ΣFx = m A a A : WA sin 30° + N AB cos 40° = m A a A
(a)
or
NAB =
22 ( a A − 12 g )
cos 40°
Now we note: a B = a A + a B /A , where a B/A is directed along the top surface of A.
B:
ΣFy ′ = mB a y′ : NAB − WB cos 20° = −mB a A sin 50°
NAB = 10 ( g cos 20° − a A sin 50°)
or
Equating the two expressions for NAB
1 ·
§
22 ¨ a A − g ¸
2 ¹
©
= 10( g cos 20° − a A sin 50°)
cos 40°
or
aA =
(9.81)(1.1 + cos 20° cos 40°)
= 6.4061 m/s 2
2.2 + cos 40° sin 50°
ΣFx′ = mB ax′ : WB sin 20° = mB aB/A − mB a A cos 50°
or
aB/A = g sin 20° + a A cos 50°
= (9.81sin 20° + 6.4061cos 50°) m/s 2
= 7.4730 m/s 2
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PROBLEM 12.35 (Continued)
Finally
a B = a A + a B/ A
We have
aB2 = 6.40612 + 7.47302 − 2(6.4061 × 7.4730) cos 50°
or
aB = 5.9447 m/s 2
and
or
7.4730 5.9447
=
sin α
sin 50°
α = 74.4°
a B = 5.94 m/s 2
(b)
75.6° W
Note: We have uniformly accelerated motion, so that
v = 0 + at
Now
v B/A = v B − v A = a B t − a At = a B/At
At t = 0.5 s:
vB/A = 7.4730 m/s 2 × 0.5 s
or
v B/A = 3.74 m/s
20° W
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PROBLEM 12.36
A 450-g tetherball A is moving along a horizontal circular path
at a constant speed of 4 m/s. Determine (a) the angle θ that the
cord forms with pole BC, (b) the tension in the cord.
SOLUTION
First we note
a A = an =
v 2A
ρ
ρ = l AB sin θ
where
ΣFy = 0: TAB cos θ − WA = 0
(a)
TAB =
or
mA g
cos θ
ΣFx = m A a A : TAB sin θ = m A
v A2
ρ
Substituting for TAB and ρ
mA g
v A2
sin θ = m A
cos θ
l AB sin θ
1 − cos 2 θ =
or
sin 2 θ = 1 − cos 2 θ
(4 m/s) 2
cos θ
1.8 m × 9.81 m/s 2
cos 2 θ + 0.906105cos θ − 1 = 0
cos θ = 0.64479
Solving
or
(b)
From above
TAB =
m A g 0.450 kg × 9.81 m/s 2
=
cos θ
0.64479
or
θ = 49.9° W
TAB = 6.85 N W
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PROBLEM 12.37
During a hammer thrower’s 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 (a) the tension in
wire BC, (b) the speed of the hammer’s head.
SOLUTION
First we note
a A = an =
v 2A
ρ
ΣFy = 0: TBC sin 60° − WA = 0
(a)
or
7.1 kg × 9.81 m/s 2
sin 60°
= 80.426 N
TBC =
ΣFx = m A a A : TBC cos 60° = mA
(b)
or
v A2 =
TBC = 80.4 N W
v A2
ρ
(80.426 N) cos 60° × 0.93 m
7.1 kg
or
v A = 2.30 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.38
A single wire ACB passes through a ring at C attached to a sphere
which revolves at a constant speed v in the horizontal circle shown.
Knowing that the tension is the same in both portions of the wire,
determine the speed v.
SOLUTION
ΣFx = ma: T (sin 30° + sin 45°) =
mv 2
ρ
(1)
ΣFy = 0: T (cos 30° + cos 45°) − mg = 0
T (cos 30° + cos 45°) = mg
Divide Eq. (1) by Eq. (2):
(2)
sin 30° + sin 45° v 2
=
cos 30° + cos 45° ρ g
v 2 = 0.76733ρ g = 0.76733 (1.6 m)(9.81 m/s 2 ) = 12.044 m 2 /s 2
v = 3.47 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.39
Two wires AC and BC are tied at C to a sphere which revolves at a
constant speed v in the horizontal circle shown. Determine the range
of values of v for which both wires remain taut.
SOLUTION
ΣFx = ma: TAC sin 30° + TBC sin 45° =
mv 2
(1)
ρ
ΣFy = 0: TAC cos 30° + TBC cos 45° − mg = 0
Divide Eq (1) by Eq. (2):
TAC cos 30° + TBC cos 45° = mg
(2)
TAC sin 30° + TBC sin 45° v 2
=
TAC cos 30° + TBC cos 45° ρ g
(3)
When AC is slack, TAC = 0.
Eq. (3) yields
v12 = ρ g tan 45° = (1.6 m) (9.81 m/s 2 ) tan 45° = 15.696 m 2 /s 2
Wire AC will remain taut if v ≤ v1 , that is, if
v1 = 3.96 m/s
v ≤ 3.96 m/s Y
When BC is slack, TBC = 0.
Eq. (3) yields
v22 = ρ g tan 30° = (1.6 m)(9.81 m/s 2 ) tan 30° = 9.0621 m 2 /s 2
Wire BC will remain taut if v ≥ v2 , that is, if
v2 = 3.01 m/s
Combining the results obtained, we conclude that both wires remain taut for
v ≥ 3.01 m/s W
3.01 m/s ≤ v ≤ 3.96 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.40
Two wires AC and BC are tied at C to a sphere which revolves at a
constant speed v in the horizontal circle shown. Determine the range
of the allowable values of v if both wires are to remain taut and if the
tension in either of the wires is not to exceed 60 N.
SOLUTION
From the solution of Problem 12.39, we find that both wires remain taut for
3.01 m/s ≤ v ≤ 3.96 m/s Y
To determine the values of v for which the tension in either wire will not exceed 60 N, we recall
Eqs. (1) and (2) from Problem 12.39:
TAC sin 30° + TBC sin 45° =
mv 2
ρ
(1)
TAC cos 30° + TBC cos 45° = mg
(2)
Subtract Eq. (1) from Eq. (2). Since sin 45° = cos 45°, we obtain
TAC (cos 30° − sin 30°) = mg −
mv 2
(3)
ρ
Multiply Eq. (1) by cos 30°, Eq. (2) by sin 30°, and subtract:
TBC (sin 45° cos 30° − cos 45° sin 30°) =
TBC sin15° =
mv 2
ρ
mv 2
ρ
cos 30° − mg sin 30°
cos 30° − mg sin 30°
(4)
Making TAC = 60 N, m = 5 kg, ρ = 1.6 m, g = 9.81 m/s 2 in Eq. (3), we find the value v1 of v for which
TAC = 60 N:
60(cos 30° − sin 30°) = 5(9.81) −
21.962 = 49.05 −
5v12
1.6
v12
0.32
v12 = 8.668,
v1 = 2.94 m/s
v ≥ 2.94 m/s Y
We have TAC ≤ 60 N for v ≥ v1 , that is, for
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PROBLEM 12.40 (Continued)
Making TBC = 60 N, m = 5 kg, ρ = 1.6 m, g = 9.81 m/s 2 in Eq. (4), we find the value v2 of v for which
TBC = 60 N:
60sin 15° =
5v22
cos 30° − 5(9.81) sin 30°
1.6
15.529 = 2.7063v22 − 24.523
v22 = 14.80,
v2 = 3.85 m/s
We have TBC ≤ 60 N for v ≤ v2 , that is, for
Combining the results obtained, we conclude that the range of allowable value is
v ≤ 3.85 m/s Y
3.01 m/s ≤ v ≤ 3.85 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.41
A 100-g sphere D is at rest relative to drum ABC which rotates
at a constant rate. Neglecting friction, determine the range of
the allowable values of the velocity v of the sphere if neither of
the normal forces exerted by the sphere on the inclined
surfaces of the drum is to exceed 1.1 N.
SOLUTION
First we note
aD = an =
vD2
ρ
ρ = 0.2 m
where
ΣFx = mD aD : N1 cos 60° + N 2 cos 20° = mD
vD2
ρ
(1)
ΣFy = 0: N1 sin 60° + N 2 sin 20° − WD = 0
or
(2)
N1 sin 60° + N 2 sin 20° = mD g
Case 1: N1 is maximum.
N1 = 1.1 N
Let
Eq. (2)
(1.1 N) sin 60° + N 2 sin 20° = (0.1 kg) (9.81 m/s 2 )
or
N 2 = 0.082954 N
( N 2 )( N1 )max < 1.1 N
OK
0.2 m
(1.1cos 60° + 0.082954 cos 20°) N
0.1 kg
Eq. (1)
(vD2 )( N1 )max =
or
(vD )( N1 )max = 1.121 m/s
(sin 20°) × [Eq. (1)] − (cos 20°) × [Eq. (2)]
Now we form
N1 cos 60° sin 20° − N1 sin 60° cos 20° = mD
or
− N1 sin 40° = mD
vD2
ρ
vD2
ρ
sin 20° − mD g cos 20°
sin 20° − mD g cos 20°
(vD )min occurs when N1 = ( N1 ) max
(vD )min = 1.121 m/s
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PROBLEM 12.41 (Continued)
Case 2: N 2 is maximum.
Let
Eq. (2)
N 2 = 1.1 N
N1 sin 60° + (1.1 N)sin 20° = (0.1 kg)(9.81 m/s 2 )
or
N1 = 0.69834 N
( N1 )( N 2 )max ≤ 1.1 N
OK
0.2 m
(0.69834 cos 60° + 1.1cos 20°) N
0.1 kg
Eq. (1)
(vD2 )( N 2 )max =
or
(vD )( N 2 )max = 1.663 m/s
(sin 60°) × [Eq. (1)] − (cos 60°) × [Eq. (2)]
Now we form
N 2 cos 20° sin 60° − N 2 sin 20° cos 60° = mD
or
N 2 cos 40° = mD
vD2
ρ
vD2
ρ
sin 60° − mD g cos 60°
sin 60° − mD g cos 60°
(vD ) max occurs when N 2 = ( N 2 )max
(vD ) max = 1.663 m/s
For N1 ≤ N 2 < 1.1 N
1.121 m/s < vD < 1.663 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.42*
As part of an outdoor display, a 12-lb model C of the earth is attached to wires AC
and BC and revolves at a constant speed v in the horizontal circle shown.
Determine the range of the allowable values of v if both wires are to remain taut
and if the tension in either of the wires is not to exceed 26 lb.
SOLUTION
First note
aC = an =
vC2
ρ
ρ = 3 ft
where
ΣFx = mC aC : TCA sin 40° + TCB sin15° =
WC vC2
g ρ
ΣFy = 0: TCA cos 40° − TCB cos15° − WC = 0
(1)
(2)
Note that Eq. (2) implies that
(a)
when
TCB = (TCB ) max , TCA = (TCA ) max
(b)
when
TCB = (TCB ) min ,
TCA = (TCA )min
Case 1: TCA is maximum.
Let
Eq. (2)
or
TCA = 26 lb
(26 lb) cos 40° − TCB cos15° − (12 lb) = 0
TCB = 8.1964 lb
(TCB )(TCA )max < 26 lb
OK
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PROBLEM 12.42* (Continued)
Eq. (1)
(vC2 )(TCA )max =
or
(32.2 ft/s 2 )(3 ft)
(26sin 40° + 8.1964 sin15°) lb
12 lb
(vC )(TCA )max = 12.31 ft/s
Now we form
(cos15°)(Eq. 1) + (sin15°)(Eq. 2)
TCA sin 40° cos15° + TCA cos 40° sin15° =
WC vC2
cos15° + WC sin15°
g ρ
TCA sin 55° =
WC vC2
cos15° + WC sin15°
g ρ
or
(3)
(vc ) max occurs when TCA = (TCA ) max
(vC )max = 12.31 ft/s
Case 2: TCA is minimum.
Because (TCA ) min occurs when TCB = (TCB ) min ,
let TCB = 0 (note that wire BC will not be taut).
Eq. (2)
TCA cos 40° − (12 lb) = 0
or
TCA = 15.6649 lb, 26 lb OK
Note: Eq. (3) implies that when TCA = (TCA )min , vC = (vC ) min . Then
(32.2 ft/s 2 )(3 ft)
(15.6649 lb) sin 40°
12 lb
Eq. (1)
(vC2 )min =
or
(vC )min = 9.00 ft/s
0 < TCA ≤ TCB < 6 lb when
9.00 ft/s < vC < 12.31 ft/s W
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PROBLEM 12.43*
The 1.2-lb flyballs of a centrifugal governor revolve at a constant speed
v in the horizontal circle of 6-in. radius shown. Neglecting the weights
of links AB, BC, AD, and DE and requiring that the links support only
tensile forces, determine the range of the allowable values of v so that
the magnitudes of the forces in the links do not exceed 17 lb.
SOLUTION
v2
First note
a = an =
where
ρ = 0.5 ft
ρ
W v2
g ρ
(1)
ΣFy = 0: TDA cos 20° − TDE cos 30° − W = 0
(2)
ΣFx = ma : TDA sin 20° + TDE sin 30° =
Note that Eq. (2) implies that
(a)
when
TDE = (TDE ) max ,
TDA = (TDA ) max
(b)
when
TDE = (TDE ) min ,
TDA = (TDA ) min
Case 1: TDA is maximum.
Let
Eq. (2)
TDA = 17 lb
(17 lb) cos 20° − TDE cos 30° − (1.2 lb) = 0
or
TDE = 17.06 lb unacceptable ( > 17 lb)
Now let
TDE = 17 lb
Eq. (2)
or
TDA cos 20° − (17 lb) cos 30° − (1.2 lb) = 0
TDA = 16.9443 lb OK ( ≤ 17 lb)
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PROBLEM 12.43* (Continued)
(TDA ) max = 16.9443 lb
(TDE ) max = 17 lb
(v 2 )(TDA )max =
Eq. (1)
or
(32.2 ft/s 2 )(0.5 ft)
(16.9443sin 20° + 17sin 30°) lb
1.2 lb
v(TDA )max = 13.85 ft/s
(cos 30°) × [Eq. (1)] + (sin 30°) × [Eq. (2)]
Now form
TDA sin 20° cos 30° + TDA cos 20° sin 30° =
W v2
cos 30° + W sin 30°
g ρ
TDA sin 50° =
W v2
cos 30° + W sin 30°
g ρ
or
(3)
vmax occurs when TDA = (TDA ) max
vmax = 13.85 ft/s
Case 2: TDA is minimum.
Because (TDA )min occurs when TDE = (TDE )min ,
let TDE = 0.
Eq. (2)
TDA cos 20° − (1.2 lb) = 0
or
TDA = 1.27701 lb, 17 lb
OK
Note: Eq. (3) implies that when TDA = (TDA ) min , v = vmin . Then
Eq. (1)
(v 2 )min =
or
(32.2 ft/s 2 ) (0.5 ft)
(1.27701 lb) sin 20°
1.2 lb
vmin = 2.42 ft/s
0 < TAB , TBC , TAD , TDE < 17 lb
2.42 ft/s < v < 13.85 ft/s W
when
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PROBLEM 12.44
A 130-lb wrecking ball B is attached to a 45-ft-long steel cable
AB and swings in the vertical arc shown. Determine the tension
in the cable (a) at the top C of the swing, (b) at the bottom D of
the swing, where the speed of B is 13.2 ft/s.
SOLUTION
(a)
At C, the top of the swing, vB = 0; thus
an =
vB2
=0
LAB
ΣFn = 0: TBA − WB cos 20° = 0
TBA = (130 lb) × cos 20°
or
TBA = 122.2 lb W
or
ΣFn = man : TBA − WB = mB
(b)
or
(vB ) 2D
LAB
ª§ 130 lb
TBA = (130 lb) + Ǭ
2
«¬© 32.2 ft/s
or
· § (13.2 ft/s)
¸ ¨¨
¹ © 45 ft
2
·º
¸¸ »
¹ »¼
TBA = 145.6 lb W
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PROBLEM 12.45
During a high-speed chase, a 2400-lb sports car traveling at a
speed of 100 mi/h just loses contact with the road as it
reaches the crest A of a hill. (a) Determine the radius of
curvature ρ of the vertical profile of the road at A. (b) Using
the value of ρ found in part a, determine the force exerted
on a 160-lb driver by the seat of his 3100-lb car as the car,
traveling at a constant speed of 50 mi/h, passes through A.
SOLUTION
(a)
Note:
100 mi/h = 146.667 ft/s
ΣFn = man : Wcar =
or
Wcar v A2
g ρ
(146.667 ft/s) 2
32.2 ft/s 2
= 668.05 ft
ρ=
or
(b)
Note: v is constant Ÿ at = 0; 50 mi/h = 73.333 ft/s
ΣFn = man : W − N =
or
ρ = 668 ft W
W v 2A
g ρ
ª
º
(73.333 ft/s) 2
N = (160 lb) «1 −
»
2
¬ (32.2 ft/s )(668.05 ft) ¼
or
N = 120.0 lb W
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PROBLEM 12.46
A child having a mass of 22 kg sits on a swing and is held in the
position shown by a second child. Neglecting the mass of the swing,
determine the tension in rope AB (a) while the second child holds
the swing with his arms outstretched horizontally, (b) immediately
after the swing is released.
SOLUTION
Note: The factors of “ 12 ” are included in the following free-body diagrams because there are two ropes and
only one is considered.
(a)
For the swing at rest
1
ΣFy = 0: TBA cos 35° − W = 0
2
or
TBA =
22 kg × 9.81 m/s 2
2 cos 35°
or
(b)
At t = 0, v = 0, so that
an =
v2
ρ
TBA = 131.7 N W
=0
1
ΣFn = 0: TBA − W cos 35° = 0
2
or
TBA =
1
(22 kg)(9.81 m/s 2 ) cos 35°
2
or
TBA = 88.4 N W
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PROBLEM 12.47
The roller-coaster track shown is contained in a vertical plane.
The portion of track between A and B is straight and horizontal,
while the portions to the left of A and to the right of B have radii
of curvature as indicated. A car is traveling at a speed of
72 km/h when the brakes are suddenly applied, causing the
wheels of the car to slide on the track ( µk = 0.20). Determine
the initial deceleration of the car if the brakes are applied as the
car (a) has almost reached A, (b) is traveling between A and B,
(c) has just passed B.
SOLUTION
ΣFn = man : N − mg = m
(a)
v2
ρ
§
v2
N = m ¨¨ g +
ρ
©
·
¸¸
¹
§
v2
F = µk N = µk m ¨¨ g +
ρ
©
ΣFt = mat : F = mat
at =
Given data:
§
F
v2
= µ k ¨¨ g +
ρ
m
©
·
¸¸
¹
·
¸¸
¹
µk = 0.20, v = 72 km/h = 20 m/s
g = 9.81 m/s 2 ,
ρ = 30 m
ª
(20)2 º
at = 0.20 «9.81 +
»
30 ¼
¬
(b)
an = 0
at = 4.63 m/s 2 W
ΣFn = man = 0: N − mg = 0
N = mg
F = µ k N = µk mg
ΣFt = mat : F = mat
at =
F
= µ k g = 0.20(9.81)
m
at = 1.962 m/s 2 W
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PROBLEM 12.47 (Continued)
(c)
ΣFn = man : mg − N =
mv 2
ρ
§
v2
N = m ¨¨ g −
ρ
©
§
v2
F = µk N = µk m ¨¨ g −
ρ
©
ΣFt = mat : F = mat
at =
·
¸¸
¹
·
¸¸
¹
§
F
v2
= µk ¨¨ g −
m
ρ
©
·
ª
(20) 2 º
¸¸ = 0.20 «9.81 −
»
45 ¼
¹
¬
at = 0.1842 m/s 2 W
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PROBLEM 12.48
A 250-g block fits inside a small cavity cut in arm OA, which rotates
in the vertical plane at a constant rate such that v = 3 m/s. Knowing
that the spring exerts on block B a force of magnitude P = 1.5 N and
neglecting the effect of friction, determine the range of values of θ
for which block B is in contact with the face of the cavity closest to
the axis of rotation O.
SOLUTION
ΣFn = man : P + mg sin θ − Q = m
v2
ρ
To have contact with the specified surface, we need Q ≥ 0,
or
Q = P + mg sin θ −
sin θ >
Data:
Substituting into (1):
mv 2
1 § v2 P ·
¨ − ¸
g ¨© ρ m ¸¹
ρ
>0
(1)
m = 0.250 kg, v = 3 m/s, P = 1.5 N, ρ = 0.9 m
1 ª (3) 2 1.5 º
−
«
»
9.81 ¬ 0.9 0.25 ¼
sin θ > 0.40775
sin θ >
24.1° < θ < 155.9° W
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PROBLEM 12.49
A series of small packages, each with a mass of 0.5 kg, are discharged
from a conveyor belt as shown. Knowing that the coefficient of static
friction between each package and the conveyor belt is 0.4, determine
(a) the force exerted by the belt on a package just after it has passed
Point A, (b) the angle θ defining the Point B where the packages first
slip relative to the belt.
