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Block B starts from rest, block A moves with a constant acceleration, and slider block C moves to the right with a constant acceleration of 75 mm/s2. Knowing that at t = 2 s the velocities of B and C are 480 mm/s downward and 280 mm/s to the right, respectively, determine (a) the accelerations of A and B, (b) the initial velocities of A and C, (c) the change in position of slider block C after 3 s.
Fig. P11.57 and P11.58
(a)
The acceleration of block A
Answer to Problem 11.57P
The acceleration of block A
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The acceleration
At time (t) 2 sec the velocity
At time (t) 2 sec the velocity
Calculation:
Show the length and position of the cables as in Figure (1).
Choose the coordinate downward positive and right side positive.
Write the express for total lengths of cables.
Differentiate the above equation with respective to time (t).
Denotes
Differentiate the equation (2) with respective to time (t).
Denotes
Calculate the velocity
Here,
Substitute 0 for
Calculate the acceleration of block A:
Substitute
Therefore, the acceleration of block A
(b)
The initial velocities of block A
Answer to Problem 11.57P
The initial velocities of block A
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The acceleration
At time (t) 2 sec the velocity
At time (t) 2 sec the velocity
Calculation:
Calculate the initial velocity
Substitute
Calculate the initial velocity
Modify equation (1) as,
At time (t) is 0 the initial velocity
Substitute at 0 for
Therefore, the initial velocities of block A
(c)
The change in position
Answer to Problem 11.57P
The change in position
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The acceleration
At time (t) 2 sec the velocity
At time (t) 2 sec the velocity
Calculation:
Calculate the change in positon
Here,
Substitute
Therefore, the change in position
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