Home work 1 MEC107

date of submission 17-11-2012

Section E1202
1) Explain the following terms:
a) Kinematics
b) Kinetics
c) Dynamic equilibrium
d) DAlembert s principle
e) Conservation of energy
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2) A particle moves along x-axis and its position is expressed as:

X=3.5t3-7t2 where x is in metres and t is in second.
a) Determine the position at t=0,1,3,7 seconds.
b) Determine the displacement during t=3s to t=7s
c) Find also the distance travelled in the first 4seconds.
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3) The bob of a 3.5-m pendulum describes an arc of circle in a vertical
plane. If the tension in the cord is 2.5 times the weight of the bob for
the position shown, find the velocity and the acceleration of the bob in
that position.

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4) What do you mean by kinematics of rigid bodies? Also explain its

types. (10 marks)
5) A wheel is attached to a shaft of an electric motor of rated speed of
2000 rpm. When the power is switched on the unit it attains the rated
speed in 10sec. and when the power is switched off, the unit comes to
rest in 100seconds. Assume uniformly accelerated motion and
determine
a) The number of revolutions the unit turns to attain the rated
speed.
b) To come to rest.
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