Problems On Dynamics

PHYSICS I PROBLEMS KINETICS OF A PARTICLE 1
1. What force must be exerted on block A of mass M = 100

kg in order for block B of mass m = 10 kg not to fall? The F B
A
coefficient of static friction between blocks A and B is 0.55,
and the horizontal surface is frictionless.
Sol.: F ≥ 1962 N
2. Two bodies of mass m1 = 2 kg and m2 = 4 kg, respectively, are attached by a string. To

measure the maximum tension supported by the string two forces in opposite directions
are applied to the bodies. These forces change with time according to the expressions
F1 = kt and F2 = 2kt, respectively (k = 10 N/s). Calculate the maximum tension T
supported by the string if it is broken after 30 s.
Sol.: 400 N
3. The coefficient of static friction between mass m1 and

the surface of the inclined plane is 0.1. Calculate the
range of possible values for the ratio m2 /m1 for which: m1
a) m2 goes down, b) m2 goes up, c) m2 stays at rest. m2
m2 m2
Sol.: a) m1
> 0.589 b) m1
< 0.413 30o
m2
c) 0.413 ≤ m1
≤ 0.589
4. On a plane inclined at an angle α with the horizontal, a block of mass m is pulled up at

a constant velocity by a string. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the surface of
the plane and the block is µ, and the string makes an angle β with the inclined plane. At
what angle β is the tension of the string a minimum? Find the value of the tension in
R
this case. !
sin α + µ cos α Problem 12.23

Sol.: β = arctan µ, Tmin = p mg
1 + µ2
5. 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.
Sol.: a) 0.309 m/s2 , b) 4.172 m/s2

Problem 12.21
6. 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 µs = 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.
Sol.: a) a2 = 6.63 m/s2 ←, b) 0.321 m →
7. A light cord of length L has an end fixed at a point O of the ceiling. A small ball of
mass m is attached to the other end of the cord and moves as a conical pendulum in a
horizontal circle with an angular velocity ω about the vertical axis. Find the tension T
in the cord.
Note: Use the relation v = rω, where v is the tangential velocity of the ball and r is the
radius of the horizontal circle.
Sol.: T = mLω 2
8. Determine the proper bank angle θ for the air-

plane flying at 600 km/h and making a turn of
3 km radius. Note that the force exerted by the
air is normal to the supporting wing surface.
Sol.: 43.3o
prob_03_54
9. A pilot flies an airplane at a constant speed of 600

km/h in the vertical circle of radius 1000 m. Calcu-
late the force exerted by the seat on the 80-kg pilot
at point A and at point B.
Sol.: NA = 3007 N, NB = 1437 N
prob_03_67
Problem 12.49
10. 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.
Sol.: 1126 N - 25.6o
11. The bar OA rotates about a horizontal axis through

O with a constant counterclockwise angular velocity
ω = 3 rad/s. As it passes the position θ = 0, a small
block of mass m is placed on it at a radial distance
r = 45 cm. If the block is observed to slip at θ = 50o ,
determine the coefficient of static friction µs between
the block and the rod.
prob_03_58
Sol.: µs = 0.549
Problem 12.51
12. A curve in a speed track has a radius of 300 m and a rated

speed of 190 km/h. Knowing that a racing car starts skidding
on the curve when traveling at a speed of 285 km/h, determine
(a) the banking angle θ, (b) the coefficient of static friction
between the tires and the track under the prevailing condi-
tions, (c) the minimum speed at which the same car could
negotiate the curve.
Definition: The rated speed of a banked highway curve is the
speed at which a car should travel if no lateral friction force
is to be exerted on its wheels.
Sol.: a) 43.4o , b) 0.392, c) 124 km/h

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PHYSICS I PROBLEMS KINETICS OF A PARTICLE 1

1. What force must be exerted on block A of mass M = 100

2. Two bodies of mass m1 = 2 kg and m2 = 4 kg, respectively, are attached by a string. To

3. The coefficient of static friction between mass m1 and

4. On a plane inclined at an angle α with the horizontal, a block of mass m is pulled up at

sin α + µ cos α Problem 12.23

5. To unload a bound stack of plywood from a truck,

Sol.: a) 0.309 m/s2 , b) 4.172 m/s2

6. A package is at rest on a conveyor belt which is initially at

8. Determine the proper bank angle θ for the air-

9. A pilot flies an airplane at a constant speed of 600

10. A 54-kg pilot flies a jet trainer in a half vertical

11. The bar OA rotates about a horizontal axis through

12. A curve in a speed track has a radius of 300 m and a rated

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