SOLUTION
Assume package does not slip.
at = 0, F f ≤ µ s N
On the curved portion of the belt
an =
v2
ρ
=
(1 m/s) 2
= 4 m/s 2
0.250 m
For any angle θ
ΣFy = ma y : N − mg cos θ = − man = −
mv 2
N = mg cos θ −
ρ
mv 2
ρ
(1)
ΣFx = max : −F f + mg sin θ = mat = 0
F f = mg sin θ
(a)
At Point A,
θ = 0°
N = (0.5)(9.81)(1.000) − (0.5)(4)
(b)
At Point B,
(2)
N = 2.905 N W
F f = µs N
mg sin θ = µs ( mg cos θ − man )
§
a ·
4 º
ª
sin θ = µs ¨ cos θ − n ¸ = 0.40 «cos θ −
g ¹
9.81 »¼
¬
©
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PROBLEM 12.49 (Continued)
Squaring and using trigonometic identities,
1 − cos 2 θ = 0.16 cos 2 θ − 0.130479cos θ + 0.026601
1.16 cos 2 θ − 0.130479cos θ − 0.97340 = 0
cos θ = 0.97402
θ = 13.09° W
Check that package does not separate from the belt.
N=
Ff
µs
=
mg sin θ
µs
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PROBLEM 12.50
A 54-kg pilot flies a jet trainer in a half vertical loop of 1200-m
radius so that the speed of the trainer decreases at a constant rate.
Knowing that the pilot’s apparent weights at Points A and C are
1680 N and 350 N, respectively, determine the force exerted on
her by the seat of the trainer when the trainer is at Point B.
SOLUTION
First we note that the pilot’s apparent weight is equal to the vertical force that she exerts on the
seat of the jet trainer.
At A:
ΣFn = man : N A − W = m
v A2
ρ
§ 1680 N
·
v A2 = (1200 m) ¨
− 9.81 m/s 2 ¸
© 54 kg
¹
or
= 25,561.3 m 2 /s 2
At C:
ΣFn = man : N C + W = m
or
vC2
ρ
§ 350 N
·
vC2 = (1200 m) ¨
+ 9.81 m/s 2 ¸
54
kg
©
¹
= 19,549.8 m 2 /s 2
Since at = constant, we have from A to C
vC2 = v 2A + 2at ∆s AC
or
or
19,549.8 m 2/s 2 = 25,561.3 m 2 /s 2 + 2at (π × 1200 m)
at = −0.79730 m/s 2
Then from A to B
vB2 = v 2A + 2at ∆s AB
§π
·
= 25,561.3 m 2/s 2 + 2(−0.79730 m/s 2 ) ¨ × 1200 m ¸
©2
¹
= 22,555 m 2/s 2
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PROBLEM 12.50 (Continued)
At B:
ΣFn = man : N B = m
vB2
ρ
22,555 m 2 /s 2
1200 m
or
N B = 54 kg
or
N B = 1014.98 N
ΣFt = mat : W + PB = m | at |
or
PB = (54 kg)(0.79730 − 9.81) m/s 2
or
PB = 486.69 N
Finally,
( Fpilot ) B = N B2 + PB2 = (1014.98) 2 + (486.69) 2
= 1126 N
or
(Fpilot ) B = 1126 N
25.6° W
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PROBLEM 12.51
A carnival ride is designed to allow the general public to experience high acceleration motion. The ride rotates
about Point O in a horizontal circle such that the rider has a speed v0. The rider reclines on a platform A which
rides on rollers such that friction is negligible. A mechanical stop prevents the platform from rolling down the
incline. Determine (a) the speed v0 at which the platform A begins to roll upwards, (b) the normal force
experienced by an 80-kg rider at this speed.
SOLUTION
Radius of circle:
R = 5 + 1.5cos 70° = 5.513 m
ΣF = ma:
Components up the incline,
70°:
− m A g cos 20° = −
mv02
sin 20°
R
ª g R º 2 ª (9.81 m/s) (5.513 m º 2
Speed v0 : v0 = «
» =«
» = 12.1898 m/s
tan 20°
¬ tan 20° ¼
¬
¼
1
(a)
Components normal to the incline,
N − mg sin 20° =
(b)
Normal force:
1
v0 = 12.19 m/s W
20°.
mv02
cos 20°.
R
N = (80)(9.81)sin 20° +
80(12.1898) 2
cos 20° = 2294 N
5.513
N = 2290 N W
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PROBLEM 12.52
A curve in a speed track has a radius of 1000 ft and a rated speed of 120 mi/h.
(See Sample Problem 12.6 for the definition of rated speed). 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.
SOLUTION
Weight
W = mg
Acceleration
a=
v2
ρ
ΣFx = max : F + W sin θ = ma cos θ
F=
mv 2
ρ
cos θ − mg sin θ
(1)
ΣFy = ma y : N − W cos θ = ma sin θ
N=
(a)
mv 2
ρ
sin θ + mg cos θ
(2)
Banking angle. Rated speed v = 120 mi/h = 176 ft/s. F = 0 at rated speed.
0=
mv 2
ρ
cos θ − mg sin θ
(176)2
v2
=
= 0.96199
ρ g (1000) (32.2)
θ = 43.89°
tan θ =
(b)
Slipping outward.
θ = 43.9° W
v = 180 mi/h = 264 ft/s
F = µN
µ=
F v 2 cos θ − ρ g sin θ
=
N v 2 sin θ + ρ g cos θ
(264) 2 cos 43.89° − (1000) (32.2)sin 43.89°
(264) 2 sin 43.89° + (1000) (32.2) cos 43.89°
= 0.39009
µ=
µ = 0.390 W
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PROBLEM 12.52 (Continued)
(c)
Minimum speed.
F = −µ N
v 2 cos θ − ρ g sin θ
v 2 sin θ + ρ g cos θ
ρ g (sin θ − µ cos θ )
v2 =
cos θ + µ sin θ
−µ =
=
(1000) (32.2) (sin 43.89° − 0.39009 cos 43.89°)
cos 43.89° + 0.39009 sin 43.89°
= 13.369 ft 2 /s 2
v = 115.62 ft/s
v = 78.8 mi/h W
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PROBLEM 12.53
Tilting trains, such as the American Flyer which will run from
Washington to New York and Boston, are designed to travel
safely at high speeds on curved sections of track which were
built for slower, conventional trains. As it enters a curve, each
car is tilted by hydraulic actuators mounted on its trucks. The
tilting feature of the cars also increases passenger comfort by
eliminating or greatly reducing the side force Fs (parallel to the
floor of the car) to which passengers feel subjected. For a train
traveling at 100 mi/h on a curved section of track banked
through an angle θ = 6° and with a rated speed of 60 mi/h,
determine (a) the magnitude of the side force felt by a passenger
of weight W in a standard car with no tilt (φ = 0), (b) the
required angle of tilt φ if the passenger is to feel no side force.
(See Sample Problem 12.6 for the definition of rated speed.)
SOLUTION
Rated speed:
vR = 60 mi/h = 88 ft/s, 100 mi/h = 146.67 ft/s
From Sample Problem 12.6,
vR2 = g ρ tan θ
ρ=
or
vR2
(88) 2
=
= 2288 ft
g tan θ 32.2 tan 6°
Let the x-axis be parallel to the floor of the car.
ΣFx = max : Fs + W sin (θ + φ ) = man cos (θ + φ )
=
(a)
φ = 0.
mv 2
ρ
cos (θ + φ )
ª v2
º
cos (θ + φ ) − sin (θ + φ ) »
Fs = W «
¬ gρ
¼
ª (146.67) 2
º
=W «
cos 6° − sin 6° »
¬ (32.2)(2288)
¼
= 0.1858W
Fs = 0.1858W W
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PROBLEM 12.53 (Continued)
(b)
For Fs = 0,
v2
cos (θ + φ ) − sin (θ + φ ) = 0
gρ
v2
(146.67)2
=
= 0.29199
g ρ (32.2)(2288)
θ + φ = 16.28°
φ = 16.28° − 6°
tan (θ + φ ) =
φ = 10.28° W
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PROBLEM 12.54
Tests carried out with the tilting trains described in Problem 12.53
revealed that passengers feel queasy when they see through the car
windows that the train is rounding a curve at high speed, yet do not
feel any side force. Designers, therefore, prefer to reduce, but not
eliminate, that force. For the train of Problem 12.53, determine the
required angle of tilt φ if passengers are to feel side forces equal to
10% of their weights.
SOLUTION
Rated speed:
vR = 60 mi/h = 88 ft/s, 100 mi/h = 146.67 ft/s
From Sample Problem 12.6,
vR2 = g ρ tan θ
or
ρ=
vR2
(88) 2
=
= 2288 ft
g tan θ 32.2 tan 6°
Let the x-axis be parallel to the floor of the car.
ΣFx = max : Fs + W sin (θ + φ ) = man cos (θ + φ )
=
Solving for Fs,
Now
So that
Let
Then
mv 2
ρ
cos (θ + φ )
ª v2
º
cos (θ + φ ) − sin (θ + φ ) »
Fs = W «
¬ gρ
¼
v2
(146.67) 2
=
= 0.29199 and Fs = 0.10W
g ρ (32.2)(2288)
0.10W = W [0.29199 cos (θ + φ ) − sin (θ + φ )]
u = sin (θ + φ )
cos (θ + φ ) = 1 − u 2
0.10 = 0.29199 1 − u 2 − u or 0.29199 1 − u 2 = 0.10 + u
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PROBLEM 12.54 (Continued)
Squaring both sides,
0.08526(1 − u 2 ) = 0.01 + 0.2u + u 2
or
1.08526u 2 + 0.2u − 0.07526 = 0
The positive root of the quadratic equation is u = 0.18685
Then,
θ + φ = sin −1 u = 10.77°
φ = 10.77° − 6°
φ = 4.77° W
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PROBLEM 12.55
A 3-kg block is at rest relative to a parabolic dish which rotates at
a constant rate about a vertical axis. Knowing that the coefficient
of static friction is 0.5 and that r = 2 m, determine the maximum
allowable velocity v of the block.
SOLUTION
Let β be the slope angle of the dish. tan β =
At r = 2 m, tan β = 1
or
dy
1
= r
dr
2
β = 45°
Draw free body sketches of the sphere.
ΣFy = 0: N cos β − µS N sin β − mg = 0
N =
mg
cos β − µ S sin β
ΣFn = man: N sin β + µ S N cos β =
mv 2
ρ
mg (sin β + µS N cos β ) mv 2
=
cos β − µ S sin β
ρ
v2 = ρ g
sin β + µS cos β
sin 45° + 0.5cos 45°
= (2)(9.81)
= 58.86 m 2 /s 2
cos β − µ S sin β
cos 45° − 0.5sin 45°
v = 7.67 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.56
Three seconds after a polisher is started from rest, small tufts of
fleece from along the circumference of the 225-mm-diameter
polishing pad are observed to fly free of the pad. If the polisher is
started so that the fleece along the circumference undergoes a
constant tangential acceleration of 4 m/s 2 , determine (a) the
speed v of a tuft as it leaves the pad, (b) the magnitude of the force
required to free a tuft if the average mass of a tuft is 1.6 mg.
SOLUTION
(a)
at = constant Ÿ uniformly acceleration motion
Then
v = 0 + at t
At t = 3 s:
v = (4 m/s 2 )(3 s)
v = 12.00 m/s W
or
(b)
ΣFt = mat : Ft = mat
or
Ft = (1.6 × 10−6 kg)(4 m/s 2 )
= 6.4 × 10−6 N
ΣFn = man : Fn = m
At t = 3 s:
Fn = (1.6 × 10−6 kg)
v2
ρ
(12 m/s) 2
m)
( 0.225
2
= 2.048 × 10−3 N
Finally,
Ftuft = Ft 2 + Fn2
= (6.4 × 10−6 N) 2 + (2.048 × 10−3 N)2
Ftuft = 2.05 × 10−3 N W
or
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PROBLEM 12.57
A turntable A is built into a stage for use in a theatrical
production. It is observed during a rehearsal that a trunk B
starts to slide on the turntable 10 s after the turntable begins to
rotate. Knowing that the trunk undergoes a constant tangential
acceleration of 0.24 m/s 2 , determine the coefficient of static
friction between the trunk and the turntable.
SOLUTION
First we note that (aB )t = constant implies uniformly accelerated motion.
vB = 0 + ( a B ) t t
vB = (0.24 m/s 2 )(10 s) = 2.4 m/s
At t = 10 s:
In the plane of the turntable
ΣF = mB a B : F = mB (a B )t + mB (a B ) n
Then
F = mB ( aB )t2 + (aB ) n2
= mB (aB )t2 +
( )
vB2
2
ρ
+ ΣFy = 0: N − W = 0
or
N = mB g
At t = 10 s:
F = µ s N = µ s mB g
Then
§
©
·
¹
µs mB g = mB ( aB )t2 + ¨ vρB ¸
2
2
2
­
ª (2.4 m/s)2 º ½°
°
2 2
®(0.24 m/s ) + «
» ¾
¬ 2.5 m ¼ ¿°
°¯
1/2
or
1
µs =
9.81 m/s 2
or
µs = 0.236 W
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PROBLEM 12.58
A small, 300-g collar D can slide on portion AB of a rod which is bent as shown.
Knowing that α = 40° and that the rod rotates about the vertical AC at a constant rate of
5 rad/s, determine the value of r for which the collar will not slide on the rod if the effect
of friction between the rod and the collar is neglected.
SOLUTION
First note
vD = rθABC
+ ΣFy = 0: N sin 40° − W = 0
or
N=
mg
sin 40°
ΣFn = man : N cos 40° = m
vD2
r
or
( rθABC ) 2
mg
cos 40° = m
r
sin 40°
or
r=
g
2
θ
ABC
1
tan 40°
9.81 m/s 2
1
=
2
(5 rad/s) tan 40°
= 0.468 m
or
r = 468 mm W
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PROBLEM 12.59
A small, 200-g collar D can slide on portion AB of a rod which is bent as shown.
Knowing that the rod rotates about the vertical AC at a constant rate and that α = 30°
and r = 600 mm, determine the range of values of the speed v for which the collar will not
slide on the rod if the coefficient of static friction between the rod and the collar is 0.30.
SOLUTION
Case 1: v = vmin , impending motion downward
ΣFx = max : N − W sin 30° = m
or
v2
cos 30°
r
§
·
v2
N = m ¨¨ g sin 30° + cos 30° ¸¸
r
©
¹
ΣFy = ma y : F − W cos 30° = −m
v2
sin 30°
r
or
§
·
v2
F = m ¨¨ g cos 30° − sin 30° ¸¸
r
©
¹
Now
F = µs N
Then
or
§
·
§
·
v2
v2
m ¨¨ g cos 30° − sin 30° ¸¸ = µs × m ¨¨ g sin 30° + cos 30° ¸¸
r
r
©
¹
©
¹
v 2 = gr
1 − µ s tan 30°
µ s + tan 30°
= (9.81 m/s 2 )(0.6 m)
or
1 − 0.3tan 30°
0.3 + tan 30°
vmin = 2.36 m/s
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PROBLEM 12.59 (Continued)
Case 2: v = vmax , impending motion upward
ΣFx = max : N − W sin 30° = m
v2
cos 30°
r
§
·
v2
N = m ¨¨ g sin 30° + cos 30° ¸¸
r
©
¹
or
ΣFy = ma y : F + W cos 30° = m
v2
sin 30°
r
or
§
·
v2
F = m ¨¨ − g cos 30° + sin 30° ¸¸
r
©
¹
Now
F = µs N
Then
§
·
§
·
v2
v2
m ¨¨ − g cos 30° + sin 30° ¸¸ = µs × m ¨¨ g sin 30° + cos30° ¸¸
r
r
©
¹
©
¹
or
v 2 = gr
1 + µs tan 30°
tan 30° − µ s
= (9.81 m/s 2 )(0.6 m)
or
1 + 0.3tan 30°
tan 30° − 0.3
vmax = 4.99 m/s
For the collar not to slide
2.36 m/s < v < 4.99 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.60
A semicircular slot of 10-in. radius is cut in a flat plate which rotates
about the vertical AD at a constant rate of 14 rad/s. A small, 0.8-lb block
E is designed to slide in the slot as the plate rotates. Knowing that the
coefficients of friction are µs = 0.35 and µk = 0.25, determine whether
the block will slide in the slot if it is released in the position corresponding to
(a) θ = 80°, (b) θ = 40°. Also determine the magnitude and the direction
of the friction force exerted on the block immediately after it is released.
SOLUTION
First note
Then
1
(26 − 10 sin θ ) ft
12
vE = ρφABCD
ρ=
an =
vE2
ρ
= ρ (φABCD ) 2
ª1
º
= « (26 − 10 sin θ ) ft » (14 rad/s) 2
¬12
¼
98
= (13 − 5 sin θ ) ft/s 2
3
Assume that the block is at rest with respect to the plate.
ΣFx = max : N + W cos θ = m
or
vE2
ρ
§
·
v2
N = W ¨ − cos θ + E sin θ ¸
¨
¸
gρ
©
¹
ΣFy = ma y : −F + W sin θ = − m
or
sin θ
vE2
ρ
cos θ
§
·
v2
F = W ¨ sin θ + E cos θ ¸
¨
¸
gρ
©
¹
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PROBLEM 12.60 (Continued)
(a)
We have
θ = 80°
Then
1
98
ª
º
N = (0.8 lb) « − cos80° +
× (13 − 5sin 80°) ft/s 2 × sin 80°»
2
3
32.2 ft/s
¬
¼
= 6.3159 lb
1
98
ª
º
F = (0.8 lb) «sin 80° +
× (13 − 5sin 80°) ft/s 2 × cos80° »
2
3
32.2 ft/s
¬
¼
= 1.92601 lb
Fmax = µs N = 0.35(6.3159 lb) = 2.2106 lb
Now
The block does not slide in the slot, and
F = 1.926 lb
(b)
We have
θ = 40°
Then
1
98
ª
º
N = (0.8 lb) « − cos 40° +
× (13 − 5sin 40°) ft/s 2 × sin 40°»
2
3
32.2 ft/s
¬
¼
= 4.4924 lb
1
98
ª
º
F = (0.8 lb) «sin 40° +
× (13 − 5sin 40°) ft/s 2 × cos 40°»
2
3
32.2
ft/s
¬
¼
= 6.5984 lb
Now
Fmax = µs N ,
80° W
from which it follows that
F > Fmax
Block E will slide in the slot
and
a E = a n + a E/plate
= a n + (a E/plate )t + (a E/plate ) n
At t = 0, the block is at rest relative to the plate, thus (a E/plate )n = 0 at t = 0, so that a E/plate must be
directed tangentially to the slot.
ΣFx = max : N + W cos 40° = m
or
vE2
ρ
sin 40°
§
·
v2
N = W ¨¨ − cos 40° + E sin 40° ¸¸ (as above)
gρ
©
¹
= 4.4924 lb
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PROBLEM 12.60 (Continued)
Sliding:
F = µk N
= 0.25(4.4924 lb)
= 1.123 lb
Noting that F and a E/plane must be directed as shown (if their directions are reversed, then ΣFx is
while ma x is ), we have
the block slides downward in the slot and
F = 1.123 lb
40° W
Alternative solutions.
(a)
Assume that the block is at rest with respect to the plate.
ΣF = ma : W + R = ma n
Then
tan (φ − 10°) =
=
or
and
Now
W
W
g
=
=
2
man W vE ρ (φ ABCD ) 2
g ρ
32.2 ft/s 2
98
(13 − 5sin 80°) ft/s 2
3
(from above)
φ − 10° = 6.9588°
φ = 16.9588°
tan φs = µs
µ s = 0.35
so that
φs = 19.29°
Now
F = R sin φ
Then
F = (0.8 lb)
0 < φ < φs Ÿ Block does not slide and R is directed as shown.
and R =
W
sin (φ − 10°)
sin16.9588°
sin 6.9588°
= 1.926 lb
The block does not slide in the slot and
F = 1.926 lb
80° W
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PROBLEM 12.60 (Continued)
(b)
Assume that the block is at rest with respect to the plate.
ΣF = ma : W + R = ma n
From Part a (above), it then follows that
tan (φ − 50°) =
g
ρ (φABCD )2
=
32.2 ft/s 2
98
(13 − 5sin 40°) ft/s 2
3
φ − 50° = 5.752°
or
φ = 55.752°
and
φs = 19.29°
Now
φ > φs
so that
The block will slide in the slot and then
φ = φk , where
φk = 14.0362°
or
tan φk = µ k
µk = 0.25
To determine in which direction the block will slide, consider the free-body diagrams for the two
possible cases.
ΣF = ma : W + R = ma n + ma E/plate
Now
From the diagrams it can be concluded that this equation can be satisfied only if the block is sliding
downward. Then
ΣFx = max : W cos 40° + R cos φk = m
or
ρ
sin 40°
F = R sin φk
Now
Then
vE2
W cos 40° +
F
W vE2
sin 40°
=
tan φk
g ρ
§
·
v2
F = µkW ¨ − cos 40° + E sin 40° ¸
¨
¸
gρ
©
¹
= 1.123 lb
(see the first solution)
The block slides downward in the slot and
F = 1.123 lb
40° W
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PROBLEM 12.61
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°. Knowing that the block begins to slide
when θ = 150°, determine the coefficient of static friction between the block and
the slot.
SOLUTION
Draw the free body diagrams of the block B when the arm is at θ = 150°.
v = at = 0,
g = 9.81 m/s 2
ΣFt = mat : − mg sin 30° + N = 0
N = mg sin 30°
ΣFn = man : mg cos 30° − F = m
F = mg cos30° −
Form the ratio
µs =
v2
ρ
mv 2
ρ
F
, and set it equal to µ s for impending slip.
