R1–1.

An automobile is traveling with a constant speed along a

horizontal circular curve that has a radius r = 225 m. If the
magnitude of acceleration is a = 2.4 m >s 2, determine
the speed at which the automobile is traveling.

SOLUTION
v2
a = an = 2.4 =
r

v2
2.4 =
225

v = 23.2 m>s Ans.

R1–2.

Block B rests on a smooth surface. If the coefficients of 20 kg

friction between A and B are ms = 0.4 and mk = 0.3,
A F
determine the acceleration of each block if (a) F = 60 N,
and (b) F = 500 N.

B 50 kg

SOLUTION
a) The maximum friction force between blocks A and B is

Fmax = 0.4(20)(9.81) = 78.5 N 7 60 N 70 (9.81)N

60 N
Thus, both blocks move together.

a Fx = max;
+
: 60 = 70 a

aB = aA = a = 1.17 m>s2 Ans.

b) In this case 78.5 N 6 F = 500 N

20 (9.81) N

Block A: 500 N
20 (9.81)(0.3)

a Fx = max; 500 − 20(9.81)(0.3) = 20 aA

+
:

aA = 22.1 m>s2 Ans.

Block B:
20 (9.81)(0.3)

a Fx = max;
+ 50 (9.81)
: 20(9.81)(0.3) = 50 aB

aB = 1.18 m>s2 Ans.

R1–3.

The small 2 kg collar starting from rest at A slides down z

along the smooth rod. During the motion, the collar is acted
upon by a force F = 510i + 6yj + 2zk6 N, where x, y, z are 2m
in meters. Determine the collar’s speed when it strikes the A
wall at B.
F

B
5m
0.5 m y
SOLUTION 4m
rAB = rB - rA = - 2i + 4j - 4.5k

L
T1 + © Fds = T2 x

0 4 0.5

L2 L0 L5
1
0 + 2(9.81)(5 - 0.5) + 10dx + 6y dy + 2z dz = (2)v2B
2

vB = 9.57 m>s Ans.

R1–4.

The automobile travels from a parking deck down along a

cylindrical spiral ramp at a constant speed of v = 1.5 m>s. If
the ramp descends a distance of 12 m for every full
revolution, u = 2p rad, determine the magnitude of the car’s
acceleration as it moves along the ramp, r = 10 m. Hint: For 10 m
part of the solution, note that the tangent to the ramp at any
point is at an angle of f = tan - 1 (12>32p(10)4) = 10.81° 12 m
from the horizontal. Use this to determine the velocity#
components vu and vz, which in turn are used to determine u
#
and z.

SOLUTION

f = tan-1 a b = 10.81°
12
2p(10)
v = 1.5 m>s

vr = 0

vu = 1.5 cos 10.81° = 1.473 m>s

vz = -1.5 sin 10.81° = -0.2814 m>s

Since
#
r = 10 r = 0 r = 0
# 1.473
vu = r u = 1.473 u = = 0.1473
10

Since u = 0
#
ar = r - r u2 = 0 - 10(0.1473)2 = -0.217
#$
au = r u + 2 r u = 10(0) + 2(0)(0.1473) = 0
$
az = z = 0

a = 2(- 0.217)2 + (0)2 + (0)2 = 0.217 m>s2 Ans.

R1–5.

A rifle has a mass of 2.5 kg. If it is loosely gripped and a

1.5-g bullet is fired from it with a horizontal muzzle velocity
of 1400 m/s, determine the recoil velocity of the rifle just
after firing.

SOLUTION
+
: ©mv1 = ©mv2

0 + 0 = 0.0015(1400) - 2.5(vR)2

(vR)2 = 0.840 m>s Ans.

R1–6.

If a 150-kg crate is released from rest at A, determine its

A
speed after it slides 10 m down the plane. The coefficient of
kinetic friction between the crate and plane is mk = 0.3.
10 m

SOLUTION
+a©Fy = 0; NC - 150 (9.81) cos 30° = 0 30°

NC = 1274.4 N

T1 + ©U1 - 2 = T2

1
0 + 150 (9.81) sin 30°(10) - (0.3) 1274.4 (10) = (150) v22
2
150 (9.81) N

v2 = 6.86 m>s Ans.

R1–7.

The van is traveling at 20 km> h when the coupling of the 20 km/h

trailer at A fails. If the trailer has a mass of 250 kg and
coasts 45 m before coming to rest, determine the constant
horizontal force F created by rolling friction which causes
the trailer to stop.
A

F
SOLUTION
20(103)
20 km>h = = 5.556 m>s
3600

a;
+ b y2 = y20 + 2ac (s - s0)

0 = 5.5562 + 2(a)(45 - 0)

a = -0.3429 m>s2 = 0.3429 m>s2 :

+ ©F = ma ;
: F = 250(0.3429) = 85.7 N Ans.
x x
R1–8. A small metal particle passes downward through a
fluid medium while being subjected to the attraction of a
magnetic field such that its position is observed to be
s = 115t3 - 3t2 mm, where t is in seconds. Determine (a) the
particle’s displacement from t = 2 s to t = 4 s, and (b) the
velocity and acceleration of the particle when t = 5 s.

