Problem 13-43

Blocks A and B each have mass m. Determine the largest horizontal force P which can be applied to
B so that A will not slip up B. The coefficient of static friction between A and B is μs. Neglect any
friction between B and C.

Solution:
Require
aA = aB = a

Block A:

ΣF y = 0; N cos ( θ ) − μ s N sin ( θ ) − m g = 0

ΣF x = max; N sin ( θ ) + μ s N cos ( θ ) = m a

mg
N=
cos ( θ ) − μ s sin ( θ )

⎛ sin ( θ ) + μ s cos ( θ ) ⎞
a = g⎜ ⎟
⎝ cos ( θ ) − μ s sin ( θ ) ⎠
Block B:

ΣF x = max; P − μ s N cos ( θ ) − N sin ( θ ) = m a

μ s m g cos ( θ ) ⎛ sin ( θ ) + μ s cos ( θ ) ⎞

P− = m g⎜ ⎟
cos ( θ ) − μ s sin ( θ ) ⎝ cos ( θ ) − μ s sin ( θ ) ⎠

⎛ sin ( θ ) + μ s cos ( θ ) ⎞
p = 2m g⎜ ⎟
⎝ cos ( θ ) − μ s sin ( θ ) ⎠
*Problem 13-44

Each of the three plates has mass M. If the coefficients of static and kinetic friction at each
surface of contact are μs and μk respectively, determine the acceleration of each plate when the
three horizontal forces are applied.

Given:
M = 10 kg

μ s = 0.3

μ k = 0.2

F B = 15 N

F C = 100 N

F D = 18 N
m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

Case 1: Assume that no slipping occurs anywhere.

F ABmax = μ s( 3M g) F BCmax = μ s( 2M g) F CDmax = μ s( M g)

Guesses F AB = 1 N F BC = 1 N F CD = 1 N

Given −F D + F CD = 0 F C − FCD − FBC = 0 −F B − F AB + F BC = 0

⎛ FAB ⎞ ⎛ FAB ⎞ ⎛ 67.00 ⎞ ⎛ FABmax ⎞ ⎛ 88.29 ⎞

⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ FBC ⎟ = Find ( FAB , FBC , FCD) ⎜ FBC ⎟ = ⎜ 82.00 ⎟ N ⎜ FBCmax ⎟ = ⎜ 58.86 ⎟ N
⎜F ⎟ ⎜ F ⎟ ⎝ 18.00 ⎠ ⎜F ⎟
⎝ CD ⎠ ⎝ CD ⎠ ⎝ CDmax ⎠ ⎝ 29.43 ⎠

If F AB = 67.00 N < F ABmax = 88.29 N and F BC = 82.00 N < F BCmax = 58.86 N and
F CD = 18.00 N < FCDmax = 29.43 N then nothing moves and there is no acceleration.

Case 2: If FAB = 67.00 N < FABmax = 88.29 N and FBC = 82.00 N >
F BCmax = 58.86 N and FCD = 18.00 N < F CDmax = 29.43 N then slipping occurs
between B and C. We will assume that no slipping occurs at the other 2 surfaces.

Set F BC = μ k( 2M g) aB = 0 aC = aD = a

m
Guesses F AB = 1 N F CD = 1 N a = 1
2
s
 Given −F D + F CD = M a F C − FCD − FBC = M a −F B − F AB + F BC = 0

⎛ FAB ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜ FCD ⎟ = Find ( FAB , FCD , a) ⎛ FAB ⎞ ⎛ 24.24 ⎞ a = 2.14
m
⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟N 2
⎜ a ⎟ ⎝ FCD ⎠ ⎝ 39.38 ⎠ s
⎝ ⎠

aC = a aD = a

If F AB = 24.24 N < F ABmax = 88.29 N and F CD = 39.38 N < F CDmax = 29.43 N then
m
we have the correct answer and the accelerations are aB = 0.00 , aC = 2.14 ,
2
s
m
aD = 2.14
2
s

Case 3: If FAB = 24.24 N < FABmax = 88.29 N and F CD = 39.38 N >

F CDmax = 29.43 N then slipping occurs between C and D as well as between B and C. We
will assume that no slipping occurs at the other surface.

Set F BC = μ k( 2M g) F CD = μ k( M g)

m m
Guesses F AB = 1 N aC = 1 aD = 1
2 2
s s

Given −F D + F CD = M aD F C − FCD − FBC = M aC −F B − F AB + F BC = 0

⎛ FAB ⎞
⎜ ⎟ ⎛ aC ⎞ ⎛ 4.11 ⎞ m
⎜ aC ⎟ = Find ( FAB , aC , aD) F AB = 24.24 N ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟
⎜a ⎟ ⎝ aD ⎠ ⎝ 0.16 ⎠ s2
⎝ D⎠
If F AB = 24.24 N < F ABmax = 88.29 N then we have the correct answer and the
m m
accelerations are aB = 0.00 , aC = 4.11 , aD = 0.16
2 2
s s

There are other permutaions of this problems depending on the numbers that one chooses.
Problem 13-45

Crate B has a mass m and is released from rest when it is on top of cart A, which has a
mass 3m. Determine the tension in cord CD needed to hold the cart from moving while B is
sliding down A. Neglect friction.