N
F
g cos 30° − v 2 /ρ
9.81 cos 30° − (1.4)2 /0.3
=
=
N
g sin 30°
9.81 sin 30°
µ s = 0.400 W
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PROBLEM 12.62
The parallel-link mechanism ABCD is used to transport a component I between manufacturing processes at
stations E, F, and G by picking it up at a station when θ = 0 and depositing it at the next station when
θ = 180°. Knowing that member BC remains horizontal throughout its motion and that links AB and CD
rotate at a constant rate in a vertical plane in such a way that vB = 2.2 ft/s, determine (a) the minimum value of
the coefficient of static friction between the component and BC if the component is not to slide on BC while
being transferred, (b) the values of θ for which sliding is impending.
SOLUTION
ΣFx = max : F =
W vB2
cos θ
g ρ
+ ΣFy = ma y : N − W = −
or
Now
W vB2
sin θ
g ρ
§
·
v2
N = W ¨1 − B sin θ ¸
¨
¸
gρ
©
¹
§
·
v2
Fmax = µ s N = µ s W ¨1 − B sin θ ¸
¨
¸
gρ
©
¹
and for the component not to slide
F < Fmax
or
or
§
·
v2
W vB2
cos θ < µ s W ¨1 − B sin θ ¸
¨
¸
g ρ
gρ
©
¹
µs >
cos θ
gρ
vB2
− sin θ
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PROBLEM 12.62 (Continued)
We must determine the values of θ which maximize the above expression. Thus
d
dθ
§
¨
¨
©
· − sin θ
¸=
− sin θ ¸
¹
cos θ
gρ
vB2
(
gρ
vB2
)
− sin θ − (cos θ )(− cos θ )
(
gρ
vB2
− sin θ
)
=0
2
or
sin θ =
vB2
gρ
Now
sin θ =
(2.2 ft/s) 2
= 0.180373
(32.2 ft/s 2 ) ( 10
ft )
12
θ = 10.3915° and θ = 169.609°
or
(a)
µs = (µ s )min
for
From above,
( µs ) min =
( µs ) min =
cos θ
gρ
vB2
where sin θ =
− sin θ
cos θ
cos θ sin θ
=
= tan θ
− sin θ
1 − sin 2 θ
1
sin θ
= tan10.3915°
or
(b)
vB2
gρ
We have impending motion
( µs )min = 0.1834 W
θ = 10.39° W
to the left for
θ = 169.6° W
to the right for
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PROBLEM 12.63
Knowing that the coefficients of friction between the component I and member BC of the mechanism of
Problem 12.62 are µs = 0.35 and µk = 0.25, determine (a) the maximum allowable constant speed vB if the
component is not to slide on BC while being transferred, (b) the values of θ for which sliding is impending.
SOLUTION
ΣFx = max : F =
W vB2
cos θ
g ρ
+ ΣFy = ma y : N − W = −
W vB2
sin θ
g ρ
§
·
v2
N = W ¨1 − B sin θ ¸
¨
¸
gρ
©
¹
or
Fmax = µ s N
Now
§
·
v2
= µ s W ¨1 − B sin θ ¸
¨
¸
gρ
©
¹
and for the component not to slide
F < Fmax
or
or
§
·
v2
W vB2
cos θ < µ s W ¨1 − B sin θ ¸
¨
¸
g ρ
gρ
©
¹
vB2 < µs
gρ
cos θ + µs sin θ
(1)
( )
To ensure that this inequality is satisfied, vB2
must be less than or equal to the minimum value
max
of µs g ρ /(cos θ + µs sin θ ), which occurs when (cos θ + µ s sin θ ) is maximum. Thus
d
(cos θ + µ s sin θ ) = − sin θ + µ s cos θ = 0
dθ
or
tan θ = µ s
µ s = 0.35
or
θ = 19.2900°
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PROBLEM 12.63 (Continued)
(a)
The maximum allowed value of vB is then
(v )
2
B
max
= µs
gρ
cos θ + µ s sin θ
= gρ
tan θ
= g ρ sin θ
cos θ + (tan θ ) sin θ
where tan θ = µs
§ 10 ·
= (32.2 ft/s 2 ) ¨ ft ¸ sin 19.2900°
© 12 ¹
or
(b)
(vB ) max = 2.98 ft/s W
First note that for 90° < θ < 180°, Eq. (1) becomes
vB2 < µs
gρ
cos α + µs sin α
where α = 180° − θ . It then follows that the second value of θ for which motion is impending is
θ = 180° − 19.2900°
= 160.7100°
we have impending motion
θ = 19.29° W
to the left for
θ = 160.7° W
to the right for
Alternative solution.
ΣF = ma : W + R = man
For impending motion, φ = φs . Also, as shown above, the values of θ for which motion is impending
(
minimize the value of vB, and thus the value of an is an =
vB2
ρ
). From the above diagram, it can be concluded
that an is minimum when ma n and R are perpendicular.
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PROBLEM 12.63 (Continued)
Therefore, from the diagram
θ = φs = tan −1 µs
and
or
(as above)
man = W sin φs
m
vB2
or
ρ
= mg sin θ
vB2 = g ρ sin θ
(as above)
α = 180° − θ
(as above)
For 90° ≤ θ ≤ 180°, we have
from the diagram
α = φs
and
or
man = W sin φs
vB2 = g ρ sin θ
(as above)
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PROBLEM 12.64
In the cathode-ray tube shown, electrons emitted by the cathode
and attracted by the anode pass through a small hole in the anode
and then travel in a straight line with a speed v0 until they strike
the screen at A. However, if a difference of potential V is
established between the two parallel plates, the electrons will be
subjected to a force F perpendicular to the plates while they travel
between the plates and will strike the screen at Point B, which is at
a distance δ from A. The magnitude of the force F is F = eV /d ,
where −e is the charge of an electron and d is the distance
between the plates. Derive an expression for the deflection d in
terms of V, v0 , the charge −e and the mass m of an electron, and
the dimensions d, A, and L.
SOLUTION
Consider the motion of one electron. For the horizontal motion, let x = 0 at the left edge of the plate
and x = A at the right edge of the plate. At the screen,
x=
A
2
+L
Horizontal motion: There are no horizontal forces acting on the electron so that ax = 0.
Let t1 = 0 when the electron passes the left edge of the plate, t = t1 when it passes the right edge, and t = t2
when it impacts on the screen. For uniform horizontal motion,
x = v0t ,
so that
t1 =
and
t2 =
A
v0
A
2v0
+
L
.
v0
Vertical motion: The gravity force acting on the electron is neglected since we are interested in the deflection
produced by the electric force. While the electron is between plates (0 < t < t1 ), the vertical force on the
electron is Fy = eV /d . After it passes the plates (t1 < t < t2 ), it is zero.
For 0 < t < t1 ,
ΣFy = ma y : a y =
Fy
m
=
eV
md
v y = (v y ) 0 + a y t = 0 +
y = y0 + ( v y ) 0 t +
eVt
md
1
eVt 2
ayt 2 = 0 + 0 +
2
2md
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PROBLEM 12.64 (Continued)
At t = t1 ,
(v y )1 =
eVt1
md
and
y1 =
eVt12
2md
For t1 < t < t2 , a y = 0
y = y1 + (v y )1 (t − t1 )
At t = t2 ,
y2 = δ = y1 + (v y )1 (t2 − t1 )
δ=
=
eVt12 eVt1
eVt
1
+
( t2 − t1 ) = 1 ¨§ t2 − t1 ¸·
md ©
2md md
2 ¹
eV A § A
L 1 A·
+ −
¨
¸
mdv0 © 2v0 v0 2 v0 ¹
or
δ=
eV AL
W
mdv02
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PROBLEM 12.65
In Problem 12.64, determine the smallest allowable value of the
ratio d /A in terms of e, m, v0, and V if at x = A the minimum
permissible distance between the path of the electrons and the
positive plate is 0.05d .
Problem 12.64 In the cathode-ray tube shown, electrons emitted by
the cathode and attracted by the anode pass through a small hole in
the anode and then travel in a straight line with a speed v0 until they
strike the screen at A. However, if a difference of potential V is
established between the two parallel plates, the electrons will be
subjected to a force F perpendicular to the plates while they travel
between the plates and will strike the screen at point B, which is at a
distance δ from A. The magnitude of the force F is F = eV /d ,
where −e is the charge of an electron and d is the distance between
the plates. Derive an expression for the deflection d in terms of V,
v0 , the charge −e and the mass m of an electron, and the
dimensions d, A, and L.
SOLUTION
Consider the motion of one electron. For the horizontal motion, let x = 0 at the left edge of the plate
and x = A at the right edge of the plate. At the screen,
x=
A
2
+L
Horizontal motion: There are no horizontal forces acting on the electron so that ax = 0.
Let t1 = 0 when the electron passes the left edge of the plate, t = t1 when it passes the right edge, and t = t2
when it impacts on the screen. For uniform horizontal motion,
x = v0t ,
so that
t1 =
and
t2 =
A
v0
A
2v0
+
L
.
v0
Vertical motion: The gravity force acting on the electron is neglected since we are interested in the deflection
produced by the electric force. While the electron is between the plates (0 < t < t1 ), the vertical force on the
electron is Fy = eV/d . After it passes the plates (t1 < t < t2 ), it is zero.
For 0 < t < t1 ,
ΣFy = ma y : a y =
Fy
m
=
eV
md
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PROBLEM 12.65 (Continued)
v y = (v y ) 0 + a y t = 0 +
y = y0 + ( v y ) 0 t +
At t = t1 ,
But
so that
A
v0
, y=
y<
eVt
md
eVt 2
1
ayt 2 = 0 + 0 +
2
2md
eV A 2
2mdv02
d
− 0.05d = 0.450 d
2
eV A 2
< 0.450 d
2mdv02
d2
eV
eV
1
>
= 1.111 2
2
2
0.450
A
mv0
2mv0
d
eV
W
> 1.054
A
mv02
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PROBLEM 12.F9
Four pins slide in four separate slots cut in a horizontal circular plate as
shown. When the plate is at rest, each pin has a velocity directed as
shown and of the same constant magnitude u. Each pin has a mass m and
maintains the same velocity relative to the plate when the plate rotates
about O with a constant counterclockwise angular velocity ω. Draw the
FBDs and KDs to determine the forces on pins P1 and P2.
SOLUTION
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PROBLEM 12.F10
At the instant shown, the length of the boom AB is being decreased at the
constant rate of 0.2 m/s, and the boom is being lowered at the constant rate of
0.08 rad/s. If the mass of the men and lift connected to the boom at Point B is m,
draw the FBD and KD that could be used to determine the horizontal and
vertical forces at B.
SOLUTION
Where r = 6 m, r = −0.2 m/s, r = 0, θ = −0.08 rad/s, θ = 0
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PROBLEM 12.F11
Disk A rotates in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis at the constant
rate θ0 . Slider B has a mass m and moves in a frictionless slot cut in
the disk. The slider is attached to a spring of constant k, which is
undeformed when r = 0. Knowing that the slider is released with no
radial velocity in the position r = r0, draw a FBD and KD at an arbitrary
distance r from O.
SOLUTION
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PROBLEM 12.F12
Pin B has a mass m and slides along the slot in the rotating arm OC
and along the slot DE which is cut in a fixed horizontal plate.
Neglecting friction and knowing that rod OC rotates at the constant
rate θ0 , draw a FBD and KD that can be used to determine the
forces P and Q exerted on pin B by rod OC and the wall of slot DE,
respectively.
SOLUTION
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PROBLEM 12.66
Rod OA rotates about O in a horizontal plane. The motion of the
0.5-lb collar B is defined by the relations r = 10 + 6 cosπ t and
θ = π (4t 2 − 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.
SOLUTION
Use polar coordinates and calculate the derivatives of the coordinates r and θ with respect to time.
Mass of collar:
(a)
r = 10 + 6 cos π t in.
θ = π (4t 2 − 8t ) rad
r = −6π sin π t in./s
θ = π (8t − 8) rad/s
r = −6π 2 cos π t in./s 2
θ = 8π rad/s 2
m=
0.5 lb
= 0.015528 lb s 2 /ft = 1.294 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.
2
32.2 ft/s
t = 0:
r = 16 in.
θ =0
r = 0
θ = −8π = −25.1327 rad/s
r = −6π 2 = −59.218 in./s 2
θ = 8π = −25.1327 rad/s 2
ar = r − rθ 2 = −59.218 − (16)( −25.1327)2 = −10165.6 in./s 2
aθ = rθ + 2rθ = (16)(25.1327) + 0 = 402.12 in./s 2
Fr = mar = (1.294 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.)( − 10165.6 in./s 2 )
Fθ = maθ = (1.294 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.)(402.12 in./s 2 )
Fr = −13.15 lb W
Fθ = 0.520 lb W
θ =0 W
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PROBLEM 12.66 (Continued)
(b)
t = 0.5 s:
r = 10 + 6 cos(0.5π ) = 10 in.
θ = π [(4)(0.25) − (8)(0.5)] = −9.4248 rad = −540° = 180°
r = −6π sin(0.5π ) = −18.8496 in./s
θ = π [(8)(0.5) − 8] = −12.5664 rad/s
r = −6π 2 cos(0.5π ) = 0
θ = 8π = 25.1327 rad/s 2
ar = r − rθ 2 = 0 − (10)(−12.5664) 2 = −1579.14 in./s 2
aθ = rθ + 2rθ = (10)(25.1327) + (2)(−18.8496)(−12.5664) = 725.07 in./s 2
Fr = mar = (1.294 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.)( −1579.14 in./s 2 )
Fθ = maθ = (1.294 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.)(725.07 in./s 2 )
Fr = −2.04 lb W
Fθ = 0.938 lb W
θ = 180° W
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PROBLEM 12.67
Rod OA oscillates about O in a horizontal plane. The motion of the 2-lb
collar B is defined by the relations r = 6(1 − e−2t ) and θ = (3/π )(sin π t ),
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 = 1 s, (b) t = 1.5 s.
SOLUTION
Use polar coordinates and calculate the derivatives of the coordinates r and θ with respect to time.
r = 6(1 − e −2t ) in.
θ = (3/π )sin π t radians
r = 12e
θ = 3cos π t rad/s
−2 t
in./s
r = −24e−2t in./s 2
Mass of collar:
(a)
t = 1 s:
m=
θ = −3π sin π t rad/s 2
2 lb
= 0.06211 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft = 5.176 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.
2
32.2 ft/s
e−2t = 0.13534,
sin π t = 0,
cos π t = −1
r = 6(1 − 0.13534) = 5.188 in.
θ =0
r = (12)(0.13534) = 1.62402 in./s
θ = −3.0 rad/s
r = ( −24) (0.13534) = −3.2480 in./s 2
θ = 0
ar = r − rθ 2 = −3.2480 − (5.188)(−3.0)2 = −49.94 in./s 2
aθ = rθ + 2rθ = 0 + (2)(1.62402) (−3) = −9.744 in./s 2
Fr = mar = (5.176 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.)( − 49.94 in./s 2 )
Fθ = maθ = (5.176 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.)( − 9.744 in./s 2 )
Fr = −0.258 lb W
Fθ = −0.0504 lb W
θ =0 W
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PROBLEM 12.67 (Continued)
(b)
t = 1.5 s:
e −2t = 0.049787,
sin π t = −1,
cos π t = 0
r = 6 (1 − 0.049787) = 5.7013 in.
θ = (3/π )(−1) = −0.9549 rad = −54.7°
r = (12)(0.049787) = 0.59744 in./s 2
θ = 0
r = −(24)(0.049787) = −1.19489 in./s 2 θ = −(3π )(−1) = 9.4248 rad/s 2
ar = r − rθ 2 = −1.19489 − 0 = −1.19489 in./s 2
aθ = rθ + 2rθ = (5.7013)(9.4248) + 0 = 53.733 in./s 2
Fr = mar = (5.176 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.)( − 1.19489 in./s2 )
Fθ = maθ = (5.176 × 10−3 lb ⋅ s 2 /in.)(53.733 in./s 2 )
Fr = −0.00618 lb W
Fθ = 0.278 lb W
θ = −54.7° W
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PROBLEM 12.68
The 3-kg collar B slides on the frictionless arm AA′. The arm is
attached to drum D and rotates about O in a horizontal plane at the
rate θ = 0.75t , where θ and t are expressed in rad/s and seconds,
respectively. As the arm-drum assembly rotates, a mechanism
within the drum releases cord so that the collar moves outward
from O with a constant speed of 0.5 m/s. Knowing that at t = 0,
r = 0, determine the time at which the tension in the cord is equal
to the magnitude of the horizontal force exerted on B by arm AA′.
SOLUTION
Kinematics
We have
At t = 0, r = 0:
³
dr
= r = 0.5 m/s
dt
r
dr =
0
³
t
0.5 dt
0
or
r = (0.5t ) m
Also,
r =0
θ = (0.75t ) rad/s
θ = 0.75 rad/s 2
Now
ar = r − rθ 2 = 0 − [(0.5t ) m][(0.75t ) rad/s]2 = −(0.28125t 3 ) m/s 2
and
aθ = rθ + 2rθ
= [(0.5t ) m][0.75 rad/s 2 ] + 2(0.5 m/s)[(0.75t ) rad/s]
= (1.125t ) m/s 2
Kinetics
ΣFr = mar : − T = (3 kg)( −0.28125t 3 ) m/s 2
or
T = (0.84375t 3 ) N
ΣFθ = mB aθ : Q = (3 kg)(1.125t ) m/s 2
or
Q = (3.375t ) N
Now require that
T =Q
or
or
(0.84375t 3 ) N = (3.375t ) N
t 2 = 4.000
t = 2.00 s W
or
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PROBLEM 12.69
The horizontal rod OA rotates about a vertical shaft according to the
relation θ = 10t , where θ and t are expressed in rad/s and seconds,
respectively. A 250-g collar B is held by a cord with a breaking
strength of 18 N. Neglecting friction, determine, immediately after the
cord breaks, (a) the relative acceleration of the collar with respect to
the rod, (b) the magnitude of the horizontal force exerted on the collar
by the rod.
SOLUTION
θ = 10t rad/s, θ = 10 rad/s 2
m = 250 g = 0.250 kg
Before cable breaks: Fr = −T and r = 0.
Fr = mar : − T = m(
r − rθ 2 )
mrθ 2 = mr + T
or
θ 2 =
mr + T
0 − 18
=
= 144 rad 2 /s2
mr
(0.25)(0.5)
θ = 12 rad/s
Immediately after the cable breaks: Fr = 0, r = 0
(a)
Acceleration of B relative to the rod.
m(
r − rθ 2 ) = 0
or
r = rθ 2 = (0.5)(12)2 = 72 m/s 2
a B /rod = 72 m/s 2 radially outward W
(b)
Transverse component of the force.
Fθ = maθ : Fθ = m (rθ + 2rθ)
Fθ = (0.250)[(0.5)(10) + (2)(0)(12)] = 1.25
Fθ = 1.25 N W
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PROBLEM 12.70
Pin B weighs 4 oz and is free to slide in a horizontal plane along
the rotating arm OC and along the circular slot DE of radius
b = 20 in. Neglecting friction and assuming that θ = 15 rad/s
and θ = 250 rad/s 2 for the position θ = 20°, determine for that
position (a) the radial and transverse components of the
resultant force exerted on pin B, (b) the forces P and Q exerted
on pin B, respectively, by rod OC and the wall of slot DE.
SOLUTION
Kinematics.
From the geometry of the system, we have
r = 2b cos θ
Then
r = − (2b sin θ )θ
r = −2b(θsin θ + θ 2 cos θ )
ar = r − rθ 2 = −2b(θsin θ + θ 2 cos θ ) − (2b cos θ )θ 2 = − 2b(θsin θ + 2θ 2 cos θ )
and
§ 20 ·
ft ¸ [(250 rad/s 2 )sin 20° + 2(15 rad/s) 2 cos 20°] = −1694.56 ft/s 2
= − 2¨
12
©
¹
Now
aθ = rθ + 2rθ = (2b cos θ )θ + 2(−2bθ sin θ )θ = 2b(θcos θ − 2θ 2 sin θ )
and
§ 20 ·
ft ¸ [(250 rad/s 2 ) cos 20° − 2(15 rad/s) 2 sin 20°] = 270.05 ft/s 2
= 2¨
© 12 ¹
Kinetics.
(a)
We have
Fr = mar =
and
Fθ = maθ =
1
4
lb
32.2 ft/s
1
4
2
lb
32.2 ft/s 2
× (−1694.56 ft/s 2 ) = −13.1565 lb
× (270.05 ft/s 2 ) = 2.0967 lb
Fr = −13.16 lb W
Fθ = 2.10 lb W
ΣFr : −Fr = −Q cos 20°
(b)
or
Q=
1
(13.1565 lb) = 14.0009 lb
cos 20°
ΣFθ : Fθ = P − Q sin 20°
or
P = (2.0967 + 14.0009sin 20°) lb = 6.89 lb
P = 6.89 lb
Q = 14.00 lb
70° W
40° W
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PROBLEM 12.71
The two blocks are released from rest when r = 0.8 m and
θ = 30°. Neglecting the mass of the pulley and the effect of
friction in the pulley and between block A and the horizontal
surface, determine (a) the initial tension in the cable, (b) the initial
acceleration of block A, (c) the initial acceleration of block B.
SOLUTION
Let r and θ be polar coordinates of block A as shown, and let yB be the
position coordinate (positive downward, origin at the pulley) for the
rectilinear motion of block B.
