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Problems in
(Engineering
Mechanics)
 COMPONENTS OF FORCE (P. 1-2)
 COUPLES (p. 2-3)
 RESULTANT OF CONCURRENT FORCE SYSTEM (p. 3)
 CENTROID AND MOMENT OF INERTIA (p. 4-5)
 EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCE SYSTEM (p.5)
 ANALYSIS OF TRUSS (p.5)
 FRICTION (p.6-8)
 MOMENT OF A FORCE (p.8)
 MOMENT OF INERTIA AND RADIUS OF GYRATION (p.9)
 KINEMATIC-RECTILINEAR AND MOTION GRAPH (p.9-12)
 PROJECTILE (p.12-14)
 NEWTON’S-SECOND LAW OF MOTION (p.14)
 WORK ENERGY THEOREM (p. 14-16)

CE DEPARTMENT
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HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY – CE DEPARTMENT

STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

(COMPONENTS OF A FORCE)

1. Determine the x components of the forces 1 & 2, y components of forces 3 & 4 shown below in Fig.

a. F1x=50.23 kN, F2x=-35.36 kN, F3y=-41.54 kN, F4y=0kN

b. F1x=-50.23 kN, F2x=35.36 kN, F3y=-41.54 kN, F4y=0kN
c. F1x=50.23 kN, F2x=-35.36 kN, F3y=41.54 kN, F4y=0kN
d. F1x=50.23 kN, F2x=-35.36 kN, F3y=-41.54 kN, F4y=0kN

2. Referring to Figure given below, determine the angle between vector A and the y-axis.

a. 65.7°
b. 73.1°
c. 67.5°
d. 71.3°

3. Find the components in the x, y, u and v directions of the force P = 10 kN shown in Figure below.

a. Px=5kN, Py8.7kN, Pu=7.7kN, Pv=6.43kN

b. Px=6kN, Py8.7kN, Pu=7.7kN, Pv=6.43kN
c. Px=6kN, Py8.7kN, Pu=7.7kN, Pv=6.43kN
d. Px=5kN, Py8.7kN, Pu=8.7kN, Pv=6.43kN

4. A block is resting on an incline of slope 5:12 as shown in Figure below. It is subjected to a

force F = 500 N on a slope of 3:4. Determine the components of F parallel and perpendicular to the
incline.

a. Fx=250.85kN, Fy=-450.77kN
b. Fx=-253.85kN, Fy=430.77kN
c. Fx=253.85kN, Fy=-430.77kN
d. Fx=-253.85kN, Fy=-450.77kN

5. If the force F shown in Figure below is resolved into components parallel to the bars AB and BC,
the magnitude of the component parallel to bar BC is 4 kN. What are the magnitudes of F and its
component parallel to AB?

a. F=7.0 kN, FAB=6.70 kN

b. F=-7.02 kN, FAB=-6.75 kN
c. F=7.02 kN, FAB=6.75 kN
d. F=-7.0 kN, FAB=-6.75 kN

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6. The body on the 30° incline in Fig. P-009 is acted upon by a force P inclined at 20° with the
horizontal. If P is resolved into components parallel and perpendicular to incline and the value of
the parallel component is 1800 N, compute the value of the perpendicular component and that of P.

a. P=2830.3 N
b. P=2800.3 N
c. P=2825.3 N
d. P=2810.3 N

SITUATION A: The screw eye in Figure below. Is subjected to two forces.

7. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force.

a. 219N
b. 212N
c. 210N
d. 213N

8. Determine the direction of the resultant force. Given FBD.

a. 54.8°
b. 55.8°
c. 39.8°
d. 38.8°

(COUPLES)

9. Refer to Figure below. A couple consists of two vertical forces of 60 lb each. One force acts up
through A and the other acts down through D. Transform the couple into an equivalent couple having
horizontal forces acting through E and F.

a. 40lb
b. 50lb
c. 60lb
d. 30lb

10. Determine the resultant moment about point A of the system of forces shown in Figure. Each square
is 1 ft on a side.

a. 560 lb⋅ft clockwise

b. 560 lb⋅ft counter-clockwise
c. 560.8 lb⋅ft clockwise
d. 560.8 lb⋅ft counter-clockwise

11. The three-step pulley shown in Figure below is subjected to the given couples. Compute the value
of the resultant couple.

a. 𝐶𝑅 = −760 𝑙𝑏 ⋅ in (counterclockwise)
b. 𝐶𝑅 = 760 𝑙𝑏 ⋅ in (clockwise)
c. 𝐶𝑅 = 760 𝑙𝑏 ⋅ in (counterclockwise)
d. 𝐶𝑅 = −760 𝑙𝑏 ⋅ in (clockwise)

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12. Also determine the forces acting at the rim of the middle pulley that are required to balance the
given system.

a. F= -63.3 lb
b. F= 63.3 lb
c. F= -65.3 lb
d. F= 65.3 lb

13. The cantilever truss shown in Figure carries a vertical load of 10.8 kN. The truss is supported by
bearing at A and B which exert the forces Av, Ah, and Bh. The four forces shown constitute two couples
which must have opposite moment effects to prevent movement of the truss. Determine the magnitude of
the supporting forces.

a. 𝐴𝑣 = 10.8𝑘𝑁, 𝐴ℎ = 10.8𝑘𝑁, 𝐵ℎ = 10.8𝑘𝑁

b. 𝐴𝑣 = 10.8𝑘𝑁, 𝐴ℎ = 16.2𝑘𝑁, 𝐵ℎ = 16.2𝑘𝑁
c. 𝐴𝑣 = 10.8𝑘𝑁, 𝐴ℎ = 15.2𝑘𝑁, 𝐵ℎ = 15.2𝑘𝑁
d. 𝐴𝑣 = 10.8𝑘𝑁, 𝐴ℎ = 17.2𝑘𝑁, 𝐵ℎ = 17.2𝑘𝑁

(RESULTANT OF CONCURRENT FORCE SYSTEM)

14. Three ropes are tied to a small metal ring. At the end of each rope three students are pulling,
each trying to move the ring in their direction. If we look down from above, the forces and directions
they are applying are shown in Figure. Find the net force on the ring due to the three applied forces.

a. 53.79lb
b. 53.85lb
c. 55.79lb
d. 55.85lb

SITUATION B: From Figure given, P is directed at an angle α from x-axis and the 200 N force is acting at
a slope of 5 vertical to 12 horizontals.

15. Find P and α if the resultant is 500 N to the right along the x-axis.

a. P = 334.63 N, α = 15.71°
b. P = -334.63 N, α = 15.71°
c. P = -324.63 N, α = 13.71°
d. P = 324.63 N, α = 13.71°

16. Find P and α if the resultant is 500 N upward to the right with a
slope of 3 horizontals to 4 verticals.

a. P=490.68 N, α=76.4°
b. P=490.78 N, α=75.4°
c. P=490.88 N, α=74.4°
d. P=490.98 N, α=73.4°

17. Find P and α if the resultant is zero.

a. P = 200 N at α = 157.38°
b. P = 200 N at α = 22.62°
c. P = 210 N at α = 157.38°
d. P = 210 N at α = 22.62°

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(NON-CONCURRENT FORCE SYSTEM)

18. The effect of a certain non-concurrent force system is defined by the following data: ΣFx = +90
kN, ΣFy = -60 kN, and ΣMO = 360 kN·m counterclockwise. Determine the point at which the resultant
intersects the x-axis.

a. The x-intercept is at 6 m to the right of the origin.

b. The x-intercept is at 6 m to the left of the origin.
c. The y-intercept is at 6 m to the above of the origin.
d. The y-intercept is at 6 m to the below of the origin.

SITUATION C: The Howe roof truss shown in Figure below carries the given loads. The wind loads are
perpendicular to the inclined members. where it intersects AB.

19. Determine the magnitude of the resultant.

a. R = 10.66816 kN
b. R = 10.55816 kN
c. R = 10.77816 kN
d. R = 10.88816 kN

20. Determine its inclination with the horizontal

a. 𝜃𝑥 = 68.3°
b. 𝜃𝑥 = 68.2°
c. 𝜃𝑥 = 68.1°
d. 𝜃𝑥 = 68.0°

21. Determine where it intersects AB.

a. X = 4.8 m to the right of A
b. X = 4.8 m to the left of B
c. X = 3.8 m to the right of A
d. X = 3.8 m to the right of B

(CENTROIDS AND MOMENT OF INERTIA)

22. The dimensions of the T-section of a cast-iron beam are shown in Figure. How far is the centroid
of the area above the base in feet?

a. y = 3.07 in
b. y = 3.17 in
c. y = 0.36 ft
d. y = 0.26 ft

23. Determine the moment of inertia of the T-section shown in Figure with respect to its
centroidal Xo axis.

a. 𝐼 ̅ = 290.67 𝑖𝑛4
b. 𝐼 ̅ = 250.67 𝑖𝑛4
c. 𝐼 ̅ = 280.67 𝑖𝑛4
d. 𝐼 ̅ = 220.67 𝑖𝑛4

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24. Determine the coordinates of the centroid of the area shown in Fig. P-715 with respect to the
given axes.

a. 𝑥̅ = 2.34𝑖𝑛, 𝑦̅ = 5.47𝑖𝑛
b. 𝑥̅ = 2.34𝑖𝑛, 𝑦̅ = 7.47𝑖𝑛
c. 𝑥̅ = 4.34𝑖𝑛, 𝑦̅ = 5.47𝑖𝑛
d. 𝑥̅ = 4.34𝑖𝑛, 𝑦̅ = 7.47𝑖𝑛

(EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCE SYSTEM)

25. Determine the reactions for the beam loaded as shown in Figure given below.

a. R1 =23.4kN, R2 =29.1kN
b. R1 =23.4kN, R2 =-29.1kN
c. R1 =23.5kN, R2 =29.2kN
d. R1 =23.5kN, R2 =-29.2kN