Solution:

Block B:

NB − m g cos ( θ ) = 0

NB = m g cos ( θ )

Cart :

−T + NB sin ( θ ) = 0

T = m g sin ( θ ) cos ( θ )

⎛ mg ⎞ sin ( 2θ )
T= ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2⎠
Problem 13-46

The tractor is used to lift load B of mass

M with the rope of length 2h, and the
boom, and pulley system. If the tractor
is traveling to the right at constant speed
v, determine the tension in the rope
when sA = d. When sA = 0 , sB = 0

Units used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:

M = 150 kg

m
v = 4
s

d = 5m

h = 12 m

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution: vA = v sA = d

m m
Guesses T = 1 kN sB = 1 m aB = 1 vB = 1
2 s
s

2 2 sA vA
Given h − sB + sA + h = 2h −vB + =0
2 2
sA + h

2 2 2
vA sA vA
− aB + − =0 T − M g = M aB
2 2 3
sA + h
(sA2 + h2) 2
⎛T⎞
⎜s ⎟
⎜ B ⎟ = Find ( T , s , v , a ) sB = 1.00 m aB = 1.05
m
T = 1.63 kN
⎜ vB ⎟ B B B
2
s
⎜ ⎟ m
⎝ aB ⎠ vB = 1.54
s
Problem 13-47

The tractor is used to lift load B of

mass M with the rope of length 2h, and
the boom, and pulley system. If the
tractor is traveling to the right with an
acceleration a and has speed v at the
instant sA = d, determine the tension in
the rope. When sA = 0 , sB = 0
3
Units used: kN = 10 N

Given:

d = 5m h = 12 m

M = 150 kg m
g = 9.81
2
s
m
v = 4
s
m
a = 3
2
s

Solution: aA = a vA = v sA = d

m m
Guesses T = 1 kN sB = 1 m aB = 1 vB = 1
2 s
s

2 2 sA vA
Given h − sB + sA + h = 2h −vB + =0
2 2
sA + h

2 2 2
vA + sA aA sA vA
− aB + − =0 T − M g = M aB
2 2 3
sA + h
(sA2 + h2) 2
⎛T⎞
⎜s ⎟
⎜ B ⎟ = Find ( T , s , v , a ) sB = 1.00 m aB = 2.20
m
T = 1.80 kN
⎜ vB ⎟ B B B
2
s
⎜ ⎟ m
⎝ aB ⎠ vB = 1.54
s
*Problem 13-48

Block B has a mass m and is hoisted using the cord and pulley system shown. Determine
the magnitude of force F as a function of the block’s vertical position y so that when F is
applied the block rises with a constant acceleration aB. Neglect the mass of the cord and
pulleys.
Solution:

2F cos ( θ ) − m g = m aB

where cos ( θ ) =
y
2
2 ⎛ d⎞
y + ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2⎠

2F⎢
⎡ y ⎤⎥ − m g = m a
B
⎢ 2 ⎛ d ⎞ 2⎥
⎢ y + ⎜ 2⎟ ⎥
⎣ ⎝ ⎠ ⎦

( aB + g) 2
4y + d
2
F=m
4y
 Problem 13-49

Block A has mass mA and is attached to a spring having a stiffness k and unstretched length l0.
If another block B, having mass mB is pressed against A so that the spring deforms a distance d,
determine the distance both blocks slide on the smooth surface before they begin to separate.
What is their velocity at this instant?

Solution:

Block A: −k( x − d) − N = mA aA

Block B: N = mB aB

Since a A = aB = a,

k( d − x) kmB ( d − x)
a= N=
mA + mB mA + mB

Separation occurs when

N=0 or x=d

d
⌠
v ⌠ k( d − x)
⎮ v dv = ⎮ dx
⌡0 ⎮ mA + mB
⌡0

v
2
k ⎛ d
2⎞
kd
2
= ⎜d d − ⎟ v=
2 mA + mB ⎝ 2 ⎠ mA + mB
Problem 13-50

Block A has a mass mA and is attached to a spring having a stiffness k and unstretched length
l0. If another block B, having a mass mB is pressed against A so that the spring deforms a
distance d, show that for separation to occur it is necesary that d > 2μk g(mA+mB)/k, where μk
is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the blocks and the ground. Also, what is the
distance the blocks slide on the surface before they separate?

Solution: Block A :

−k( x − d) − N − μ k mA g = mA aA

Block B: N − μ k mB g = mB aB

Since aA = aB = a

k( d − x)
a= − μk g
mA + mB

k mB( d − x)
N=
mA + mB

N = 0, then x = d for separation.

At the moment of separation :

d
⌠
v ⌠
⎮ v dv = ⎮
⎡ k( d − x) d x − μ g⎤ dx
⌡0 ⎮ ⎢m + m k ⎥
⌡0 ⎣ A B ⎦

k d − 2 μ k g( mA + mB) d
2
v=
mA + mB

Require v > 0, so that

2μ k g
k d − 2 μ k g( mA + mB) d > 0 (mA + mB)
2
d> Q.E.D
k
Problem 13-51

The block A has mass mA and rests on the pan B, which has mass mB Both are supported by a
spring having a stiffness k that is attached to the bottom of the pan and to the ground.
Determine the distance d the pan should be pushed down from the equilibrium position and then
released from rest so that separation of the block will take place from the surface of the pan at
the instant the spring becomes unstretched.