Constraint of cable:
r + yB = constant,
r + vB = 0,
For block A,
r + aB = 0
r = −aB
(1)
ΣFx = m Aa A : T cos θ = m Aa A or T = m Aa A sec θ
(2)
or
+ ΣFy = mB aB : mB g − T = mB aB
For block B,
Adding Eq. (1) to Eq. (2) to eliminate T, mB g = m Aa A secθ + mB aB
(3)
(4)
Radial and transverse components of a A.
Use either the scalar product of vectors or the triangle construction shown,
being careful to note the positive directions of the components.
r − rθ 2 = ar = a A ⋅ er = −a A cos θ
(5)
Noting that initially θ = 0, using Eq. (1) to eliminate r, and changing
signs gives
aB = a A cosθ
(6)
Substituting Eq. (6) into Eq. (4) and solving for a A ,
aA =
mB g
(25) (9.81)
=
= 5.48 m/s 2
m A secθ + mB cos θ
20sec 30° + 25cos 30°
From Eq. (6), aB = 5.48cos30° = 4.75 m/s 2
(a)
From Eq. (2), T = (20)(5.48)sec30° = 126.6
(b)
Acceleration of block A.
(c)
Acceleration of block B.
T = 126.6 N W
a A = 5.48 m/s 2
W
a B = 4.75 m/s 2 W
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PROBLEM 12.72
The velocity of block A is 2 m/s to the right at the instant when r = 0.8 m
and θ = 30°. Neglecting the mass of the pulley and the effect of friction
in the pulley and between block A and the horizontal surface, determine,
at this instant, (a) the tension in the cable, (b) the acceleration of block A,
(c) the acceleration of block B.
SOLUTION
Let r and θ be polar coordinates of block A as shown, and let yB be the
position coordinate (positive downward, origin at the pulley) for the
rectilinear motion of block B.
Radial and transverse components of v A.
Use either the scalar product of vectors or the triangle construction shown,
being careful to note the positive directions of the components.
r = vr = v A ⋅ er = −v A cos30°
= −2cos30° = −1.73205 m/s
rθ = vθ = v A ⋅ eθ = −v A sin 30°
= 2sin 30° = 1.000 m/s 2
θ =
vθ
1.000
=
= 1.25 rad/s
r
0.8
Constraint of cable: r + yB = constant,
r + vB = 0,
For block A,
r + aB = 0
or
r = −aB
ΣFx = m Aa A : T cosθ = m Aa A or T = m Aa A secθ
+ ΣFy = mB aB : mB g − T = mB aB
For block B,
Adding Eq. (1) to Eq. (2) to eliminate T, mB g = m Aa A secθ + mB aB
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Radial and transverse components of a A.
Use a method similar to that used for the components of velocity.
r − rθ 2 = ar = a A ⋅ er = −a A cos θ
(5)
Using Eq. (1) to eliminate r and changing signs gives
aB = a A cosθ − rθ 2
(6)
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PROBLEM 12.72 (Continued)
Substituting Eq. (6) into Eq. (4) and solving for a A ,
aA =
mB g + rθ 2
(
)
m A secθ + mB cos θ
=
(25)[9.81 + (0.8)(1.25) 2 ]
= 6.18 m/s 2
20sec30° + 25cos 30°
From Eq. (6), aB = 6.18cos 30° − (0.8)(1.25) 2 = 4.10 m/s 2
(a)
From Eq. (2), T = (20)(6.18) sec30° = 142.7
(b)
Acceleration of block A.
(c)
Acceleration of block B.
T = 142.7 N W
a A = 6.18 m/s 2
W
a B = 4.10 m/s 2 W
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PROBLEM 12.73*
Slider C has a weight of 0.5 lb and may move in a slot cut in arm
AB, which rotates at the constant rate θ0 = 10 rad/s in a horizontal
plane. The slider is attached to a spring of constant k = 2.5 lb/ft,
which is unstretched when r = 0. Knowing that the slider is
released from rest with no radial velocity in the position r = 18 in.
and neglecting friction, determine for the position r = 12 in. (a) the
radial and transverse components of the velocity of the slider,
(b) the radial and transverse components of its acceleration, (c) the
horizontal force exerted on the slider by arm AB.
SOLUTION
Let l0 be the radial coordinate when the spring is unstretched. Force exerted by the spring.
Fr = − k (r − l0 )
Σ Fr = mar : − k (r − l0 ) = m(r − rθ 2 )
kl
k·
§
r = ¨ θ 2 − ¸ r + 0
m¹
m
©
(1)
But
d
dr dr
dr
= r
( r) =
dt
dr dt
dr
ª§
kl º
k·
= rdr
= «¨ θ 2 − ¸ r + 0 » dr
rdr
m¹
m¼
©
r=
Integrate using the condition r = r0 when r = r0 .
1 2 r ª 1 § 2 k · 2 kl0 º r
r
r»
= « ¨θ − ¸ r +
m¹
m ¼ r0
2 r0 ¬ 2 ©
kl
1 2 1 2 1 § 2 k · 2
r − r0 = ¨ θ − ¸ r − r02 + 0 (r − r0 )
2
2
2©
m¹
m
2kl0
k·
§
( r − r0 )
r 2 = r02 + ¨ θ 2 − ¸ r 2 − r02 +
m¹
m
©
(
)
(
Data:
m=
)
W
0.5 lb
=
= 0.01553 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft
g 32.2 ft/s 2
θ = 10 rad/s, k = 2.5 lb/ft, l0 = 0
r0 = (vr )0 = 0, r0 = 18 in. = 1.5 ft, r = 12 in. = 1.0 ft
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PROBLEM 12.73* (Continued)
(a)
Components of velocity when r = 12 in.
2.5 ·
§
2
2
r 2 = 0 + ¨102 −
¸ (1.0 − 1.5 ) + 0
0.01553 ¹
©
= 76.223 ft 2 /s 2
vr = r = ±8.7306 ft/s
Since r is decreasing, vr is negative
vr = −8.73 ft/s W
r = −8.7306 ft/s
vθ = rθ = (1.0)(10)
(b)
vθ = 10.00 ft/s W
Components of acceleration.
Fr = −kr + kl0 = −(2.5)(1.0) + 0 = −2.5 lb
ar =
Fr
2.5
=−
m
0.01553
aθ = rθ + 2rθ = 0 + (2)( −8.7306)(10)
(c)
Transverse component of force.
Fθ = maθ = (0.01553)( −174.6)
ar = 161.0 ft/s 2 W
aθ = −174.6 ft/s 2 W
Fθ = −2.71 lb W
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PROBLEM 12.74
A particle of mass m is projected from Point A with an initial velocity v0
perpendicular to line OA and moves under a central force F directed
away from the center of force O. Knowing that the particle follows a path
defined by the equation r = r0 / cos 2θ and using Eq. (12.27), express
the radial and transverse components of the velocity v of the particle as
functions of θ .
SOLUTION
Since the particle moves under a central force, h = constant.
Using Eq. (12.27),
h = r 2θ = h0 = r0 v0
or
θ =
r0 v0
r
2
Radial component of velocity.
vr = r =
= r0
=
r0 v0 cos 2θ
r0
2
=
v0
cos 2θ
r0
r0
dr d §
θ=
¨
dθ
dθ © cos 2θ
sin 2θ v0
cos 2θ
(cos 2θ )3/ 2 r
·
sin 2θ
θ
¸θ = r0
3/2
(cos
2
)
θ
¹
vr = v0
sin 2θ
cos 2θ
W
Transverse component of velocity.
vθ =
h r0 v0
cos 2θ
=
r
r0
vθ = v0 cos 2θ W
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PROBLEM 12.75
For the particle of Problem 12.74, show (a) that the velocity of the
particle and the central force F are proportional to the distance r from
the particle to the center of force O, (b) that the radius of curvature of
the path is proportional to r3.
PROBLEM 12.74 A particle of mass m is projected from Point A with
an initial velocity v0 perpendicular to line OA and moves under a central
force F directed away from the center of force O. Knowing that the
particle follows a path defined by the equation r = r0 / cos 2θ and using
Eq. (12.27), express the radial and transverse components of the velocity
v of the particle as functions of θ.
SOLUTION
Since the particle moves under a central force, h = constant.
Using Eq. (12.27),
h = r 2θ = h0 = r0 v0
or
θ =
r0 v0
r
2
=
r0 v0 cos 2θ
r0
2
=
v0
cos 2θ
r0
Differentiating the expression for r with respect to time,
r =
r0
dr d §
θ=
¨
dθ
dθ © cos 2θ
·
sin 2θ
sin 2θ v0
sin 2θ
θ = r0
cos 2θ = v0
¸θ = r0
3/2
3/ 2
r
(cos 2θ )
(cos 2θ )
cos 2θ
¹
0
Differentiating again,
r =
(a)
sin 2θ · 2 cos 2 2θ + sin 2 2θ v0 2 2 cos 2 2θ + sin 2 2θ
dr d §
θ=
θ=
¨ v0
¸θ = v0
dθ
dθ ©
r0
(cos 2θ )3/2
cos 2θ ¹
cos 2θ
vr = r = v0
sin 2θ
cos 2θ
=
v0 r
sin 2θ
r0
vr
vθ = rθ = 0 cos 2θ
r0
v = (vr ) 2 + (vθ ) 2 =
v0 r
sin 2 2θ + cos 2 2θ
r0
v=
v0 r
W
r0
v 2 2cos 2 2θ + sin 2 2θ
r0
v0 2
ar = r − rθ 2 = 0
−
cos 2 2θ
r0
cos 2θ
cos 2θ r0 2
=
v0 2 cos 2 2θ + sin 2 2θ
v0
v 2r
=
= 02
r0
r0
cos 2θ
r0 cos 2θ
Fr = mar =
mv02 r
r02
:
Fr =
mv02 r
r02
W
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PROBLEM 12.75 (Continued)
Since the particle moves under a central force, aθ = 0.
Magnitude of acceleration.
a = ar 2 + aθ 2 =
v0 2 r
r0 2
Tangential component of acceleration.
at =
v0 2 r
dv d § v0 r · v0
r
= ¨
=
=
sin 2θ
¸
dt dt © r0 ¹ r0
r0 2
Normal component of acceleration.
at = a 2 − at 2 =
§r ·
cos 2θ = ¨ 0 ¸
©r ¹
But
Hence,
(b)
But an =
an =
v2
ρ
or
v0 2 r
r0 2
1 − sin 2 2θ =
v0 2 r cos 2θ
r0 2
2
v0 2
r
ρ=
v 2 v0 2 r 2 r
= 2 ⋅ 2
an
r0
v0
ρ=
r3
W
r02
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PROBLEM 12.76
A particle of mass m is projected from Point A with an initial velocity v0
perpendicular to line OA and moves under a central force F along a
semicircular path of diameter OA. Observing that r = r0 cos θ and using
Eq. (12.27), show that the speed of the particle is v = v0 /cos 2 θ .
SOLUTION
Since the particle moves under a central force, h = constant.
Using Eq. (12.27),
h = r 2θ = h0 = r0 v0
or
θ =
r0 v0
r
2
=
r0 v0
2
2
r0 cos θ
=
v0
r0 cos 2 θ
Radial component of velocity.
vr = r =
d
(r0 cos θ ) = −( r0 sin θ )θ
dt
Transverse component of velocity.
vθ = rθ = ( r0 cos θ )θ
Speed.
v = vr 2 + vθ 2 = r0θ =
r0 v0
2
r0 cos θ
v=
v0
cos 2 θ
W
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PROBLEM 12.77
For the particle of Problem 12.76, determine the tangential component Ft
of the central force F along the tangent to the path of the particle for
(a) θ = 0, (b) θ = 45°.
PROBLEM 12.76 A particle of mass m is projected from Point A with an
initial velocity v0 perpendicular to line OA and moves under a central force F
along a semicircular path of diameter OA. Observing that r = r0 cos θ and
using Eq. (12.27), show that the speed of the particle is v = v0 /cos 2 θ .
SOLUTION
Since the particle moves under a central force, h = constant
Using Eq. (12.27),
h = r 2θ = h0 = r0 v0
θ =
r0 v0
r
2
=
r0 v0
2
2
r0 cos θ
=
v0
r0 cos 2 θ
Radial component of velocity.
vr = r =
d
(r0 cos θ ) = −( r0 sin θ )θ
dt
Transverse component of velocity.
vθ = rθ = ( r0 cos θ )θ
Speed.
v = vr 2 + vθ 2 = r0θ =
r0 v0
2
r0 cos θ
=
v0
cos 2 θ
Tangential component of acceleration.
at =
v0
(−2)( − sin θ )θ 2v0 sin θ
dv
= v0
=
⋅
3
3
dt
cos θ
cos θ r0 cos 2 θ
=
2v0 2 sin θ
r0 cos5 θ
Tangential component of force.
Ft = mat : Ft =
(a)
θ = 0,
(b)
θ = 45°,
2mv0 2 sin θ
r0 cos5 θ
Ft = 0 W
Ft = 0
Ft =
2mv0 sin 45°
Ft =
5
cos 45°
8mv0 2
W
r0
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PROBLEM 12.78
Determine the mass of the earth knowing that the mean radius of the moon’s orbit about the earth is 238,910 mi
and that the moon requires 27.32 days to complete one full revolution about the earth.
SOLUTION
Mm
[Eq. (12.28)]
r2
We have
F =G
and
F = Fn = man = m
Then
or
Now
G
v2
r
Mm
v2
=
m
r
r2
M=
v=
r 2
v
G
2π r
τ
r § 2π r ·
1 § 2π · 3
M= ¨
r
= ¨
¸
G© τ ¹
G © τ ¸¹
2
so that
2
Noting that
τ = 27.32 days = 2.3604 × 106 s
and
r = 238,910 mi = 1.26144 × 109 ft
we have
§
·
2π
9
3
M=
¨
¸ (1.26144 × 10 ft)
−9 4
4 ¨
6 ¸
34.4 × 10 ft /lb ⋅ s © 2.3604 × 10 s ¹
2
1
M = 413 × 1021 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft W
or
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PROBLEM 12.79
Show that the radius r of the moon’s orbit can be determined from the radius R of the earth, the acceleration of
gravity g at the surface of the earth, and the time τ required for the moon to complete one full revolution about
the earth. Compute r knowing that τ = 27.3 days, giving the answer in both SI and U.S. customary units.
SOLUTION
Mm
r2
[Eq. (12.28)]
We have
F =G
and
F = Fn = man = m
Then
or
Now
so that
G
v2
r
Mm
v2
m
=
r
r2
v2 =
GM
r
GM = gR 2
v2 =
[Eq. (12.30)]
g
gR 2
or v = R
r
r
2π r
2π r
=
v
R gr
For one orbit,
τ=
or
§ gτ 2 R 2
r = ¨¨
2
© 4π
Now
τ = 27.3 days = 2.35872 × 106 s
·
¸¸
¹
W
1/ 3
Q.E.D.
R = 3960 mi = 20.9088 × 106 ft
ª 9.81 m/s 2 × (2.35872 × 106 s) 2 × (6.37 × 106 m) 2 º
r=«
»
4π 2
¬
¼
1/3
SI:
= 382.81 × 106 m
r = 383 × 103 km W
or
U.S. customary units:
ª 32.2 ft/s2 × (2.35872 × 106 s) 2 × (20.9088 × 106 ft) 2 º
r=«
»
4π 2
¬
¼
1/3
or
= 1256.52 × 106 ft
r = 238 × 103 mi W
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PROBLEM 12.80
Communication satellites are placed in a geosynchronous orbit, i.e., in a circular orbit such that they complete
one full revolution about the earth in one sidereal day (23.934 h), and thus appear stationary with respect to
the ground. Determine (a) the altitude of these satellites above the surface of the earth, (b) the velocity with
which they describe their orbit. Give the answers in both SI and U.S. customary units.
SOLUTION
For gravitational force and a circular orbit,
Fr =
GMm mv 2
=
r
r2
or
v=
GM
r
Let τ be the period time to complete one orbit.
But
vτ = 2π r
Then
GM τ 2
r =
4π 2
3
or
GM τ 2
= 4π 2 r 2
r
§ GM τ 2
r = ¨¨
2
© 4π
·
¸¸
¹
1/3
τ = 23.934 h = 86.1624 × 103 s
Data:
(a)
v 2τ 2 =
or
In SI units:
g = 9.81 m/s 2 , R = 6.37 × 106 m
GM = gR 2 = (9.81)(6.37 × 106 ) 2 = 398.06 × 1012 m3 /s 2
ª (398.06 × 1012 )(86.1624 × 103 )2 º
6
r=«
» = 42.145 × 10 m
2
4
π
¬
¼
1/3
h = 35,800 km W
altitude h = r − R = 35.775 × 106 m
In U.S. units:
g = 32.2 ft/s2 , R = 3960 mi = 20.909 × 106 ft
GM = gR 2 = (32.2)(20.909 × 106 ) 2 = 14.077 × 1015 ft 3 /s 2
ª (14.077 × 1015 )(86.1624 × 103 ) 2 º
6
r=«
» = 138.334 × 10 ft
2
4
π
¬
¼
1/3
altitude h = r − R = 117.425 × 106 ft
h = 22, 200 mi W
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PROBLEM 12.80 (Continued)
(b)
In SI units:
v=
GM
398.06 × 1012
=
= 3.07 × 103 m/s
6
r
42.145 × 10
v=
14.077 × 1015
GM
=
= 10.09 × 103 ft/s
r
138.334 × 106
v = 3.07 km/s W
In U.S. units:
v = 10.09 × 103 ft/s W
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PROBLEM 12.81
Show that the radius r of the orbit of a moon of a given planet can be determined from the radius R of the
planet, the acceleration of gravity at the surface of the planet, and the time τ required by the moon to complete
one full revolution about the planet. Determine the acceleration of gravity at the surface of the planet Jupiter
knowing that R = 71,492 km and that τ = 3.551 days and r = 670.9 × 103 km for its moon Europa.
SOLUTION
Mm
r2
[Eq. (12.28)]
We have
F =G
and
F = Fn = man = m
Then
or
Now
so that
G
v2
r
Mm
v2
m
=
r
r2
v2 =
GM
r
GM = gR 2
v2 =
[Eq. (12.30)]
gR 2
r
or
v=R
g
r
2π r
2π r
=
v
R gr
For one orbit,
τ=
or
§ gτ 2 R 2
r = ¨¨
2
© 4π
Solving for g,
g = 4π 2
·
¸¸
¹
1/3
Q.E.D.
W
r3
τ 2 R2
and noting that τ = 3.551 days = 306,806 s, then
g Jupiter = 4π 2
= 4π 2
or
Note:
3
rEur
2
RJup
τ Eur
(670.9 × 106 m)3
(306,806 s)2 (71.492 × 106 m) 2
g Jupiter = 24.8 m/s 2 W
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PROBLEM 12.82
The orbit of the planet Venus is nearly circular with an orbital velocity of 126.5 × 103 km/h. Knowing that the
mean distance from the center of the sun to the center of Venus is 108 × 106 km and that the radius of the sun
is 695 × 103 km, determine (a) the mass of the sun, (b) the acceleration of gravity at the surface of the sun.
SOLUTION
Let M be the mass of the sun and m the mass of Venus.
For the circular orbit of Venus,
GMm
mv 2
ma
=
=
n
r
r2
GM = rv 2
where r is radius of the orbit.
r = 108 × 106 km = 108 × 109 m
Data:
v = 126.5 × 103 km/hr = 35.139 × 103 m/s
GM = (108 × 109 )(35.139 × 103 ) 2 = 1.3335 × 1020 m3 /s 2
(a) Mass of sun.
(b) At the surface of the sun,
M =
GM
1.3335 × 1020 m3 /s 2
=
G
66.73 × 10−12
M = 1.998 × 1030 kg W
R = 695.5 × 103 km = 695.5 × 106 m
GMm
= mg
R2
g =
GM
1.3335 × 1020
=
R2
(695.5 × 106 ) 2
g = 276 m/s 2 W
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PROBLEM 12.83
A satellite is placed into a circular orbit about the planet Saturn at an altitude of 2100 mi. The satellite
describes its orbit with a velocity of 54.7 × 103 mi/h. Knowing that the radius of the orbit about Saturn and the
periodic time of Atlas, one of Saturn’s moons, are 85.54 × 103 mi and 0.6017 days, respectively, determine
(a) the radius of Saturn, (b) the mass of Saturn. (The periodic time of a satellite is the time it requires to
complete one full revolution about the planet.)
SOLUTION
2π rA
Velocity of Atlas.
vA =
where
v A = 85.54 × 103 mi = 451.651 × 106 ft
and
τ A = 0.6017 days = 51,987 s
Gravitational force.
τA
vA =
(2π ) (451.651 × 106 )
= 54.587 × 103 ft/s
51,987
F=
GMm mv 2
=
r
r2
from which
GM = rv 2 = constant
For the satellite,
rs vs2 = rAv 2A
rs =
where
vs = 54.7 × 103 mi/h = 80.227 × 103 ft/s
rA v A2
vs 2
(451.651 × 106 )(54.587 × 103 ) 2
= 209.09 × 106 ft
(80.227 × 103 ) 2
rs = 39, 600 mi
rs =
(a)
Radius of Saturn.
R = rs − (altitude) = 39, 600 − 2100
(b)
R = 37,500 mi W
Mass of Saturn.
M=
rAv 2A (451.651 × 106 )(54.587 × 103 ) 2
=
G
34.4 × 10−9
M = 39.1 × 1024 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft W
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PROBLEM 12.84
The periodic times (see Problem 12.83) of the planet Uranus’s moons Juliet and Titania have been observed to
be 0.4931 days and 8.706 days, respectively. Knowing that the radius of Juliet’s orbit is 40,000 mi, determine
(a) the mass of Uranus, (b) the radius of Titania’s orbit.