26. A parallel force system acts on the lever shown in Fig. Determine the magnitude and position of the
resultant.

a. R = -112 lb @d=5ft
b. R = 112 lb @d=5ft
c. R = -110 lb @d=6ft
d. R = 110 lb @d=6ft

27. The resultant of three parallel loads (one is missing in Fig.is 13.6 kg acting up at 3 m to the
right of A. Compute the magnitude and position of the missing load.

a. F=32.5kg @x=2.48
b. F=31.4kg @x=2.48
c. F=32.4kg @x=3.48
d. F=31.4kg @x=3.48

(Analysis of Simple Trusses)

28. Determine the force in the FAB member of the roof truss shown in Fig.

a. FAB= 387.91N
b. FAB= 398.71N
c. FAB= 389.71N
d. FAB= 378.91N

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(Friction)

29. A horizontal arm having a bushing of 20 mm long is slipped over a 20-mm diameter vertical rod, as
shown in Fig. The coefficient of friction between the bushing and the rod is 0.20. Compute the minimum
length L at which a weight W can be placed to prevent the arm from slipping down the rod. Neglect the
weight of the arm.

a. L= 35mm
b. L= 40mm
c. L= 45mm
d. L= 50mm

30. in Fig, determine the minimum weight of block B that will keep it at rest while a force P starts
blocks A up the incline surface of B. The weight of A is 100 lb and the angle of friction for all
surfaces in contact is 15°.

a. WB = 273.2lb
b. WB = 272.3lb
c. WB = 271.23b
d. WB = 272.23b

31. The 200-lb block shown in Fig. P-508 has impending motion up the plane caused by the horizontal
force of 400 lb. Determine the coefficient of static friction between the contact surfaces.

a. μ=0.56
b. μ=0.66
c. μ=0.76
d. μ=0.86

SITUATION D: The blocks shown in Fig. are connected by flexible, inextensible cords passing over
frictionless pulleys. At A the coefficients of friction are μs = 0.30 and μk = 0.20 while at B they are
μs = 0.40 and μk = 0.30.

32. Compute the magnitude and direction of the friction

force acting on block A.

a. fA = 480 N; left
b. fA = 480 N; right
c. fA = 360 N; left
d. fA = 360 N; right

33. Compute the magnitude and direction of the friction

force acting on block b.

a. fA = 480 N; left
b. fA = 480 N; right
c. fA = 360 N; left
d. fA = 360 N; right

34. What weight W is necessary to start the system of blocks shown in Fig. P-510 moving to the right?
The coefficient of friction is 0.10 and the pulleys are assumed to be frictionless.

a. W=28.46 kN
b. W=29.46 kN
c. W=30.46 kN
d. W=31.46 kN

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35. A homogeneous block of weight W rests upon the incline shown in Fig. P-512. If the coefficient of
friction is 0.30, determine the greatest height h at which a force P parallel to the incline may be
applied so that the block will slide up the incline without tipping over.

a. h=42.67 cm
b. h=46.72 cm
c. h=47.26 cm
d. h=47.62 cm

36. In Fig. P-512, the homogeneous block weighs 300 kg and the coefficient of friction is 0.45. If h =
50 cm, determine the force P to cause motion to impend.

a. P=70 kg
b. P=72 kg
c. P=74 kg
d. P=76 kg

37. Block A in Fig. P-515 weighs 120 lb, block B weighs 200 lb, and the cord is parallel to the
incline.

a. P=423.85 lb
b. P=483.25 lb
c. P=453.82 lb
d. P=438.25 lb

38. The blocks shown in Fig. P-522 are separated by a solid strut which is attached to the blocks with
frictionless pins. If the coefficient of friction for all surfaces is 0.20, determine the value of
horizontal force P to cause motion to impend to the right. Assume that the strut is a uniform rod
weighing 300 lb.

a. θ=26.81∘
b. θ=27.81∘
c. θ=28.81∘
d. θ=29.81∘

39. A force of 400 lb is applied to the pulley shown in Fig. P-523. The pulley is prevented from
rotating by a force P applied to the end of the brake lever. If the coefficient of friction at the
brake surface is 0.20, determine the value of P.

a. P=100 lb
b. P=200 lb
c. P=300 lb
d. P=400 lb

40. A uniform ladder 4.8 m ft long and weighing W lb is placed with one end on the ground and the
other against a vertical wall. The angle of friction at all contact surfaces is 20°. Find the minimum
value of the angle θ at which the ladder can be inclined with the horizontal before slipping occurs.

a. θ=20∘
b. θ=30∘
c. θ=40∘
d. θ=50∘

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41. A ladder 6 m long has a mass of 18 kg and its center of gravity is 2.4 m from the bottom. The
ladder is placed against a vertical wall so that it makes an angle of 60° with the ground. How far up
the ladder can a 72-kg man climb before the ladder is on the verge of slipping? The angle of friction
at all contact surfaces is 15°.

a. x=3. m
b. x=3.15 m
c. x=3.30 m
d. x=3.45 m

42. As shown in Fig. P-529, a homogeneous cylinder 2 m in diameter and weighing 12 kN is acted upon by
a vertical force P. Determine the magnitude of P necessary to start the cylinder turning. Assume that
μ = 0.30.

a. P=5.965 kN
b. P=6.559 kN
c. P=5.569 kN
d. P=6.565 kN

43. What force P must be applied to the wedges shown in Fig. P-542 to start them under the block? The
angle of friction for all contact surfaces is 10°.

a. 221.32 lb
b. 321.32 lb
c. 421.32 lb
d. 521.32 lb

44. To adjust the vertical position of a column supporting 200-kN load, two 5° wedges are used as
shown in Fig. P-543. Determine the force P necessary to start the wedges is the angle of friction at
all contact surfaces is 25°. Neglect friction at the rollers.

a. P=156.73 kN
b. P=164.73 kN
c. P=196.73 kN
d. P=208.73 kN

(Moment of a Force)

45. Two forces P and Q pass through a point A which is 4 m to the right of and 3 m above a moment
center O. Force P is 890 N directed up to the right at 30° with the horizontal and force Q is 445 N
directed up to the left at 60° with the horizontal. Determine the moment of the resultant of these two
forces with respect to O.

a. MO= 1666.74N.m
b. MO= 1676.74N.m
c. MO= 1667.74N.m
d. MO= 1766.74N.m

46. In Fig, find the y-coordinate of point A so that the 361-lb force will have a clockwise moment of
400 ft-lb about O. Also determine the X and Y intercepts of the line of action of the force.

a. a = 1.998 ft to the left of point O

b. WB = 1.899 ft to the right of point O
c. WB = -1.998 ft to the left of point O
d. WB = -1.899 ft to the right of point O

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(Moment of Inertia and Radius of Gyration)

SITUATION E: A rectangle is 3 in. by 6 in.

47. Determine the polar moment of inertia.

a. J = 270 in2.
b. J = 275 in2.
c. J = 280 in2.
d. J = 285 in2.

48. Determine the radius of gyration with respect to a polar axis through one corner.

a. Kz = 3.783 in
b. Kz = 3.873 in
c. Kz = 3.378 in
d. Kz = 3.738 in

49. Determine the moment of inertia and radius of gyration with respect to a polar centroidal axis of
the cross section of a hollow tube whose outside diameter is 6 in. and inside diameter is 4 in.

a. Kz = 0.7071 in
b. Kz = 0.8071 in
c. Kz = 0.9091 in
d. Kz = 1.1011 in

50. A hollow square cross section consists of an 8 in. by 8 in. square from which is subtracted a
concentrically placed square 4 in. by 4 in. Find the polar moment of inertia and the polar radius of
gyration with respect to a z axis passing through one of the outside corners.

a. Kz = 6.337 in
b. Kz = 6.373 in
c. Kz = 6.733 in
d. Kz = 6.773 in

(KINEMATICS-RECTILINEAR MOTION)

51. A car starts from rest and with constant acceleration achieves a velocity of
15 m/s when it travels a distance of 3200 m. Determine the acceleration of the car and the time
required.

a. 0.0255m/s^2, 436.6667sec
b. 0.0352 m/s^2, 426.6667sec
c. 0. 0311 m/s^2,426.7667sec
d. 0.050 m/s^2, 446.6667sec

52. A train starts from rest at a station and travels with a constant acceleration of 2 m/s2.
Determine the velocity of the train when t = 30 s and the distance traveled during this time.

a. Vf=50m/s, x=850m c. Vf=60m/s, x=900m

b. Vf=55m/s, x=875m d. Vf=70m/s, x=950m

53. A car is traveling at 12 m>s, when the traffic light 50 m ahead turns yellow. Determine the
required constant deceleration of the car and the time needed to stop the car at the light.

a. -1.44m/s^2, 8.333sec c. -1.25m/s^2, 4.333sec

b. 1.44m/s^2, 8.333sec d. 1.24m/s^2, 4.333sec

54. A particle is moving along a straight line with the acceleration a = (12t – 3t1/2) ft/s2, where t
is in seconds. Determine the velocity and the position of the particle as a function of time. When t
= 0, v = 0 and s = 15 ft.
1 4 1
a. 𝑉 = (6𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 2 )𝑓𝑡/𝑠𝑒𝑐), 𝑥 = (2𝑡 3 − 𝑡 2 + 15)𝑓𝑡)
5
3 4 5
b. 𝑉 = (6𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 2 )𝑓𝑡/𝑠𝑒𝑐), 𝑥 = (2𝑡 3 + 𝑡 2 + 15)𝑓𝑡)
5
3 4 5
c. 𝑉 = (6𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 2 )𝑓𝑡/𝑠𝑒𝑐), 𝑥 = (2𝑡 3 − 𝑡 2 + 15)𝑓𝑡)
5
4 5
d. 𝑉 = (6𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 2 )𝑓𝑡/𝑠𝑒𝑐), 𝑥 = (2𝑡 3 + 𝑡 2 + 15)𝑓𝑡)
5

