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The document contains four mechanics problems involving forces, friction, and kinematics. Problem 1 determines the force on a crate moving with constant acceleration. Problem 2 finds the acceleration of two blocks connected by a spring. Problem 3 calculates the velocity of a crate being pulled by a motor over time. Problem 4 finds the stopping distance of a vehicle to prevent its load from shifting.

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The document contains four mechanics problems involving forces, friction, and kinematics. Problem 1 determines the force on a crate moving with constant acceleration. Problem 2 finds the acceleration of two blocks connected by a spring. Problem 3 calculates the velocity of a crate being pulled by a motor over time. Problem 4 finds the stopping distance of a vehicle to prevent its load from shifting.

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Mechanics (2) Assignment (4)

1. If the 50-kg crate starts from rest and achieves a velocity of v = 4 m/s when it travels
a distance of 5 m to the right, determine the magnitude of force P acting on the
crate. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is μk =
0.3.

Fig. (1)

2. Block A has a weight of 8 lb and block B has a weight of 6 lb. They rest on a
surface for which the coefficient of kinetic friction is 𝜇𝑘 = 0.2. If the spring
has a stiffness of k = 20 lb/ft, and it is compressed 0.2 ft, determine the
acceleration of each block just after they are released.

Fig. (2)

𝟑
3. If the force exerted on cable AB by the motor is 𝑭 = (𝟏𝟎𝟎𝒕 ⁄𝟐 ) 𝑵,
where t is in seconds, determine the 50-kg crate’s velocity when t =
5s. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the crate
and the ground are 𝝁𝒔 = 0.4 and 𝝁𝒔 = 0.3, respectively. Initially the
crate is at rest.
Fig. (3)
4. The coefficients of friction between the load and the flatbed 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.

Fig. (4)
If the 50-kg crate starts from rest and achieves a velocity of P
v = 4 m>s when it travels a distance of 5 m to the right,
determine the magnitude of force P acting on the crate.
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The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and the
ground is mk = 0.3.

SOLUTION
Kinematics: The acceleration a of the crate will be determined first since its motion
is known.
(: + ) v2 = v 2 + 2a (s - s )
0 c 0

2 2
4 = 0 + 2a(5 - 0)

a = 1.60 m>s2 :

Free-Body Diagram: Here, the kinetic friction Ff = mkN = 0.3N is required to be


directed to the left to oppose the motion of the crate which is to the right, Fig. a.

Equations of Motion:

+ c ©Fy = may; N + P sin 30° - 50(9.81) = 50(0)

N = 490.5 - 0.5P

Using the results of N and a,

:
+ ©F = ma ;
x x P cos 30° - 0.3(490.5 - 0.5P) = 50(1.60)

P = 224 N Ans.

Ans:
P = 224 N
Block A has a weight of 8 lb and block B has a weight of 6 lb. A B
They rest on a surface for which the coefficient of kinetic k
friction is mk = 0.2. If the spring has a stiffness of k = 20 lb>ft,
and it is compressed 0.2 ft, determine the acceleration of each
block just after they are released.

Solution
Block A:
8
+ ΣFx = max;  4 - 1.6 =
d a
32.2 A

aA = 9.66 ft>s2 d  Ans.


Block B:
6
+ ΣFx = max;  4 - 12 =
S aB
32.2
aB = 15.0 ft>s2 S  Ans.

Ans:
aA = 9.66 ft>s2 d
aB = 15.0 ft>s2 S
If the force exerted on cable AB by the motor is A B
F = (100t3>2) N, where t is in seconds, determine the 50-kg
crate’s velocity when t = 5 s. The coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the crate and the ground are ms = 0.4
and mk = 0.3, respectively. Initially the crate is at rest.

SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram: The frictional force Ff is required to act to the left to oppose
the motion of the crate which is to the right.

Equations of Motion: Here, ay = 0. Thus,

+ c ©Fy = may; N - 50(9.81) = 50(0)

N = 490.5 N

Realizing that Ff = mkN = 0.3(490.5) = 147.15 N,

+ c ©Fx = max; 100t3>2 - 147.15 = 50a

a = A 2t3>2 - 2.943 B m>s

Equilibrium: For the crate to move, force F must overcome the static friction of
Ff = msN = 0.4(490.5) = 196.2 N. Thus, the time required to cause the crate to be
on the verge of moving can be obtained from.

:
+ ©F = 0;
x 100t3>2 - 196.2 = 0

t = 1.567 s

Kinematics: Using the result of a and integrating the kinematic equation dv = a dt


with the initial condition v = 0 at t = 1.567 as the lower integration limit,

(:
+ ) dv = adt
L L
v t
dv = A 2t3>2 - 2.943 B dt
L0 L1.567 s
t
v = A 0.8t5>2 - 2.943t B 2
1.567 s
v = A 0.8t5>2 - 2.943t + 2.152 B m>s

When t = 5 s,

v = 0.8(5)5>2 - 2.943(5) + 2.152 = 32.16 ft>s = 32.2 ft>s Ans.

Ans:
v = 32.2 ft>s
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

W
0.40 W = amax amax = 3.924 m/s 2
g

a max = 3.92 m/s 2


Uniformly accelerated motion.

v 2 = v02 + 2ax with v = 0 v0 = 72 km/h = 20 m/s

a = − amax = 3.924 m/s 2


0 = (20)2 + 2( −3.924) x x = 51.0 m 

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