SOLUTION

s = 15t 3 − 3t
ds
υ= = 45t 2 − 3
dt
dυ
a= = 90 t
dt

(a ) St = 2 = 15(2)3 − 3(2) = 114 mm

St = 4 = 15(4)3 − 3(4) = 948 mm
St = 4 − St = 2 = 948 − 114 = 834 mm Ans.

(b) υt =5 = 45(5) 2 − 3 = 1122 mm/s = 1.122 m/s Ans.

2
at =5 = 90(5) = 450 mm/s = 0.45 m /s Ans.
R1–9.

The spool, which has a mass of 4 kg, slides along the rotating
rod. At the
# instant shown, the angular rate of rotation of the
is u = 6 rad >s and this rotation is increasing at
r = 0.5 m
rod
$
u = 2 rad>s2. At this same instant, the spool has a velocity ••
θ = 2 rad/s2
of 3 m/s and an acceleration of 1 m>s2, both measured
relative to the rod and directed away from the center O O
when r = 0.5 m. Determine the radial frictional force and •
the normal force, both exerted by the rod on the spool at θ = 6 rad/s
this instant.

vs = 3 m/s
as = 1 m/s2
SOLUTION
r = 0.5 m
# #
r = 3 m>s u = 6 rad>s
$ $
r = 1 m>s2 u = 2 rad>s
$ #
ar = r - ru2 = 1 - 0.5(6)2 = - 17
$ ##
au = ru + 2ru = 0.5(2) + 2(3)(6) = 37

©Fr = mar ; Fr = 4(-17) = - 68 N

©Fu = mau ; Nu = 4(37) = 148 N

©Fz = maz ; Nz - 4(9.81) = 0

Nz = 39.24 N

Fr = - 68 N Ans.

N = 2(148)2 + (39.24)2 = 153 N Ans.

R1–10.

Packages having a mass of 6 kg slide down a smooth chute

and land horizontally with a speed of 3 m/ s on the surface
of a conveyor belt. If the coefficient of kinetic friction 3 m/s
between the belt and a package is mk = 0.2, determine the
1 m/s
time needed to bring the package to rest on the belt if the
belt is moving in the same direction as the package with a
speed v = 1 m/s.

SOLUTION

L
(+c ) m(v1)y + © Fy dt = m(v2)y

0 + Np(t) - 58.86(t) = 0

Np = 58.86 N

L
+)
(: m(v1)x + © Fx dt = m(v2)x

6(3) - 0.2(58.86)(t) = 6(1)

t = 1.02 s Ans.
R1–11.

A 20-kg block is originally at rest on a horizontal surface

F
for which the coefficient of static friction is ms = 0.6 and
the coefficient of kinetic friction is mk = 0.5. If a horizontal
force F is applied such that it varies with time as shown, F (N)
determine the speed of the block in 10 s. Hint: First
determine the time needed to overcome friction and start
the block moving. 200

SOLUTION
The crate starts moving when
t (s)
5 10
F = Fr = 0.6(196.2) = 117.72 N

From the graph since

200
F = t, 0 … t … 5s
5

The time needed for the crate to start moving is

5
t = (117.72) = 2.943 s
200

Hence, the impulse due to F is equal to the area under the curve from
2.943 s … t … 10 s

L
+
: m(vx)1 + © Fx dt = m(vx)2

5 10

L2.943 5 L5
200
0 + t dt + 200 dt - (0.5)196.2(10 - 2.943) = 20v2

40( t2) 2
5
1
+ 200(10 - 5) - 692.292 = 20v2
2 2.943

634.483 = 20v2

v2 = 31.7 m>s Ans.

R 1 – 1 2. The block has a mass of 10 kg and rests on the
k
surface of the cart having a mass of 15 kg. If the spring which
is attached to the cart and not the block is compressed 0.2 m B
C
and the system is released from rest, determine the speed of
the block after the spring becomes undeformed. Neglect the
mass of the cart’s wheels and the spring in the calculation.
Also neglect friction. Take k = 5000 N>m.

SOLUTION
+ ) m (υ ) + m (υ ) = m (υ ) + m (υ )
(: B B 1 C C 1 B B 2 C C 2
0 + 0 = 10(υ B ) 2 + 15(υC ) 2 (1)
T1 + V1 = T2 + V2
1 1
mB (υ B )12 + mC (υC )12 + (Ve )1
2 2
1 1
= mB (υ B ) 22 + mC (υC ) 22 + (υe ) 2
2 2
1
0 + 0 + (5000)(0.22 )
2
1 1
= (10)(υ B )22 + (15)(υc )22 + 0
2 2
100 = 5(υ B )2 + 7.5(υC ) 22
2
(2)
Solving Eqs. (1) and (2),
(υC ) 2 = −2.31 m/s = 2.31 m/s ←
(υ B ) 2 = +3.464 m/s → Ans.
R1–13.

A train car, having a mass of 25 Mg, travels up a 10° incline

with a constant speed of 80 km/h. Determine the power
required to overcome the force of gravity.