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55. The coefficients of friction between the load and the flat-bed trailer shown are 0.40 Ps and 0.30.
Pk 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

a. 51.5m
b. 52.5m
c. 51.0m
d. 52.0m

56. The brakes of a car are applied, causing it to slow down at a rate of 10 ft/s2. Knowing that the
car stops in 300ft, determine (a) how fast the car was traveling immediately before the brakes were
applied, (b) the time required for the car to stop.

a. Vo= 76.7597ft/sec, t= 10.746sec

b. Vo= 76.7597ft/sec, t= 9.746sec
c. Vo= 77.9597ft/sec, t= 8.746sec
d. Vo= 77.4597ft/sec, t= 7.746sec

57. A train moving with constant acceleration travels 24 ft (7.32 m) during the 10th sec of its motion
and 18 ft (5.49 m) during the 12th sec of its motion. Find its initial velocity and its constant
acceleration.

a. a=-3ft/s2, Vo=54ft/sec c. a=-4ft/s2, Vo=64ft/sec

b. a=3ft/s2, Vo=-54ft/sec d. a=4ft/s2, Vo=64ft/sec

58. A 1300-kg small hybrid car is traveling at 108 km/h. Determine (a) the kinetic energy of the vehicle,
(b) the speed required for a 9000-kg truck to have the same kinetic energy as the car.

a. V = 10.40m/s c. V = 12.40m/s
b. V = 11.40m/s d. V = 13.40m/s

59. A 1 kg stone is dropped from a height h and strikes the ground with a velocity of 25 m/s. (a)
Find the kinetic energy of the stone as it strikes the ground and the height h from which it was
dropped, (b) Solve Part a assuming that the same stone is dropped on the moon. (Acceleration of
gravity on the moon = 1.62 m/s2.)

a. H = 162.901m c. H = 182.901m
b. H = 172.901m d. H = 192.901m

60. A 4-kg stone is dropped from a height h and strikes the ground with a velocity of 25 m/s. Find
the kinetic energy of the stone as it strikes the ground and the height h from which it was dropped.

a. 31.9m c. 28.3m
b. 33.6m d. 30.12m

61. In an ore-mixing operation, a bucket full of ore is suspended from a traveling crane which moves
along a stationary bridge. The bucket is to swing no more than 4 m horizontally when the crane is
brought to a sudden stop. Determine the maximum allowable speed v of the crane.

a. V = 4.05m/s
b. V = 4.50m/s
c. V = 5.05m/s
d. V = 5.50m/s

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62. Boxes are transported by a conveyor belt with a velocity v0 to a fixed incline at A, where they
slide and eventually fall off at B. Knowing that mk = 0.40, determine the velocity of the conveyor
belt if the boxes leave the incline at B with a velocity of 2.5 m/s.

a. V = 4.61m/s
b. V = 4.91m/s
c. V = 5.35m/s
d. V = 5.60m/s

63. A 450 kg satellite is placed in a circular orbit 6400 km above the surface of the earth. At this
elevation, the acceleration of gravity is 2.4 m/s2. Determine the kinetic energy of the satellite,
knowing that its orbital speed is 20,200 km/h.

a. T = 7.08402x103j c. T = 7.08402x109j
b. T = 7.08402x106j d. T = 7.08402x1012j

SITUATION F: The subway train shown is traveling at a speed of 50 km/h when the brakes are fully applied
on the wheels of cars B and C, causing them to slide on the track, but are not applied on the wheels of
car A. Knowing that the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.35 between the wheels and the track.

64. Determine the distance required to bring the train to a stop.

a. x = 39.576m
b. x = 40.576m
c. x = 41.576m
d. x = 42.576m

65. Determine the force in each coupling.

a. FBC = 43.2 KN (T)

b. FBC = 43.2 KN (C)
c. FBC = 42.3 KN (T)
d. FBC = 42.3 KN (C)

SITUATION G. A particle moves in a straight line with the acceleration shown in the figure. Knowing that
it starts from the origin with v0 = -14 ft/s, plot the v-t and x-t curves for 0 < t < 15 s and

66. Determine the maximum value of the velocity of the particle.

a. 15ft/s
b. 20ft/s
c. 25ft/s
d. 30ft/s

67. Determine the maximum value of its position coordinate.

a) 110ft
b) 112ft
c) 114ft
d) 116ft

68. During a finishing operation the bed of an industrial planer moves alternately 30 in. to the
right and 30 in. to the left. The velocity of the bed is limited to a maximum value of 6 in./s to the
right and 12 in./s to the left; the acceleration is successively equal to 6 in./s2 to the right, zero
6 in./s2 to the left, zero, etc. Determine the time required for the bed to complete a full cycle,
and draw the v t and x t curves.

a. 4s
b. 0.5s
c. 10.50s
d. 121.25s

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SITUATION H. A parachutist is in free fall at a rate of 200 km/h when he opens his parachute at an
altitude of 600 m. Following a rapid and constant deceleration, he then descends at a constant rate of
50 km/h from 586 m to 30 m, where he maneuvers the parachute into the wind to further slow his descent.
Knowing that the parachutist lands with a negligible downward velocity.

69. Determine the time required for the parachutist to land after opening his parachute.

a) 34.9s
b) 44.8s
c) 52.6s
d) 69.3s

70. Determine the initial deceleration.

a) 103.3m/s2
b) 106.3m/s2
c) 109.3m/s2
d) 1012.3m/s2

(PROJECTILE)

71: A projectile is fired from the edge of a 150-m cliff with an initial velocity of 180 m/s at an angle
of 30° with the horizontal. Neglecting air resistance, find (a) the horizontal distance from the gun to
the point where the projectile strikes the ground, (b) the greatest elevation above the ground reached
by the projectile.

a. x=3000.9830m, Hmax=150m
b. x=3099.9830m, Hmax=150m
c. x=3099.9830m, Hmax=562.8440m
d. x=3000.9830m, Hmax=562.8440m

SITUATION I: A bullet is fired at an initial velocity of 150 m/s and an angle of 56° at the top of a 120 m
tall building. Neglecting air resistance, determine the following:

72. The maximum height above the level ground that can be reached by the bullet.

a. Hmax=908.19m c. Hmax=708.19m
b. Hmax=808.19m d. Hmax=608.19m

73. The time for the bullet to hit the ground.

a. t=24.284sec c. t=26.284sec
b. t=25.284sec d. t=27.284sec

74. The velocity with which the bullet will hit the ground.

a. Vg=187.656m/sec c. Vg=167.656m/sec
b. Vg=177.656m/sec d. Vg=157.656m/sec

SITUATION J: A ball is thrown so that the motion is defined by the equations x = 5t and y = 2 + 6t – 4.9t2,
where x and y are expressed in meters and t is expressed in seconds.

75. Determine the velocity at t = 1s.

a. 5.38m/s
b. 5.28m/s
c. 6.38m/s
d. 6.28m/s

76. Determine the horizontal distance the ball travels before hitting the ground.
a. x=6.59m
b. x=7.59m
c. x=6.49m
d. x=7.49m

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77. An airplane used to drop water on brushfires is flying horizontally in a straight line at 180 mi/h
at an altitude of 300 ft. Determine the distance d at which the pilot should release the water so that
it will hit the fire at B.

a. d=1039.498ft
b. d=1139.598ft
c. d=1839.698ft
d. d=2139.798ft

SITUATION K: A helicopter is flying with a constant horizontal velocity of 180 km/h and is directly above
point A when a loose part begins to fall. The part lands 6.5 s later at point B on an inclined surface.

78. Determine the distance d between points A and B.

a. d=130m
b. d=230m
c. d=330m
d. d=430m

79. Determine the initial height h.

a. 149.9m
b. 159.9m
c. 169.9m
d. 179.9m

80. A girl throws a ball at an inclined wall from a height of 1.2 m, hitting the wall at A with a
horizontal velocity v0 of magnitude 15 m/s. Knowing that the coefficient of restitution between the
ball and the wall is 0.9 and neglecting friction, determine the distance d from the foot of the wall
to the Point B where the ball will hit the ground after bouncing off
the wall.

a. 15.94m
b. 19.45m
c. 14.95m
d. 14.59m

SITUATION L: A ball hits the ground at A with a velocity v0 of 5 m/s at an angle of 60° with the horizontal.
Knowing that e = 0.6 between the ball and the ground and that after rebounding the ball reaches Point B with
a horizontal velocity.

81. determine the distances h and d.

a. H = 0.662m, d = 0.344m
b. H = 0.344m, d = 0.266m
c. H = 0.443m, d = 0.662m
d. H = 0.344m, d = 0.662m

82. determine the velocity of the ball as it reaches B.1

a. V = 1.00m/s
b. V = 1.50m/s
c. V = 2.00m/s
d. V = 2.50m/s

83. A sphere rebounds as shown after striking an inclined plane with a vertical velocity v0 of
magnitude v0 = 5 m/s. Knowing that a = 30∞ and e = 0.8 between the sphere and the plane,
determine the height h reached by the sphere.
.
a. 0.1561m
b. 0.5161m
c. 0.6511m
d. 0.1156m

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SITUATION M: A package is projected 10 m up a 15º incline so that it just reaches the top of the incline
with zero velocity. Knowing that the coefficient of kinetic friction between the package and the incline
is 0.12.

