Problem 14-65

Block A has weight WA and block B has weight

WB. Determine the speed of block A after it moves
a distance d down the plane, starting from rest.
Neglect friction and the mass of the cord and
pulleys.

Given:

WA = 600 N e = 3

WB = 100 N f = 4

m
d = 1m g = 9.81
2
s
Solution:

L = 2sA + sB 0 = 2Δ sA + ΔsB 0 = 2vA + vB

T1 = 0 V1 = 0

1 ⎛ WA ⎞ 2 1 ⎛ WB ⎞ 2 ⎛ e ⎞ d + W 2d
T2 = ⎜ ⎟ vA + ⎜ ⎟ vB V 2 = −WA⎜
2⎟
B
2⎝ g ⎠ 2⎝ g ⎠ 2
⎝ e + f ⎠

1 ⎛ WA ⎞ 2 1 ⎛ WB ⎞
⎜ ⎟ vA + ⎜ ⎟ − WA⎛⎜ ⎞ d + W 2d
e
0+0=
2⎟
B
2⎝ g ⎠ 2⎝ g ⎠ 2
⎝ e +f ⎠
2g d ⎡ ⎛ ⎞ − 2W ⎤
e m
vA = vA = 1.77
WA + 4WB ⎢ ⎜ 2⎟
WA B⎥
2 s
⎣ ⎝ e +f ⎠ ⎦
Problem 14-66

The collar has mass M and rests on the smooth rod. Two springs are attached to it and the
ends of the rod as shown. Each spring has an uncompressed length l. If the collar is
displaced a distance s = s' and released from rest, determine its velocity at the instant it
returns to the point s = 0.

Given:
M = 20 kg N
k = 50
m
s' = 0.5 m
N
k' = 100
l = 1m m

d = 0.25 m

Solution:

1 2
T1 = 0 V1 = ( k + k' ) s'
2
1 2
T2 = Mv V2 = 0
2

1 2 1 2
0+ ( k + k' ) s' = M vc + 0
2 2

k + k' m
vc = s' vc = 1.37
M s
Problem 14-67

The collar has mass M and slides along the smooth rod. Two springs are attached to it and the
ends of the rod as shown. If each spring has an uncompressed length L and the collar has speed
v0 when s = 0, determine the maximum compression of each spring due to the back-and-forth
(oscillating) motion of the collar.

Given:

M = 20 kg

L = 1m

a = 0.25 m
m
v0 = 2
s
N
kA = 50
m
N
kB = 100
m

Solution:

(kA + kB) d2
1 2 1
T1 = M v0 V1 = 0 T2 = 0 V2 =
2 2

M v0 + 0 = 0 + ( kA + kB) d
1 2 1 2 M
d = v0 d = 0.73 m
2 2 kA + kB
*Problem 14-68

A block of weight W rests on the smooth semicylindrical surface. An elastic cord having a
stiffness k is attached to the block at B and to the base of the semicylinder at point C. If the
block is released from rest at A(θ = 0°), determine the unstretched length of the cord so the
block begins to leave the semicylinder at the instant θ = θ2. Neglect the size of the block.

Given:
W = 20 N

N
k = 60
m

θ 2 = 45 deg

a = 0.5 m

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:
k (π a − δ )
1 2
T1 = 0 V1 =
2
1⎛ W⎞ 2
k ⎡⎣( π − θ 2) a − δ⎤⎦ + ( W a)sin ( θ 2)
1 2
T2 = ⎜ ⎟ v2 V2 =
2⎝ g ⎠ 2

m
Guess δ = 1m v2 = 1
s
Given

⎛
W ⎜ v2
2⎞
W sin ( θ 2) = ⎟
g⎝ a ⎠
1 ⎛ W ⎞ 2 ⎡1 ⎤
k ( π a − δ ) = ⎜ ⎟ v2 + ⎢ k ⎡⎣( π − θ 2) a − δ⎤⎦ + ( W a)sin ( θ 2)⎥
1 2 2
0+
2 2⎝ g ⎠ ⎣ 2 ⎦

⎛ v2 ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( v2 , δ )
m
v2 = 1.862 δ = 0.92 m
⎝δ⎠ s
Problem 14-69

Two equal-length springs are “nested” together in order to form a shock absorber. If it is
designed to arrest the motion of mass M that is dropped from a height s1 above the top of the
springs from an at-rest position, and the maximum compression of the springs is to be δ,
determine the required stiffness of the inner spring, kB, if the outer spring has a stiffness kA.

