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The document contains problem sets related to the dynamics of rigid bodies, focusing on various scenarios involving friction, angular motion, and forces. It includes calculations for maximum speeds, static coefficients of friction, tensions, and normal forces in different contexts such as motorcycles, railway cars, playground rides, turntables, and rotating drums. Each problem is detailed with equations and solutions relevant to the principles of dynamics.

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Problem Set Template 5

The document contains problem sets related to the dynamics of rigid bodies, focusing on various scenarios involving friction, angular motion, and forces. It includes calculations for maximum speeds, static coefficients of friction, tensions, and normal forces in different contexts such as motorcycles, railway cars, playground rides, turntables, and rotating drums. Each problem is detailed with equations and solutions relevant to the principles of dynamics.

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CES 2205 – Dynamics of Rigid Bodies (2nd Semester, AY 2024-2025)

1. A motorcycle travels along an unbanked curve of radius 200m. If the static coefficient of friction
between the road and the tires is 0.4, determine the largest constant speed at which the cycle
will not slide.

∑ 𝐹𝑧 = 0 ∑ 𝐹𝑛 = 𝑚𝑎𝑛
𝑁 − 𝑚𝑔 = 0 𝜇𝑠 𝑁 = 𝑚𝑎𝑛
𝑣2
𝑁 = 𝑚𝑔 𝜇𝑠 𝑚𝑔 = 𝑚
𝑝
𝑣 = √𝜇𝑠 𝑔𝑝 = √(0.4)(9.81)(200)
𝑚
𝑣 = 28.01
𝑠

2. The flatbed railway car travels at the constant speed of 60 km/h around a curve of radius 55 m
and bank angle 15°. Determine the smallest static coefficient of friction between the crate and
the car that would prevent the crate of mass M from sliding.

𝑘𝑚 𝑘𝑚 1ℎ 1000 𝑚 16.67𝑛𝑚
𝑣 = 60 = 60 × × =
ℎ ℎ 3600 𝑠 1 𝑘𝑚 𝑠
∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 𝑚𝑎𝑦
𝑣2
𝑁 − 𝑚𝑔𝑐𝑜𝑠15 = 𝑚 𝑠𝑖𝑛15
𝑝
𝑣2
𝑁 = 𝑚 𝑠𝑖𝑛15 + 𝑚𝑔𝑐𝑜𝑠15
𝑝
𝑣2
𝑁 = 𝑚 ( 𝑠𝑖𝑛15 + 𝑔𝑐𝑜𝑠15)
𝑝
16.672
𝑁 = 𝑚( 𝑠𝑖𝑛15 + 9.81𝑐𝑜𝑠15)
55
𝑁 = 10.78 𝑚
∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 𝑚𝑎𝑥

∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 𝑚𝑎𝑦
𝑣2
𝜇𝑠 𝑁 + 𝑚𝑔𝑠𝑖𝑛15 = 𝑚 𝑐𝑜𝑠15
𝑅
16.672
𝜇𝑠 (10.78) + 9.81𝑠𝑖𝑛15 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠15
55
𝜇𝑠 = 0.217

PROBLEM SET # 5 FMA Method: Curvilinear Motion


23400006 Asereth Nicole C. Tagsip Group 2 MW 12:30 nn – 1:30 pm
CES 2205 – Dynamics of Rigid Bodies (2nd Semester, AY 2024-2025)

3. The 30-kg child holds onto a rope as the platform of the playground ride rotates about the
vertical axis at the constant angular speed 𝜃̇ = 1 rad/s. Find the tension in the rope and the
normal force between the child and the platform. Neglect friction.

𝑊
∑ 𝐹𝑅 = 𝑚𝑎𝑅 − 𝑇𝑐𝑜𝑠35 = (𝑅̈ − 𝑅𝜃 2̇ )
𝑔
294.3
−𝑇𝑐𝑜𝑠35 = (0 − 4(1)2 ) 𝑇 = 146.49 𝑁
9.81
∑ 𝐹𝑧 = 0 𝑁 − 𝑊 + 𝑇𝑠𝑖𝑛35 = 0
𝑁 − 294.3 + 𝑇𝑠𝑖𝑛35 = 0 𝑁 = 210.28 𝑁

4. The coin A is placed on a stationary turntable in the position R = 0.4 m, θ = 0. The static
coefficient of friction between the coin and the turntable is 0.2. If the turntable is started with a
constant angular acceleration 𝜃̈ = 1.5 𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑠², determine the angular velocity 𝜃̇ when the coin
starts slipping.

∑ 𝐹𝜃 = 𝑚𝑎𝜃 − 𝐹2 = 𝑚(𝑅𝜃̈ + 2𝑅̇ 𝜃̇)


𝐹2 = −𝑚((1.25)(1.5) + 0) = −1.875 𝑚
∑ 𝐹𝑅 = 𝑚𝑎𝑅 − 𝐹1 = 𝑚(𝑅̈ − 𝑅𝜃̇ 2 )
𝐹1 = −𝑚(0 − 1.25𝜃̇ 2 ) = 1.25 𝑚𝜃̇ 2
∑ 𝐹𝑧 = 0 𝑁 − 𝑚𝑔 = 0 𝑁 = 𝑚𝑔 = 9.81𝑚

√𝐹12 + 𝐹22 = 𝜇𝑠 𝑁

𝑚√1.252 𝜃̇ 4 + 1.8752 = 0.2(9.81𝑚)


𝑟𝑎𝑑
𝜃̇ = 0.68
𝑠

PROBLEM SET # 5 FMA Method: Curvilinear Motion


23400006 Asereth Nicole C. Tagsip Group 2 MW 12:30 nn – 1:30 pm
CES 2205 – Dynamics of Rigid Bodies (2nd Semester, AY 2024-2025)

5. A package of mass m is placed inside a drum that rotates in the vertical plane at the constant
angular speed θ’ = 1.36 rad/s. If the package reaches the position θ = 45° before slipping,
determine the static coefficient of friction between the package and the drum.

𝑚
𝑣 = 𝜃𝑅 = (1.36)(2.5) = 3.400
𝑠
𝑣 2 34002 𝑚
𝑎𝑛 = = = 4.624 2 𝑎𝑡 = 𝑣 = 0
𝑅 2.5 𝑠
@𝜃 = 45 ∑ 𝐹𝑛 = 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑁 − 9.81𝑚𝑐𝑜𝑠45 = 4.624𝑚 𝑁 = 11.561 𝑚

∑ 𝐹𝑡 = 𝑚𝑎𝑡 𝜇𝑠 𝑁 − 9.81𝑠𝑖𝑛45 = 0 𝜇𝑠 = 0.600

PROBLEM SET # 5 FMA Method: Curvilinear Motion


23400006 Asereth Nicole C. Tagsip Group 2 MW 12:30 nn – 1:30 pm

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