84. Determine the initial velocity of the package at A.

a. 12.03 m/s
b. 5.30 m/s
c. 9.75 m/s
d. 8.57 m/s

85. Determine the velocity of the package as it returns to its

original position.

a. 12.03 m/s
b. 5.30 m/s
c. 9.75 m/s
d. 8.57 m/s

(NEWTON’S SECOND LAW OF MOTION)

86. A 20 N force moves a body with an acceleration of 2m/s². What is its mass?

a. 10kg c. 12kg
b. 15kg d. 17kg

87. A 200-lb block rests on a horizontal plane. Find the magnitude of the force P required to give the
block an acceleration of 10 ft/s2 to the right. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block
and the plane is mk = 0.25.

a. P=141.29lb
b. P=142.29lb
c. P=151.29lb
d. P=152.29lb

88. Determine the rated speed of a highway curve of radius r = 400 ft banked through an angle u=18°.
The rated speed of a banked highway curve is the speed at which a car should travel if no lateral
friction force is to be exerted on its wheels.

a. 65.79ft/sec c. 65.69ft/sec
b. 64.79ft/sec d. 64.69ft/sec

89. If the 50-kg crate is subjected to a force of P=200N, determine its speed when it has traveled 15
m starting from rest. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is 𝜇𝑘 = 0.3.

a. v=5.53m/s
b. v=5.63m/s
c. v=7.53m/s
d. v=7.63m/s

(WORK-ENERGY THEOREM)

90. An automobile weighing 4000 lb is driven down a 5° incline at a speed of 60 mi/h when the brakes
are applied, causing a constant total braking force (applied by the road on the tires) of 1500 lb.
Determine the distance traveled by the automobile as it comes to a stop.

a. x=427.16 c. x=417.16
b. x=427.76 d. x=417.76

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SITUATION N: A spring is used to stop a 60-kg package which is sliding on a horizontal surface. The spring
has a constant k = 20 kN/m and is held by cables so that it is initially compressed 120 mm. Knowing that
the package has a velocity of 2.5 m/s in the position shown and that the maximum additional deflection of
the spring is 40 mm.

91. Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between the package and the surface.
a. 𝜇𝑘 = 0.2
b. 𝜇𝑘 = 0.25
c. 𝜇𝑘 = 0.3
d. 𝜇𝑘 = 0.35

92. Determine the velocity of the package as it passes again through the position shown.

a. Vf=2.1m/s c. Vf=2.5m/s
b. Vf=1.1m/s d. Vf=1.5m/s

93. The steel ingot has a mass of 1800 kg. It travels along the conveyor at a speed v=0.5 m/s when it
collides with the “nested” spring assembly. Determine the maximum deflection in each spring needed to
stop the motion of the ingot. Take kA = 5 kN/m, kB = 3 kN/m.

a. 𝑠𝐴 = 0.205 m, 𝑠𝐵 = 0.255 m
b. 𝑠𝐴 = 0.225 m, 𝑠𝐵 = 0.25 m
c. 𝑠𝐴 = 0.255 m, 𝑠𝐵 = 0.205 m
d. 𝑠𝐴 = 0.25 m, 𝑠𝐵 = 0.225 m

94. The 0.5-kg ball is fired up the smooth vertical circular track using the spring plunger. The plunger
keeps the spring compressed 0.08 m when s = 0. Determine how far s it must be pulled back and released
so that the ball will begin to leave the track when 𝜽 = 135°.

a. s=179.0mm
b. s=179.5mm
c. s=181.0mm
d. s=180.5mm

SITUATION O: The vertical motion of mass A is defined by the relation x = 10 sin 2t = 15 cos 2t = 100,
where x and t are expressed in mm and seconds, respectively.

95. Determine the position, velocity and acceleration of A when t = 1 s.

a. 102.9mm/s
b. 72.1mm/s
c. -11.40mm/s
d. -35.6mm/s

96. Determine the maximum velocity and acceleration of A.

a. 102.9mm/s2
b. 72.1mm/s2
c. -11.40mm/s2
d. -35.6mm/s2

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SITUATION P: A loaded railroad car is rolling at a constant velocity when it couples with a spring and
dashpot bumper system. After the coupling, the motion of the car is defined by the relation x 60e 4.8t
sin16t where x and t are expressed in mm and seconds, respectively.

97. Determine the position, the velocity and the acceleration of the railroad car when t = 0 .

a. 3110mm/s2 (right)
b. 3110mm/s2 (left)
c. 9220mm/s2 (right)
d. 9220mm/s2 (left)

98. Determine the position, the velocity and the acceleration of

the railroad car when t = 0.3 s.

a. 3110mm/s2 (right)
b. 3110mm/s2 (left)
c. 9220mm/s2 (right)
d. 9220mm/s2 (left)

SITUATION Q: A commuter train traveling at 40 mi/h is 3 mi from a station. The train then decelerates so
that its speed is 20 mi/h when it is 0.5 mi from the station. Knowing that the train arrives at the
station 7.5 min after beginning to decelerate and assuming constant decelerations.

99. Determine the time required for the train to travel the first 2.5 mi.

a. 3mins
b. 4mins
c. 5mins
d. 6mins

100. Determine the speed of the train as it arrives at the station

a. 4mins/hr
b. 6mins/hr
c. 8mins/hr
d. 10mins/hr

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Answer Key
1. Answer a. 26. Answer d. 51. Answer: b. 76. Answer d.

2. Answer d. 27. Answer b. 52. Answer: b. 77. Answer b.

3. Answer a. 28. Answer c. 53. Answer: a. 78. Answer c.

4. Answer c. 29. Answer d. 54. Answer: c. 79. Answer a.

5. Answer c. 30. Answer a. 55. Answer c. 80. Answer a.

6. Answer b. 31. Answer b. 56. Answer: d. 81. Answer d.

7. Answer: d. 32. Answer a. 57. Answer: a. 82. Answer d.

8. Answer a. 33. Answer c. 58. Answer: b. 83. Answer a.

9. Answer a. 34. Answer b. 59. Answer: d. 84. Answer d.

10. Answer c. 35. Answer d. 60. Answer a. 85. Answer b.

11. Answer c. 36. Answer b. 61. Answer a. 86. Answer a.

12. Answer b. 37. Answer a. 62. Answer a. 87. Answer c.

13. Answer b. 38. Answer c. 63. Answer: c. 88. Answer d.

14. Answer a. 39. Answer c. 64. Answer: b. 89. Answer b.

15. Answer d. 40. Answer d. 65. Answer: c. 90. Answer d.

16. Answer a. 41. Answer b. 66. Answer: c. 91. Answer a.

17. Answer a. 42. Answer c. 67. Answer: c. 92. Answer b.

18. Answer b. 43. Answer b. 68. Answer c. 93. Answer c.

19. Answer c. 44. Answer d. 69. Answer b. 94. Answer a.

20. Answer b. 45. Answer b. 70. Answer a. 95. Answer c.

21. Answer a. 46. Answer a. 71. Answer: c. 96. Answer b.

22. Answer d. 47. Answer a. 72. Answer a. 97. Answer d.

23. Answer a. 48. Answer b. 73. Answer: c. 98. Answer a.

24. Answer b. 49. Answer a. 74. Answer: d. 99. Answer c.

25. Answer a. 50. Answer: c. 75. Answer d. 100. Answer a.

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SOLUTIONS

1.
Fx1=58cos30∘=50.23 kN Fx3=−45(513) =−17.31 kN
Fy1=58sin30∘=29 kN Fy3=−45(1213) =−41.54 kN

Fx2=−50cos45∘=−35.36 kN Fx4=40 kN
Fy2=50sin45∘=35.36 kN Fy4=0 kN

2.
Axy=Asin30°
Axy=0.5A
Ay=Axysin40° cosθy=0.321
Ay=(0.5A) sin40° θy=71.3°
Ay=0.321A

3.
Px=10cos60∘=5 kN
Py=10sin60∘=8.66 kN
Pu=10cos40∘=7.66 kN
Pv=10sin40∘=6.43 kN

4.
θ = α+βθ=α+β
θ = arctan(3/4)+arctan(5/12)
θ = 59.49∘
Fx = 500cosθ= 500cos59.49°
Fx = 253.85 kN
Fy =−500sinθ= −500sin59.49°
Fy = −430.77 kN

5.
1.5
tanα= ϕ=90∘−β = 90° −20.56°
1.0
α= 56.31° ϕ=69.44°

1.5 φ = 180∘−θ−ϕ
tanβ=
4.0 φ =180∘−33.69∘−69.44°
β=20.56 °
φ = 76.87°

θ=90° −α = 90° −56.31°

θ=33.69°

𝐹 FBC 𝐹𝐴𝐵 FBC

= =
sinφ sinθ sinϕ sinθ

(FBC)(sinφ)
𝐹=
sinθ (FBC)(sin ϕ)
𝐹𝐴𝐵 =
sin θ
(4)(sin 76.87° )
𝐹= (4)(sin 69.44° )
sin 33.69°
𝐹𝐴𝐵 =
sin 33.69°
F=7.02 kN
FAB=6.75 kN

6.
θ=20°+30° Pn=2145.16 N
θ=50°
Value of P
Perpendicular component 1800 1800
Pn = 1800 tanθ = 1800 tan50° P=( )=
cosθ cos50

P=2800.3 N

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SITUATION A
7-8.

Parallelogram Law. The parallelogram law 150 N 212.6 N

of addition is shown in Figure Two unknowns =
sin 𝜃 sin 115
are the magnitude of FR and the angle
θ(theta) 150𝑁sin 115
FR=√(100 N)2+ (150 N)2– 2x100 Nx150 N 𝜃 = sin−1 ( )
212.6𝑁
cos 115° 𝜃 = 39.8°
FR =213N (Ans)
Thus, the direction Ø (phi) of FR, measured
The angle is determined by applying the law from the horizontal, is
of sines, Ø = 39.8 + 15.0
using the computed value of FR. Ø = 54.8°

9.

C=2(60)
C=120 lb⋅in

3P=C
3P=120
P=40 lb

10.

MA=4QH−2PV−3PH−80(2) +100(2–√)

1 2 3
MA=4(100) ( )−2(200) ( )−3(200) ( )−160+100√2
√5 √13 √13
MA=560.8 lb⋅ft clockwise

SITUATION A
11-12.
Solving for the resultant couple 12F=760
CR=ΣC F=63.3 lb
CR=40(16) −30(12) +60(8) The resultant couple is composed of two
CR=760 lb⋅in counterclockwise 63.3 lb forces.
Solving for equivalent couple acting in
the middle pulley
12F=CR

13.
ΣFV=0 ΣFH=0
Av=10.8 kN Bh=Ah
The given load and AV produce a 𝐶𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒 = 𝐶𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
counterclockwise couple 19.44=1.2Bh
C=1.8(10.8) Bh= 16.2 kN
C=19.44 kN⋅m counterclockwise Ah=16.2 kN
Since Bh = Ah, the two are clockwise
couple.

