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posted by  pbodie on 7/12/2008 11:18:13 PM  |  status: Live  

problem 13.21

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Classical Mechanics Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics (8th) by Johnston, Beer, Clausen 13 21P
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The system shown, consisting of 20-kg collar A and a 10-kg counterweight B, is at rest when a constant 500-N force is applied to collar A. (a) Determine the velocity of A just before it hits the support at C. (b) Solve part a assuming that the counterweight B is replaced by a 98.1-N downward force. Ignore friction and the mass of the pulleys.
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posted by TDoT on 7/13/2008 11:37:07 PM  |  status: Live
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(a)...........











(b)....Tension T in the cable.




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posted by samuel(SME- Mech) on 7/17/2008 8:45:19 AM  |  status: Live
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