Solution:

(mA + mB)g
For Equilibrium k yeq − ( mA + mB) g = 0 yeq =
k

−mA g + N = mA a
Block :

Block and Pan (−mA + mB)g + k( yeq + y) = (mA + mB)a

⎡⎛ mA + mB ⎞ ⎤ ⎛ −mA g + N ⎞
Thus, −( mA + mB) g + k⎢⎜ ⎟ g + y⎥ = ( mA + mB) ⎜ ⎟
⎣⎝ k ⎠ ⎦ ⎝ mA ⎠

(mA + mB)g
Set y = -d, N = 0 Thus d = yeq =
k
*Problem 13-52

Determine the mass of the sun, knowing that the distance from the earth to the sun is R. Hint:
Use Eq. 13-1 to represent the force of gravity acting on the earth.

2
6 − 11 m
Given: R = 149.6 × 10 km G = 6.673 × 10 N
2
kg
s 2π R 4m
Solution: v= v = v = 2.98 × 10
t 1 yr s

⎛ Me Ms ⎞ ⎛ v2 ⎞ 2⎛ R ⎞
e⎜ ⎟
30
Σ F n = man; G⎜
2 ⎟
= M Ms = v ⎜ ⎟ Ms = 1.99 × 10 kg
⎝ R ⎠ ⎝R⎠ ⎝ G⎠
Problem 13-53

The helicopter of mass M is traveling at a constant speed v along the horizontal curved path
while banking at angle θ. Determine the force acting normal to the blade, i.e., in the y'
direction, and the radius of curvature of the path.

Units Used:

3
kN = 10 N

Given:
m
v = 40
s

3
M = 1.4 × 10 kg

θ = 30 deg

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

Guesses F N = 1 kN ρ = 1m

Given F N cos ( θ ) − M g = 0
⎛ 2⎞
F N sin ( θ ) = M⎜ ⎟
v
⎝ρ⎠

⎛ FN ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( FN , ρ ) F N = 15.86 kN
⎝ρ ⎠
ρ = 282 m
Problem 13-54

The helicopter of mass M is traveling at a constant speed v along the horizontal curved path
having a radius of curvature ρ. Determine the force the blade exerts on the frame and the
bank angle θ.

Units Used:

3
kN = 10 N

Given:
m
v = 33
s

3
M = 1.4 × 10 kg

ρ = 300 m

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

Guesses F N = 1 kN θ = 1 deg

Given F N cos ( θ ) − M g = 0
⎛ 2⎞
F N sin ( θ ) = M⎜ ⎟
v
⎝ρ⎠

⎛ FN ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( FN , θ ) F N = 14.64 kN
⎝θ ⎠
θ = 20 deg
Problem 13-55

The plane is traveling at a constant speed v along the curve y = bx2 + c. If the pilot has
weight W, determine the normal and tangential components of the force the seat exerts on
the pilot when the plane is at its lowest point.

Given:
−6 1
b = 60 × 10
m
c = 1500 m

W = 900 N

m
v = 240
s

Solution:
x = 0m
2
y = bx + c

y' = 2b x

y'' = 2b

(1 + y' 2)
3
ρ =
y''

W⎛v
2⎞
W⎛v
2⎞
Fn − W = ⎜ ⎟ Fn = W + ⎜ ⎟ F n = 1.53 kN
g⎝ρ ⎠ g⎝ρ ⎠

⎛ W ⎞a
at = 0 Ft = ⎜ ⎟ t Ft = 0
⎝g⎠
*Problem 13-56

The jet plane is traveling at a

constant speed of v along the
curve y = bx2 + c. If the pilot has
a weight W, determine the normal
and tangential components of the
force the seat exerts on the pilot
when y = y1.
Given:
−6 1
b = 60 × 10 W = 900 N
m
m
c = 1500 m v = 300
s
m
g = 9.81 y1 = 3000 m
2
s

Solution:
2
y ( x) = b x + c

y' ( x) = 2b x

y'' ( x) = 2b

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
ρ ( x) =
y'' ( x)

Guesses x1 = 1 m θ = 1 deg Fn = 1 N Ft = 1 N

Given y1 = y ( x1) tan ( θ ) = y' ( x1)

W⎛ v ⎞
2
F n − W cos ( θ ) = ⎜ ⎟ F t − W sin ( θ ) = 0
g ⎝ ρ ( x1) ⎠

⎛ x1 ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜ θ ⎟ = Find ( x , θ , F , F ) x1 = 5000 m θ = 31 deg
⎜ Fn ⎟ 1 n t

⎜ ⎟
⎝ Ft ⎠

⎛ F.n ⎞ ⎛ 1.396 ⎞
⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟ kN
⎝ F.t ⎠ ⎝ 0.463 ⎠
Problem 13-57

The wrecking ball of mass M is suspended from the crane by a cable having a negligible mass.
If the ball has speed v at the instant it is at its lowest point θ, determine the tension in the cable
at this instant. Also, determine the angle θ to which the ball swings before it stops.