SOLUTION
v = 80 km>h = 22.22 m>s

P = F # v = 25(103)(9.81)(22.22)(sin 10°)

P = 946 kW Ans.
R1–14.

The rocket sled has a mass of 4 Mg and travels from rest v

along the smooth horizontal track such that it maintains a T
constant power output of 450 kW. Neglect the loss of fuel
mass and air resistance, and determine how far it must
travel to reach a speed of v = 60 m>s.

SOLUTION

F = m a = ma b
+ ©F = m a ; v dv
: x x
ds

v2 dv
P = Fv = ma b
ds

L L
P ds = m v2 dv

s v

L0 L0
P ds = m v2 dv

m v3
Ps =
3
m v3
s =
3P
4 (103)(60)3
s = = 640 m Ans.
3(450)(103)
R1–15.

A projectile, initially at the origin, moves vertically

downward along a straight-line path through a fluid medium
such that its velocity is defined as v = 318e-t + t21>2 m>s,
where t is in seconds. Plot the position s of the projectile
during the first 2 s. Use the Runge-Kutta method to evaluate
s with incremental values of h = 0.25 s.

SOLUTION
n = 3 (8 e - 1 + t)1>2

s0 = 0 at t = 0

Using the Runge–Kutta method:

s t
0 0
2.01 0.25
3.83 0.50
5.49 0.75
7.03 1.00
8.48 1.25
9.87 1.50
11.2 1.75
12.5 2.00
R1–16.

The chain has a mass of 3 kg/m. If the coefficient of kinetic

A
friction between the chain and the plane is mk = 0.2,
determine the velocity at which the end A will pass point
B when the chain is released from rest.
2m

SOLUTION 40°

+ a©Fy = may ; - 2(3)(9.81) cos 40° + NC = 0 B

NC = 45.09 N

+ b©Fx = max ; 2(3)(9.81) sin 40° - 0.2(45.09) = 2(3) a

a = 4.80 m>s2

+ b v22 = v21 + 2as

v22 = 0 + 2(4.80)(2)

v2 = 4.38 m>s Ans.

Also,

T1 + ©U1-2 = T2

1
0 + 2(3)(9.81)(2 sin 40°) - 0.2(45.09)(2) = (2)(3)(v2)
2

v = 4.38 m>s Ans.

R1–17.

The motor M pulls in its attached rope with an acceleration

ap = 6 m/s2. Determine the towing force exerted by M on
aP = 6 m/s2
the rope in order to move the 50-kg crate up the inclined
plane. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate
and the plane is mk = 0.3. Neglect the mass of the pulleys M
and rope.
P

SOLUTION
a+ ©Fy = may ; NC - 50(9.81) cos 30° = 0 θ = 30°

NC = 424.79

Q+ ©Fx = max ; 3T - 0.3(424.79) - 50(9.81) sin 30° = 50aC (1)

Kinematics, 2sC + (sC - sp) = l

Taking two time derivatives, yields

3aC = ap

6
Thus, aC = = 2
3

Substituting into Eq. (1) and solving,

T = 158 N Ans.
R1–18.

The drinking fountain is designed such that the nozzle is vA

located from the edge of the basin as shown. Determine the 40°
maximum and minimum speed at which water can be
A
ejected from the nozzle so that it does not splash over the
sides of the basin at B and C. 50 mm B C

250 mm
100 mm
SOLUTION
a:
+ bs = v t
x x

R
R = vA sin 40°t t = (1)
vA sin 40°

(+c ) sy = A sy B 0 + vy t + 1
2 ac t2
1
-0.05 = 0 + vA cos 40°t + 2 (-9.81)t2 (2)

Substituting Eq. (1) into (2) yields:

-0.05 = vA cos 40° ¢ ≤ + (-9.81) ¢ ≤

2
R 1 R
vA sin 40° 2 vA sin 40°

A sin2 40°(R cos 40° + 0.05 sin 40°)

4.905 sin 40°R2
vA =

At point B, R = 0.1 m.

A sin 40°(0.1 cos 40° + 0.05 sin 40°)

4.905 sin 40°(0.1)2
vA = 2
= 0.838 m>s Ans.

At point C, R = 0.35 m.

A sin 40°(0.35 cos 40° + 0.05 sin 40°)

4.905 sin 40°(0.35)2
vA = 2
= 1.76 m>s Ans.
R1–19.

The 100-kg crate is subjected to the action of two forces, F1

F1 = 800 N and F2 = 1.5 kN, as shown. If it is originally at F2
30° 20°
rest, determine the distance it slides in order to attain a
speed of 6 m/s. The coefficient of kinetic friction between
the crate and the surface is mk = 0.2.

SOLUTION

+ c a Fy = 0; NC - 800 sin 30° - 100(9.81) + 1500 sin 20° = 0

NC = 867.97 N

T1 + a U1 - 2 = T2

1
0 + 800 cos 30°(s) - 0.2(867.97)(s) + 1500 cos 20° (s) = (100)(6)2
2

s(1928.7) = 1800

s = 0.933 m Ans.
R1–20. The position of particles A and B are
rA = 53ti + 9t12 - t2j6 m and rB = 531t2 - 2t + 22i +
31t - 22j6 m, respectively, where t is in seconds. Determine
the point where the particles collide and their speeds just
before the collision. How long does it take before the
collision occurs?