SOLUTION
2π rJ
Velocity of Juliet.
vJ =
where
rJ = 40,000 mi = 2.112 × 108 ft
and
τ J = 0.4931 days = 42, 604 s
Gravitational force.
vJ =
(2π )(2.112 × 108 ft)
= 3.11476 × 10 4 ft/s
42, 604 s
F=
GMm mv 2
=
r
r2
GM = rv 2 = constant
from which
(a)
τJ
Mass of Uranus.
M=
rJ vJ2
G
(2.112 × 108 )(3.11476 × 104 ) 2
34.4 × 10−9
= 5.95642 × 10 24 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft
M=
M = 5.96 × 1024 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft W
(b)
Radius of Titania’s orbit.
GM = rT vT2 =
rT3
=
§τ
rJ3 ¨ T
©τJ
4π 2 rT3
τT 2
=
4π 2 rJ3
τJ2
2
·
8 3 § 8.706 ·
27 3
¸ = (2.112 × 10 ) ¨
¸ = 2.93663 × 10 ft
0.4931
©
¹
¹
2
rT = 1.43202 × 109 ft = 2.71216 × 105 mi
rT = 2.71 × 105 mi W
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PROBLEM 12.85
A 500 kg spacecraft first is placed into a circular orbit about the earth at an altitude of 4500 km and then is
transferred to a circular orbit about the moon. Knowing that the mass of the moon is 0.01230 times the mass
of the earth and that the radius of the moon is 1737 km, determine (a) the gravitational force exerted on the
spacecraft as it was orbiting the earth, (b) the required radius of the orbit of the spacecraft about the moon if
the periodic times (see Problem 12.83) of the two orbits are to be equal, (c) the acceleration of gravity at the
surface of the moon.
SOLUTION
First note that
rE = RE + hE = (6.37 × 106 + 4.5 × 106 ) m
Then
(a)
RE = 6.37 × 106 m
= 10.87 × 106 m
We have
and
F=
GMm
r2
[Eq. (12.28)]
GM = gR 2
[Eq. (12.29)]
m
§R·
=W ¨ ¸
2
r
©r¹
2
Then
F = gR 2
For the earth orbit,
§ 6.37 × 106 m ·
F = (500 kg)(9.81 m/s 2 ) ¨¨
¸¸
6
© 10.87 × 10 m ¹
2
or
(b)
F = 1684 N W
From the solution to Problem 12.78, we have
1 § 2π · 3
M= ¨
r
G © τ ¸¹
2
Then
Now
τ=
2π r 3/2
GM
τE =τM Ÿ
2π rE3/ 2
GM E
=
2π rM3/2
GM M
or
§M ·
rM = ¨ M ¸ rE = (0.01230)1/3 (10.87 × 106 m)
© ME ¹
or
rM = 2.509 × 106 m
(1)
1/3
rM = 2510 km W
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PROBLEM 12.85 (Continued)
(c)
GM = gR 2
We have
[Eq.(12.29)]
Substituting into Eq. (1)
2π rE3/2
=
RE g E
2π rM3/ 2
RM g M
gM
§ R · §r ·
§ R · §M ·
= ¨ E ¸ ¨ M ¸ gE = ¨ E ¸ ¨ M ¸ gE
© RM ¹ © rE ¹
© RM ¹ © M E ¹
gM
§ 6370 km ·
2
=¨
¸ (0.01230)(9.81 m/s )
1737
km
©
¹
2
or
using the results of Part (b). Then
3
2
2
or
Note:
g moon ≈
g moon = 1.62 m/s 2 W
1
g earth
6
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PROBLEM 12.86
A space vehicle is in a circular orbit of 2200-km radius around the
moon. To transfer it to a smaller circular orbit of 2080-km radius, the
vehicle is first placed on an elliptic path AB by reducing its speed by
26.3 m/s as it passes through A. Knowing that the mass of the moon is
73.49 × 1021 kg, determine (a) the speed of the vehicle as it approaches B
on the elliptic path, (b) the amount by which its speed should be
reduced as it approaches B to insert it into the smaller circular orbit.
SOLUTION
For a circular orbit,
Σ Fn = man : F = m
Eq. (12.28):
Then
F =G
G
or
v2
r
Mm
r2
Mm
v2
=
m
r
r2
GM
v2 =
r
66.73 × 10−12 m3 /kg ⋅ s 2 × 73.49 × 1021 kg
2200 × 103 m
Then
2
(v A )circ
=
or
(v A )circ = 1493.0 m/s
and
2
(vB )circ
=
or
(vB )circ = 1535.5 m/s
(a)
We have
66.73 × 10−12 m3 /kg ⋅ s 2 × 73.49 × 1021 kg
2080 × 103 m
(v A )TR = (v A )circ + ∆v A
= (1493.0 − 26.3) m/s
= 1466.7 m/s
Conservation of angular momentum requires that
rA m(v A )TR = rB m(vB )TR
or
2200 km
× 1466.7 m/s
2080 km
= 1551.3 m/s
(vB )TR =
or
(b)
Now
or
(vB )TR = 1551 m/s W
(v B )circ = (vB )TR + ∆vB
∆vB = (1535.5 − 1551.3) m/s
or
∆vB = −15.8 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.87
Plans for an unmanned landing mission on the planet Mars called
for the earth-return vehicle to first describe a circular orbit at an
altitude dA = 2200 km above the surface of the planet with a
velocity of 2771 m/s. As it passed through Point A, the vehicle
was to be inserted into an elliptic transfer orbit by firing its
engine and increasing its speed by ∆v A = 1046 m/s. As it passed
through Point B, at an altitude dB = 100,000 km, the vehicle was to
be inserted into a second transfer orbit located in a slightly
different plane, by changing the direction of its velocity and
reducing its speed by ∆vB = −22.0 m/s. Finally, as the vehicle
passed through Point C, at an altitude dC = 1000 km, its speed
was to be increased by ∆vC = 660 m/s to insert it into its return
trajectory. Knowing that the radius of the planet Mars is
R = 3400 km, determine the velocity of the vehicle after
completion of the last maneuver.
SOLUTION
rA = 3400 + 2200 = 5600 km = 5.60 × 106 m
rB = 3400 + 100, 000 = 103, 400 km = 103.4 × 106 m
rC = 3400 + 1000 = 4400 km = 4.40 × 106 m
First transfer orbit.
v A = 2771 m/s + 1046 m/s = 3817 m/s
Conservation of angular momentum:
rA m v A = rB m vB
6
(5.60 × 10 )(3817) = (103.4 × 106 )vB
vB = 206.7 m/s
Second transfer orbit.
vB′ = vB + ∆vB
= 206.7 − 22.0 = 184.7 m/s
Conservation of angular momentum:
rB mvB′ = rC mvC
(103.4 × 106 )(184.7) = (4.40 × 106 )vC
vC = 4340 m/s
After last maneuver.
v = vC + ∆vC = 4340 + 660
v = 5000 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.88
To place a communications satellite into a geosynchronous
orbit (see Problem 12.80) at an altitude of 22,240 mi above
the surface of the earth, the satellite first is released from a
space shuttle, which is in a circular orbit at an altitude of
185 mi, and then is propelled by an upper-stage booster to
its final altitude. As the satellite passes through A, the
booster’s motor is fired to insert the satellite into an elliptic
transfer orbit. The booster is again fired at B to insert the
satellite into a geosynchronous orbit. Knowing that the
second firing increases the speed of the satellite by 4810 ft/s,
determine (a) the speed of the satellite as it approaches B
on the elliptic transfer orbit, (b) the increase in speed
resulting from the first firing at A.
SOLUTION
For earth,
R = 3960 mi = 20.909 × 106 ft
GM = gR 2 = (32.2)(20.909 × 106 ) 2 = 14.077 × 1015 ft 3 /s 2
rA = 3960 + 185 = 4145 mi = 21.8856 × 106 ft
rB = 3960 + 22, 240 = 26, 200 mi = 138.336 × 106 ft
Speed on circular orbit through A.
(v A )circ =
=
GM
rA
14.077 × 1015
21.8856 × 106
= 25.362 × 103 ft/s
Speed on circular orbit through B.
(vB )circ =
=
GM
rB
14.077 × 1015
138.336 × 106
= 10.088 × 103 ft/s
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PROBLEM 12.88 (Continued)
(a)
Speed on transfer trajectory at B.
(vB ) tr = 10.088 × 103 − 4810
= 5.278 × 103
Conservation of angular momentum for transfer trajectory.
5280 ft/s W
rA (v A ) tr = rB (vB ) tr
(v A ) tr =
rB (vB ) tr
rA
(138.336 × 106 )(5278)
21.8856 × 106
= 33.362 × 103 ft/s
=
(b)
Change in speed at A.
∆v A = (v A ) tr − (v A )circ
= 33.362 × 103 − 25.362 × 103
= 8.000 × 103
∆v A = 8000 ft/s W
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PROBLEM 12.89
A space shuttle S and a satellite A are in the circular orbits shown. In
order for the shuttle to recover the satellite, the shuttle is first placed
in an elliptic path BC by increasing its speed by ∆vB = 280 ft/s as it
passes through B. As the shuttle approaches C, its speed is increased
by ∆vC = 260 ft/s to insert it into a second elliptic transfer orbit CD.
Knowing that the distance from O to C is 4289 mi, determine the
amount by which the speed of the shuttle should be increased as it
approaches D to insert it into the circular orbit of the satellite.
SOLUTION
R = 3960 mi = 20.9088 × 106 ft
First note
rA = (3960 + 380) mi = 4340 mi = 22.9152 × 106 ft
rB = (3960 + 180) mi = 4140 mi = 21.8592 × 106 ft
ΣFn = man :
For a circular orbit,
Eq. (12.28):
Then
or
F =G
G
F =m
Mm
r2
Mm
v2
=m
2
r
r
v2 =
GM gR 2
=
r
r
using Eq. (12.29).
32.2 ft/s 2 × (20.9088 × 106 ft) 2
22.9152 × 106 ft
Then
2
(v A )circ
=
or
(v A )circ = 24, 785 ft/s
and
2
(vB )circ
=
or
(vB )circ = 25,377 ft/s
We have
v2
r
32.2 ft/s 2 × (20.9088 × 106 ft) 2
21.8592 × 106 ft
(vB )TRBC = (vB )circ + ∆vB = (25,377 + 280) ft/s
= 25, 657 ft/s
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PROBLEM 12.89 (Continued)
Conservation of angular momentum requires that
From Eq. (1)
BC : rB m (vB )TRBC = rC m (vC )TRBC
(1)
CD : rC m (vC )TRCD = rA m (vD )TRCD
(2)
(vC )TRBC =
rB
4140 mi
(vB )TRBC =
× 25, 657 ft/s
4289 mi
rC
= 24, 766 ft/s
Now
(vC )TRCD = (vC )TRBC + ∆vC = (24, 766 + 260) ft/s
= 25, 026 ft/s
From Eq. (2)
(vD )TRCD =
rC
4289 mi
(vC )TRCD =
× 25,026 ft/s
4340 mi
rA
= 24, 732 ft/s
Finally,
or
(v A )circ = (vD )TRCD + ∆vD
∆vD = (24,785 − 24, 732) ft/s
or
∆vD = 53 ft/s W
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PROBLEM 12.90
A 1 kg collar can slide on a horizontal rod, which is free to
rotate about a vertical shaft. The collar is initially held at A by a
cord attached to the shaft. A spring of constant 30 N/m is
attached to the collar and to the shaft and is undeformed when
the collar is at A. As the rod rotates at the rate θ = 16 rad/s, the
cord is cut and the collar moves out along the rod. Neglecting
friction and the mass of the rod, determine (a) the radial and
transverse components of the acceleration of the collar at A,
(b) the acceleration of the collar relative to the rod at A, (c) the
transverse component of the velocity of the collar at B.
SOLUTION
Fsp = k ( r − rA )
First note
(a)
Fθ = 0 and at A,
Fr = − Fsp = 0
(a A ) r = 0 W
(a A )θ = 0 W
ΣFr = mar :
(b)
Noting that
−Fsp = m(
r − rθ 2 )
acollar/rod = r , we have at A
0 = m[acollar/rod − (150 mm)(16 rad/s) 2 ]
acollar/rod = 38400 mm/s 2
(acollar/rod ) A = 38.4 m/s 2 W
or
(c)
After the cord is cut, the only horizontal force acting on the collar is due to the spring. Thus, angular
momentum about the shaft is conserved.
rA m (v A )θ = rB m (vB )θ
Then
(vB )θ =
where (v A )θ = rA θ0
150 mm
[(150 mm)(16 rad/s)] = 800 mm/s
450 mm
or
(vB )θ = 0.800 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.91
A 1-lb ball A and a 2-lb ball B are mounted on a horizontal rod which
rotates freely about a vertical shaft. The balls are held in the positions
shown by pins. The pin holding B is suddenly removed and the ball
moves to position C as the rod rotates. Neglecting friction and the mass
of the rod and knowing that the initial speed of A is v A = 8 ft/s, determine
(a) the radial and transverse components of the acceleration of ball B
immediately after the pin is removed, (b) the acceleration of ball B
relative to the rod at that instant, (c) the speed of ball A after ball B has
reached the stop at C.
SOLUTION
Let r and θ be polar coordinates with the origin lying at the shaft.
Constraint of rod: θ B = θ A + π radians; θB = θA = θ; θB = θA = θ.
(a) Components of acceleration
Sketch the free body diagrams of the balls showing the radial and
transverse components of the forces acting on them. Owing to
frictionless sliding of B along the rod, ( FB ) r = 0.
Radial component of acceleration of B.
Fr = mB (aB ) r :
(a B ) r = 0 W
Transverse components of acceleration.
(a A )θ = rAθ + 2rAθ = raθ
(aB )θ = rBθ + 2rBθ
(1)
Since the rod is massless, it must be in equilibrium. Draw its free body
diagram, applying Newton’s 3rd Law.
ΣM 0 = 0: rA ( FA )θ + rB ( FB )θ = rAm A (a A )θ + rB mB (aB )θ = 0
rAmArAθ + rB mB (rBθ + 2rBθ) = 0
θ =
At t = 0,
rB = 0
From Eq. (1),
so that
−2mB rBθ
m ArA2 + mB rB 2
θ = 0.
(aB )θ = 0 W
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PROBLEM 12.91 (Continued)
(b)
Acceleration of B relative to the rod.
(v )
96
At t = 0, (v A )θ = 8 ft/s = 96 in./s, θ = A θ =
= 9.6 rad/s
10
rA
rB − rBθ 2 = (aB ) r = 0
rB = rBθ 2 = (8) (9.6)2 = 737.28 in./s 2
rB = 61.4 ft/s 2 W
(c)
Speed of A.
Substituting
d
(mr 2θ) for rFθ in each term of the moment equation
dt
gives
d
d
m ArA2θ +
mB rB 2θ = 0
dt
dt
(
)
(
)
Integrating with respect to time,
2
2
2
m ArA θ + mB rB θ = m ArA θ
(
) + ( m r θ )
2
0
B B
0
Applying to the final state with ball B moved to the stop at C,
§ WA 2 WB 2 · ªW
º
W
rA +
rC ¸θ f = « A rA2 + B (rB )02 » θ0
¨
g
g
© g
¹
¬ g
¼
θ f =
(1)(10) 2 + (2)(8) 2
WArA2 + WB (rB )02 (9.6) = 3.5765 rad/s
=
θ
0
(1)(10) 2 + (2)(16) 2
WArA 2 + WB rC 2
(v A ) f = rAθ f = (10)(3.5765) = 35.765 in./s
(v A ) f = 2.98 ft/s W
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PROBLEM 12.92
Two 2.6-lb collars A and B can slide without friction on a frame, consisting of
the horizontal rod OE and the vertical rod CD, which is free to rotate about
CD. The two collars are connected by a cord running over a pulley that is
attached to the frame at O and a stop prevents collar B from moving. The
frame is rotating at the rate θ = 12 rad/s and r = 0.6 ft when the stop is
removed allowing collar A to move out along rod OE. Neglecting friction and
the mass of the frame, determine, for the position r = 1.2 ft, (a) the
transverse component of the velocity of collar A, (b) the tension in the cord
and the acceleration of collar A relative to the rod OE.
SOLUTION
Masses: m A = mB =
2.6
= 0.08075 lb ⋅ s 2 /ft
32.2
(a) Conservation of angular momentum of collar A: ( H 0 ) 2 = ( H 0 )1
m Ar1(vθ )1 = m Ar2 (vθ ) 2
(vθ ) 2 =
r1(vθ )1 r12θ1 (0.6) 2 (12)
=
=
= 3.6
1.2
r2
r2
θ2 =
(vθ ) 2 = 3.60 ft/s W
(vθ ) 2
3.6
=
= 3.00 rad/s
rA
1.2
(b) Let y be the position coordinate of B, positive upward with origin at O.
Constraint of the cord: r − y = constant
or
y = r
Kinematics:
(aB ) y = y = r
Collar B:
Collar A:
and
(a A ) r = r − rθ 2
ΣFy = mB aB : T − WB = mB y = mB
r
(1)
ΣFr = mA (a A )r : − T = m A (
r − rθ 2 )
(2)
Adding (1) and (2) to eliminate T,
−WB = (m A + mB )
r + m Arθ 2
a A/rod = r=
m Arθ 2 − WB (0.08075)(1.2)(3.00) 2 − (2.6)
=
= −10.70 ft/s 2
0.08075 + 0.08075
m A + mB
T = mB (
r + g ) = (0.08075)(−10.70 + 32.2)
T = 1.736 lb W
a A / rod = 10.70 ft/s 2 radially inward. W
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PROBLEM 12.93
A small ball swings in a horizontal circle at the end of a cord of length l1 ,
which forms an angle θ1 with the vertical. The cord is then slowly drawn
through the support at O until the length of the free end is l2 . (a) Derive a
relation among l1 , l2 , θ1 , and θ 2 . (b) If the ball is set in motion so that
initially l1 = 0.8 m and θ1 = 35°, determine the angle θ 2 when l2 = 0.6 m.
SOLUTION
(a)
For state 1 or 2, neglecting the vertical component of acceleration,
ΣFy = 0: T cos θ − W = 0
T = W cos θ
ΣFx = man : T sin θ = W sin θ cos θ =
But ρ = A sin θ
mv 2
ρ
so that
v2 =
ρW
m
sin 2 θ cos θ = A g sin θ tan θ
v1 = A1 g sin θ1 tan θ1
and
v2 = A 2 g sin θ 2 tan θ 2
ΣM y = 0: H y = constant
r1mv1 = r2 mv2
v1A1 sin θ1 = v2 A 2 sin θ 2
or
3/2
A3/2
1 g sin θ1 sin θ1 tan θ1 = A 2 sin θ 2 sin θ 2 tan θ 2
A31 sin 3 θ1 tan θ1 = A32 sin 3 θ 2 tan θ 2 W
(b)
With θ1 = 35°, A1 = 0.8 m, and A 2 = 0.6 m
(0.8)3 sin 3 35° tan 35° = (0.6)3 sin 3 θ 2 tan θ 2
sin 3 θ 2 tan θ 2 − 0.31320 = 0
θ 2 = 43.6° W
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PROBLEM 12.CQ6
A uniform crate C with mass mC is being transported to the left by a forklift
with a constant speed v1. What is the magnitude of the angular momentum
of the crate about Point D, that is, the upper left corner of the crate?
(a) 0
(b) mv1a
(c) mv1b
(d ) mv1 a 2 + b 2
SOLUTION
Answers: (b) The angular momentum is the moment of the momentum, so simply take the linear momentum,
mv1, and multiply it by the perpendicular distance from the line of action of mv1 and Point D.
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PROBLEM 12.CQ7
A uniform crate C with mass mC is being transported to the left by
a forklift with a constant speed v1. What is the magnitude of the
angular momentum of the crate about Point A, that is, the point of
contact between the front tire of the forklift and the ground?
(a) 0
(b) mv1d
(c) 3mv1
(d ) mv1 32 + d 2
SOLUTION
Answer: (b)
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PROBLEM 12.94
A particle of mass m is projected from Point A with an initial
velocity v 0 perpendicular to OA and moves under a central force F
along an elliptic path defined by the equation r = r0 /(2 − cos θ ).
Using Eq. (12.37), show that F is inversely proportional to the
square of the distance r from the particle to the center of force O.
SOLUTION
u=
1 2 − cos θ
,
=
r
r0
d 2u
2
F
+u = =
2
r0 mh 2u 2
dθ
Solving for F,
F=
du sin θ
,
=
dθ
r0
d 2 u cos θ
=
r0
dθ 2
by Eq. (12.37).
2mh 2 u 2 2mh 2
=
r0
r0 r 2
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PROBLEM 12.95
A particle of mass m describes the logarithmic spiral r = r0 ebθ under a central force F directed toward the
center of force O. Using Eq. (12.37) show that F is inversely proportional to the cube of the distance r from
the particle to O.
SOLUTION
u=
1 1 −bθ
= e
r r0
du
b
= − e −bθ
dθ
r0
d 2u b 2 −bθ
e
=
r0
dθ 2
d 2u
b 2 + 1 −bθ
F
e
+u =
=
2
r
dθ
mh 2u 2
0
F =
=
(b 2 + 1)mh 2u 2 −bθ
e
r0
(b 2 + 1)mh 2u 2 (b 2 + 1)mh 2
=
r
r3
Since b, m, and h are constants, F is proportional to
1
r3
, or inversely proportional to r 3.