Given:
M = 2 kg δ = 0.2 m

N m
kA = 400 g = 9.81
m 2
s
s1 = 0.5 m

Solution:

T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2

0 + M g( s1 + δ ) = 0 + ( kA + kB) δ
1 2
2

2M g( s1 + δ ) N
kB = − kA kB = 287
2 m
δ
Problem 14-70

Determine the smallest amount the spring at B must be compressed against the block of
mass M so that when it is released from B it slides along the smooth surface and reaches
point A.

Given:
M = 0.5kg

b = 1m

N
k = 2000
m
m
g = 9.81
2
s
Solution:
2
x
y ( x) =
2b

1 2
TB = 0 VB = kδ TA = 0 V A = M g y ( b)
2

1 2 2M g y ( b)
0+ kδ = 0 + M g y ( b) δ = δ = 49.5 mm
2 k
Problem 14-71

If the spring is compressed a distance δ against the block of mass M and it is released from
rest, determine the normal force of the smooth surface on the block when it reaches the
point x1.

Given:
M = 0.5 kg

b = 1m

N
k = 2000
m

δ = 75 mm

x1 = 150 mm

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
2
x x 1
y ( x) = y' ( x) = y'' ( x) = ρ ( x) =
2b b b y'' ( x)

θ ( x) = atan ( y' ( x) )

V 2 = M g y ( x1)
1 2 1 2
T1 = 0 V1 = kδ T1 = Mv1
2 2

0+
2
kδ = Mv1 + M g y ( x1)
1 2 1
2
2
v1 = (kδ 2 − 2M g y(x )) M1
1

⎛⎜ v12 ⎞⎟
F N − M g cos ( θ ( x1) ) =M
⎜ ρ ( x1) ⎟
⎝ ⎠
⎛⎜ v12 ⎞⎟
F N = M g cos ( θ ( x1) ) + M F N = 15.6 N
⎜ ρ ( x1) ⎟
⎝ ⎠
*Problem 14-72

The girl has mass M and center of mass at G. If she is swinging to a maximum height defined by
θ = θ1, determine the force developed along each of the four supporting posts such as AB at the
instant θ = 0°. The swing is centrally located between the posts.

Given:
M = 40 kg

θ 1 = 60 deg

φ = 30 deg

L = 2m

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

0 − M g L cos ( θ 1) =
1 2
T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2 Mv − MgL
2

2g L( 1 − cos ( θ 1) )
m
v = v=4
s

⎛ v2 ⎞ ⎛ v2 ⎞
T − M g = M⎜ ⎟ T = M g + M⎜ ⎟ T = 785 N
⎝L⎠ ⎝L⎠

4FAB cos ( φ ) − T = 0
T
F AB = F AB = 227 N
4 cos ( φ )
Problem 14-73

Each of the two elastic rubber bands of the slingshot has an unstretched length l. If they
are pulled back to the position shown and released from rest, determine the speed of the
pellet of mass M just after the rubber bands become unstretched. Neglect the mass of the
rubber bands and the change in elevation of the pellet while it is constrained by the rubber
bands. Each rubber band has a stiffness k.

Given:

l = 200 mm

M = 25 gm

a = 240 mm

b = 50 mm

N
k = 50
m

Solution:

T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2

⎡1
0 + 2⎢ k ( 2 2
b +a −l )2⎤⎥ = 12 M v2
⎣2 ⎦

v =
2k
M
( 2 2
b +a −l ) v = 2.86
m
s
Problem 14-74

Each of the two elastic rubber bands of the slingshot has an unstretched length l. If they
are pulled back to the position shown and released from rest, determine the maximum
height the pellet of mass M will reach if it is fired vertically upward. Neglect the mass of
the rubber bands and the change in elevation of the pellet while it is constrained by the
rubber bands. Each rubber band has a stiffness k.
Given:
l = 200 mm
M = 25 gm

a = 240 mm

b = 50 mm

N
k = 50
m

Solution:

T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2

⎡1
0 + 2⎢ k ( 2 2
b +a −l )2⎤⎥ = M g h
⎣2 ⎦

( ) 2
k 2 2
h = b +a −l h = 416 mm
Mg
Problem 14-75

The bob of the pendulum has a mass M and is released from rest when it is in the horizontal
position shown. Determine its speed and the tension in the cord at the instant the bob passes
through its lowest position.

