This document contains 8 problems from a textbook on particle kinematics and curvilinear motion. The problems involve calculating average acceleration, velocity components, launch angles, ranges, times of flight and trajectories for objects moving along curved paths such as projectiles, rockets, and high jumpers. Solutions to the problems require applying equations of motion along curved paths and in two-dimensional trajectories.
This document contains 8 problems from a textbook on particle kinematics and curvilinear motion. The problems involve calculating average acceleration, velocity components, launch angles, ranges, times of flight and trajectories for objects moving along curved paths such as projectiles, rockets, and high jumpers. Solutions to the problems require applying equations of motion along curved paths and in two-dimensional trajectories.
This document contains 8 problems from a textbook on particle kinematics and curvilinear motion. The problems involve calculating average acceleration, velocity components, launch angles, ranges, times of flight and trajectories for objects moving along curved paths such as projectiles, rockets, and high jumpers. Solutions to the problems require applying equations of motion along curved paths and in two-dimensional trajectories.
This document contains 8 problems from a textbook on particle kinematics and curvilinear motion. The problems involve calculating average acceleration, velocity components, launch angles, ranges, times of flight and trajectories for objects moving along curved paths such as projectiles, rockets, and high jumpers. Solutions to the problems require applying equations of motion along curved paths and in two-dimensional trajectories.
Dr. Achmad Widodo [Mechanical Engineering-Diponegoro University]
1. [P.2/65]. The particle P moves along the curved slot,
a portion of which is shown. Its distances in meters measured along the slot is given by s = t2/4, where t is in second. The particle is at A when t = 2 s and at B when t = 2.2 s. Determine the magnitude a av of the average acceleration of P between A and B. Also express the acceleration as a vector a av using unit vector i and j.
2. [P.2/69]. A long jumper approaches his takeoff
board A with a horizontal velocity of 30 ft/sec. Determine the vertical component vy of the velocity of the velocity of his center of gravity at takeoff for him to make the jump shown. What is the vertical rise h of his center of gravity?
3. [P.2/71]. The center of mass G of a high jumper
follows the trajectory shown. Determine the component v0, measured in the vertical plane of the figure, of his takeoff velocity and angle if the apex of the trajectory just clear the bar at A. (In general, must the mass center G of the jumper clear the bar during a successful jump?
4. [P.2/72]. With what minimum horizontal velocity u
can aboy throw a rock at A and have it just clear the obstruction at B? 5. [P.2/73]. Prove the well-known result that, for a given launch speed v0, the launch angle = 45o yield the maximum horizontal range R. Determine the maximum range (Note that this result does not hold when aerodynamic drag is included in the analysis.
6. [P.2/78]. A rocket is released at point A from a jet
aircraft flying horizontally at 1000 km/h at an altitude of 800 m. If the rocket a horizontal acceleration of 0.5g, determine the angle from the horizontal to the line of sight to the target.
7. [P.2/80]. An outfielder experiments with two different
trajectories for throwing to home plate from the position shown: (a) v0 = 140 ft/sec with = 8o and (b) v0 = 120 ft/sec with = 12o. For each set of initial conditions, determine the time t required for the baseball to reach home plate and the altitude h as the ball crosses the plate.
8. [P.2/87]. The muzzle velocity of along-range rifle at A
is u = 400 m/s. Determine the two angle of elevation which will permit the projectile to hit the mountain target B. SOLUTION