SOLUTION

rA = 3t i + 9t (2 − t ) j
rB = 3(t 2 − 2t + 2)i + 3(t − 2) j
υA = rA = 3i + (18 − 18t ) j
.

υB = r.B = (6t − 6)i + 3 j

When the two particles collide,
rA = rB : 3t = 3(t 2 − 2t + 2) (1)
9t (2 − t ) = 3(t − 2) (2)
2
From Eq. (1), t − 3t + 2 = 0
t = 1 or 2
But t = 1 does not satisfy E q.(2)
Hence t = 2 s Ans.
The position, where collision occurs, is
rA = rB = 3(2)i + 9(2 − 2) j = 6i Ans.
and their velocities are
υA = 3i + [18 − 18(2)] j = 3i − 18 j Ans.

υB = [6(2) − 6]i + 3 j = 6i + 3 j Ans.

R1–21.

The ping-pong ball has a mass of 2 g. If it is struck with the 30⬚

velocity shown, determine how high h it rises above the end
of the smooth table after the rebound. Take e = 0.8. 18 m/s

2.25 m 0.75 m

SOLUTION
+ )
(: s = s0 + v0 t

2.25 = 0 + 18 cos 30°t

t = 0.14434 s

(vx)1 = (vx)2 = 18 cos 30° = 15.5885 m>s

(+ T) v = v0 + ac t

(vy)1 = 18 sin 30° + 9.81(0.14434)

(vy)1 = 10.4160 m>s

(vy)2
(+ c ) e = 0.8 =
10.4160

(vy)2 = 8.3328 m>s

+ )
(: s = s0 + v0 t

0.75 = 0 + 15.5885t

t = 0.048112 s

1 2
(+ c ) s = s0 + v0 t + a t
2 c

1
h = 0 + 8.3328(0.048112) - (9.81)(0.048112)2
2

h = 0.390 m Ans.
R1–22.

A sports car can accelerate at 6 m/s 2 and decelerate at

8 m/s 2. If the maximum speed it can attain is 60 m/s,
determine the shortest time it takes to travel 900 m starting
from rest and then stopping when s = 900 m.

SOLUTION
Time to accelerate to 60 m/s,
+)
(: v = v0 + ac t

60 = 0 + 6t

t = 10 s

+) 1 2
(: s = s0 + v0 t + a t
2 c

1
s = 0 + 0 + (6)(102)
2

s = 300 m

Time to decelerate to a stop,

+)
(: v = v0 + ac t

0 = 60 - 8t

t = 7.5 s

+) 1 2
(: s = s0 + v0 t + a t
2 c

1
s = 0 + 60(7.5) - (8)(7.52)
2

s = 225 m

Time to travel at 60 m/s,

900 - 300 - 225 = 375 m

+)
(: s = s0 + v0 t

375 = 0 + 60t

t = 6.25 s

Total time t = 10 + 7.5 + 6.25 = 23.8 s Ans.

R1–23.

A 2-kg particle rests on a smooth horizontal plane and is acted

upon by forces Fx = 0 and Fy = 3 N. If x = 0, y = 0,
vx = 6 m/s, and vy = 2 m/s when t = 0, determine the equation
y = f1x2 which describes the path.

SOLUTION
+ c ©Fy = may; 3 = 2ay ay = 1.5 m>s2 (1)
+ ©F = ma ;
: 0 = 2ax ax = 0 (2)
x x

dvy
ay = = 1.5
dt
vy t

L2 L0
dvy = 1.5 dt

dy
vy = = 1.5t + 2
dt
y t

L0 L0
dy = (1.5t + 2) dt

y = 0.75t2 + 2t (3)

dvx
ax = = 0
dt
vx t

L6 L0
dvx = 0dt

dx
vx = = 6
dt
x t

L0 L0
dx = 6dt

x = 6t (4)

Eliminating t from Eq. (3) and (4) yields:

y = 0.0208x2 + 0.333x (Parabola) Ans.

R1–24. The collar has a mass of 2 kg and travels along
the smooth horizontal rod defined by the equiangular spiral
r = 1eu2 m, where u is in radians. Determine the tangential
force F and the normal force N acting on the collar when
u# = 90°, if the force F maintains a constant angular motion F
u = 2 rad>s.

r
r  eu

SOLUTION u
r = eu
# #
r = eu u
$ # $
r = e u (u)2 + e u u

At u = 90°
#
u = 2 rad>s
#
u = 0

r = 4.8105 m
#
r = 9.6210 m>s
$
r = 19.242 m>s2
$ #
ar = r - r(u)2 = 19.242 - 4.8105(2)2 = 0
$ # #
au = r u + 2 r u = 0 + 2(9.6210)(2) = 38.4838 m>s2

r
tan c = = e u>e u = 1
A B
dr
du

c = u = 45°

+ c ©Ft = m a t ; -N cos 45° + F cos 45° = 2(0)

;
;
+ ©F = m a ;
u u F sin 45° + N sin 45° = 2(38.4838)

Nt = 54.4 N Ans.