Given:

M = 0.2 kg

r = 0.75 m

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

Datum at initial position:

T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2

1 2
0+0= M v2 − M g r
2
m
v2 = 2g r v2 = 3.84
s

ΣF n = Man

⎛ v22 ⎞
T − M g = M⎜ ⎟
⎝ r ⎠

⎛ v22 ⎞
T = M⎜ g + ⎟ T = 5.89 N
⎝ r ⎠
*Problem 14-76

The collar of weight W is released from rest at A and travels along the smooth guide. Determine
the speed of the collar just before it strikes the stop at B. The spring has an unstretched length L.

Given:

W = 25 N

L = 30 cm
h = 25 cm

N
k = 4
cm

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

1 2 1⎛ W⎞ 2
TA + V A = TB + V B 0 + W( L + h) + k h = ⎜ ⎟ vB
2 2⎝ g ⎠

⎛ k g ⎞ h2 + 2g( L + h) m
vB = ⎜ ⎟ vB = 4.54
⎝W⎠ s
Problem 14-77

The collar of weight W is released from rest at A and travels along the smooth guide. Determine its
speed when its center reaches point C and the normal force it exerts on the rod at this point. The
spring has an unstretched length L, and point C is located just before the end of the curved portion
of the rod.

Given:

W = 25 N

L = 30 cm

h = 25 cm

N
k = 4
cm

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

( ) 2
1 2 1⎛ W⎞ 2 1 2 2
TA + V A = TC + V C 0 + W L + k h = ⎜ ⎟ vC + k L +h −L
2 2⎝ g ⎠ 2

vC = 2g L +
⎛ k g ⎞ h2 − ⎛ k g ⎞
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ( 2 2
L +h −L )2 vC = 3.80
m
⎝W⎠ ⎝W⎠ s

⎛ 2⎞
NC + k( − L) ⎜
L +h
2 2 ⎛ L ⎞ = W ⎜ vC ⎟
2 2⎟ g⎝ L ⎠
⎝ L +h ⎠
⎛ 2⎞
NC =
W ⎜ vC ⎟ − ⎛ kL ⎞ ( 2 2
L +h −L ) NC = 94.6 N
g⎝ L ⎠ ⎜ L 2 + h2 ⎟
⎝ ⎠
Problem 14-78

The firing mechanism of a pinball machine consists of a plunger P having a mass Mp and
a spring stiffness k. When s = 0, the spring is compressed a distance δ. If the arm is
pulled back such that s = s1 and released, determine the speed of the pinball B of mass M b
just before the plunger strikes the stop, i.e., assume all surfaces of contact to be smooth.
The ball moves in the horizontal plane. Neglect friction, the mass of the spring, and the
rolling motion of the ball.
Given:
Mp = 0.25 kg
N
k = 300
m

δ = 50 mm

s1 = 100 mm

Mb = 0.3 kg

Solution:

T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2

k ( s1 + δ ) = ( Mp + Mb) v2 + kδ
1 2 1 2 1 2
0+
2 2 2

v2 =
k ⎡( s1 + δ ) 2 − δ 2⎤ v2 = 3.30
m
Mp + Mb ⎣ ⎦ s
Problem 14-79

The roller-coaster car has mass M, including its passenger, and starts from the top of the hill A
with a speed vA. Determine the minimum height h of the hill crest so that the car travels around
both inside loops without leaving the track. Neglect friction, the mass of the wheels, and the size
of the car. What is the normal reaction on the car when the car is at B and when it is at C?

