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    Calculating Particle Position with Constant Acceleration

    Yeah, sorry. I fixed that. Nonetheless, the professor seems to have made a mistake on this problem set. Thanks guys!
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    Calculating Particle Position with Constant Acceleration

    Homework Statement A particle is accelerated according to a(t) = 3.0t m/s^2. What is the position of the particle if it starts out with v=2.0 m/s and x = 0 at t = 0.Homework Equations s(t)=1/2at^2 + volt + xoThe Attempt at a Solution I took the integral of a(t) to get my v(t), and then took...
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    How Do You Calculate the Design Angle θ for Strut AB in Vector Problems?

    I figured it out. The position of the struts in the first diagram is confusing, but the fact that we're solving for θ means their shape is variable. Once I moved things around a little bit, it all became clear. :smile:
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    How Do You Calculate the Design Angle θ for Strut AB in Vector Problems?

    Good evening! The solution is: θ = 53.5°, ForceAB = 621lb
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    How Do You Calculate the Design Angle θ for Strut AB in Vector Problems?

    Homework Statement "Determine the design angle θ (0° ≤ θ ≤ 90°) for strut AB so that the 400-lb horizontal force has a component of 500lb directed from A towards C. What is the component of force acting along member AB? Take ϕ = 40°" Homework Equations x-component: magnitude*cos(θ)...