F = 54.4 N Ans.
R1–25. Block A, having a mass m, is released from rest, A
falls a distance h and strikes the plate B having a mass 2m. If
the coefficient of restitution between A and B is e,
determine the velocity of the plate just after collision. The h
spring has a stiffness k.
B

SOLUTION

Just before impact, the velocity of A is

T1 + V1 = T2 + V2

1
0 + 0 = mv2A - mgh
2

vA = 22gh

(vB)2 - (vA)2
A+TB e =
22gh
e22gh = (vB)2 - (vA)2 (1)

A+TB ©mv1 = ©mv2

m(vA) + 0 = m(vA)2 + 2m(vB)2 (2)

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) for (vB)2 yields

1
(vB)2 = 22gh (1 + e) Ans.
3
R1–26. Block A, having a mass of 2 kg, is released from A
rest, falls a distance h = 0.5 m, and strikes the plate B
having a mass of 3 kg. If the coefficient of restitution
between A and B is e = 0.6, determine the velocity of the h
block just after collision. The spring has a stiffness
k = 30 N>m. B

SOLUTION

Just before impact, the velocity of A is

41 61  42 62

1
0 0  (2)(v!)22 2(9.81)(0.5)
2

(v!)2  2(9.81)(0.5)  3.132 ms

(v")3 (vA)3
 4 E 
3.132 0

0.6(3.132)  (v")3 (v!)3

1.879  (v")3 (vA)3 (1)

 4 iMv2  iMv3

2(3.132) 0  2(vA)3 3(v")3 (2)

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) for (vA)3 yields

(v")3  2.00 ms

(v!)3  0.125 ms Ans.

R1–27.

Two smooth billiard balls A and B have an equal mass of

m = 200 g. If A strikes B with a velocity of 1vA21 = 2 m/s y
as shown, determine their final velocities just after collision.
Ball B is originally at rest and the coefficient of restitution
A
is e = 0.75.
(vA)1

40°
SOLUTION B x

(vA)x1 = - 2 cos 40° = - 1.532 m>s

(vA)y1 = - 2 sin 40° = - 1.285 m>s

+ )
(: mA(vA)x1 + mB (vB)x1 = mA(vA)x2 + mB (vB)x2

-2(1.532) + 0 = 0.2(vA)x2 + 0.2(vB)x2 (1)

+ ) (vrel)2
(: e =
(vrel)1

(vA)x2 - (vB)x2
0.75 = (2)
1.532

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2)

(vA)x2 = - 0.1915 m>s

(vB)x2 = - 1.3405 m>s

For A:

(+ T ) mA (vA)y1 = mA (vA)y2

(vA)y2 = 1.285 m>s

For B:

(+ c ) mB (vB)y1 = mB (vB)y2

(vB)y2 = 0

Hence (vB)2 = (vB)x2 = 1.34 m>s ; Ans.

(vA)2 = 2( -0.1915)2 + (1.285)2 = 1.30 m>s Ans.

(uA)2 = tan - 1 a b = 8.47° e

0.1915
Ans.
1.285
R1–2 8. The collar has a mass of 20 kg and can slide freely on
the smooth rod. The attached springs are both compressed
0.4 m when d = 0.5 m. Determine the speed of the collar k¿  15 N/m
after the applied force F = 100 N causes it to be displaced
so that d = 0.3 m. When d = 0.5 m the collar is at rest. F  100 N

60

d
k  25 N/m
T1 + ©U1 - 2 = T2

1 1
0 + 100 sin 60°(0.5 - 0.3) + 196.2(0.5 - 0.3) - [ (25)[0.4 + 0.2]2 - (25)(0.4)2]
2 2

1 1 1
- [ (15)[0.4 - 0.2]2 - (15)(0.4)2] = (20)v2C
2 2 2

vC = 2.34 m>s Ans.

R1–29.

The collar of negligible size has a mass of 0.25 kg and is A

attached to a spring having an unstretched length of 100 mm.
If the collar is released from rest at A and travels along the
smooth guide, determine its speed just before it strikes B. 400 mm

k ⫽ 150 N/m
200 mm
SOLUTION
TA + VA = TB + VB B

1 1 1
0 + (0.25)(9.81)(0.6) + (150)(0.6 - 0.1)2 = (0.25)(vB)2 + (150)(0.4 - 0.1)2
2 2 2

vB = 10.4 m>s Ans.

R1–30.

Determine the tension developed in the two cords and the

acceleration of each block. Neglect the mass of the pulleys
and cords. Hint: Since the system consists of two cords, relate
the motion of block A to C, and of block B to C. Then, by
elimination, relate the motion of A to B. 10 kg A

C
SOLUTION 3m

Block A:
B 4 kg
+ T ©Fy = may ; 10(9.81) - TA = 10aA (1)

Block B:

+ c ©Fy = may ; TB - 4(9.81) = 4aB (2)

Pulley C:

+ c ©Fy = 0; TA - 2TB = 0 (3)

Kinematics:

sA + sC = l

Taking the two time derivatives:

aA = - aC

Also,

sC ¿ + (sC ¿ - sB) = l¿

So that 2aC ¿ = aB

Since aC ¿ = - aC

aB = 2 aA (4)

Solving Eqs.(1)–(4),

aA = 0.755 m>s2 Ans.

aB = 1.51 m>s2 Ans.