3
Units Used: kN = 10 N

Given:
m
M = 800 kg vA = 3
s
rB = 10 m
ft
rC = 7 m g = 32.2
2
s

Solution: Check the loop at B first We require that. NB = 0

⎛⎜ vB2 ⎞⎟ m
−NB − M g = −M⎜ ⎟ vB = g rB vB = 9.9
⎝ rB ⎠ s

1 2 1 2
TA + V A = TB + V B M vA + M g h = M vB + M g2rB
2 2

2 2
vB − vA
h = + 2rB h = 24.5 m
2g

Now check the loop at C

1 2 1 2
TA + V A = TC + V C M vA + M g h = M vC + M g2rC
2 2

vA + 2g( h − 2rC)
2 m
vC = vC = 14.7
s

⎛⎜ vC2 ⎞⎟ ⎛⎜ vC2 ⎞⎟
−NC − M g = −M⎜ ⎟ NC = M⎜ ⎟ − Mg NC = 16.8 kN
⎝ rC ⎠ ⎝ rC ⎠

Since NC > 0 then the coaster successfully

passes through loop C.
*Problem 14-80

The roller-coaster car has mass M, including its passenger, and starts from the top of the hill A
with a speed vA. Determine the minimum height h of the hill crest so that the car travels around
both inside loops without leaving the track. Neglect friction, the mass of the wheels, and the size
of the car. What is the normal reaction on the car when the car is at B and when it is at C?

3
Units Used: kN = 10 N

Given:
m
M = 800 kg vA = 0
s
rB = 10 m
ft
rC = 7 m g = 32.2
2
s

Solution: Check the loop at B first We require that. NB = 0

⎛⎜ vB2 ⎞⎟ m
−NB − M g = −M⎜ ⎟ vB = g rB vB = 9.9
⎝ rB ⎠ s

1 2 1 2
TA + V A = TB + V B M vA + M g h = M vB + M g2rB
2 2

2 2
vB − vA
h = + 2rB h = 25.0 m
2g

Now check the loop at C

1 2 1 2
TA + V A = TC + V C M vA + M g h = M vC + M g2rC
2 2

vA + 2g( h − 2rC)
2 m
vC = vC = 14.7
s

⎛⎜ vC2 ⎞⎟ ⎛⎜ vC 2 ⎞⎟
−NC − M g = −M⎜ ⎟ NC = M ⎜ ⎟ −Mg NC = 16.8 kN
⎝ rC ⎠ ⎝ rC ⎠

Since NC > 0 then the coaster successfully

passes through loop C.
Problem 14-81

The bob of mass M of a pendulum is fired from rest at position A by a spring which has a
stiffness k and is compressed a distance δ. Determine the speed of the bob and the tension
in the cord when the bob is at positions B and C. Point B is located on the path where the
radius of curvature is still r, i.e., just before the cord becomes horizontal.
3
Units Used: kN = 10 N

Given:
M = 0.75 kg

kN
k = 6
m

δ = 125 mm

r = 0.6 m

Solution:
At B:

1 2 1 2
0+ kδ = M vB + M g r
2 2

⎛ k ⎞ δ 2 − 2g r m
vB = ⎜ ⎟ vB = 10.6
⎝ M⎠ s

⎛ vB2 ⎞
TB = M ⎜ ⎟ TB = 142 N
⎝ r ⎠
At C:
1 2 1 2
0+ kδ = M vC + M g3r
2 2

⎛ k ⎞ δ 2 − 6g r m
vC = ⎜ ⎟ vC = 9.47
⎝ M⎠ s

⎛ vC2 ⎞
TC + M g = M ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2r ⎠
⎛ vC2 ⎞
TC = M ⎜ − g⎟ TC = 48.7 N
⎝ 2r ⎠
 Problem 14-82

The spring has stiffness k and unstretched length L. If it is attached to the smooth collar of
weight W and the collar is released from rest at A, determine the speed of the collar just before it
strikes the end of the rod at B. Neglect the size of the collar.

Given:
N
k = 30 c = 1.5 m
m

L = 1m d = 0.5 m

W = 25 N e = 0.5 m

a = 3m f = 1m

m
b = 2m g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

TA + V A = TB + V B

( − L = ⎜ ⎟ vB + k (
) )
2 2
1 2 2 2 1⎛ W⎞ 2 1 2 2 2
0 + W ( a − f) + k a +b +d c +e + f −L
2 2 g⎝ ⎠ 2

k g⎡( −L −(
) )
2 2⎤
2 2 2 2 2 2
vB = 2g( a − f ) + ⎣ a +b +d c +e + f −L ⎦
W

m
vB = 10.6
s
Problem 14-83

Just for fun, two engineering students each of weight W, A and B, intend to jump off the
bridge from rest using an elastic cord (bungee cord) having stiffness k. They wish to just reach
the surface of the river, when A, attached to the cord, lets go of B at the instant they touch the
water. Determine the proper unstretched length of the cord to do the stunt, and calculate the
maximum acceleration of student A and the maximum height he reaches above the water after
the rebound. From your results, comment on the feasibility of doing this stunt.

