Velocity/position from variable input force

In summary, the conversation is about calculating the theoretical velocity and position of a piston subjected to a variable input force. The piston has a weight of 14 lbs and is in a 3.25 in bore, with a force of 4150 and 500 psi when released. The equations for calculating velocity and position are provided, with the reminder to ignore friction for now.
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I am looking for some help on calculating theoretical velocity and position of an object subjected to a variable input force. The situation is as follows:

weight of piston 14 lbs
force on piston 4150, (500 psi on 8.3 sq in)
stroke is just under 6 inches

The piston is in a 3.25 in bore, which translates into about 8.3 sq in. There is 500 psi on the piston when it is released. The amount of air at release is about 32 cu inches and as the piston moves forward the pressure drops due to the increase of 8.3 cu inches in volume for every inch of travel, which in turn results in a theoretically linear drop force on the piston.

Ignoring friction for now, (despite being able to estimate static and low velocity friction on the seals, at high velocities the hydrodynamic planning of lubricated seals gets a bit tough to estimate), what are the equations for calculating velocity and position of the piston over its 6 inch stroke?

Thanks for all of the help. RGA
 
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Here are the equations for calculating the velocity and position of the piston. Velocity:V(t) = (4150/14)*(1-(t/6))*t Position:X(t) = (4150/28)*t^2 - (4150/6)*t Where t is the time in seconds, V(t) is the velocity of the piston in feet per second, and X(t) is the position of the piston in feet.
 

1. What is the relationship between velocity and position when a variable input force is applied?

The relationship between velocity and position when a variable input force is applied is described by Newton's second law of motion, which states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This means that as the input force increases, the velocity of the object will also increase, and the object will cover more distance in a given time, resulting in a change in position.

2. How does a change in the input force affect the velocity and position of an object?

A change in the input force will directly affect the velocity and position of an object. As the input force increases, the velocity of the object will also increase, and the object will cover more distance in a given time, resulting in a change in position. On the other hand, if the input force decreases, the velocity and position of the object will also decrease.

3. Can the velocity and position of an object be determined solely from the variable input force?

No, the velocity and position of an object cannot be determined solely from the variable input force. Other factors such as the mass of the object, the surface it is moving on, and any opposing forces also play a role in determining the velocity and position of the object.

4. How can the relationship between velocity and position be graphically represented when a variable input force is applied?

The relationship between velocity and position when a variable input force is applied can be graphically represented by a velocity vs. time graph and a position vs. time graph. On the velocity vs. time graph, the slope of the line represents the acceleration of the object, and the area under the curve represents the displacement of the object. On the position vs. time graph, the slope of the line represents the velocity of the object, and the area under the curve represents the displacement of the object.

5. How does the direction of the variable input force affect the velocity and position of an object?

The direction of the variable input force affects the velocity and position of an object by determining the direction of its acceleration. If the direction of the input force is the same as the direction of the object's motion, the object will speed up, and its position will change accordingly. However, if the direction of the input force is opposite to the direction of the object's motion, the object will slow down, and its position will change accordingly.

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