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PROBLEM 12.96
For the particle of Problem 12.74, and using Eq. (12.37), show that the
central force F is proportional to the distance r from the particle to the
center of force O.
PROBLEM 12.74 A particle of mass m is projected from Point A with an
initial velocity v 0 perpendicular to line OA and moves under a central
force F directed away from the center of force O. Knowing that the
particle follows a path defined by the equation r = r0 / cos 2θ and using
Eq. (12.27), express the radial and transverse components of the velocity v
of the particle as functions of θ .
SOLUTION
u =
1
=
r
cos 2θ
,
r0
sin 2θ
du
=−
dθ
r0 cos 2θ
d 2u
cos 2θ (2 cos 2θ ) − sin 2θ (− sin 2θ / cos 2θ )
=−
dθ
r0 cos 2θ
=−
Eq. (12.37):
Solving for F,
2 cos 2 2θ + sin 2 2θ
(1 + cos 2 2θ )
=
−
r0 (cos 2θ )3/2
r0 (cos 2θ )3/2
d 2u
F
+u =
2
dθ
mh 2u 2
§ d 2u
·
F = mh 2u 2 ¨¨
+ u ¸¸
© dθ
¹
= mh 2
cos 2θ
r0 2
ª 1 + cos 2 2θ
+
«−
3/2
¬« r0 (cos 2θ )
cos 2θ º
»
r0 ¼»
= mh 2
cos 2θ
r0 2
ª
1
−
«−
3/ 2
«¬ r0 (cos 2θ )
cos 2θ
+
r0
=−
mh 2
mh 2
=
−
3
4
r0 cos 2θ
r0
r0
cos 2θ
cos 2θ
r0
º
»
»¼
F =−
mh 2r
W
r0 4
The force F is proportional to r. The minus sign indicates that it is repulsive.
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PROBLEM 12.97
A particle of mass m describes the path defined by the equation r = r0 sin θ under a central force F directed
toward the center of force O. Using Eq. (12.37), show that F is inversely proportional to the fifth power of the
distance r from the particle to O.
SOLUTION
We have
d 2u
F
+u =
2
dθ
mh 2u 2
where
u=
1
r
Eq. (12.37)
and mh 2 = constant
§ d 2u
·
F × u 2 ¨¨ 2 + u ¸¸
© dθ
¹
Now
Then
and
u=
1 § 1 ·
1 cos θ
du
=
¨
¸=−
dθ dθ © r0 sin θ ¹
r0 sin 2 θ
d 2u
1 ª − sin θ (sin 2 θ ) − cos θ (2 sin θ cos θ ) º
=
−
«
»
r0 ¬
sin 4 θ
dθ 2
¼
=
Then
1
1
=
r r0 sin θ
§ 1
F ר 2
©r
1 1 + cos 2 θ
r0 sin 3 θ
2
1
· § 1 1 + cos θ
+
¸ ¨¨
3
r
r
θ
sin
θ
sin
¹© 0
0
= mh 2
1 1 § 1 + cos 2 θ sin 2 θ
+
¨
r0 r 2 ¨© sin 3 θ
sin 3 θ
2 1 1
= mh
r0 r 2 sin 3 θ
2
= mh 2
·
¸¸
¹
·
¸¸
¹
§r·
sin θ = ¨ ¸
© r0 ¹
3
3
2r02
r5
F is proportional to
1
1
F× 5
5
r
r
Q.E.D. W
Note: F > 0 implies that F is attractive.
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PROBLEM 12.98
It was observed that during its second flyby of the earth, the Galileo spacecraft had a velocity of 14.1 km/s as
it reached its minimum altitude of 303 km above the surface of the earth. Determine the eccentricity of the
trajectory of the spacecraft during this portion of its flight.
SOLUTION
For earth, R = 6.37 × 106 m
r0 = 6.37 × 106 + 303. × 103 = 6.673 × 106 m
h = r0v0 = (6.673 × 106 )(14.1 × 103 ) = 94.09 × 109 m 2 /s
GM = gR 2 = (9.81)(6.37 × 106 )2 = 398.06 × 1012 m3 /s 2
1
GM
= 2 (1 + ε )
r0
h
1+ε =
h2
(94.09 × 109 )2
=
= 3.33
r0GM
(6.673 × 106 )(398.06 × 1012 )
ε = 3.33 − 1
ε = 2.33 W
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PROBLEM 12.99
It was observed that during the Galileo spacecraft’s first flyby of the earth, its maximum altitude was 600 mi
above the surface of the earth. Assuming that the trajectory of the spacecraft was parabolic, determine the
maximum velocity of Galileo during its first flyby of the earth.
SOLUTION
For the earth: R = 3960 mi = 20.909 × 106 ft
GM = gR 2 = (32.2) (20.909 × 106 ) 2 = 14.077 × 1015 ft 3 /s 2
For a parabolic trajectory, ε = 1.
Eq. (12.39′) :
At θ = 0,
1 GM
= 2 (1 + cos θ )
r
h
1
2GM
2GM
=
= 2 2
2
r0
h
r0 v0
or
v0 =
2GM
r0
At r0 = 3960 + 600 = 4560 mi = 24.077 × 106 ft,
v0 =
(2)(14.077 × 1015 )
= 34.196 × 103 ft/s
6
24.077 × 10
v0 = 6.48 mi/s W
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PROBLEM 12.100
As a space probe approaching the planet Venus on a parabolic trajectory
reaches Point A closest to the planet, its velocity is decreased to insert it into a
circular orbit. Knowing that the mass and the radius of Venus are
4.87 × 1024 kg and 6052 km, respectively, determine (a) the velocity of the
probe as it approaches A, (b) the decrease in velocity required to insert it into
the circular orbit.
SOLUTION
First note
(a)
rA = (6052 + 280) km = 6332 km
From the textbook, the velocity at the point of closest approach on a parabolic trajectory is given by
v0 =
2GM
r0
ª 2 × 66.73 × 10−12 m3 /kg ⋅ s 2 × 4.87 × 1024 kg º
=«
»
6332 × 103 m
¬
¼
= 10,131.4 m/s
1/2
Thus,
(v A )par
(v A ) par = 10.13 km/s W
or
(b)
We have
(v A )circ = (v A ) par + ∆v A
Now
(v A )circ =
=
Then
∆v A =
GM
r0
1
2
1
2
Eq. (12.44)
(v A )par
(v A ) par − (v A )par
§ 1
·
=¨
− 1¸ (10.1314 km/s)
© 2
¹
= −2.97 km/s
| ∆v A | = 2.97 km/s W
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PROBLEM 12.101
It was observed that as the Voyager I spacecraft reached the point of its trajectory closest to the planet Saturn,
it was at a distance of 185 × 103 km from the center of the planet and had a velocity of 21.0 km/s. Knowing
that Tethys, one of Saturn’s moons, describes a circular orbit of radius 295 × 103 km at a speed of 11.35 km/s,
determine the eccentricity of the trajectory of Voyager I on its approach to Saturn.
SOLUTION
For a circular orbit,
Eq. (12.44)
v=
GM
r
For the orbit of Tethys,
GM = rT vT2
For Voyager’s trajectory, we have
1 GM
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ )
r
h
where h = r0 v0
At O,
r = r0 , θ = 0
Then
1
GM
(1 + ε )
=
r0 (r0 v0 ) 2
or
ε=
r0 v02
r v2
− 1 = 0 02 − 1
GM
rT vT
185 × 103 km § 21.0 km/s ·
ר
¸ −1
295 × 103 km © 11.35 km/s ¹
2
=
or
ε = 1.147 W
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PROBLEM 12.102
A satellite describes an elliptic orbit about a planet of mass M.
Denoting by r0 and r1 , respectively, the minimum and maximum
values of the distance r from the satellite to the center of the planet,
derive the relation
1 1 2GM
+ = 2
r0 r1
h
where h is the angular momentum per unit mass of the satellite.
SOLUTION
Using Eq. (12.39),
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ A
rA
h
and
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ B .
rB
h
But
θ B = θ A + 180°,
so that
Adding,
cos θ A = − cos θ B .
1 1 1 1 2GM
+ = + = 2 rA rB r0 r1
h
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PROBLEM 12.103
A space probe is describing a circular orbit about a planet of radius R. The altitude of the probe above the
surface of the planet is α R and its speed is v0. To place the probe in an elliptic orbit which will bring it closer
to the planet, its speed is reduced from v0 to β v0 , where β < 1, by firing its engine for a short interval of
time. Determine the smallest permissible value of β if the probe is not to crash on the surface of the planet.
SOLUTION
GM
rA
For the circular orbit,
v0 =
where
rA = R + α R = R(1 + α )
Eq. (12.44),
GM = v02 R(1 + α )
Then
From the solution to Problem 12.102, we have for the elliptic orbit,
1 1 2GM
+ = 2
rA rB
h
Now
h = hA = rA (v A ) AB
= [ R(1 + α )]( β v0 )
Then
2v02 R(1 + α )
1
1
+ =
R(1 + α ) rB [ R(1 + α ) β v0 ]2
=
2
β R(1 + α )
2
Now β min corresponds to rB → R.
Then
1
1
2
+ = 2
R(1 + α ) R β min
R(1 + α )
β min =
or
2
W
2 +α
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PROBLEM 12.104
At main engine cutoff of its thirteenth flight, the space
shuttle Discovery was in an elliptic orbit of minimum
altitude 60 km and maximum altitude 500 km above the
surface of the earth. Knowing that at Point A the shuttle had
a velocity v0 parallel to the surface of the earth and that the
shuttle was transferred to a circular orbit as it passed through
Point B, determine (a) the speed v0 of the shuttle at A, (b) the
increase in speed required at B to insert the shuttle into the
circular orbit.
SOLUTION
For earth, R = 6370 km = 6370 × 103 m
GM = gR 2 = (9.81)(6370 × 103 ) 2 = 3.9806 × 1014 m3 /s 2
rA = 6370 + 60 = 6430 km = 6430 × 103 m
rB = 6370 + 500 = 6870 km = 6870 × 103 m
Elliptic trajectory.
Using Eq. (12.39),
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ A
rA
h
But
θ B = θ A + 180°, so that cos θ A = − cos θ B
Adding,
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ B .
rB
h
1 1 rA + rB 2GM
+ =
= 2
rA rB
rA rB
h
h=
(a)
and
2GMrA rB
(2)(3.9806 × 1014 )(6430 × 103 )(6870 × 103 )
=
= 51.422 × 109 m 2 /s
rA + rB
6430 × 103 + 6870 × 103
Speed v0 at A.
v0 = v A =
(vB )1 =
h 51.422 × 109
=
rA
6430 × 103
v0 = 8.00 × 103 m/s W
h 51.422 × 109
=
= 7.48497 × 103 m/s
3
rA
6870 × 10
For a circular orbit through Point B,
(vB )circ =
(b)
3.9806 × 1014
GM
=
= 7.6119 × 103 m/s
rB
6870 × 103
Increase in speed at Point B.
∆vB = (vB )circ − (vB )1 = 126.97 m/s
∆vB = 127 m/s W
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PROBLEM 12.105
A space probe is to be placed in a circular orbit of 5600 mi
radius about the planet Venus in a specified plane. As the
probe reaches A, the point of its original trajectory closest to
Venus, it is inserted in a first elliptic transfer orbit by
reducing its speed by Δv A . This orbit brings it to Point B
with a much reduced velocity. There the probe is inserted in a
second transfer orbit located in the specified plane by
changing the direction of its velocity and further reducing its
speed by ΔvB . Finally, as the probe reaches Point C, it is
inserted in the desired circular orbit by reducing its speed by
ΔvC . Knowing that the mass of Venus is 0.82 times the mass
of the earth, that rA = 9.3 × 103 mi and rB = 190 × 103 mi, and
that the probe approaches A on a parabolic trajectory,
determine by how much the velocity of the probe should be
reduced (a) at A, (b) at B, (c) at C.
SOLUTION
For Earth,
R = 3690 mi = 20.9088 × 106 ft, g = 32.2 ft/s 2
GM earth = gR 2 = (32.2)(20.9088 × 106 )2 = 14.077 × 1015 ft 3 /s 2
For Venus,
For a parabolic trajectory with
GM = 0.82GM earth = 11.543 × 1015 ft 3 /s 2
rA = 9.3 × 103 mi = 49.104 × 106 ft
(v A )1 = vesc =
First transfer orbit AB.
2GM
(2)(11.543 × 1015 )
=
= 21.683 × 103 ft/s
6
rA
49.104 × 10
rB = 190 × 103 mi = 1003.2 × 106 ft
At Point A, where θ = 180°
1
GM
GM
= 2 + C cos 180° = 2 − C
rA
hAB
hAB
(1)
1
GM
GM
= 2 + C cos 0 = 2 + C
rB
hAB
hAB
(2)
At Point B, where θ = 0°
Adding,
r + rA 2GM
1
1
+
= B
= 2
rA rB
rA rB
hAB
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PROBLEM 12.105 (Continued)
Solving for hAB ,
hAB =
2GMrA rB
(2)(11.543 × 1015 )(49.104 × 106 )(1003.2 × 106 )
=
= 1.039575 × 1012 ft 2 /s
rB + rA
1052.3 × 106
(v A ) 2 =
hAB 1.039575 × 1012
=
= 21.174 × 103 ft/s
6
rA
49.104 × 10
(vB )1 =
hAB 1.039575 × 1012
=
= 1.03626 × 103 ft/s
6
rB
1003.2 × 10
rC = 5600 mi = 29.568 × 106 ft
Second transfer orbit BC.
At Point B, where θ = 0
1
GM
GM
= 2 + C cos 0 = 2 + C
rB
hBC
hBC
At Point C, where θ = 180°
1
GM
GM
= 2 + C cos 180° = 2 − C
rC
hBC
hBC
Adding,
1
1 rB + rC 2GM
+
=
= 2
rB rC
rB rC
hBC
hBC =
2GMrB rC
(2)(11.543 × 1015 )(1003.2 × 106 )(29.568 × 106 )
=
= 814.278 × 109 ft 2 /s
rB + rC
1032.768 × 106
( vB ) 2 =
hBC 814.278 × 109
=
= 811.69 ft/s
rB
1003.2 × 106
(vC )1 =
hBC 814.278 × 109
=
= 27.539 × 103 ft/s
rC
29.568 × 106
Final circular orbit.
rC = 29.568 × 106 ft
(vC )2 =
11.543 × 1015
GM
=
= 19.758 × 103 ft/s
rC
29.568 × 106
Speed reductions.
(a)
At A:
(v A )1 − (v A ) 2 = 21.683 × 103 − 21.174 × 103
(b)
At B:
(vB )1 − (vB ) 2 = 1.036 × 103 − 811.69
(c)
At C:
(vC )1 − (vC )2 = 27.539 × 103 − 19.758 × 103 ∆v A = 509 ft/s W
∆vB = 224 ft/s W
∆vC = 7.78 × 103 ft/s W
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PROBLEM 12.106
For the space probe of Problem 12.105, it is known that rA = 9.3 × 103 mi and that the velocity of the probe is
reduced to 20, 000 ft/s as it passes through A. Determine (a) the distance from the center of Venus to Point B,
(b) the amounts by which the velocity of the probe should be reduced at B and C, respectively.
SOLUTION
Data from Problem 12.105:
rC = 29.568 × 106 ft, M = 0.82 M earth
For Earth,
R = 3960 mi = 20.9088 × 106 ft, g = 32.2 ft/s 2
GM earth = gR 2 = (32.2)(20.9088 × 106 )2 = 14.077 × 1015 m3 /s 2
GM = 0.82GM earth = 11.543 × 1015 ft 3 /s 2
For Venus,
v A = 20, 000 ft/s, rA = 9.3 × 103 mi = 49.104 × 106 ft
Transfer orbit AB:
hAB = rAv A = (49.104 × 106 )(20, 000) = 982.08 × 109 ft 2 /s
At Point A, where θ = 180°
1
GM
GM
= 2 + C cos 180° = 2 − C
rA
hAB
hAB
At Point B, where θ = 0°
1
GM
GM
= 2 + C cos 0 = 2 + C
rB
hAB
hAB
Adding,
1
1
2GM
+
= 2
rA rB
hAB
1 2GM 1
= 2 −
rB
rA
hAB
=
(2)(11.543 × 1015 )
1
−
9 2
(982.08 × 10 )
49.104 × 106
= 3.57125 × 10 −9 ft −1
(a)
Radial coordinate rB .
rB = 53.0 × 103 mi W
rB = 280.01 × 106 ft
(vB )1 =
hAB 982.08 × 109
=
= 3.5073 × 103 ft/s
6
rB
280.01 × 10
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PROBLEM 12.106 (Continued)
rC = 5600 mi = 29.568 × 106 ft
Second transfer orbit BC.
At Point B, where θ = 0
1
GM
GM
= 2 + C cos 0 = 2 + C
rB
hBC
hBC
At Point C, where θ = 180°
1
GM
GM
= 2 + C cos 180° = 2 − C
rC
hBC
hBC
Adding,
r + rC
1
1
2GM
+
= B
= 2
rB
rC
rB rC
hBC
hBC =
2GMrB rC
=
rB + rC
(2)(11.543 × 1015 )(280.01 × 106 )(29.568 × 106 )
309.578 × 106
= 785.755 × 109 ft 2 /s
( vB ) 2 =
hBC 785.755 × 109
=
= 2.8062 × 103 ft/s
6
rB
280.01 × 10
(vC )1 =
hBC 785.755 × 109
=
= 26.575 × 103 ft/s
6
rC
29.568 × 10
rC = 29.568 × 106 ft
Circular orbit with
(vC )2 =
(b)
11.543 × 1015
GM
=
= 19.758 × 103 ft/s
6
rC
29.568 × 10
Speed reductions at B and C.
At B:
(vB )1 − (vB ) 2 = 3.5073 × 103 − 2.8062 × 103
At C:
(vC )1 − (vC )2 = 26.575 × 103 − 19.758 × 103
∆vB = 701 ft/s W
∆vC = 6.82 × 103 ft/s W
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PROBLEM 12.107
As it describes an elliptic orbit about the sun, a spacecraft reaches
a maximum distance of 202 × 106 mi from the center of the sun at
Point A (called the aphelion) and a minimum distance of 92 × 106 mi
at Point B (called the perihelion). To place the spacecraft in
a smaller elliptic orbit with aphelion at A′ and perihelion at B ′,
where A′ and B ′ are located 164.5 × 106 mi and 85.5 × 106 mi,
respectively, from the center of the sun, the speed of the spacecraft
is first reduced as it passes through A and then is further reduced as
it passes through B ′. Knowing that the mass of the sun is
332.8 × 103 times the mass of the earth, determine (a) the speed of
the spacecraft at A, (b) the amounts by which the speed of the
spacecraft should be reduced at A and B ′ to insert it into the
desired elliptic orbit.
SOLUTION
First note
Rearth = 3960 mi = 20.9088 × 106 ft
rA = 202 × 106 mi = 1066.56 × 109 ft
rB = 92 × 106 mi = 485.76 × 109 ft
From the solution to Problem 12.102, we have for any elliptic orbit about the sun
1 1 2GM sun
+ =
r1 r2
h2
(a)
For the elliptic orbit AB, we have
r1 = rA , r2 = rB , h = hA = rA v A
Also,
GM sun = G[(332.8 × 103 ) M earth ]
2
= gRearth
(332.8 × 103 )
Then
using Eq. (12.30).
2
(332.8 × 103 )
1
1 2 gRearth
+ =
rA rB
(rAv A )2
§ 665.6 g × 103 ·
¨
¸
1
¨
¸
+ r1
r
A
B
©
¹
1/2
or
R
v A = earth
rA
3960 mi §¨ 665.6 × 103 × 32.2 ft/s 2
=
202 × 106 mi ¨ 1066.561× 109 ft + 485.761× 109 ft
©
= 52, 431 ft/s
·
¸
¸
¹
1/ 2
v A = 52.4 × 103 ft/s W
or
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PROBLEM 12.107 (Continued)
(b)
From Part (a), we have
§1
1·
2GM sun = (rA v A ) 2 ¨ + ¸
© rA rB ¹
Then, for any other elliptic orbit about the sun, we have
(
2 1
1 1 (rA v A ) rA +
+ =
r1 r2
h2
1
rB
)
For the elliptic transfer orbit AB′, we have
r1 = rA , r2 = rB′ , h = htr = rA (v A ) tr
Then
or
(
2 1
1
1
1 ( rAv A ) rA + rB
+
=
rA rB′
[rA (v A ) tr ]2
§
(v A ) tr = v A ¨
¨
©
1
rA
+
1
rB
1
rA
+
1
rB′
·
¸
¸
¹
1/2
)
§ 1 + rA
rB
= vA ¨
¨ 1 + rA
rB′
©
§ 1 + 202
·
92
= (52, 431 ft/s) ¨
¨ 1 + 202 ¸¸
85.5 ¹
©
= 51,113 ft/s
·
¸
¸
¹
1/ 2
1/2
Now
Then
htr = ( hA ) tr = (hB′ ) tr : rA (v A ) tr = rB′ (vB′ ) tr
(vB′ ) tr =
202 × 106 mi
× 51,113 ft/s = 120,758 ft/s
85.5 × 106 mi
For the elliptic orbit A′B′, we have
r1 = rA′ , r2 = rB′ , h = rB′ vB′
Then
or
(
2 1
1
1 (rA v A ) rA +
+
=
rA′ rB′
(rB′vB′ )2
r §
vB ′ = v A A ¨
rB′ ¨
©
1
rB
1
rA
+
1
rB
1
rA′
+
1
rB′
)
·
¸
¸
¹
1/ 2
1
1
202 × 106 mi ¨§ 202 × 106 + 92 × 106
= (52, 431 ft/s)
85.5 × 106 mi ¨ 164.51× 106 + 85.51× 106
©
116,862
ft/s
=
·
¸
¸
¹
1/ 2
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PROBLEM 12.107 (Continued)
Finally,
or
(v A ) tr = v A + ∆v A
∆v A = (51,113 − 52, 431) ft/s
or
and
or
|∆v A | = 1318 ft/s W
vB′ = (vB′ ) tr + ∆vB
∆vB′ = (116,862 − 120, 758) ft/s
= −3896 ft/s
or
|∆vB | = 3900 ft/s W
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PROBLEM 12.108
Halley’s comet travels in an elongated elliptic orbit for which the minimum distance from the sun is
approximately 12 rE , where rE = 150 × 106 km is the mean distance from the sun to the earth. Knowing that the
periodic time of Halley’s comet is about 76 years, determine the maximum distance from the sun reached by
the comet.