Given:

W = 750 N

N
k = 1200
m

h = 40 m

Solution:

T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2

1 2 4W h
0 + 0 = 0 − 2W h + k ( h − L) L = h− L = 30.00 m
2 k

At the bottom, after A lets go of B

⎛ W ⎞a kg m a
k( h − L) − W = ⎜ ⎟ a = ( h − L) − g a = 147.1 = 15
⎝g⎠ W 2
s
g

Maximum height

T2 + V 2 = T3 + V 3 Guess H = 2h Given

1 2 1 2
0+ k ( h − L) = W H + k ( H − h − L) H = Find ( H) H = 72.97 m
2 2

a
This stunt should not be attempted since = 15 (excessive) and the rebound height is
g
above the bridge!!
Problem 14-84

Two equal-length springs having stiffnesses kA and kB are “nested” together in order to form a
shock absorber. If a block of mass M is dropped from an at-rest position a distance h above the
top of the springs, determine their deformation when the block momentarily stops.

Given:

N
kA = 300
m
N
kB = 200
m

M = 2 kg

h = 0.6 m

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2 Guess δ = 0.1 m Given

( kA + kB ) δ − M gδ δ = Find( δ )
1 2
0 + M gh = δ = 0.260 m
2
Problem 14-85

The bob of mass M of a pendulum is fired from rest at position A. If the spring is
compressed to a distance δ and released, determine (a) its stiffness k so that the speed of
the bob is zero when it reaches point B, where the radius of curvature is still r, and (b) the
stiffness k so that when the bob reaches point C the tension in the cord is zero.
3
Units Used: kN = 10 N

Given:
M = 0.75 kg

δ = 50 mm

m
g = 9.81
2
s

r = 0.6 m

Solution:

At B:

1 2
kδ = M g r
2

2M g r kN
k = k = 3.53
2 m
δ
At C:
⎛ vC2 ⎞
−M g = −M⎜ ⎟ vC = 2g r
⎝ 2r ⎠
1 2
2
1
kδ = M g3r + M vC
2
2
k =
M
2
(6g r + vC2) k = 14.13
kN
m
δ
Problem 14-86

The roller-coaster car has a

speed vA when it is at the
crest of a vertical parabolic
track. Determine the car’s
velocity and the normal
force it exerts on the track
when it reaches point B.
Neglect friction and the
mass of the wheels. The
total weight of the car and
the passengers is W.

Given:
W = 2000 N b = 60 m

m
vA = 5 h = 60 m
s

Solution:
⎛⎜ x2 ⎟⎞ ⎛ h x⎞ ⎛h⎞
y ( x) = h 1 − y' ( x) = −2⎜ y'' ( x) = −2⎜
⎜ b2 ⎟ 2⎟ 2⎟
⎝ ⎠ ⎝b ⎠ ⎝b ⎠

(1 + y' ( b) 2)
3
θ B = atan ( y' ( b) ) ρB =
y'' ( b)

1⎛ W⎞ 2 1⎛ W⎞ 2
⎜ ⎟ vA + W h = ⎜ ⎟ vB
2⎝ g ⎠ 2⎝ g ⎠

2 m
vB = vA + 2g h vB = 34.7
s

⎛
W ⎜ vB ⎟
2⎞
W ⎜ vB ⎟
⎛ 2⎞
NB − W cos ( θ B) = NB = W cos ( θ B) + NB = 163.7 N
g ⎜⎝ ρ B ⎟⎠ g ⎜⎝ ρ B ⎟⎠
Problem 14-87

The Raptor is an outside loop roller coaster in which riders are belted into seats
resembling ski-lift chairs. Determine the minimum speed v0 at which the cars should
coast down from the top of the hill, so that passengers can just make the loop without
leaving contact with their seats. Neglect friction, the size of the car and passenger, and
assume each passenger and car has a mass m.