14.

Rx=Σ Fx Ry=−15.87 lb.

Rx=30cos37°−50cos45°−80cos60° Ry=15.87 lb. (downward)
Rx=−51.40 lb.
Rx=51.40 lb. (to the left) 𝑅 = √𝑅𝑋 2 + 𝑅𝑌 2

Ry=Σ Fy 𝑅 = √(51.4)2 + (−15.87)2

Ry=30sin37°+50sin45°−80sin60° 𝑅 = 51.79𝑙𝑏

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15.
(The resultant is 500N to the right along By Cosine law of the shaded triangle
the x-axis) P2=2002 +5002 −2(200) (500) cosθ
12
P2=2002 +5002 −2(200) (500) ( )
13

P = 324.63 N
By Sine law

P 200 N
=
sin 𝜃 sin α
5
200 sin 𝜃 200 (13)
sin α = =
P 324.63
α = 13.71°

16.
(The resultant is 500 N upward to the right with a slope of 3 horizontal to 4 vertical)

3
Rx=500( )= 300 N
5
4
Ry=500( )= 400 N
5

12
Rx=P cosα + 200( )
13
300=P cosα+184.61
P cosα=115.39

115.39
𝑃=
cosα
Ry=P sinα−200( )
5 115.39 tanα = 476.92
13
α=76.4°
400 = P sinα−76.92
P sinα = 476.92
P=115.39cos76.4∘P=115.39cos⁡76.4∘
115.39 P=490.68 N
( )sinα = 476.92
cosα

17.
(The resultant is zero)
The resultant is zero if P and the 200 N force are equal in magnitude, oppositely
directed, and collinear.

5
α=180∘−arctan ( )
12
α=157.38°

Thus, P = 200 N at α = 157.38°

Problem 18.
MO=360 kN⋅m

60a=360

a = 6 m

The x-intercept is at 6 m to the left of the origin.

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19.
Rx=Σ Fx
1 𝑅 = √(4003.52)2 + (−10007.03)2
Rx= (1120+2240+1120) ( )+2000 𝑅 = 10778.16𝑁 𝑜𝑟 10.77816𝑘𝑁
√5

Rx=4003.52 N to the right Problem 20.

𝑅
tan 𝜃𝑥 = ( 𝑦)
𝑅𝑥
Ry=Σ Fy
10007.03𝑁
2
Ry= (1120+2240+1120) ( ) +3000+2000+1000 tan 𝜃𝑥 = ( )
4003.52𝑁
√5

Ry=10007.03 N downward 𝜃𝑥 = 68.2°

𝑅 = √𝑅𝑋 2 + 𝑅𝑌 2

21.
MA=ΣFd
MA=2240(3.354) +1120(3.354) (2) +2000(1.5) +3000(3) +2000(6) +1000(9)
MA=48026.37 N⋅m clockwise

Ry(X)=MA
10007.03x=48026.37
x=4.8 m to the right of A

22.
A1=6(1) =6 inch^2 ATotal =14 in^2
y1=0.5 inch
𝐴𝑦̅ = ΣAy
A2=8(1) =8 in^2 14𝑦̅=6(0.5) +8(5)
y2=5 in 𝑦̅ = 3.07𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
ATotal =A1+A2 1𝑓𝑡
𝑦̅ = 3.07𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ × = 0.256𝑓𝑡 (in above the
12𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
ATotal = 6+8 base)

23.

A1= 8(2) =16 𝑖𝑛2

8(2)3 16
𝐼1̅ = = 𝑖𝑛4
12 3

y1=1 𝑖𝑛.
A2= 8(2) =16 𝑖𝑛2
2(8)3 256
𝐼2̅ = = 𝑖𝑛4
12 3

y2 = 2+4 = 6 𝑖𝑛.
A= A1+ A2= 16𝑖𝑛2 +16𝑖𝑛2 𝑦̅= 3.5 𝑖𝑛.
𝐼 ̅ = [𝐼1̅ +A1(𝑦̅ − 𝑦1 )2 ] + [𝐼2̅ +A2(𝑦2 − 𝑦̅)2 ]
A= 32 𝑖𝑛2
16 256
𝐼 ̅ = [ +16(3.5 − 1)2] + [ +16(6 − 3.5)2]
A𝑦̅= A1 y1+ A2 y2 3 3

32𝑦̅ = 16(1) +16(6) 𝐼 ̅ =290.67 𝑖𝑛4

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24.
1
A1= (6)(9) = 27𝑖𝑛2
2
1
x1= (6) =2 in
3
2
y1= (9) =6 in
3
1
A2= π (32 )= 14.14𝑖𝑛2
2
x2 = r = 3 in
4(3)
y2=9+ = 10.27in
3𝜋
A=A1+A2= 27 + 14.14
A= 41.14𝑖𝑛2

𝐴𝑥̅ = 𝛴𝑎𝑥 𝐴 𝑦̅ = 𝛴𝑎𝑦

41.14𝑥̅ =27(2) +14.14(3) 41.14 𝑦̅=27(6) +14.14(10.27)
𝑥̅ = 4.34𝑖𝑛, 𝑦̅ = 7.47𝑖𝑛

25.
ΣMR2=0
1
7.5R1=6(12) +4.5[3(6)] +1[ (3) (15)]
2

R1=23.4 kN

ΣMR1=0
1
7.5R2=1.5(12) +3[3(6)] +6.5[ (3) (15)]
2

R2=29.1 Kn

26.

R=ΣF
R=30+60−20+40
R=110 lb downward
MA=ΣxF
MA=2(30)+5(60)−7(20)+11(40)
MA=660 ft⋅lb clockwise
Rd=MA
110d=660
d=6 ft to the right of A

27.

Sum of vertical forces

R=ΣFv
13.6=18−F+27
F=31.4 kg downward
Moment about point A
Rd=ΣFx
13.6(3)=18(0.6)−31.4x+27(4)
x=2.48 m

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28.
ΣMD=0
ΣFH=0
2xRA=450x
HD=450cos30∘=389.71N
RA=225N
At Joint A
ΣMA=0
ΣFV=0ΣFV=0
2xVD=450x+(450sin30∘) (2x)
FABsin30∘=225
VD=450N
FAB=450N

29.
Amount of friction force
ΣMO=0 f=μN=0.20(0.10WL)
10N=WL f=0.02WL
N=0.10WL
Note: ΣFV=0
the sum of Δf will pass through point O, f=W
thus, f has no moment effect at O.
0.02WL=W
L=50 mm

30.
From the FBD of block A
ΣFV=0 R2sin15∘=141.42sin45∘

R1cos45∘=100 R2=386.37 lb

R1=141.42 lb

ΣFV=0

From the FBD of block B WB+R1cos45∘=R2cos15∘

ΣFH=0 WB+141.42cos45∘=386.37cos15∘

R2sin15∘=R1sin45∘ WB=273.20 lb

31.
ΣFy=0 f=246.41 lb
N=400sin30∘+200cos30∘ f=μN
N=373.20 lb 246.41=μ(373.20)
ΣFx=0 μ=0.66

f+200sin30∘=400cos30∘

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SITUATION A
32-33.
Neglecting friction horizontal. If TB is insufficient to hold
2TA statically the system will move to the
TA=3000sinθ=3000(3/5) left, otherwise, the system is
TA=1800 N stationary.
Assume the blocks are stationary (use μs)
TB=2000sinα=2000(4/5) NA=3000cosθ=3000(4/5)=2400 N

TB=1600 N fA=0.30NA=0.30(2400)=720 N
TA=3000sinθ−fA=3000(3/5)−720=1080 N
2TA is greater than TB, thus, the system 2TA=2160 N
will move to the left if contact surfaces
are frictionless.
NB=2000cosα=2000(3/5)=1200 N
Considering friction fB=0.40NB=0.40(1200)=480 N
TB=2000sinα+fB=2000(4/5)+480=2080 N

TB < 2TA. TB is insufficient to hold the

system in static equilibrium, thus, the
blocks are moving to the left.

Blocks are moving to the left (Use μk)

fA=0.20NA=0.20(2400)=480 N
The angle of static friction at A, ɸA =
arctan 0.30 = 16.70°, is not enough to fB=0.30NB=0.30(1200)=360 N
hold the block from sliding the incline
of angle θ = arctan (3/4) = 36.87° from

34.