TA = 90.6 N Ans.

TB = 45.3 N Ans.
R1–31.

The baggage truck A has a mass of 800 kg and is used to pull A

each of the 300-kg cars. Determine the tension in the
couplings at B and C if the tractive force F on the truck is C B
F = 480 N. What is the speed of the truck when t = 2 s,
starting from the rest? The car wheels are free to roll. F
Neglect the mass of the wheels.

SOLUTION
+ ©F = ma ;
: x x 480 = 3800 + 2130024a

a = 0.3429 m>s2

1:
+ 2 n = n0 + act

n = 0 + 0.3429122 = 0.686 m>s Ans.

+ ©F = ma ;
: TB = 21300210.34292
x x

TB = 205.71 = 206 N Ans.

+ ©F = ma ;
: x x TC = 1300210.34292

TC = 102.86 = 103 N Ans.

R1–32.

The baggage truck A has a mass of 800 kg and is used to pull

A
each of the 300-kg cars. If the tractive force F on the truck is
F = 480 N, determine the initial acceleration of the truck. C B
What is the acceleration of the truck if the coupling at C
suddenly fails? The car wheels are free to roll. Neglect the F
mass of the wheels.

SOLUTION
+ ©F = ma ;
: x x 480 = 3800 + 2130024a

a = 0.3429 = 0.343 m>s2 Ans.

+ ©F = ma ;
: x x 480 = 1800 + 3002a

a = 0.436 m>s2 Ans.

R1–33.

Packages having a mass of 2.5 kg ride on the surface of the φ

conveyor belt. If the belt starts from rest and with constant
acceleration increases to a speed of 0.75 m/s in 2 s,
determine the maximum angle of tilt, u, so that none of the B
packages slip on the inclined surface AB of the belt. The 350 mm
coefficient of static friction between the belt and each
package is ms = 0.3. At what angle f do the packages first
begin to slip off the surface of the belt if the belt is moving
at a constant speed of 0.75 m/s? θ

SOLUTION A

+ ©Fy = may ; NP - 2.5(9.81) cos u = 0 (1)

+ ©Fx = max ; 0.3NP - 2.5(9.81) sin u = 2.5aP (2)

Kinematics:

v = v0 + ac t

0.75 = 0 + aP (2)

aP = 0.375 m>s2

Combining Eqs. (1) and (2), using ap,

0.3 cos u - sin u = 0.0382

u = 14.6° Ans.

(0.75)2
a+ ©Fn = man ; 2.5(9.81) cos f - NP = 2.5 c d
0.350

Q+ ©Ft = mat ; 2.5(9.81) sin f - 0.3NP = 0

Combining these equations,

cos f - 3.33 sin f = 0.164

f = 14.0° Ans.
R1–34. The device shown is designed to produce the A
experience of weightlessness in a passenger when he
reaches point A, u = 90°, along the path. If the passenger
has a mass of 75 kg, determine the minimum speed he 10 m
should have when he reaches A so that he does not exert a B

normal reaction on the seat. The chair is pin connected to

the frame BC so that he is always seated in an upright u
C
position. During the motion his speed remains constant.

SOLUTION

υ2 ʋ
N = −75(9.81) + 75 =0
r
υ 2 = (9.81)(10)
υ = 9.90 m/s Ans. 75(9.81)N
 A
R1–35. The passenger has a mass of 75 kg and always sits in
an upright position on the chair. At the instant u = 30°, he
has a speed of 5 m>s and an increase of speed of 2 m>s2.
10 m
Determine the horizontal and vertical forces that the chair B
exerts on him in order to produce this motion.

u
C

SOLUTION
υ2 52
ar = = = 2.5 m/s 2
r 10
at = 2 m/s 2
Fr = mar = (75 kg )(2.5 m/s 2 ) = 187.5 N
Ft = mat = (75 kg )(2 m/s 2 ) = 150 N at

+ ↑ Fv = Ft sin 60D − Fr sin 30D

= 150sin 60D − 187.5sin 30D = 36.2 N Ans.
D D
;
+ FH = Ft cos 60 + Fr cos 30 30°
ar
= 150 cos 60D + 187.5cos 30D = 237.4 N Ans.
R1–36.

The baggage truck A has a mass of 800 kg and is used to pull A

each of the 400-kg cars. Determine the tension in the
couplings at B and C if the tractive force F on the truck is C B
F = 500 N. What is the speed of the truck when t = 4 s,
starting from the rest? The car wheels are free to roll. F
Neglect the mass of the wheels.

SOLUTION
+ ©F = ma ;
: x x 500 = 3800 + 2140024a

a = 0.3125 m>s2

1:
+ 2 n = n0 + act

n = 0 + 0.3125142 = 1.25 m>s Ans.