SOLUTION
We apply Kepler’s Third Law to the orbits and periodic times of earth and Halley’s comet:
§τH ·
§ aH ·
¨
¸ =¨
¸
© τE ¹
© aE ¹
2
Thus
3
§τ ·
aH = aE ¨ H ¸
© τE ¹
2/3
§ 76 years ·
= rE ¨
¸
© 1 year ¹
= 17.94rE
But
2/3
1
( rmin + rmax )
2
1§1
·
17.94rE = ¨ rE + rmax ¸
2©2
¹
aH =
1
rE
2
= (35.88 − 0.5) rE
rmax = 2(17.94 rE ) −
= 35.38 rE
rmax = (35.38)(150 × 106 km)
rmax = 5.31 × 109 km W
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PROBLEM 12.109
Based on observations made during the 1996 sighting of comet Hyakutake, it was concluded that the
trajectory of the comet is a highly elongated ellipse for which the eccentricity is approximately ε = 0.999887.
Knowing that for the 1996 sighting the minimum distance between the comet and the sun was 0.230 RE ,
where RE is the mean distance from the sun to the earth, determine the periodic time of the comet.
SOLUTION
For Earth’s orbit about the sun,
v0 =
2π RE 2π RE 3/ 2
GM
, τ0 =
=
RE
v0
GM
or
GM =
2π RE3/ 2
τ0
(1)
For the comet Hyakutake,
1 GM
= 2 = (1 + ε ),
r0
h
a=
1 GM
1+ ε
r0
= 2 (1 + ε ), r1 =
1− ε
r1
h
r
1
1+ ε
(r0 + r1 ) = 0 , b = r0 r1 =
r0
2
1− ε
1−ε
h = GMr0 (1 + ε )
τ=
=
2π r02 (1 + ε )1/ 2
2π ab
=
h
(1 − ε )3/ 2 GMr0 (1 + ε )
2π r03/ 2
GM (1 − ε )3/2
§ r ·
=¨ 0 ¸
© RE ¹
3/2
1
(1 − ε )3/2
= (0.230)3/2
Since
=
2π r03/ 2τ 0
2π RE3 (1 − ε )3/2
τ0
1
τ 0 = 91.8 × 103τ 0
(1 − 0.999887)3/ 2
τ 0 = 1 yr, τ = (91.8 × 103 )(1.000)
τ = 91.8 × 103 yr W
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PROBLEM 12.110
A space probe is to be placed in a circular orbit of radius 4000 km
about the planet Mars. As the probe reaches A, the point of its
original trajectory closest to Mars, it is inserted into a first
elliptic transfer orbit by reducing its speed. This orbit brings it
to Point B with a much reduced velocity. There the probe is
inserted into a second transfer orbit by further reducing its
speed. Knowing that the mass of Mars is 0.1074 times the mass
of the earth, that rA = 9000 km and rB = 180,000 km, and that
the probe approaches A on a parabolic trajectory, determine the
time needed for the space probe to travel from A to B on its first
transfer orbit.
SOLUTION
For earth, R = 6373 km = 6.373 × 106 m
GM = gR 2 = (9.81) (6.373 × 106 ) 2 = 398.43 × 1012 m3 /s 2
For Mars, GM = (0.1074)(398.43 × 1012 ) = 42.792 × 1012 m3 /s 2
rA = 9000 km = 9.0 × 106 m
rB = 180000 km = 180 × 106 m
For the parabolic approach trajectory at A,
(v A )1 =
2GM
=
rA
(2)(42.792 × 1012 )
= 3.0837 × 103 m/s
9.0 × 106
First elliptic transfer orbit AB.
Using Eq. (12.39),
But
GM
1
= 2 + C cosθ A
rA
hAB
θ B = θ A + 180°,
Adding,
so that
and
GM
1
= 2 + C cosθ B .
rB
hAB
cosθ A = − cosθ B .
1
1
r + rB
2GM
+
= A
= 2
rA rB
rArB
hAB
hAB =
2GMrArB
=
rA + rB
(2)(42.792 × 1012 )(9.0 × 106 )(180 × 106 )
189.0 × 106
hAB = 27.085 × 109 m 2 /s
a =
b=
1
1
(rA + rB ) = (9.0 × 106 + 180 × 106 ) = 94.5 × 106 m
2
2
rArB =
(9.0 × 106 )(180 × 106 ) = 40.249 × 106 m
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PROBLEM 12.110 (Continued)
Periodic time for full ellipse:
For half ellipse AB,
τ AB =
τ AB =
τ =
2π ab
h
1
π ab
τ =
h
2
π (94.5 × 106 )(40.249 × 106 )
9
27.085 × 10
= 444.81 × 103 s
τ AB = 122.6 h W
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PROBLEM 12.111
A space shuttle is in an elliptic orbit of eccentricity 0.0356 and a minimum altitude of 300 km above the
surface of the earth. Knowing that the radius of the earth is 6370 km, determine the periodic time for the orbit.
SOLUTION
For earth,
g = 9.81 m/s 2 ,
R = 6370 km = 6.370 × 106 m
GM = gR 2 = (9.81)(6.370 × 106 ) 2 = 398.06 × 1012 m3 /s 2
For the orbit,
r0 = 6370 + 300 = 6670 km = 6.670 × 106 m
1
GM
= 2 (1 − ε )
r1
h
1
GM
= 2 (1 + ε )
r0
h
r1 = r0
a =
1+ε
1.0356
− (6.670 × 106 )
= 7.1624 × 106 m
1−ε
0.9644
1
(r0 + r1) = 6.9162 × 106 m
2
b=
r0r1 = 6.9118 × 106 m
h=
(1 + ε )GMr0 =
(1.0356)(398.06 × 1012 )(6.670 × 106 )
= 52.436400 × 109 m 2 /s
τ =
2π ab
2π (6.9118 × 106 )(6.9162 × 106 )
=
h
52.436400 × 109 m 2 /s
τ = 95.5 min W
= 5.7281 × 103 s
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PROBLEM 12.112
The Clementine spacecraft described an elliptic orbit of minimum
altitude hA = 400 km and a maximum altitude of hB = 2940 km
above the surface of the moon. Knowing that the radius of the
moon is 1737 km and that the mass of the moon is 0.01230 times
the mass of the earth, determine the periodic time of the spacecraft.
SOLUTION
For earth,
R = 6370 km = 6.370 × 106 m
GM = gR 2 = (9.81)(6.370 × 106 )2 = 398.06 × 1012 m3 /s 2
For moon,
GM = (0.01230)(398.06 × 1012 ) = 4.896 × 1012 m3 /s 2
rA = 1737 + 400 = 2137 km = 2.137 × 106 m
rB = 1737 + 2940 = 4677 km = 4.677 × 106 m
Using Eq. (12.39),
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ A
rA
h
But
θ B = θ A + 180°, so that cos θ A = − cos θ B .
Adding,
and
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ B .
rB
h
1
1 r +r
2GM
+ = A B = 2
rA rB
rA rB
hAB
hAB =
2GMrA rB
(2)(4.896 × 1012 )(2.137 × 106 )(4.677 × 106 )
=
rA + rB
6.814 × 106
= 3.78983 × 109 m 2 /s
1
a = ( rA + rB ) = 3.402 × 106 m
2
b = rA rB = 3.16145 × 106 m
Periodic time.
τ=
2π ab 2π (3.402 × 106 )(3.16145 × 106 )
=
= 17.831 × 103 s
hAB
3.78983 × 109
τ = 4.95 h W
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PROBLEM 12.113
Determine the time needed for the space probe of Problem 12.100 to travel from B to C.
SOLUTION
From the solution to Problem 12.100, we have
(v A )par = 10,131.4 m/s
and
(v A )circ =
Also,
1
2
(v A ) par = 7164.0 m/s
rA = (6052 + 280) km = 6332 km
For the parabolic trajectory BA, we have
1 GM v
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ )
r
hBA
[Eq. (12.39′)]
where ε = 1. Now
at A, θ = 0:
1 GM v
= 2 (1 + 1)
rA
hBA
or
rA =
at B, θ = −90°:
1 GM v
= 2 (1 + 0)
rB
hBA
or
rB =
2
hBA
2GM v
2
hBA
GM v
rB = 2rA
As the probe travels from B to A, the area swept out is the semiparabolic area defined by Vertex A and
Point B. Thus,
(Area swept out) BA = ABA =
Now
2
4
rA rB = rA2
3
3
dA 1
= h
dt 2
where h = constant
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PROBLEM 12.113 (Continued)
Then
A=
2A
1
ht or tBA = BA
hBA
2
tBA =
=
2 × 43 rA2
rAv A
hBA = rAv A
=
8 rA
3 vA
8 6332 × 103 m
3 10,131.4 m/s
= 1666.63 s
For the circular trajectory AC,
π
t AC =
Finally,
r
2 A
(v A )circ
=
π 6332 × 103 m
2 7164.0 m/s
= 1388.37 s
t BC = t BA + t AC
= (1666.63 + 1388.37) s
=3055.0 s
or
t BC = 50 min 55 s W
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PROBLEM 12.114
A space probe is describing a circular orbit of radius nR with a velocity v0
about a planet of radius R and center O. As the probe passes through Point A,
its velocity is reduced from v0 to β v0, where β < 1, to place the probe on
a crash trajectory. Express in terms of n and β the angle AOB, where B
denotes the point of impact of the probe on the planet.
SOLUTION
For the circular orbit,
r0 = rA = nR
v0 =
GM
GM
=
r0
nR
The crash trajectory is elliptic.
v A = β v0 =
β 2 GM
nR
h = rAv A = nRv A = β 2 nGMR
GM
1
= 2
h2
β nR
1 GM
1 + ε cos θ
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ ) =
r
β 2 nR
h
At Point A, θ = 180°
1
1
1− ε
=
= 2
rA nR β nR
or β 2 = 1 − ε
or ε = 1 − β 2
At impact Point B, θ = π − φ
1 1
=
rB R
1 1 + ε cos (π − φ ) 1 − ε cos φ
=
=
R
β 2 nR
β 2 nR
ε cos φ = 1 − nβ 2 or cos φ =
1 − nβ 2
ε
=
1 − nβ 2
1− β 2
φ = cos −1[(1 − nβ 2 ) /(1 − β 2 )] W
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PROBLEM 12.115
A long-range ballistic trajectory between Points A and B on the earth’s
surface consists of a portion of an ellipse with the apogee at Point C.
Knowing that Point C is 1500 km above the surface of the earth and
the range Rφ of the trajectory is 6000 km, determine (a) the velocity
of the projectile at C, (b) the eccentricity ε of the trajectory.
SOLUTION
For earth, R = 6370 km = 6.37 × 106 m
GM = gR 2 = (9.81)(6.37 × 106 )2 = 398.06 × 1012 m3 /s 2
For the trajectory, rC = 6370 + 1500 = 7870 km = 7.87 × 106 m
rA = rB = R = 6.37 × 106 m,
7870
rC
=
= 1.23548
6370
rA
Range A to B: s AB = 6000 km = 6.00 × 106 m
s AB
6.00 × 106
=
= 0.94192 rad = 53.968°
R
6.37 × 106
ϕ =
For an elliptic trajectory,
At A,
θ = 180° −
At C,
θ = 180° ,
ϕ
2
1 GM
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ )
r
h
1
GM
= 2 (1 + ε cos153.016°)
rA
h
= 153.016°,
1
GM
= 2 (1 − ε )
rC
h
(1)
(2)
Dividing Eq. (1) by Eq. (2),
rC
1 + ε cos153.016°
=
= 1.23548
rA
1−ε
ε =
1.23548 − 1
= 0.68384
1.23548 + cos153.016°
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476
PROBLEM 12.115 (Continued)
From Eq. (2), h =
h=
GM (1 − ε )rC
(398.06 × 1012 )(0.31616)(7.87 × 106 ) = 31.471 × 109 m 2 /s
(a) Velocity at C.
(b)
vC =
31.471 × 109
h
=
= 4.00 × 103 m/s
6
rC
7.87 × 10
Eccentricity of trajectory.
vC = 4 km/s W
ε = 0.684 W
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477
PROBLEM 12.116
A space shuttle is describing a circular orbit at an altitude of 563 km above the
surface of the earth. As it passes through Point A, it fires its engine for a short
interval of time to reduce its speed by 152 m/s and begin its descent toward
the earth. Determine the angle AOB so that the altitude of the shuttle at Point
B is 121 km. (Hint: Point A is the apogee of the elliptic descent trajectory.)
SOLUTION
GM = gR 2 = (9.81)(6.37 × 106 )2 = 398.06 × 1012 m3 /s 2
rA = 6370 + 563 = 6933 km = 6.933 × 106 m
rB = 6370 + 121 = 6491 km = 6.491 × 106 m
For the circular orbit through Point A,
vcirc =
GM
=
rA
398.06 × 1012
= 7.5773 × 103 m/s
6.933 × 106
For the descent trajectory,
v A = vcirc + ∆v = 7.5773 × 103 − 152 = 7.4253 × 103 m/s
h = rAv A = (6.933 × 106 )(7.4253 × 103 ) = 51.4795 × 109 m 2 /s
1 GM
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ )
r
h
At Point A,
θ = 180°,
r = rA
1
GM
= 2 (1 − ε )
rA
h
1−ε =
(51.4795 × 109 )2
h2
=
= 0.96028
GM rA
(398.06 × 1012 )(6.933 × 106 )
ε = 0.03972
1
GM
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ B )
rB
h
1 + ε cos θ B =
(51.4795 × 109 ) 2
h2
=
= 1.02567
GM rB
(398.06 × 1012 )(6.491 × 106 )
cosθ B =
θ B = 49.7°
1.02567 − 1
ε
= 0.6463
AOB = 180° − θ B = 130.3°
AOB = 130.3° W
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478
PROBLEM 12.117
As a spacecraft approaches the planet Jupiter, it releases a probe which is to
enter the planet’s atmosphere at Point B at an altitude of 280 mi above the
surface of the planet. The trajectory of the probe is a hyperbola of
eccentricity ε = 1.031. Knowing that the radius and the mass of Jupiter are
44423 mi and 1.30 × 1026 slug, respectively, and that the velocity vB of the
probe at B forms an angle of 82.9° with the direction of OA, determine
(a) the angle AOB, (b) the speed vB of the probe at B.
SOLUTION
First we note
(a)
rB = (44.423 × 103 + 280) mi = 44.703 × 103 mi
We have
1 GM j
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ )
r
h
At A, θ = 0:
1 GM j
= 2 (1 + ε )
rA
h
or
At B, θ = θ B = ( AOB :
or
Then
or
h2
= rA (1 + ε )
GM j
1 GM j
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ B )
rB
h
h2
= rB (1 + ε cos θ B )
GM j
rA (1 + ε ) = rB (1 + ε cos θ B )
cos θ B =
=
º
1 ª rA
« (1 + ε ) − 1»
ε ¬ rB
¼
º
1 ª 44.0 × 103 mi
(1 + 1.031) − 1»
«
3
1.031 ¬ 44.703 × 10 mi
¼
= 0.96902
or
[Eq. (12.39′)]
θ B = 14.2988°
( AOB = 14.30° W
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PROBLEM 12.117 (Continued)
(b)
From above
where
Then
or
h 2 = GM j rB (1 + ε cos θ B )
1
| rB × mv B | = rB vB sin φ
m
φ = (θ B + 82.9°) = 97.1988°
h=
(rB vB sin φ )2 = GM j rB (1 + ε cos θ B )
º
1 ª GM j
(1 + ε cos θ B ) »
«
sin φ ¬ rB
¼
1/2
vB =
−9 4
4
26
1
°­ 34.4 × 10 ft /lb ⋅ s × (1.30 × 10 slug)
°½
=
× [1 + (1.031)(0.96902)]¾
®
6
sin 97.1988° °¯
236.03 × 10 ft
°¿
1/2
or
vB = 196.2 ft/s W
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480
PROBLEM 12.118
A satellite describes an elliptic orbit about a planet. Denoting by r0
and r1 the distances corresponding, respectively, to the perigee and
apogee of the orbit, show that the curvature of the orbit at each of
these two points can be expressed as
1
ρ
=
1§ 1 1 ·
¨ + ¸
2 © r0 r1 ¹
SOLUTION
Using Eq. (12.39),
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ A
rA
h
and
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ B .
rB
h
But
θ B = θ A + 180°,
so that
Adding,
cos θ A = − cos θ B
1 1 2GM
+ = 2
rA rB
h
At Points A and B, the radial direction is normal to the path.
an =
But
Fn =
1
ρ
=
v2
ρ
=
h2
r 2ρ
GMm
mh 2
ma
=
=
n
r2
r 2ρ
GM 1 § 1 1 ·
= ¨ + ¸
2 © rA rB ¹
h2
1
ρ
=
1§ 1 1 ·
¨ + ¸ W
2 © r0 r1 ¹
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PROBLEM 12.119
(a) Express the eccentricity ε of the elliptic orbit described by
a satellite about a planet in terms of the distances r0 and r1
corresponding, respectively, to the perigee and apogee of the
orbit. (b) Use the result obtained in Part a and the data given in
Problem 12.109, where RE = 149.6 × 106 km, to determine the
approximate maximum distance from the sun reached by
comet Hyakutake.
SOLUTION
(a)
We have
1 GM
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ )
r
h
At A, θ = 0:
1 GM
= 2 (1 + ε )
r0
h
or
At B, θ = 180°:
or
Then
Eq. (12.39′)
h2
= r0 (1 + ε )
GM
1 GM
= 2 (1 − ε )
r1
h
h2
= r1 (1 − ε )
GM
r0 (1 + ε ) = r1 (1 − ε )
ε=
or
(b)
1+ ε
r0
1−ε
From above,
r1 =
where
r0 = 0.230 RE
Then
r1 =
1 + 0.999887
× 0.230(149.6 × 109 m)
1 − 0.999887
or
Note: r1 = 4070 RE
r1 − r0
W
r1 + r0
r1 = 609 × 1012 m W
or r1 = 0.064 lightyears.
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482
PROBLEM 12.120
Derive Kepler’s third law of planetary motion from Eqs. (12.39) and (12.45).
SOLUTION
For an ellipse,
2a = rA + rB
Using Eq. (12.39),
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ A
rA
h
and
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ B .
rB
h
But
θ B = θ A + 180°,
so that
Adding,
and b = rA rB
cos θ A = − cos θ B .
1 1 rA + rB 2a 2GM
+ =
= 2 = 2
rA rB
rA rB
b
h
h=b
GM
a
By Eq. (12.45),
τ=
τ2 =
2π ab 2π ab a 2π a3/ 2
=
=
h
b GM
GM
4π 2 a3
GM
For Orbits 1 and 2 about the same large mass,
and
τ12 =
4π 2 a13
GM
τ 22 =
4π 2 a23
GM
§ τ1 · § a1 ·
¨ ¸ =¨ ¸ W
© τ 2 ¹ © a2 ¹
2
Forming the ratio,
3
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483
PROBLEM 12.121
Show that the angular momentum per unit mass h of a satellite describing an elliptic orbit of semimajor axis a
and eccentricity ε about a planet of mass M can be expressed as
h = GMa(1 − ε 2 )
SOLUTION
By Eq. (12.39′),
1 GM
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ )
r
h
At A, θ = 0°:
1 GM
= 2 = (1 + ε )
rA
h
or
rA =
h2
GM (1 + ε )
At B, θ = 180°:
1 GM
= 2 = (1 − ε )
rB
h
or
rB =
h2
GM (1 − ε )
1 ·
2h 2
h2
§ 1
=¨
+
=
¸
GM © 1 + ε 1 − ε ¹ GM (1 − ε 2 )
Adding,
rA + rB =
But for an ellipse,
rA + rB = 2a
2a =
2h2
GM (1 − ε 2 )
h = GMa(1 − ε 2 ) W
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PROBLEM 12.122
In the braking test of a sports car its velocity is reduced from 70 mi/h to zero in a distance of 170 ft with
slipping impending. Knowing that the coefficient of kinetic friction is 80 percent of the coefficient of static
friction, determine (a) the coefficient of static friction, (b) the stopping distance for the same initial velocity if
the car skids. Ignore air resistance and rolling resistance.