N1=60 kN f2=μN2=0.10(34.64)=3.46 kN
f1=μN1=0.10(60)=6 kN W=40sin30∘+T1+f2
T1=f1=6 kN W=20+6+3.46
N2=40cos30∘=34.64 kN W=29.46 kN

35.
Sliding up the incline P=2125W
ΣFy=0
Tipping over
N=Wcosθ=(4/5)W ΣMA=0
f=μN=0.30((4/5)W)=(6/25)W Ph=40(Wsinθ)+20(Wcosθ)
ΣFx=0 (21/25)Wh=40((3/5)W)+20((4/5)W)
P=Wsinθ+f h=47.62 cm
P=(3/5)W+(6/25)W

36.
ΣFy=0 ΣFx=0
N=300cosθ=300(4/5) P+f=300sinθ
N=240 kg P+108=300(3/5)
f=μN=0.45(240) P=72 k
f=108 kg

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37.
N1=120cosθ f1+f2=200sinθ
f1=0.25(120cosθ)=30cosθ 30cosθ+80cosθ=200sinθ
110cosθ=200sinθ
N2=N1+200cosθ
100 sinθ
=
N2=120cosθ+200cosθ 200 cosθ

tanθ=11/20
N2=320cosθ
θ=28.81∘
f2=0.25(320cosθ)=80cosθ

38.
Summation of forces normal
to the incline in the 200-lb
block
N2=350cos45∘+Ccos75∘
N2=247.49+0.2588C
Amount of friction under the
200-lb block
f2=μN2=0.20(247.49+0.2588C)f
f2=49.498+0.0518C N1=550+324.89sin30∘
Summation of forces parallel N1=712.45 lb
to the incline in the 200-lb
block
f2+350sin45∘=Csin75 Amount of friction under the
400-lb block
(49.498+0.0518C)+350sin45∘=C f1=μN1=0.20(712.45)
sin75∘(
f1=142.50 lb
0.9141C=296.985
C=324.89 lb Solving for the required P
by summing up horizontal
forces in the 400-lb block
Summation of all vertical P=f1+Ccos30∘
forces acting in the 400-lb
block P=142.50+324.89cos30∘
N1=550+Csin30∘
P=423.85 lb

39.
ΣMO=0 ΣMA=0
20f=10(400) 48P+8f=16N
f=200 lb 48P+8(200)=16(1000)
48P=14400
f=μN
P=300 lb
200=0.20N
N=1000 lb

40.
Coefficient of NA+fB=W Wcosθ+2fAsinθ=2NAcosθ
friction
μ=tanϕ=tan20∘ NA+0.364NB=W W+2fAtanθ=2NA
NA+0.364(0.364NA)=W W+2(0.3214W)tanθ=2(0.8
μ=0.364
Friction forces at 83W)
1.1325NA=W
each end of the ladder 1+0.6428tanθ=1.766
fA=μNA=0.364NA NA=0.883W
0.6428tanθ=0.766
fB=μNB=0.364NB
Thus, tanθ=1.191 661 481
fA=0.364(0.883W)
ΣFH=0 θ=50∘
fA=0.3214W
NB=fA
NB=0.364NA ΣMB=0
W(2.4cosθ)+fA(4.8sinθ)
ΣFV=0 =NA(4.8cosθ)

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41.
Coefficient of
friction NA+fB=18+72 fB=22.5tan15∘
μ=tanϕ
NA=90−fB fB=6.03 kg
μ=tan15∘
NA=90−NBtan15∘ ΣMA=0

ΣFH=0 NB(6sin60∘)+fB(6cos60∘)

fA=NB =18(2.4cos60∘)+72(xcos6

NAtan15∘=NB 0∘)

(90−NBtan15∘)tan15∘=NB NB(6tan60∘)+6fB=18(2.4)

90tan15∘−NBtan215∘=NB +72x
Amount of friction at
90tan15∘=NB+NBtan215∘ 6(22.5)tan60∘+6(6.03)=4
contact surfaces
NB(1+tan215∘)=90tan15∘ 3.2+72x
fA=μNA=NAtan15∘ 90𝑡𝑎𝑛15∘
NB= 72x=226.81
1+𝑡𝑎𝑛2 15∘
fB=μNB=NBtan15∘
NB=22.5 kg x=3.15 m
ΣFV=0

42.
When the cylinder starts to turn due to x=(1)(sin60∘)
P, the normal force under horizontal
1
surface is zero. See the free body x= √3 𝑚
2
diagram below.

ΣMA=0
(1+x)P=12x
1 1
(1+ √3 P=12( √3)
2 2

1.866P=10.392
P=5.569 kN

43.
From the FBD of 1000 lb block From the FBD of any of the wedges
ΣFV=0 ΣFV=0
2(R1cos25∘)=1000 R2cos10∘=R1cos25∘
R1=551.69 lb R2cos10∘=551.69cos25∘
R2=507.71 lb

ΣFH=0
P=R1sin25∘+R2sin10∘
P=551.69sin25∘+507.71sin10∘
P=321.32 lb

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44.
From the FBD of the upper wedge R3cos25∘=230.94cos30∘
ΣFV=0
R3=220.68 kN
R2cos30∘=200
R2=230.94 kN ΣFH=0
P=R2sin30∘+R3sin25∘
From the FBD of the lower wedge
ΣFV=0ΣFV=0 P=230.94sin30∘+220.68sin25∘

R3cos25∘=R2cos30∘ P=208.73 kN

45.
Ry=Py+Qy

Ry=890sin30∘+445sin60∘
Rx=Px−Qx Ry=830.38 N (upward)
Rx=890cos30∘−445cos60∘
MO=4Ry−3Rx
Rx=548.26 N (to the right)
MO=4(830.38)−3(548.26)
MO=1676.74 N⋅m (counterclockwise)

46.
Y-intercept of the line of action of force F
MO=Fxb
MO=yAFx−xAFy
3
3 2 400=361( )b
400=yA(361)( )−2(361)( ) √3
√3 √3
b=1.332 ft above point O
yA=2.665 ft

X-intercept of the line of action of force F

MO=Fya
2
400=361( )a
√3

a=1.998 ft to the left of point O

SITUATION A
47-48.
Moment of inertia about the x-axis Moment of inertia about the y-axis
𝑏ℎ 3 6(33 ) 𝑏ℎ 3 3(63 )
Ix= = Iy= =
3 3 3 3

Ix=54 in.4 Iy=216 in.4

Polar moment of inertia

J=Ix+Iy=54+216
J=270 in.4

Radius of gyration about the corner

𝐽 270
kz=√ = √
𝐴 3(6)

kz=3.873 in.

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49.

Area
A=π π(R 2−r 2)
A=π(3 2−2 2)
Polar moment of inertia
J=
1
π(R 4−r 4) A=5π in.2
2
1
J= π(3 4−2 4) Radius of gyration
2
𝐽
J=32.5π in.4=102.10 in.4 kz= √
𝐴

32.5π
kz= √
5π

kz=0.7071

51.
𝑉𝑓 2 = 𝑉𝑖 2 + 2𝑎
(15)2 = (0)2 + 2𝑎(3200)
𝑉𝑓 = 𝑉𝑖 + 𝑎𝑡
0.0352𝑚 15 = 0 + (0.0352)𝑡
𝑎= 𝑡 = 426.6667𝑠𝑒𝑐
𝑠2

52.
𝑉𝑓 = 𝑉𝑖 + 𝑎𝑡 𝑉𝑓 2 = 𝑉𝑖 2 + 2𝑎𝑥
𝑉𝑓 = (0) + (2)(30) (60)2 = (0)2 + 2(2)𝑥
𝑉𝑓 = 60𝑚/𝑠 𝑥 = 900𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠

53.

𝑉𝑓 2 = 𝑉𝑖 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 𝑉𝑓 = 𝑉𝑖 + 𝑎𝑡
2 2
(0) = (12) + 2𝑎(50) 0 = 12 + (−1.44)𝑡
1.44𝑚 𝑡 = 8.333𝑠𝑒𝑐
𝑎=−
𝑠2

54.
1
𝑎 = (12𝑡 − 3𝑡 2 ) 𝑓𝑡/𝑠 2
Integrate:
3
𝑉 = 6𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 2 + 𝐶1
3
0 = 6(0)2 − 2(0)2 + 𝐶1
𝐶1 = 0
3
𝑉 = (6𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 2 ) 𝑓𝑡/𝑠
Integrate:
4 5
𝑥 = (2𝑡 3 − 𝑡 2 + 𝐶2 ) 𝑓𝑡
5
4 5
15 = (2(0)3 − (0)2 + 𝐶2 ) 𝑓𝑡
5
𝐶2 = 15
3
4 5
𝑥 = (2𝑡 − 𝑡 2 + 15) 𝑓𝑡
5

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55.
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 max aMAX.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0:

𝑁−𝑊 =0 𝑁=𝑊 𝐹𝑚 = μ𝑆 𝑁 = 0.40𝑊

𝛴𝐹𝑋 = 𝑚𝑎:
𝐹𝑚 = 𝑚(𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑥 )

𝑊
0.40𝑊 = (𝑎 )
𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑥

𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 3.924𝑚/𝑠 2

Uniformly accelerated motion.

@𝑉𝑓 = 0, @𝑉𝑓 = 20𝑚/𝑠

𝑉𝑓 2 = 𝑉𝑖 2 + 2𝑎𝑥
02 = 202 + 2(−3.924)𝑥
𝑥 = 51.0 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠

56.
Velocity @x=0, a=-10ft/s2 0 𝑡𝑓
∫ 𝑑𝑣 = − ∫ (−10)𝑑𝑡
𝑉𝑜 0
𝑑𝑣
V( )=a=-10
𝑑𝑥
0-Vo=-10t
0 𝑋𝑓
∫ 𝑉𝑑𝑣 = − ∫ (−10)𝑑𝑥 𝑉𝑜 77.4597
𝑉𝑜 0 𝑡= =
10 10
Vo2=6000, 𝑉𝑜 = 77.4597𝑓𝑡/𝑠
𝑡𝑓 = 7.75𝑠𝑒𝑐

Time to stop.

𝑑𝑣
= 𝑎 = −10
𝑑𝑥

57.

𝑣𝑓 = 𝑣𝑖 + 𝑎𝑡

24=vo+10a → equation (1)

18=vo+12a → equation (2)

Equation (1) minus equation (2)

6=−2a

𝑎 = −3 𝑓𝑡/𝑠𝑒𝑐2

From equation (1)

24=vo+10(−3)

𝑉𝑜 = 54 𝑓𝑡/𝑠𝑒𝑐
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58.

v = 108 km/h = 30 m/s Ttruck = (0.5)mtruck vtruck2

Tcar=(0.5)mc v2 = (0.5)(1300)(30)2 2𝑇
vtruck2 =( )of truck = (
(2)(585000
) = 130 m2/s2
𝑚 9000

= 585 x103 J
vtruck = 11.40 m/s

59.