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:
M = 600 kg

m
v = 8
s

r = 12 m

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

At the lowest point

⎛ v2 ⎞ ⎛ v2 ⎞
T − M g = M⎜ ⎟ T = M g + M⎜ ⎟ T = 9.09 kN
⎝r⎠ ⎝ r⎠

At some arbitrary angle

v ⎛ dv ⎞
−M g sin ( θ ) = M at at = −g sin ( θ ) = ⎜ ⎟
r ⎝ dθ ⎠
0 θ
⌠ ⌠
⎮ v dv = −⎮ r g sin ( θ ) dθ
⌡v ⌡0

−v
2 ⎛ v ⎞
2
= r g( cos ( θ ) − 1) θ = acos ⎜ 1 − ⎟ θ = 43.3 deg
2 ⎝ 2r g ⎠
 Problem 13-58

Prove that if the block is released from rest at point B of a smooth path of arbitrary
shape, the speed it attains when it reaches point A is equal to the speed it attains when
it falls freely through a distance h; i.e., v = 2 gh.

Solution :

ΣF t = mat; (mg)sin ( θ) = mat at = g sin ( θ )

ν dν = atds = gsin( θ ) d s However dy = ds sin(θ)

v h 2
⌠ ⌠ v
⎮ v dv = ⎮ g d y = gh v= 2 gh Q.E.D
⌡0 ⌡0 2
Problem 13-59

The sled and rider have a total mass M and start from rest at A(b, 0). If the sled descends
the smooth slope, which may be approximated by a parabola, determine the normal force
that the ground exerts on the sled at the instant it arrives at point B. Neglect the size of the
sled and rider. Hint: Use the result of Prob. 13–58.
Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:
a = 2m b = 10 m c = 5m

m
M = 80 kg g = 9.81
2
s
Solution:

v = 2g c

2
y ( x) = c ⎜
⎛x⎞ − c
⎟
⎝ b⎠

y' ( x) =
⎛ 2c ⎞ x y'' ( x) =
2c
⎜ 2⎟ 2
⎝b ⎠ b

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
ρ ( x) =
y'' ( x)

⎛ v2 ⎞
Nb − M g = M⎜ ⎟
⎝ρ⎠
⎛ v2 ⎞
Nb = M g + M⎜ ⎟ Nb = 1.57 kN
⎝ ρ ( 0 m) ⎠
*Problem 13-60

The sled and rider have a total mass M and start from rest at A(b, 0). If the sled descends
the smooth slope which may be approximated by a parabola, determine the normal force
that the ground exerts on the sled at the instant it arrives at point C. Neglect the size of the
sled and rider. Hint: Use the result of Prob. 13–58.
Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:
a = 2m b = 10 m c = 5m

m
M = 80 kg g = 9.81
2
s
Solution:
2
⎛x⎞
y ( x) = c ⎜ ⎟ − c
⎝ b⎠

y' ( x) =
⎛ 2c ⎞ x y'' ( x) =
2c
⎜ 2⎟ 2
⎝b ⎠ b

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
ρ ( x) =
y'' ( x)

v = 2g( − y ( −a) )

θ = atan ( y' ( −a) )

⎛ 2⎞ ⎛ v ⎞
2
NC − M g cos ( θ ) = M⎜ ⎟ ( )
v
⎜
NC = M g cos θ + ⎟ NC = 1.48 kN
⎝ρ⎠ ⎝ ρ ( − a) ⎠
Problem 13-61

At the instant θ = θ1 the boy’s center of mass G has a downward speed vG. Determine the
rate of increase in his speed and the tension in each of the two supporting cords of the
swing at this instant.The boy has a weight W. Neglect his size and the mass of the seat and
cords.
Given:
W = 300 N

θ 1 = 60 deg

l = 3m

m
vG = 3
s
m
g = 9.81
2
s
Solution:

W cos ( θ 1) =
⎛ W ⎞a
⎜ ⎟ t
⎝g⎠

at = g cos ( θ 1)
m
at = 4.91
2
s

W⎛v
2⎞
2T − W sin ( θ 1) = ⎜ ⎟
g⎝ l ⎠

1 W vG
⎡ ⎛ 2⎞ ⎤
T = ⎢ ⎜ ⎟ + W sin ( θ 1)⎥ T = 175.8 N
2⎣g ⎝ l ⎠ ⎦
Problem 13-62

At the instant θ = θ1 the boy’s center of mass G is momentarily at rest. Determine his
speed and the tension in each of the two supporting cords of the swing when θ = θ2. The
boy has a weight W. Neglect his size and the mass of the seat and cords.

Given:
W = 300 N l = 3m

θ 1 = 60 deg m
g = 9.81
2
θ 2 = 90 deg s

Solution:

W cos ( θ ) =
⎛ W ⎞a
⎜ ⎟ t
⎝g⎠
at = g cos ( θ )

θ
⌠ 2
v2 = 2g l ⎮ cos ( θ ) dθ
⌡θ
1

m
v2 = 2.81
s

⎛
W ⎜ v2
2⎞
2T − W sin ( θ 2) = ⎟
g⎝ l ⎠

⎛ v2
2⎞
sin ( θ 2) +
W⎜ ⎟
T =
2⎝ gl ⎠

T = 190.2 N
Problem 13-63

If the crest of the hill has a radius of curvature ρ, determine the maximum constant speed at
which the car can travel over it without leaving the surface of the road. Neglect the size of
the car in the calculation. The car has weight W.