SOLUTION
(a)
Coefficient of static friction.
ΣFy = 0:
N −W = 0
N =W
v0 = 70 mi/h = 102.667 ft/s
v 2 v02
−
= at (s − s0 )
2
2
at =
v 2 − v02
0 − (102.667) 2
=
= − 31.001 ft/s 2
2(s − s0 )
(2)(170)
For braking without skidding µ = µ s , so that µ s N = m | at |
ΣFt = mat : − µ s N = mat
µs = −
(b)
µ s = 0.963 W
mat
a
31.001
= − t =
W
g
32.2
Stopping distance with skidding.
Use µ = µk = (0.80)(0.963) = 0.770
ΣF = mat : µk N = −mat
at = −
µk N
m
= − µ k g = − 24.801 ft/s 2
Since acceleration is constant,
(s − s0 ) =
0 − (102.667) 2
v 2 − v02
=
2at
(2)(− 24.801)
s − s0 = 212 ft W
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485
PROBLEM 12.123
A bucket is attached to a rope of length L = 1.2 m and is made to revolve in
a horizontal circle. Drops of water leaking from the bucket fall and strike
the floor along the perimeter of a circle of radius a. Determine the radius a
when θ = 30°.
SOLUTION
Initial velocity of drop = velocity of bucket
ΣFy = 0:
(1)
T cos 30° = mg
ΣFx = max :
Divide (2) by (1):
(2)
T sin 30° = man
tan 30° =
an
v2
=
g
pg
Thus
v 2 = ρ g tan 30°
But
ρ = L sin 30° = (1.2 m) sin 30° = 0.6 m
Thus
v 2 = 0.6(9.81) tan 30° = 3.398 m 2 /s 2
v = 1.843 m/s
Assuming the bucket to rotate clockwise (when viewed from
above), and using the axes shown, we find that the components
of the initial velocity of the drop are
(v0 ) x = 0, (v0 ) y = 0, (v0 ) 2 = 1.843 m/s
Free fall of drop
y = y0 + (v0 ) y t −
1 2
gt
2
y = y0 −
1 2
gt
2
When drop strikes floor:
y =0
y0 −
1 2
gt = 0
2
But
y0 = 2L − L cos 30° = 2(1.2) − 1.2 cos 30° = 1.361 m
Thus
1.361 −
1
(9.81) t 2 = 0
2
t = 0.5275
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PROBLEM 12.123 (Continued)
Projection on horizontal floor (uniform motion)
x = x0 + (v0 ) z t = L sin 30° + 0,
x = 0.6 m
z = z0 + (v0 ) z t = 0 + 1.843(0.527) = 0.971 m
Radius of circle: a =
a =
x2 + z 2
(0.6)2 + (0.971)2
a = 1.141 m W
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PROBLEM 12.124
A 12-lb block B rests as shown on the upper surface of a 30-lb wedge A.
Neglecting friction, determine immediately after the system is released from
rest (a) the acceleration of A, (b) the acceleration of B relative to A.
SOLUTION
Acceleration vectors:
a A = aA
30°, a B/A = aB/A
a B = a A + a B/ A
Block B:
ΣFx = max : mB aB /A − mB a A cos 30° = 0
(1)
aB/A = a A cos 30°
ΣFy = ma y : N AB − WB = − mB a A sin 30°
N AB = WB − (WB sin 30°)
Block A:
aA
g
(2)
ΣF = ma : WA sin 30° + N AB sin 30° = WA
WA sin 30° + WB sin 30° − (WB sin 2 30°)
aA =
aA
g
aA
a
= WA A
g
g
(WA + WB ) sin 30°
(30 + 12)sin 30°
(32.2) = 20.49 ft/s 2
g=
2
2
30 + 12sin 30°
WA + WB sin 30°
a A = 20.49 ft/s 2
(a)
30° W
aB/ A = (20.49) cos 30° = 17.75 ft/s 2
a B/A = 17.75 ft/s 2
(b)
W
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488
PROBLEM 12.125
A 500-lb crate B is suspended from a cable attached to a 40-lb trolley A
which rides on an inclined I-beam as shown. Knowing that at the
instant shown the trolley has an acceleration of 1.2 ft/s2 up and to the
right, determine (a) the acceleration of B relative to A, (b) the tension in
cable CD.
SOLUTION
(a)
First we note: a B = a A + a B/A , where a B/A is directed perpendicular to cable AB.
ΣFx = mB ax : 0 = −mB ax + mB a A cos 25°
B:
aB/A = (1.2 ft/s 2 ) cos 25°
or
a B/A = 1.088 ft/s 2
or
(b)
W
For crate B
ΣFy = mB a y : TAB − WB =
or
WB
a A sin 25°
g
A:
ª (1.2 ft/s 2 )sin 25° º
TAB = (500 lb) «1 +
»
32.2 ft/s 2
¬
¼
= 507.87 lb
For trolley A
ΣFx = m A a A : TCD − TAB sin 25° − WA sin 25° =
or
WA
aA
g
§
1.2 ft/s 2 ·
TCD = (507.87 lb)sin 25° + (40 lb) ¨¨ sin 25° +
¸
32.2 ft/s 2 ¸¹
©
or
TCD = 233 lb W
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PROBLEM 12.126
The roller-coaster track shown is contained in a vertical
plane. The portion of track between A and B is straight and
horizontal, while the portions to the left of A and to the
right of B have radii of curvature as indicated. A car is
traveling at a speed of 72 km/h when the brakes are
suddenly applied, causing the wheels of the car to slide on
the track (µ k = 0.25). Determine the initial deceleration
of the car if the brakes are applied as the car (a) has almost
reached A, (b) is traveling between A and B, (c) has just
passed B.
SOLUTION
v = 72 km/h = 20 m/s
(a)
Almost reached Point A.
ρ = 30 m
an =
v2
ρ
=
(20) 2
= 13.333 m/s 2
30
ΣFy = ma y : N R + N F − mg = man
N R + N F = m( g + an )
F = µk ( N R + N F ) = µ k m( g + an )
ΣFx = max : − F = mat
at = −
F
= − µ k ( g + an )
m
| at | = µk ( g + an ) = 0.25(9.81 + 13.33)
(b)
Between A and B.
ρ =∞
an = 0
| at | = µk g = (0.25)(9.81)
(c)
Just passed Point B.
| at | = 5.79 m/s 2 W
| at | = 2.45 m/s 2 W
ρ = 45 m
an =
v2
ρ
=
(20)2
= 8.8889 m/s 2
45
ΣFy = ma y : N R + N F − mg = − man
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PROBLEM 12.126 (Continued)
or
N R + N F = m ( g − an )
F = µ k ( N R + N F ) = µ k m ( g − an )
ΣFx = max : − F = mat
at = −
F
= − µ k ( g − an )
m
| at | = µk ( g − an ) = (0.25)(9.81 − 8.8889)
| at | = 0.230 m/s 2 W
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491
PROBLEM 12.127
The 100-g pin B slides along the slot in the rotating arm OC
and along the slot DE which is cut in a fixed horizontal plate.
Neglecting friction and knowing that rod OC rotates at the
constant rate θ0 = 12 rad/s, determine for any given value of θ
(a) the radial and transverse components of the resultant force F
exerted on pin B, (b) the forces P and Q exerted on pin B by
rod OC and the wall of slot DE, respectively.
SOLUTION
Kinematics
From the drawing of the system, we have
r=
Then
0.2
m
cos θ
sin θ ·
§
r = ¨ 0.2
θ ¸ m/s
2
cos
θ ¹
©
θ = 12 rad/s
θ = 0
and
2
cos θ (cos θ ) − sin θ (−2cos θ sin θ ) 2
θ
cos 4 θ
§ 1 + sin 2θ 2 ·
= ¨¨ 0.2
θ ¸¸ m/s 2
3
cos
θ
©
¹
r = 0.2
Substituting for θ
§
sin θ
sin θ ·
(12) = ¨¨ 2.4
¸ m/s
2
cos θ
cos 2 θ ¸¹
©
§
1 + sin 2 θ
1 + sin 2 θ
(12)2 = ¨¨ 28.8
r = 0.2
3
cos θ
cos3 θ
©
r = 0.2
Now
ar = r − rθ 2
§
1 + sin 2 θ · § 0.2
= ¨¨ 28.8
¸−¨
cos3 θ ¸¹ © cos θ
©
§
sin 2 θ ·
2
= ¨¨ 57.6
3 ¸
¸ m/s
θ
cos
©
¹
·
2
¸¸ m/s
¹
·
2
¸ (12)
¹
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PROBLEM 12.127 (Continued)
aθ = rθ + 2rθ
and
§
sin θ ·
= 0 + 2 ¨¨ 2.4
¸ (12)
cos 2 θ ¸¹
©
§
sin θ ·
2
= ¨¨ 57.6
2 ¸
¸ m/s
θ
cos
©
¹
Kinetics
(a)
We have
or
and
ª§
sin 2 θ
Fr = mB ar = (0.1 kg) «¨¨ 57.6
cos3 θ
¬«©
º
·
2
¸¸ m/s »
¹
¼»
ª§
sin θ
Fθ = mB aθ = (0.1 kg) «¨¨ 57.6
cos 2 θ
¬«©
º
·
2
¸¸ m/s »
¹
¼»
or
(b)
Now
or
Fr = (5.76 N) tan 2 θ sec θ W
Fθ = (5.76 N) tan θ sec θ W
ΣFy : Fθ cos θ + Fr sin θ = P cos θ
P = 5.76 tan θ sec θ + (5.76 tan 2 θ sec θ ) tan θ
P = (5.76 N) tan θ sec2 θ
or
θ W
ΣFr : Fr = Q cos θ
or
Q = (5.76 tan 2 θ sec θ )
1
cos θ
Q = (5.76 N) tan 2 θ sec2 θ
or
W
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493
PROBLEM 12.128
A small 200-g collar C can slide on a semicircular rod which is made to rotate
about the vertical AB at the constant rate of 6 rad/s. Determine the minimum
required value of the coefficient of static friction between the collar and the rod if
the collar is not to slide when (a) θ = 90°, (b) θ = 75°, (c) θ = 45°. Indicate in
each case the direction of the impending motion.
SOLUTION
vC = (r sin θ )φAB
First note
= (0.6 m)(6 rad/s)sin θ
= (3.6 m/s)sin θ
(a)
With θ = 90°,
vC = 3.6 m/s
ΣFy = 0: F − WC = 0
or
F = mC g
Now
F = µs N
or
N=
1
µs
ΣFn = mC an : N = mC
1
or
or
or
µs
mC g = mC
µs =
mC g
vC2
r
vC2
r
gr (9.81 m/s 2 )(0.6 m)
=
(3.6 m/s) 2
vC2
( µ s ) min = 0.454 W
The direction of the impending motion is downward. W
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PROBLEM 12.128 (Continued)
(b) and (c)
First observe that for an arbitrary value of θ, it is not known whether the impending motion will be upward or
downward. To consider both possibilities for each value of θ, let Fdown correspond to impending motion
downward, Fup correspond to impending motion upward, then with the “top sign” corresponding to Fdown,
we have
ΣFy = 0: N cos θ ± F sin θ − WC = 0
F = µs N
Now
N cos θ ± µ s N sin θ − mC g = 0
Then
or
N=
mC g
cos θ ± µs sin θ
and
F=
µ s mC g
cos θ ± µ s sin θ
ΣFn = mC an : N sin θ B F cos θ = mC
vC2
ρ
ρ = r sin θ
Substituting for N and F
mC g
v2
µs mC g
sin θ B
cos θ = mC C
cos θ ± µs sin θ
cos θ ± µ s sin θ
r sin θ
vC2
µs
tan θ
B
=
1 ± µs tan θ 1 ± µs tan θ gr sin θ
or
µs = ±
or
1+
vC2
gr sin θ
vC2
gr sin θ
tan θ
vC2
[(3.6 m/s) sin θ ]2
=
= 2.2018sin θ
gr sin θ (9.81 m/s 2 )(0.6 m)sin θ
Now
Then
(b)
tan θ −
µs = ±
tan θ − 2.2018 sin θ
1 + 2.2018sin θ tan θ
µs = ±
tan 75° − 2.2018sin 75°
= ± 0.1796
1 + 2.2018sin 75° tan 75°
θ = 75°
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PROBLEM 12.128 (Continued)
Then
downward:
µs = + 0.1796
upward:
µs < 0
not possible
( µ s )min = 0.1796 W
The direction of the impending motion is downward. W
(c)
θ = 45°
µs = ±
tan 45° − 2.2018sin 45°
= ± (− 0.218)
1 + 2.2018sin 45° tan 45°
Then
downward:
µs < 0
upward:
µs = 0.218
Note: When
or
not possible
( µ s ) min = 0.218 W
The direction of the impending motion is upward. W
tan θ − 2.2018sin θ = 0
θ = 62.988°,
µs = 0. Thus, for this value of θ , friction is not necessary to prevent the collar from sliding on the rod.
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496
PROBLEM 12.129
Telemetry technology is used to quantify kinematic values of a 200-kg
roller coaster cart as it passes overhead. According to the system,
r = 25 m, r = −10 m/s, r = −2 m/s 2 , θ = 90°, θ = −0.4 rad/s, θ =
−0.32 rad/s 2. At this instant, determine (a) the normal force between
the cart and the track, (b) the radius of curvature of the track.
SOLUTION
Find the acceleration and velocity using polar coordinates.
vr = r = −10 m/s
vθ = rθ = (25 m)( − 0.4 rad/s) = −10 m/s
So the tangential direction is
45° and v = 10 2 m/s.
ar = r − rθ 2 = −2 m/s − (25 m)( − 0.4 rad/s)2
= −6 m/s 2
aθ = rθ + 2rθ
= (25 m)(−0.32) rad/s 2 | +2(−10 m/s)( − 0.4 rad/s)
=0
So the acceleration is vertical and downward.
(a)
To find the normal force use Newton’s second law.
y-direction
N − mg sin 45° = −ma cos 45°
N = m( g sin 45° − a cos 45°)
= (200 kg)(9.81) m/s 2 − 6 m/s 2 )(0.70711)
= 538.815 N
N = 539 N W
(b)
Radius l curvature of the track.
an =
ρ =
v2
ρ
v2
(10 2)2
=
an
6 cos 45°
ρ = 47.1 m W
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497
PROBLEM 12.130
The radius of the orbit of a moon of a given planet is equal to twice the radius of that planet. Denoting
by ρ the mean density of the planet, show that the time required by the moon to complete one full revolution
about the planet is (24 π /G ρ )1/2 , where G is the constant of gravitation.
SOLUTION
For gravitational force and a circular orbit,
Fr =
GMm mv 2
=
r
r2
or
v=
GM
r
Let τ be the periodic time to complete one orbit.
vτ = 2π r
Solving for τ,
But
τ=
τ=
GM
= 2π r
r
hence,
GM = 2
2π r 3/2
GM
4
M = π R3 ρ ,
3
Then
τ
or
3π § r ·
G ρ ¨© R ¸¹
π
3
G ρ R3/2
3/2
Using r = 2R as a given leads to
τ = 23/2
3π
=
Gρ
24π
Gρ
τ = (24π /G ρ )1/2 W
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498
PROBLEM 12.131
At engine burnout on a mission, a shuttle had reached Point A at an
altitude of 40 mi above the surface of the earth and had a horizontal
velocity v0. Knowing that its first orbit was elliptic and that the shuttle
was transferred to a circular orbit as it passed through Point B at an
altitude of 170 mi, determine (a) the time needed for the shuttle to
travel from A to B on its original elliptic orbit, (b) the periodic time of
the shuttle on its final circular orbit.
SOLUTION
For Earth,
R = 3960 mi = 20.909 × 106 ft, g = 32.2 ft/s 2
GM = gR 2 = (32.2)(20.909 × 106 ) 2 = 14.077 × 1015 ft 3 /s 2
(a)
For the elliptic orbit,
rA = 3960 + 40 = 4000 mi = 21.12 × 106 ft
rB = 3960 + 170 = 4130 mi = 21.8064 × 106 ft
1
(rA + rB ) = 21.5032 × 106 ft
2
b = rA rB = 21.4605 × 106 ft
a=
Using Eq. 12.39,
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ A
rA
h
and
1 GM
= 2 + C cos θ B
rB
rB
But θ B = θ A + 180°, so that cos θ A = − cos θ B
Adding,
1 1 rA + rB 2a 2GM
+ =
= 2 = 2
rA rB
rA rB
b
h
or
h=
Periodic time.
τ=
τ=
GMb 2
a
2π ab 2π ab a 2π a3/ 2
=
=
h
GM
GMb2
2π (21.5032 × 106 )3/ 2
14.077 × 1015
= 5280.6 s = 1.4668 h
The time to travel from A to B is one half the periodic time
τ AB = 0.7334 h
τ AB = 44.0 min W
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PROBLEM 12.131 (Continued)
(b)
For the circular orbit,
a = b = rB = 21.8064 × 106 ft
τ circ =
2π a3/2
GM
=
2π (21.8064 × 106 )3/2
14.077 × 1015
τ circ = 1.498 h
= 5393 s
τ circ = 89.9 min W
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PROBLEM 12.132
It was observed that as the Galileo spacecraft reached the point on its trajectory closest to Io, a moon of the
planet Jupiter, it was at a distance of 1750 mi from the center of Io and had a velocity of 49.4 × 103 ft/s.
Knowing that the mass of Io is 0.01496 times the mass of the earth, determine the eccentricity of the trajectory
of the spacecraft as it approached Io.
SOLUTION
First note
r0 = 1750 mi = 9.24 × 106 ft
Rearth = 3960 mi = 20.9088 × 106 ft
We have
1 GM
= 2 (1 + ε cos θ )
r
h
At Point O,
r = r0 , θ = 0, h = h0 = r0 v0
Also,
Eq. (12.39)
GM Io = G (0.01496 M earth )
2
= 0.01496gRearth
using Eq. (12.30).
Then
2
1 0.01496 gRearth
=
(1 + ε )
r0
(r0 v0 ) 2
or
ε=
=
r0 v02
2
0.01496 gRearth
−1
(9.24 × 106 ft)(49.4 × 103 ft/s) 2
−1
0.01496(32.2 ft/s 2 )(20.9088 × 106 ft) 2
or
ε = 106.1 W
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PROBLEM 12.133*
Disk A rotates in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis at the
constant rate θ0 = 10 rad/s. Slider B has mass 1 kg and moves in a
frictionless slot cut in the disk. The slider is attached to a spring of
constant k, which is undeformed when r = 0. Knowing that the slider
is released with no radial velocity in the position r = 500 mm,
determine the position of the slider and the horizontal force exerted on
it by the disk at t = 0.1 s for (a) k = 100 N/m, (b) k = 200 N/m.
SOLUTION
First we note
r = 0, xsp = 0 Ÿ Fsp = kr
when
r0 = 500 mm = 0.5 m
and
θ = θ0 = 12 rad/s
then
θ = 0
ΣFr = mB ar : − Fsp = mB (
r − rθ02 )
§ k
·
− θ02 ¸ r = 0
r +¨
© mB
¹
ΣFθ = mB aθ : FA = mB (0 + 2rθ0 )
(a)
(1)
(2)
k = 100 N/m
Substituting the given values into Eq. (1)
ª100 N/m
º
r + «
− (10 rad/s)2 » r = 0
¬ 1 kg
¼
r =0
Then
dr
r = 0 and at t = 0, r = 0 :
= dt
³
r
0
dr =
³
0.1
(0) dt
0
r = 0
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PROBLEM 12.133* (Continued)
and
dr
= r = 0 and at t = 0, r0 = 0.5 m
dt
³
r
dr =
r0
³
0.1
(0) dt
0
r = r0
r = 0.5 m W
Note: r = 0 implies that the slider remains at its initial radial position.
With r = 0, Eq. (2) implies
(b)
FH = 0 W
k = 200 N/m
Substituting the given values into Eq. (1)
ª 200
º
r+«
− (10 rad/s)2 » r = 0
¬1 kg
¼
r + 100 r = 0
d
(r)
dt
Now
r=
Then
r = vr
so that
vr
At t = 0, vr = 0, r = r0 :
vr
0
d dr d
d
=
= vr
dt dt dr
dr
dvr
dr
dvr
+ 100r = 0
dr
³
r = vr
vr d vr = −100
³
r
r dr
r0
vr2 = −100(r 2 − r02 )
vr = 10 r02 − r 2
Now
At t = 0, r = r0 :
³
vr =
r
r0
dr
r02
−r
dr
= 10 r02 − r 2
dt
³ 10 dt = 10t
t
2
=
0
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PROBLEM 12.133* (Continued)
Let
³π
r = r0 sin φ ,
sin −1 ( r/r0 )
Then
/2
dr = r0 cos φ dφ
r0 cos φ dφ
r02 − r02 sin 2 φ
³π
sin −1 ( r/r0 )
/2
§r
sin −1 ¨
© r0
= 10t
dφ = 10t
· π
¸ − = 10 t
¹ 2
π·
§
r = r0 sin ¨10 t + ¸ = r0 cos10 t = (0.5 ft) cos10 t
2¹
©
r = −(5 m/s) sin10 t
Then
Finally,
at t = 0.1 s:
r = (0.5 ft) cos (10 × 0.1)
Eq. (2)
FH = 1 kg × 2 × [ −(5 ft/s)sin (10 × 0.1)] (10 rad/s)
r = 0.270 m W
FH = −84.1 N W
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