On the moon.
For the stone,
T2 = (0.5)mv2 = (0.5)(1)(25)2 = 312.5j g = 1.62 m/s2

W = mg = 1.62 N
On the earth. T2 = (0.5)mv2 = (0.5)(1)(25)2 (T remains
same)
G = 9.81 m/s2
𝑇 312.5
T1 + U1Æ2 = T2 or 0 + Wh = T2 h = (𝑤 ) = ( 1.62 ) = 192.901 m
𝑇 312.5
h = (𝑤 ) = (1(9.81)) = 31.855 m

60

On the earth.
T2 = (0.5)mv2 = (0.5)(4)(25)2 = 1250j

W = mg = (4 kg) (9.81 m/s2 ) = 39.240 N

T1 + U1-2 = T2T1 = 0 U1-2 = Wh T2 = 39.240 N

𝑇 1250
h = (𝑤 ) = ((39.240)) = 31.9m

61.
v1 = v h = 10 - y = 10 - √84 = 0.8349 m
v2 = 0 U1-2 = - m(9.81)(0.8349) = - 0.8190 m

T1 = (0.5)mv2 T1 + U1-2 = T2

U1-2 = - mgh d = 4 m mv2 - 0.8190 m = 0

2 v2 = (2)(0.8190) = 16.38
AB = (10 m)2 = d 2 + y2 = (4 m)2 + y2
v = 4.05 m/s
y2 = 100 - 16 = 84 y = √84
62. U A-B = W (sin 15 - 0.40 cos15)(6 m)

Ta = (0.5)mv2 UA-B = - 0.76531 mg

Tb = (0.5)(m)(2.5)2 TA + UA-B = TB
Ta = 3.125m 0.5mv2 - 0.76531 mg = 3.125m
U A-B = (W sin 15 - m k N )(6 m) v2 = (2)(3.125 + 0.76531 g)
v2 = 21.265 m2/s2
^ Â F = 0 N - W cos 15 = 0
v = 4.61 m/s
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63.

v = 20, 200 km /h
v = 5611.11 m/s
Mass of satellite m = 450 kg
T = (0.5)mv2
= (0.5)(450) (5611.11)2
T = 7.08402 x109 J

SITUATION A
64-65.

mk = 0.35 FB = (0.35)(50, 000)(9.81) =

171.675 kN Force in each coupling: Recall that x =
FC = (0.35)(40, 000)(9.81) = 137.34 kN 40.576m

125 Car A: Assume FAB to be in tension.

v = 50 km/h = m/s 2
9
T1 + V1-2 = T2
T1 + U1-2 = T2
125 2
Entire train: 0.5(40000)( ) – FAB(40.567) =0
9

125 2 FAB = +95081.4 N(T)

0.5(40000 + 50000 + 40000)( ) – (171675
9
+ 137340)x =0
X = 40.567m

SITUATION A
66-67.

Change in v area under a t curve.

v2 = -14 ft/s

t = 0 to t = 2 s: v2 - v0 = (3 ft/s2 )(2 s) = 6 ft/s v2 = -8 ft/s

t = 2s to t = 5 s: v5 - v2 = (8 ft/s2 )(3 s) = 24 ft/s v5 = 16 ft/s

t = 5s to t = 8 s: v8 - v5 = (3 ft/s2 )(3 s) = 9 ft/s v8 = 25 ft/s

t = 8s to t = 10 s: v10 - v8 = (-5 ft/s2 )(2 s) = -10 ft/s v10 = 15 ft/s

t = 10 s to t = 15 s: v15 - v10 = (-5 ft/s2 )(5 s) = -25 ft/s v15 = -10 ft/s

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Plot v t curve. Then by similar triangles ’s find t for v 0.

Change in x area under v t curve

X0 = 0

t = 0 to t = 2 s: x2 - x0 =0.5 (-14 - 8 )(2 ) =-2 ft v2 = -22 ft

t = 2s to t = 3 s: X3 - x2 = (-8 )(1 ) = -4 ft V3 = -26 ft

t = 3s to t = 5 s: X5 - x3= (16 )(2)= 16 ft V5 = -10 ft

t = 5s to t = 8 s: X8 - x5 = 0.5(16 +25)(3) = 61.5 ft V8 = 51.6 ft

t = 8 s to t = 10 s: X10 - x8 = 0.5(25 + 15 )(2) = 40 ft V10 = 91.6 ft

t = 10 s to t = 13 s: x13 - x10 = 0.5(15)(3) = 22.5 ft V13 =114 ft

t = 13 s to t = 15 s: x15 - x13 = 0.5( 10 )(2) = -10 ft V15 = 94 ft

(a) Maximum velocity: When t 8 s,

vm = 25.0 ft/s

Maximum x: When t 13 s,

xm = 114.0 ft

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68.

We choose positive to the right, thus the range of permissible velocities is -12 in./s < v < 6
in./s since acceleration is -6 in./s2 , 0, or +6 in./s2. The slope the v-t curve must also be -6
in./s2, 0, or +6 in./s2.

Planer moves = 30 in. to right: +30 in. = 3 + 6t1 + 3 = 4.00 s

Planer moves = 30 in. to left: -30 in.= -12 - 12t2 + 12 = 0.50 s

Total time = 1 s + 4s + 1 s + 2s + 0.5 s + 2s + 10.5 s = 10.50 s

SITUATION A
69-70.

Assume second deceleration is constant. Also, note that

200 km/h = 55.555 m/s,
50 km/h = 13.888
m/s
Now x = area under v-t curve for given time interval

Then
55.555+13.888
(586 - 600) m = -t ( m/s
2

t1 = 0.4032 s

(30 - 586) m = -t2 (13.888 m/s)

t2 = 40.0346 s

(0 - 30) m = -(0.5) (t)(13.888 m/s)

t3 = 4.3203 s

ttotal = (0.4032 + 40.0346 + 4.3203) s

(b) We have
v
ai =
𝑡

[−13.888− ( 55.555)] m/s

=
0.4032𝑠

= 103.3 m/s2

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71.

𝑥 = 𝑉𝑜(𝑥)(𝑡) For Hmax

H=Voy(t)+ 𝑎𝑡 2
1 Vy2=Voy2+2ah
2

1 0=180sin(30)+2(-9.81)h
-150=(180sin30) (t)+ (−9.81)𝑡2
2
h=412.8440m
t1=-1.53s, t2=19.8864s(use)
Hmax=412.8440+150
x=(180cos30) (19.8864)
Hmax=562.8440
x=3099.9830m

SITUATION B.
72-74.
vox=150cos56∘=83.88 m/sec
voy=150sin56∘=124.36 m/sec

𝑉𝑜𝑦 2 124.362
𝑦𝑚𝑎𝑥 = =
2𝑔 2(9.81)
ymax=788.19 m

Hmax=120+ymax
Hmax=120+788.19
Hmax=908.19 m

1
𝑦 = 𝑉𝑜𝑦𝑡 − 𝑔𝑡 2
2
1
−120 = 124.36𝑡 − (9.81) 𝑡 2
2
4.905𝑡2 − 124.36𝑡 − 120 = 0
t=26.284 sec

vGx=vox=83.88 m/sec

𝑣2𝐺𝑦 = 𝑣2𝑜𝑦 − 2𝑔𝑦 𝑣𝐺 = √𝑣𝐺𝑥 2 + 𝑣𝐺𝑦 2

v2Gy=124.362−2(9.81) (−120)
𝑣𝐺 = √83.882 + 133.492
vGy=133.49 m/sec
vG=157.656 m/sec

SITUATION C
(75-76)

𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑦
Vx= = 5 , Vy= = 6 − 9.8𝑡
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
@y=0
@t=1sec y=2+6t-4.9𝑡 2
Vx=5, Vy=6-9.8(1)=-3.8 0=2+6t-4.9𝑡 2
𝑉 = √𝑉𝑥 2 + 𝑉𝑦 2 t1=1.497sec, t2=-0.27sec
𝑉 = √52 + (−3.8)2 x=Vxt
x=(5)(1.497)= 7.49m
𝑉 = 6.28𝑚/𝑠

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77.

Vo=180miles/hr t=4.31666sec

Vo=264ft/sec d=Vox(t)

1 d=264(4.31666)
ℎ = 𝑔𝑡 2
2
d=1139.598ft
1
300 = (32.2)𝑡 2
2

SITUATION D.
78-79.

Place origin of coordinates at Point A. From geometry

325
Horizontal motion: d =
cos 10°
(vx )0 = 180 km/h = 50 m/s d = 330m
x = x0 + (vx )0 t = 0 + 50t m At Point B

At Point B where Vertical motion:

1
tB = 6.5 s, y = y0 + (vy0 ) t - gt
2
1
xB = (50)(6.5) = 325 -xb tan 10° = h + 0 - (9.81)(6.5)2
2

(a) Distance AB. h = 149.9 m

80.

Momentum in t direction is conserved. (v y )0 = vn sin 30∘ + vt cos 30∘

mv sin 30∘ = mvt (v y )0 = (11.69)(sin 30∘) + (7.5)(cos 30∘)

= 12.340 m/s
(15)(sin 30∘) = v t
Motion of a projectile.
vt = 7.5 m/s
(origin at 0)
𝑔𝑡 2
y = y0 + (v y )0 t -
Coefficient of restitution in n- 2

direction.

(v cos 30∘)e = vn
𝑡2
(15)(cos 30∘)(0.9) = vn y = 1.2 + (12.340 m/s)t - (9.81 m/s2 )
2

vn = 11.69 m/s Time to reach Point B

( yB = 0)
9.81
0 = 1.2 + 12.340tb - tb2
2

tb = 2.610s

x = x0 + (v x )0 t

x = 0 + 6.374t
Writing v in terms of x and y
xB = (6.374)(tB )
components
= (6.374 m/s)(2.610 s)
(v x )0 = vn cos 30∘ - vt sin 30∘
xB = 16.63 m
(v x )0 = (11.69)(cos 30∘) - (7.5)(sin
30∘) = 6.374 m/s d = xB - 1.2 cot 60∘

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SITUATION D.
81-82.

