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    How Can Mass Placement Balance a Rotating Shaft?

    Homework Statement A shaft 2 m long rotates at 1500 revs min–1 between bearings as shown in FIGURE 2. The bearings experience forces of 5 kN and 3 kN acting in the same plane as shown. A single mass is to be used to balance the shaft, so that the reactions are zero. The mass is to be...
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    Mechanical Principles Help - COLU HNC | Loaded Beams, Cylinders, Power Trans.

    Hi, currently doing my HNC through COLU and was wondering if anyone would be able to help out on the below? COMPLEX LOADING SYSTEMS LOADED BEAMS & CYLINDERS POWER TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS OF ROTATING SYSTEMS I would be able to post the Q's and what answers I have if that would help...
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    Second Opinion Needed: Car Acceleration, Force & Rotation Questions

    Not the reply I as after LOL. But fair do's.
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    Second Opinion Needed: Car Acceleration, Force & Rotation Questions

    Homework Statement Could I please have peoples opinions on the below? 1. A car has a mass of 1000 kg and travels from 0 to 80 km h–1 in 10 s. It then keeps moving at 80 km h–1. (a) What is the magnitude of the acceleration in the first 10 s? (b) How far does it move in the first 10 s...
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    Solving Mechanical Engineering Problems - HNC - Phil

    Thanks. Which part in particular? I come up with the same solution each time?
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    Solving Mechanical Engineering Problems - HNC - Phil

    Will do. Still trying to work out which formula I need.
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    Solving Mechanical Engineering Problems - HNC - Phil

    anyone?
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    Solving Mechanical Engineering Problems - HNC - Phil

    Hi all, new to this. Studying my HNC in Mechanical Enginnering and was wondering if anyone can help with the below? I am struggling with the answers. Probs be quite easy to a few of you out there :smile:. 2. (a) A flywheel has a mass of 100 kg and a radius of gyration of 150 mm. It is...