Solution:
Datum at ground:

T1 + V 1 = T2 + V 2

1 2 1 2
m v0 + m g h = m v1 + m g2ρ
2 2

v0 + 2g( h − 2ρ )
2
v1 =

⎛ v12 ⎞
m g = m⎜ ⎟
⎝ ρ ⎠

v1 = gρ

Thus,
2
gρ = v0 + 2g h − 4gρ

g( 5ρ − 2h)
2
v0 =
*Problem 14-88

The Raptor is an outside loop roller coaster in which riders are belted into seats resembling
ski-lift chairs. If the cars travel at v0 when they are at the top of the hill, determine their
speed when they are at the top of the loop and the reaction of the passenger of mass Mp on
his seat at this instant.The car has a mass Mc. Neglect friction and the size of the car and
passenger.
Given:
Mp = 70 kg

Mc = 50 kg

m
v0 = 4
s

h = 12 m

ρ = 5m

m
g = 9.81
2
s
Solution:

1 2 1 2
M v0 + M g h = M v1 + M g2ρ
2 2

2
v1 = v0 + 2 g h − 4 gρ m
v1 = 7.432
s
⎛ v12 ⎞
Mp g + N = Mp⎜ ⎟
⎝ ρ ⎠

⎛ v12 ⎞
F N = Mp⎜ − g⎟ F N = 86.7 N
⎝ ρ ⎠
Problem 14-89

A block having a mass M is attached to

four springs. If each spring has a stiffness
k and an unstretched length δ, determine
the maximum downward vertical
displacement smax of the block if it is
released from rest at s = 0.
3
Units Used: kN = 10 N

Given:
M = 20 kg
kN
k = 2
m

l = 100 mm

δ = 150 mm

Solution:

Guess smax = 100 mm

Given

1 2 ⎡1 2⎤ ⎡1 2⎤
4 k ( l − δ ) = −M g smax + 2⎢ k ( l − δ + smax) ⎥ + 2⎢ k ( l − δ − smax) ⎥
2 ⎣2 ⎦ ⎣2 ⎦

smax = Find ( smax) smax = 49.0 mm

Problem 14-90

The ball has weight W and is fixed to a rod having a negligible mass. If it is released from rest
when θ = 0°, determine the angle θ at which the compressive force in the rod becomes zero.

Given:

W = 75 N

L = 1m

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

m
Guesses v = 1 θ = 10 deg
s
−W ⎛ v
2⎞
1⎛ W⎞ 2
Given WL = ⎜ ⎟ v + W L cos ( θ ) −W cos ( θ ) = ⎜ ⎟
2⎝ g ⎠ g ⎝L ⎠

⎛v⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( v , θ )
m
v = 2.56 θ = 48.2 deg
⎝θ⎠ s
Problem 14-91

The ride at an amusement park consists of a gondola which is lifted to a height h at A. If it

is released from rest and falls along the parabolic track, determine the speed at the instant y
= d. Also determine the normal reaction of the tracks on the gondola at this instant. The
gondola and passenger have a total weight W. Neglect the effects of friction.

Given:
W = 2500 N d = 10 m

h = 60 m a = 130 m

Solution:
2
x
y ( x) =
a

x
y' ( x) = 2
a

2
y'' ( x) =
a

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
ρ ( x) =
y'' ( x)

θ ( x) = atan ( y' ( x) )

Guesses

m
x2 = 1 m v2 = 10 FN = 1 N
s

Given

1⎛ W⎞ 2
⎛
W ⎜ v2 ⎟
2 ⎞
W h = ⎜ ⎟ v2 + W d d = y ( x2) F N − W cos ( θ ( x2) ) =
2⎝ g ⎠ g ⎜⎝ ρ ( x2) ⎟⎠

⎛ x2 ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜ v2 ⎟ = Find ( x2 , v2 , FN)
m
x2 = 118.3 ft v2 = 31.3 F N = 4.76 kN
s
⎜F ⎟
⎝ N⎠
*Problem 14-92

The collar of weight W has a speed v at A. The attached spring has an unstretched length δ
and a stiffness k. If the collar moves over the smooth rod, determine its speed when it
reaches point B, the normal force of the rod on the collar, and the rate of decrease in its
speed.
Given:
W = 10 N δ = 0.6 m

N
a = 1.5 m k = 150
m
m
b = 1m g = 9.81
2
s
m
v = 1.5
s

Solution:

⎛ 2⎞
y ( x) = a⎜ 1 − ⎟
x
⎜ 2⎟
⎝ b ⎠
(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
⎛ a x⎞
y' ( x) = −2⎜ ⎟ y'' ( x) = −2⎜
⎛ a ⎞ ρ ( x) =
2 2⎟ y'' ( x)
⎝b ⎠ ⎝b ⎠
θ = atan ( y' ( b) ) ρ B = ρ ( b)

m m
Guesses vB = 1 FN = 1 N v'B = 1
s 2
s

1⎛ W⎞ 2 1 1⎛ W⎞ 2 1
⎜ ⎟ v + k ( a − δ ) + W a = ⎜ ⎟ vB + k ( b − δ )
Given 2 2
2⎝ g ⎠ 2 2⎝ g ⎠ 2

W ⎜ vB ⎟
⎛ 2⎞
F N + k( b − δ ) sin ( θ ) − W cos ( θ ) =
g ⎜⎝ ρ B ⎟⎠

−k( b − δ ) cos ( θ ) − W sin ( θ ) =

⎛ W ⎞ v'
⎜ ⎟ B
⎝g⎠
⎛ vB ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜ FN ⎟ = Find ( vB , FN , v'B )
m m
vB = 11.3 F N = 47.8 N v'B = −9.31
s 2
⎜ v' ⎟ s
⎝ B⎠
Problem 14-93

The collar of weight W is constrained to move on the smooth rod. It is attached to the three
springs which are unstretched at s = 0. If the collar is displaced a distance s = s1 and
released from rest, determine its speed when s = 0.

Given:
N
W = 100 N kA = 150
m
N
s1 = 0.15 m kB = 150
m
m N
g = 9.81 kC = 450
2 m
s

Solution:

1⎛ W⎞ 2
( kA + kB + kC) s1 = ⎜ ⎟ v
1 2
2 2⎝ g ⎠

(kA + kB + kC) s1
g m
v = v = 1.29
W s
Problem 14-94

A tank car is stopped by two spring bumpers A and B, having stiffness kA and kB
respectively. Bumper A is attached to the car, whereas bumper B is attached to the wall. If
the car has a weight W and is freely coasting at speed vc determine the maximum deflection
of each spring at the instant the bumpers stop the car.

Given:

W = 125 kN

kN
kA = 225
m
kN
kB = 300
m
m
vc = 1
s

Solution:

Guesses sA = 1 m sB = 1 m

1⎛ W⎞ 2 1 2 1 2
Given ⎜ ⎟ vc = kA sA + kB sB kA sA = kB sB
2⎝ g ⎠ 2 2

⎛ sA ⎞ ⎛ sA ⎞ ⎛ 0.18 ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( sA , sB) ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟m
⎝ sB ⎠ ⎝ sB ⎠ ⎝ 0.135 ⎠
Problem 14-95

If the mass of the earth is Me, show that the gravitational potential energy of a body of
mass m located a distance r from the center of the earth is V g = −GMem/r. Recall that the
gravitational force acting between the earth and the body is F = G(Mem/r2), Eq. 13−1.
For the calculation, locate the datum at r → ∞. Also, prove that F is a conservative force.

Solution:

r
⌠ −G Me m −G Me m
⎮
V = −⎮ dr = QED
2 r
⎮
⌡
r
∞

d d −G Me m −G Me m
F = −Grad V = − V = − = QED
dr dr r 2
r
*Problem 14-96

The double-spring bumper is used to stop the steel billet of weight W in the rolling mill.
Determine the maximum deflection of the plate A caused by the billet if it strikes the plate with a
speed v. Neglect the mass of the springs, rollers and the plates A and B.

Given:
N
W = 7500 N k1 = 5000
m
m
v = 3 N
s k2 = 7500
m
Solution:
k1 x1 = k2 x2

1 ⎛ W⎞ 2 1 2 1 2
⎜ ⎟
2⎝ g ⎠
v = k1 x1 + k2 x2
2 2

2
1 ⎛ W⎞ 2 1 2 1 ⎛ k1 x1 ⎞
⎜ ⎟
2⎝ g ⎠
v = k1 x1 + k2 ⎜
2 2 ⎝ k2 ⎠
⎟

⎛⎜ k1 x1 ⎞⎟ 2
2 2 2
⎛ W ⎞ v2 = Wv
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ k1 + k2 ⎟ x1 x1 = x1 = 0.91 m
⎝g⎠ ⎝ ⎠ ⎛⎜ k1 ⎞⎟
2
g k1 +
⎜ k2 ⎟⎠
⎝