Rebound at A. (vy )0 = (v A ) n = 2.5981 m/s

v0 = 5 m/s x-direction:

Conservation of momentum in x = (vx )0 t = -2.5t

the t-direction.
Ux = -2.5 m/s
mv0 cos 60q = m(v A )t
y-direction:
(vA )t = (5 m/s)(cos 60)
y = (vy0 ) t – (0.5)gt2 = 2.5981t -
= 2.5 m/s 4.905t2

Coefficient of restitution in the v y = (v y )0 - gt = 2.5981 - 9.81t

n-direction.
At B:
(-(v A ) n - 0)e = 0 - (v A ) n
(vB ) y = 0
(5 m/s)(sin 60)(0.6) = (v A ) n
(vB ) y = 0 = 2.5981 - 9.81tA- B
3√3
(v A ) n = = 2.5981m/s2 tA- B = 0.2648 s
2

yB = h

h = (2.5981) t - 4.905t
Projectile motion between A and B.
h = (2.5981)(0.2648) - (4.905)(0.2648)2
h = 0.344m

xB = -d = -2.5tA- B

d = (2.5)(0.2648) = 0.662 m
After rebound
(b)vB = (vx )0 = -2.5 m/s = 2.5 m/s
(v x )0 = -(v A )t = -2.5 m/s

83.

Conservation of momentum in the t-direction. (v x )0 = (2.5)(cos 30) + (3.4641) sin 30

mv0 sin 30 = m(v¢A )t (vx )0 = 3.8971 m/s

(v A )t = (5 m/s)(sin 30) = 2.5 m/s (v y )0 = -(v A )t sin 30 + (v A ) n cos 30

Relative velocities in the n-direction. (v y )0 = -(2.5)(sin 30) + (3.4641) cos 30

(vy )0 = 1.7500 m/s

(-v0 cos 30 - 0)e = 0 -
x-direction:
(v A ) n
x = (vx )0 t
(v A ) n = (0.8)(5 m/s)(cos30) (v A ) n
= 2 3m/s = 3.4641m/s x = 3.8971t

Projective motion between A and B. vx = (vx )0

After rebound vx = 3.8971 m/s = vB

(v x )0 = (v A )t cos 3 + (v A ) n sin 30

y-direction: tAB = (vy )0 /g

y = (vy0 ) t – (0.5)gt2 1.75 𝑚/𝑠
=
9.81 𝑚/𝑠
vy = (vy )0 - gt

At A:
tA- B = 0.17839 s

At B:
v y = 0 = (v y )0 - gtAB
y = h

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= (vy )0 t -
𝑔𝑡 2 h = 0.1561 m
2

h = (1.75)(0.17839) - (4.905)(0.17839)2

SITUATION D.
84-85.

(a) Up the plane, from A to C, - vC =

0.
Ta =(0.5)mv2 Down the plane from C to A.
U A-C = (-W sin15 - F )(10 m) Tc =0

^SF = 0: N - W cos 15 = 0 Ta = (0.5)mva2

N = W cos 15 U A-C = (W sin15∞ - F )(10 )

(F reverses direction.)
F = m k N = 0.12 W cos 15
1𝑤
U A-C = -W (sin15 + 0.12 cos 15)(10 m) T + U A-C = T a va2 –w (sin 15 +-0.12 cos 15)(10)
2𝑔

T + U A-C = T C
1𝑤
va2 –w (sin 15 + 0.12 cos 15)(10) v 2 = (2)(9.81)(sin15∞ - 0.12 cos15∞)(10 m)
2𝑔
v2 = 28.039
v 2 = (2)(9.81)(sin15∞ + 0.12 cos15∞)(10 m)
v A = 5.30 m/s
v2 = 73.5
vA = 8.57 m/s

86.
F=ma

20N=m(2m/s2)

M=10kg

87.
ΣFy=0 Pcos(30)-ma-Ff=0
Pcos(30)-(W/g)(a)-0.25N=0
N-W-Psin(30)=0 Sub eq. 1
Pcos(30)-(200/32.2)(10)-0.25(mg+Psin30))
N=mg+Psin(30) eq. 1
Pcos(30)-62.11-0.25(200+Psin30)=0
P=151.29lb
ΣFx=0

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88.
ΣFx=0
REF-Nsin(18))=0
ma=Nsin(18) eq. 1
ΣFy=0
Ncos(18)-W=0
N=(w/cos(18)) eq. 2
Where: a=(V2/r)
Equate 1 and 2
ma=Nsin(18)
m(V2/r)=(W/cos(18))(sin18)
𝑚𝑉 2 𝑉 2 = 400(32.2)(tan 18)
= 𝑚𝑔 tan 18
𝑟 𝑉 = 64.69𝑓𝑡/𝑠
𝑉 2 = 𝑟𝑔 tan 18

89.

ΣFy =0; (50)a=200-(0.3)(490.5)

N - 50(9.81) = 50(0) a=1.057m/s2

N = 490.5 N Vf2=Vo2+2as
ΣFx=0; Vf2=(0)2+2(1.057)(15)
P-ma-μN=0 Vf=5.63116m/s
ma= P-μN

90.
V=60miles/hr = 88ft/sec
FBREAK=1500lb
W=4000lb

W=KE+GPE+EPE
1
FW-NW= 𝑚(𝑉𝑓 2 − 𝑉𝑖 2 ) + 0 + 0
2
1 4000
(4000sin(5))(x)-1500(x)= ( )((0)2 − 882 )
2 32.2

X=417.76

SITUATION E.
91-92.
W=KE+GPE+EPE
1 1
0-μK(60)(9.81)(0.64)= (60)(2.5)2 + 0 + (20000)(0.122 − 0.162 )
2 2

μK=0.2

W=KE+GPE+EPE
1 1
0-0.2(60)(9.81)(0.64)= (60)(𝑉𝑓 2 − 02 ) + 0 + (20000)(0.122 − 0.162 )
2 2

Vf=1.1m/s

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93.
Assume both springs compress 𝑠 2 − 0.0375 𝑠 − 0.05531 = 0
T1 + ΣU1-2 = T2 s = 0.2547 m > 0.05 m
1 1 1 𝑠𝐴 = 0.255 m
(1800)(0.5)2 − (5000)𝑠 2 − (3000)(𝑠 − 0.05) 2 = 0
2 2 2
𝑠𝐵 = 0.205 m
225 − 2500 𝑠 2 − 1500(𝑠 2 − 0.1 𝑠 + 0.0025) = 0

94.
Equations of Motion:
ΣFn = 𝑚𝑎𝑛 ;
𝑣 2𝐵
0.5(9.81) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0.5( )
1.5
𝑉 2 𝐵 = 10.41 𝑚/𝑠
Principle of Work and Energy: Here, the weight of the ball is being displaced vertically by s = 1.5
+ 1.5 sin 45° = 2.561 m and so it does negative work. The spring force, given by Fsp = 500(s +
0.08), does positive work. Since the ball is at rest initially, T1 = 0. Applying Eq. 14–7, we have
TA + ΣUA-B = TB
𝑠
1
0 + ∫ 500(𝑠 + 0.08)𝑑𝑠 − 0.5(9. .81)(2.561) = (0.5)(10.41)
0 2
s = 0.1789 m = 179 mm

SITUATION E.
95-96.

x = 10 sin 2t 15cos 2t 100 Reject the negative value.

𝑑𝑥
v = = 20 cos 2t - 30sin 2t 2t = 2.1588
𝑑𝑡

a =
𝑑𝑣
= -40sin 2t - 60 cos 2t t = 1.0794 s
𝑑𝑡

For trigonometric functions t = 1.0794 s for vmax

set calculator to radians:
(a) At t = 1 s.
x1 = 10 sin 2 + 15 cos 2 + 100 = 102.9
v1 = 20 cos 2 - 30sin 2 = -35.6
a1 = -40 sin 2 - 60 cos 2 = -11.40
(b) Maximum velocity occurs when a = 0.
-40sin 2t - 60 cos 2t = 0
vmax = 20 cos(2.1588) - 30sin(2.1588)
= -36.056mm/s
Note that we could have also used
vmax = √202 + 302 = 36.056 𝑚𝑚/𝑠
by combining the sine and cosine terms.
mm/s2
For amax we can take the derivative and
set equal to zero or just combine the
sine and cosine terms.

60 amax = √402 + 602 = 72.1 𝑚𝑚/𝑠 2

tan 2t = - = -1.5
40

2t = tan-1-1.5) = -0.9828 and -0.9828 +

3.1416

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97-98.

x = 60e-4.8t sin16t e-4.8t = e-1.44 =

𝑑𝑥 0.23692
v = = 60(-4.8)e-4.8t sin16t + 60(16)e-4.8t
𝑑𝑡
cos16t sin16t = sin 4.8 =
-0.99616
v = -288e-4.8t sin16t + 960e-4.8t cos16t
𝑑𝑣 cos16t = cos 4.8 =
a = = 1382.4e-4.8t sin16t - 4608e-4.8t
𝑑𝑡 0.08750
cos16t - 4608e-4.8t cos16t - 15360e-4.8t
sin16t x0.3 = (60)(0.23692)(-0.99616) = -
14.16mm
a = -13977.6e-4.8t sin16t - 9216e-4.8 cos16t
x0 = 0 v0.3 = -(288)(0.23692)(-0.99616) +
(960)(0.23692)(0.08750) = 87.9mm/s
v0 = 960 mm/s
a0.3 = -(13977.6)(0.23692)(-0.99616) -
a0 = -9216 mm/s2 (9216)(0.23692)(0.08750) = 3108 mm/s2

99-100.
SOLUTION
Given: At t = 0, v = 40 mi/h, x = 0; when
x = 2.5 mi, v = 20 mi/h; at t = 7.5 min, x
= 3 mi; constant decelerations. The v-t
curve is first drawn as shown. (b) We have

(a) We have 20 + 𝑣2 𝑚𝑖 1ℎ
(7.5 − 5) min 𝑥 ( ) 𝑥 = 0.5 𝑚𝑖
2 ℎ 60𝑚𝑖𝑛
40 + 20 𝑚𝑖 1ℎ
(𝑡1𝑚𝑖𝑛) ( ) 𝑥 = 2.5 𝑚𝑖
2 ℎ 60𝑚𝑖𝑛
v2 = 4.00 mi/h
t1 = 5.00mins

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