+ ©F = ma ;
: TB = 21400210.31252
x x

TB = 250 N Ans.
+ ©F = ma ;
: x x TC = 1400210.31252

TC = 125 N Ans.
R1–37.

The baggage truck A has a mass of 800 kg and is used to pull

A
each of the 400-kg cars. If the tractive force F on the truck is
F = 500 N, determine the initial acceleration of the truck. C B
What is the acceleration of the truck if the coupling at C
suddenly fails? The car wheels are free to roll. Neglect the F
mass of the wheels.

SOLUTION
+ ©F = ma ;
: x x 500 = 3800 + 2140024a

a = 0.3125 = 0.313 m>s2 Ans.

+ ©F = ma ;
: x x 500 = 1800 + 4002a

a = 0.417 m>s2 Ans.

R1–38.

A projectile, initially at the origin, moves along a straight-

line path through a fluid medium such that its velocity is
v = 180011 - e-0.3t2 mm>s, where t is in seconds. Determine
the displacement of the projectile during the first 3 s.

SOLUTION
ds
v = = 1800(1 - e-0.3t)
dt
s t

L0 L0
ds = 1800(1 - e-0.3t) dt

s = 1800 at + b - 6000
1 -0.3t
e
0.3

Thus, in t = 3 s

s = 1800 a3 + b - 6000
1 -0.3(3)
e
0.3

s = 1839.4 mm = 1.84 m Ans.

R1–39.

A particle travels along a straight line with a velocity

v = (12 - 3t2) m>s, where t is in seconds. When t = 1 s, the
particle is located 10 m to the left of the origin. Determine
the acceleration when t = 4 s, the displacement from t = 0
to t = 10 s, and the distance the particle travels during this
time period.

SOLUTION
v = 12 - 3t2 (1)

= -6t 2
dv
a = = -24 m>s2 Ans.
dt t=4

A 12 - 3t2 B dt
s t t

L-10 L1 L1
ds = v dt =

s + 10 = 12t - t3 - 11

s = 12t - t3 - 21

s| t = 0 = -21

s|t = 10 = -901

¢s = -901 - ( -21) = -880 m Ans.

From Eq. (1):

v = 0 when t = 2s

s|t = 2 = 12(2) - (2)3 - 21 = -5

sT = (21 - 5) + (901 - 5) = 912 m Ans.

R1–40. The acceleration of a particle along a straight line
is defined by a = 12t - 92 m>s2, where t is in seconds. When
t = 0, s = 1 m and v = 10 m>s. When t = 9 s, determine
(a) the particle’s position, (b) the total distance traveled,
and (c) the velocity. Assume the positive direction is to
the right.

SOLUTION

a = (2t - 9)

dv = a dt
t

L10 L0
v
dv = (2t - 9) dt

v - 10 = t2 - 9t

v = t2 - 9t + 10

ds = v dt
s t

L1 L0
ds = A t2 - 9t + 10 B dt

1 3
s - 1 = t - 4.5t2 + 10t
3

1 3
s = t - 4.5t2 + 10t + 1
3

Note v = 0 at t2 - 9t + 10 = 0

t = 1.298 s and t = 7.702 s

At t = 1.298 s, s = 7.127 m

At t = 7.702 s, s = -36.627 m

At t = 9 s, s = -30.50 m

a) s = -30.5 m Ans.

b) stot = (7.127 - 1) + 7.127 + 36.627 + (36.627 - 30.50) = 56.0 m Ans.

c) v|t = 9 = (9)2 - 9(9) + 10 = 10 m>s Ans.

R1–41.

If the end of the cable at A is pulled down with a speed of

2 m/s, determine the speed at which block B rises.

2 m/s
SOLUTION
Two cords:

sA + 2sC = l
B
sB + (sB - sC) = l¿

Thus, vA = - 2vC

2vB = vC

4vB = - vA

-2
vB = = - 0.5 m>s = 0.5 m>s c Ans.
4
 z
R1–42. The 2-kg spool S fits loosely on the rotating
inclined rod for which the coefficient of static friction is 5 3
ms = 0.2. If the spool is located 0.25 m from A, determine 4
the minimum constant speed the spool can have so that it
does not slip down the rod. S
0.25 m

SOLUTION

4
+  0.25 2 3  0.2 m
5

3 4 v2
 i&N  MAN ; .S 2 3
5
0.2.S 2 3  2 2
5 0.2
3

4 3
C i&B  M AB ; .S 2 3 0.2.S 2 3 2(9.81)  0
5 5

.S  21.3 N

v  0.969 ms Ans.

R1–43. The 2-kg spool S fits loosely on the inclined rod for z
which the coefficient of static friction is ms = 0.2. If the spool 5 3
is located 0.25 m from A, determine the maximum constant 4
speed the spool can have so that it does not slip up the rod.
S
0.25 m

SOLUTION
4
r = 0.25 a b = 0.2 m
5

;
3 4 v2
;
+ ©F = ma ; Ns a b + 0.2Ns a b = 2 a b
n n
5 5 0.2

4 3
+ c ©Fb = m ab ; Ns a b - 0.2Ns a b - 2(9.81) = 0
5 5

Ns = 28.85 N

v = 1.48 m>s Ans.