Given:
ρ = 100 m

W = 17.5 kN
m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution: Limiting case is N = 0.

W⎛v
2⎞
ΣF n = man; m
↓ W= ⎜ ⎟ v = gρ v = 31.32
g⎝ρ ⎠ s
*Problem 13-64

The airplane, traveling at constant speed v is executing a horizontal turn. If the plane
is banked at angle θ when the pilot experiences only a normal force on the seat of the
plane, determine the radius of curvature ρ of the turn. Also, what is the normal force
of the seat on the pilot if he has mass M?

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:
m
v = 50
s

θ = 15 deg

M = 70 kg
m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

+ ⎛ g ⎞
↑ ΣFb = mab; Np sin ( θ ) − M g = 0 Np = M⎜ ⎟ Np = 2.65 kN
⎝ sin ( θ ) ⎠

ΣF n = man; ⎛ v2 ⎞ ⎛ 2 ⎞
NP cos ( θ ) = M⎜
v
⎟ ρ = M⎜ ⎟ ρ = 68.3 m
⎝ρ⎠ ⎝ Np cos ( θ ) ⎠
Problem 13-65

The man has weight W and lies against the cushion for which the coefficient of static friction is μs.
Determine the resultant normal and frictional forces the cushion exerts on him if, due to rotation
about the z axis, he has constant speed v. Neglect the size of the man.

Given:

W = 750 N
μ s = 0.5

m
v = 6
s

θ = 60 deg

d = 3m

Solution: Assume no slipping occurs Guesses FN = 1 N F = 1N

−W ⎛ v
2⎞
Given −F N sin ( θ ) + F cos ( θ ) = ⎜ ⎟ F N cos ( θ ) − W + F sin ( θ ) = 0
g ⎝d ⎠
⎛ FN ⎞ ⎛ FN ⎞ ⎛ 1.170 ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( FN , F) ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟ kN F max = μ s F N F max = 584.9 N
⎝F ⎠ ⎝ F ⎠ ⎝ 0.191 ⎠

If F = 190.6 N < F max = 584.9 N then our assumption is correct and there is no slipping.
Problem 13-66

The man has weight W and lies against the cushion for which the coefficient of static friction is μs.
If he rotates about the z axis with a constant speed v, determine the smallest angle θ of the cushion
at which he will begin to slip off.

Given:

W = 750 N

μ s = 0.5

m
v = 10
s

d = 3m

Solution: Assume verge of slipping Guesses FN = 1 N θ = 20 deg

−W ⎛ v
2⎞
Given −F N sin ( θ ) − μ s F N cos ( θ ) = ⎜ ⎟
g ⎝d ⎠

F N cos ( θ ) − W − μ s FN sin ( θ ) = 0

⎛ FN ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( FN , θ ) F N = 2376.8 N θ = 47.0 deg
⎝θ ⎠
Problem 13-67

Determine the constant speed of the passengers on the amusement-park ride if it is observed that
the supporting cables are directed at angle θ from the vertical. Each chair including its passenger
has a mass mc. Also, what are the components of force in the n, t, and b directions which the chair
exerts on a passenger of mass mp during the motion?

Given:

θ = 30 deg d = 4m

mc = 80 kg b = 6m

m
mp = 50kg g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

The initial guesses:

m
T = 100 N v = 10
s

⎛ 2 ⎞
T sin ( θ ) = mc⎜ T cos ( θ ) − mc g = 0
v
Given ⎟
⎝ d + b sin ( θ ) ⎠

⎛T⎞ m
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( T , v) T = 906 N v = 6.30
⎝v⎠ s

2
mp v
ΣF n = man; Fn = F n = 283 N
d + b sin ( θ )

ΣF t = mat; Ft = 0 N Ft = 0

ΣF b = mab; F b − mp g = 0 F b = mp g F b = 491 N
*Problem 13-68

The snowmobile of mass M with passenger is traveling down the hill at a constant speed v.
Determine the resultant normal force and the resultant frictional force exerted on the tracks
at the instant it reaches point A. Neglect the size of the snowmobile.

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:

M = 200 kg a = 5m

m b = 10 m
v = 6
s
m
g = 9.81
2
s
Solution:
3
y ( x) = −a ⎜
⎛x⎞ ⎛ a ⎞ x2
⎟ y' ( x) = −3⎜
3⎟
⎝ b⎠ ⎝b ⎠

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
⎛a⎞
y'' ( x) = −6⎜ ⎟ x ρ ( x) =
3 y'' ( x)
⎝b ⎠
θ = atan ( y' ( b) )

Guesses NS = 1 N F = 1N

⎛ v2 ⎞
Given NS − M g cos ( θ ) = M⎜ ⎟
⎝ ρ ( b) ⎠
F − M g sin ( θ ) = 0

⎛ NS ⎞ ⎛ NS ⎞ ⎛ 0.72 ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( NS , F) ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟ kN
⎝F⎠ ⎝ F ⎠ ⎝ −1.632 ⎠
Problem 13-69

The snowmobile of mass M with passenger is traveling down the hill such that when it is at
point A, it is traveling at speed v and increasing its speed at v'. Determine the resultant normal
force and the resultant frictional force exerted on the tracks at this instant. Neglect the size of
the snowmobile.