R1–44. The winding drum D is drawing in the cable at an
accelerated rate of 5 m>s2. Determine the cable tension if
the suspended crate has a mass of 800 kg.

SOLUTION

sA + 2 sB = l

aA = - 2 aB

5 = - 2 aB

aB = -2.5 m>s2 = 2.5 m>s2 c

+ c ©Fy = may ; 2T - 800(9.81) = 800(2.5)

T = 4924 N = 4.92 kN Ans.

R1–45.

A car starts from rest and moves along a straight line with
an acceleration of a = 13s-1>32 m>s2, where s is in meters.
Determine the car’s acceleration when t = 4 s.

SOLUTION
1
a = 3s- 3

a ds = n dn
s v

L0 L0
1
3s - 3 ds = n dn

3 2 1
(3)s3 = n2
2 2
1
n = 3s3

ds 1
= 3s3
dt
s t

L0 L0
1
s - 3 ds = 3 dt

3 2
s3 = 3t
2
3
s = (2t)2
3
s t = 4 = (2(4))2 = 22.62 = 22.6 m
1
a t = 4 = 3(22.62)- 3 = 1.06 m s2 Ans.
R1–46.

A particle travels along a curve defined by the equation

s = (t3 - 3t2 + 2t) m. where t is in seconds. Draw the
s- t, v - t, and a - t graphs for the particle for 0 … t … 3 s .

SOLUTION
s = t3 - 3t2 + 2t

ds
v = = 3t2 - 6t + 2 Ans.
dt

dv
a = = 6t - 6 Ans.
dt

v = 0 at 0 = 3t2 - 6t + 2

t = 1.577 s, and t = 0.4226 s,

s|t = 1.577 = -0.386 m

s|t = 0.4226 = 0.385 m

R1–47. A ball is launched from point A at an angle of 30°. vA
Determine the maximum and minimum speed vA it can A
have so that it lands in the container. 30⬚

1m
B C
0.25 m

2.5 m
4m
SOLUTION
Min. speed:

:
Aa :
++ Bb s = s0 + v0 t

2.5 = 0 + vA cos 30°t

1
A+cB s = s0 + v0 t + a t2
2 c

1
0.25 = 1 + vA sin 30°t - (9.81)t2
2

Solving

t = 0.669 s

vA = A vA B min = 4.32 m>s Ans.

Max. speed:

:
Aa :
++ Bb s = s0 + v0 t

4 = 0 + vA cos 30°t

1
A+cB s = s0 + v0 t + a t2
2 c

1
0.25 = 1 + vA sin 30° t - (9.81) t2
2

Solving:

t = 0.790 s

vA = (vA)max = 5.85 m>s Ans.

R1–48.

The block has a mass of 0.5 kg and moves within the smooth 0.3 m
vertical slot. If the block starts from rest when the attached
spring is in the unstretched position at A, determine the
C
constant vertical force F which must be applied to the cord
so that the block attains a speed vB = 2.5 m/s when it
reaches B; sB = 0.15 m. Neglect the mass of the cord and
pulley. 0.3 m
B
SOLUTION F
sB
The work done by F depends upon the difference in the cord length AC–BC.
A
TA + ©UA - B = TB

0 + F[2(0.3)2 + (0.3)2 - 2(0.3)2 + (0.3 - 0.15)2] - 0.5(9.81)(0.15) k = 100N/m

1 1
- (100)(0.15)2 = (0.5)(2.5)2
2 2

F(0.0889) = 3.423

F = 38.5 N Ans.
R1–49.

A ball having a mass of 200 g is released from rest at a

height of 400 mm above a very large fixed metal surface. If
the ball rebounds to a height of 325 mm above the surface,
determine the coefficient of restitution between the ball and
the surface.

SOLUTION
Just before impact

T1 + T2 = T2 + V2

1
0 + 0.2(9.81)(0.4) = (0.2)(v2)2 + 0
2

v2 = 2.80 m>s

Just after impact

T3 + V3 = T4 + V4

1
(0.2)(v3)2 + 0 = 0 + 0.2(9.81)(0.325)
2

v3 = 2.53 m>s

(vrel)2 2.53
e = = = 0.901 Ans.
(vrel)1 2.80
R1–50. A 20-g bullet is fired horizontally into the 300-g
block which rests on the smooth surface. After the bullet
becomes embedded into the block, the block moves to the (vB)1 k ⫽ 200 N/m
right 0.3 m before momentarily coming to rest. Determine
the speed 1vB21 of the bullet. The spring has a stiffness
k = 200 N>m and is originally unstretched.

SOLUTION
After collision

T1 + ©U1 - 2 = T2

1 1
(0.320)(v2)2 - (200)(0.3)2 = 0
2 2

v2 = 7.50 m>s

Impact

©mv1 = ©mv2

0.02(vB)1 + 0 = 0.320(7.50)

(vB)1 = 120 m>s Ans.