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:

M = 200 kg a = 5m

m b = 10 m
v = 4
s
m m
g = 9.81 v' = 2
2 2
s s
Solution:
3
y ( x) = −a ⎜
⎛x⎞ ⎛ a ⎞ x2
⎟ y' ( x) = −3⎜
3⎟
⎝ b⎠ ⎝b ⎠

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
⎛a⎞
y'' ( x) = −6⎜ ⎟ x ρ ( x) =
3 y'' ( x)
⎝b ⎠
θ = atan ( y' ( b) )

Guesses NS = 1 N F = 1N

2
NS − M g cos ( θ ) = M
v
Given
ρ ( b)
F − M g sin ( θ ) = M v'

⎛ NS ⎞ ⎛ NS ⎞ ⎛ 0.924 ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( NS , F) ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟ kN
⎝F⎠ ⎝ F ⎠ ⎝ −1.232 ⎠
Problem 13-70

A collar having a mass M and negligible size slides over the surface of a horizontal circular
rod for which the coefficient of kinetic friction is μk. If the collar is given a speed v1 and
then released at θ = 0 deg, determine how far, d, it slides on the rod before coming to rest.
Given:
M = 0.75 kg r = 100 mm

μ k = 0.3 m
g = 9.81
2
m s
v1 = 4
s

Solution:

NCz − M g = 0

⎛ v2 ⎞
NCn = M⎜ ⎟
⎝r⎠

2 2
NC = NCz + NCn

F C = μ k NC = −M at

4
2 v
at ( v) = −μ k g +
2
r

0
⌠ v
d = ⎮ dv d = 0.581 m
⎮ at ( v)
⌡v
1
Problem 13-71

The roller coaster car and passenger have

a total weight W and starting from rest at
A travel down the track that has the shape
shown. Determine the normal force of the
tracks on the car when the car is at point
B, it has a velocity of v. Neglect friction
and the size of the car and passenger.

Given:
W = 3000 N

m
v = 4.5
s

a = 6m

b = 12 m

Solution:

⎛ πx⎞
y ( x) = b cos ⎜
d d
⎟ y' ( x) = y ( x) y'' ( x) = y' ( x)
⎝ 2a ⎠ dx dx

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
ρ ( x) =
y'' ( x)

At B θ = atan ( y' ( a) )

W⎛ v ⎞
2
W⎛v
2⎞
F N = W cos ( θ ) + ⎜ ⎟ F N = 909.9 N
F N − W cos ( θ ) = ⎜ ⎟ g ⎝ ρ ( a) ⎠
g⎝ρ ⎠
*Problem 13-72

The smooth block B, having mass M, is attached to the vertex A of the right circular cone using a
light cord. The cone is rotating at a constant angular rate about the z axis such that the block
attains speed v. At this speed, determine the tension in the cord and the reaction which the cone
exerts on the block. Neglect the size of the block.

m
Given: M = 0.2 kg v = 0.5 a = 300 mm b = 400 mm
s
m
c = 200 mm g = 9.81
2
s

Solution: Guesses T = 1N NB = 1 N

θ = atan ⎛⎜ ⎟⎞
a
Set θ = 36.870 deg
⎝ b⎠

ρ = ⎛⎜ ⎞a
c
ρ = 120.000 mm
2 2⎟
⎝ a +b ⎠

⎛ v2 ⎞
Given T sin ( θ ) − NB cos ( θ ) = M⎜ ⎟ T cos ( θ ) + NB sin ( θ ) − M g = 0
⎝ρ⎠

⎛T⎞ ⎛ T ⎞ ⎛ 1.820 ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( T , NB) ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟N
⎝ NB ⎠ ⎝ NB ⎠ ⎝ 0.844 ⎠
Problem 13-73

The pendulum bob B of mass M is released from rest when θ = 0°. Determine the initial
tension in the cord and also at the instant the bob reaches point D, θ = θ1. Neglect the size
of the bob.
Given:
M = 5 kg θ 1 = 45 deg

m
L = 2m g = 9.81
2
s
Solution:

Initially, v = 0 so an = 0 T=0

At D we have

M g cos ( θ 1) = M at

at = g cos ( θ 1)
m
at = 6.937
2
s

2
TD − M g sin ( θ 1) =
Mv
L

Now find the velocity v

m
Guess v = 1
s
v θ
⌠ ⌠ 1
Given ⎮ v dv = ⎮ g cos ( θ ) L dθ
⌡0 ⌡0

m
v = Find ( v) v = 5.268
s

⎛ v2 ⎞
TD = M g sin ( θ 1) + M⎜ ⎟ TD = 104.1 N
⎝L⎠
Problem 13-74

A ball having a mass M and negligible size moves within a

smooth vertical circular slot. If it is released from rest at θ1,
determine the force of the slot on the ball when the ball
arrives at points A and B.

Given:
M = 2 kg θ = 90 deg θ 1 = 10 deg

m
g = 9.81 r = 0.8 m
2
s

Solution:

M g sin ( θ ) = M at at = g sin ( θ )

At A θ A = 90 deg

⎛⌠θ A ⎞
vA =
⎜
2g ⎮ sin ( θ ) r dθ
⎟
⎜⌡θ ⎟
⎝ 1 ⎠

⎛ vA2 ⎞
NA − M g cos ( θ A) = −M⎜ ⎟
⎝ r ⎠
⎛ vA2 ⎞
NA = M g cos ( θ A) − M⎜ ⎟ NA = −38.6 N
⎝ r ⎠
At B θ B = 180 deg − θ 1

⎛⌠θ B ⎞
vB =
⎜ ( )
2g ⎮ sin θ r dθ
⎟
⎜⌡θ ⎟
⎝ 1 ⎠
⎛ vB2 ⎞
NB − M g cos ( θ B) = −M⎜ ⎟
⎝ r ⎠
⎛ vB2 ⎞
NB = M g cos ( θ B) − M⎜ ⎟ NB = −96.6 N
⎝ r ⎠
Problem 13-75

The rotational speed of the disk is controlled by a smooth contact arm AB of mass M
which is spring-mounted on the disk.When the disk is at rest, the center of mass G of the
arm is located distance d from the center O, and the preset compression in the spring is a.
If the initial gap between B and the contact at C is b, determine the (controlling) speed vG
of the arm’s mass center, G, which will close the gap. The disk rotates in the horizontal
plane. The spring has a stiffness k and its ends are attached to the contact arm at D and to
the disk at E.
Given:
M = 30 gm

a = 20 mm

b = 10 mm

d = 150 mm

N
k = 50
m

Solution:

F s = k( a + b) F s = 1.5 N

2
vG
an =
d+b

⎛ vG2 ⎞
F s = M⎜ ⎟
⎝ d + b⎠
1
vG = M k ( a + b) ( d + b)
M

m
vG = 2.83
s
*Problem 13-76

The spool S of mass M fits loosely on the inclined rod for which the coefficient of static friction
is μs. If the spool is located a distance d from A, determine the maximum constant speed the
spool can have so that it does not slip up the rod.

Given:

M = 2 kg

μ s = 0.2

d = 0.25 m
e = 3

f = 4
m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

ρ = d⎛⎜ ⎞
f
2 2⎟
⎝ e +f ⎠
m
Guesses Ns = 1 N v = 1
s

⎞ = M⎛⎜ v ⎞⎟
2
⎛
Ns⎜
⎞−μ N⎛
e f
2⎟
s s⎜
2⎟
Given
2
⎝ e +f ⎠
2
⎝ e +f ⎠ ⎝ρ⎠

⎛
Ns⎜
f⎞+μ N⎛ e ⎞ − Mg = 0
2 2 ⎟ s s⎜
2 2⎟
⎝ e +f ⎠ ⎝ e +f ⎠

⎛ Ns ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( Ns , v)
m
Ns = 21.33 N v = 0.969
⎝v⎠ s
Problem 13-77

The box of mass M has a speed v0 when it is at A on the smooth ramp. If the surface is in
the shape of a parabola, determine the normal force on the box at the instant x = x1. Also,
what is the rate of increase in its speed at this instant?
Given:
M = 35 kg a = 4m

m 1 1
v0 = 2 b =
s 9 m

x1 = 3 m

Solution:
2
y ( x) = a − b x

y' ( x) = −2b x

y'' ( x) = −2b

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
ρ ( x) =
y'' ( x)

θ ( x) = atan ( y' ( x) )

Find the velocity

v0 + 2g( y ( 0 m) − y ( x1) )
2 m
v1 = v1 = 4.859
s

m
Guesses FN = 1 N v' = 1
2
s
⎛⎜ v12 ⎞⎟
Given F N − M g cos ( θ ( x1) ) =M −M g sin ( θ ( x1) ) = M v'
⎜ ρ ( x1) ⎟
⎝ ⎠

⎛ FN ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( FN , v' )
m
F N = 179.8 N v' = 5.44
⎝ v' ⎠ s
2
Problem 13-78

The man has mass M and sits a distance d from the center of the rotating platform. Due to the
rotation his speed is increased from rest by the rate v'. If the coefficient of static friction
between his clothes and the platform is μs, determine the time required to cause him to slip.

Given:

M = 80 kg

d = 3m

m
v' = 0.4
2
s

μ s = 0.3

D = 10 m
m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution: Guess t = 1s

2
⎡ ( v' t) 2⎤
μ s M g = ( M v' ) + ⎢M ⎥
2
Given t = Find ( t) t = 7.39 s
⎣ d ⎦
Problem 13-79

The collar A, having a mass M, is attached to a

spring having a stiffness k. When rod BC
rotates about the vertical axis, the collar slides
outward along the smooth rod DE. If the spring
is unstretched when x = 0, determine the
constant speed of the collar in order that x = x1.
Also, what is the normal force of the rod on the
collar? Neglect the size of the collar.

Given:
M = 0.75 kg

N
k = 200
m

x1 = 100 mm

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:

Guesses
m
Nb = 1 N Nt = 1 N v = 1
s
⎛ v2 ⎞
Given Nb − M g = 0 Nt = 0 k x1 = M⎜ ⎟
⎝ x1 ⎠
⎛ Nb ⎞
⎜ ⎟ ⎛ Nb ⎞ ⎛ 7.36 ⎞ ⎛ Nb ⎞
⎜ Nt ⎟ = Find ( Nb , Nt , v) ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟N ⎜ ⎟ = 7.36 N
⎜v ⎟ ⎝ Nt ⎠ ⎝ 0 ⎠ ⎝ Nt ⎠
⎝ ⎠
m
v = 1.633
s
*Problem 13-80

The block has weight W and it is free to move along the smooth slot in the rotating disk. The
spring has stiffness k and an unstretched length δ. Determine the force of the spring on the block
and the tangential component of force which the slot exerts on the side of the block, when the
block is at rest with respect to the disk and is traveling with constant speed v.

Given:

W = 20 N

N
k = 10
m

δ = 0.5 m

m
v = 4.8
s

Solution:

W⎛v ⎞
2
ΣF n = man; F s = k( ρ − δ ) = ⎜ ⎟
g⎝ρ⎠
Choosing the positive root,

ρ =
1 ⎡
⎣k gδ + ( 2 2 2
k g δ + 4kgW v )⎦
2⎤
ρ = 2.43 m
2kg

F s = k( ρ − δ ) F s = 19.3 N

ΣF t = mat; ΣF t = mat; Ft = 0
Problem 13-81

If the bicycle and rider have total

weight W, determine the resultant
normal force acting on the
bicycle when it is at point A
while it is freely coasting at speed
vA . Also, compute the increase in
the bicyclist’s speed at this point.
Neglect the resistance due to the
wind and the size of the bicycle
and rider.

Given:

W = 900 N d = 2m

m
vA = 2 m
s g = 9.81
2
s
h = 8m

Solution:
⎛ x⎞
y ( x) = h cos ⎜ π
d d
⎟ y' ( x) = y ( x) y'' ( x) = y' ( x)
⎝ h⎠ dx dx

(1 + y' ( x) 2)
3
At A x = d θ = atan ( y' ( x) ) ρ =
y'' ( x)
m
Guesses FN = 1 N v' = 1
2
s

⎛ 2⎞
F N − W cos ( θ ) =
W vA
⎜ ⎟ −W sin ( θ ) =
⎛ W ⎞ v'
Given ⎜ ⎟
g⎝ ρ ⎠ ⎝g⎠

⎛ FN ⎞
⎜ ⎟ = Find ( FN , v' )
m
F N = 347.3 N v' = 8.95
⎝ v' ⎠ 2
s
Problem 13-82

The packages of weight W ride on the surface of the conveyor belt. If the belt starts from
rest and increases to a constant speed v1 in time t1, determine the maximum angle θ so that
none of the packages slip on the inclined surface AB of the belt. The coefficient of static
friction between the belt and a package is μs. At what angle φ do the packages first begin
to slip off the surface of the belt after the belt is moving at its constant speed of v1?
Neglect the size of the packages.

Given:
W = 20 N

m
v1 = 1
s

t1 = 2 s

μ s = 0.3

r = 0.2 m
v1
Solution: a =
t1
Guesses

N1 = 1 N N2 = 1 N θ = 1 deg φ = 1 deg

Given
N1 − W cos ( θ ) = 0

μ s N1 − W sin ( θ ) = ⎛⎜ ⎟⎞ a
W
⎝g⎠
−W ⎜ v1
⎛ 2⎞
N2 − W cos ( φ ) = ⎟
g ⎝ r ⎠

μ s N2 − W sin ( φ ) = 0

⎛ N1 ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜ N2 ⎟ = Find ( N , N , θ , φ ) ⎛ N1 ⎞ ⎛ 19.414 ⎞ ⎛ θ ⎞ ⎛ 13.90 ⎞
⎜θ ⎟ 1 2 ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟N ⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟ deg
⎝ N2 ⎠ ⎝ 9.595 ⎠ ⎝ φ ⎠ ⎝ 8.27 ⎠
⎜ ⎟
⎝φ ⎠
Problem 13-83

A particle having mass M moves along a path defined by the equations r = a + bt θ = ct2 + d and
z = e + ft 3. Determine the r, θ, and z components of force which the path exerts on the particle
when t = t1.

m
Given: M = 1.5 kg a = 4m b = 3
s
rad
c = 1 d = 2 rad e = 6m
2
s

m m
f = −1 t1 = 2 s g = 9.81
3 2
s s
Solution: t = t1

m
r = a + bt r' = b r'' = 0
2
s
2
θ = ct + d θ' = 2c t θ'' = 2c

3 2
z = e + ft z' = 3 f t z'' = 6 f t

(
F r = M r'' − rθ'
2 ) F r = −240 N

F θ = M( rθ'' + 2r' θ' ) F θ = 66.0 N

F z = M z'' + M g F z = −3.29 N
*Problem 13-84

The path of motion of a particle of weight W in the horizontal plane is described in terms of polar
coordinates as r = at + b and θ = ct2 + dt. Determine the magnitude of the unbalanced force acting
on the particle when t = t1.

m rad
Given: W = 5N a = 2 b = 1m c = 0.5
s 2
s

rad m
d = −1 t1 = 2 s g = 9.81
s 2
s

Solution: t = t1

m
r = at + b r' = a r'' = 0
2
s
2
θ = ct + dt θ' = 2c t + d θ'' = 2c

2 m
ar = r'' − rθ' ar = −5.00
2
s
m
aθ = rθ'' + 2r' θ' aθ = 9.00
2
s

W 2 2
F = ar + aθ F = 5.25 N
g