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    MATLAB MathCAD/MatLab program for non-linear spring-mass-damper system

    Homework Statement The cutting force developed during a particular machining operation is shown in figure (a). Model the system as a SDF with equivalent mass of the cutting head = 25 kg. The damping is linear viscous (ξ = 0.1), and the equivalent spring is nonlinear “hardening” spring of...
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    Forces in rods due to temperature

    Thanks for getting the picture posted hypersniper. That does look like you're on the right track but I'm not sure about the placement of A due to forces. It does seem that if rods are all expanding, the point A would move to the right slightly and cause both 60* angles to be slightly larger.
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    Forces in rods due to temperature

    Well since temperature is increasing it will increase the forces in all rods due to expansion. The FBD is point A with Fb to the left, Fc to the right and 60* above horizontal, and Fd to the right 60* below horizontal. One source of confusion is that my equation involves deltaT or change in...
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    Forces in rods due to temperature

    Homework Statement http://uploader.ws/upload/201009/problem.jpgHomework Equations Sum Fx=0 Sum Fy=0 displacement=alpha*(DeltaT)*L displacement=sum of (P*L)/(A*E) The Attempt at a Solution I'm really not even sure where to start. I have a FBD drawn with Fb, Fc, and Fd and these equations...
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    Green's Theorem and polar coordinates

    Homework Statement Using Green's Theorem, (Integral over C) -y^2 dx + x^2 dy=____________ with C: x=cos t y=sin t (t from 0-->2pi) Homework Equations (Integral over C) Pdx + Qdy=(Double integral over D) ((partial of Q w.r.t. x)-(partial of P w.r.t. y))dxdyThe Attempt at a Solution I'm...
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    Calculating Counterweight for Platform Stability

    So using equilibrium equations we get Sum of moments about d=0 and (400lb*2ft)-(7ft*W)-(250lb*1ft)=0 then solve for W correct?
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    Calculating Counterweight for Platform Stability

    Sorry I guess the picture I posted didn't show up. I tried another hosting site, is it showing up now?
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    Calculating Counterweight for Platform Stability

    Homework Statement The platform assembly has weight 250lb and a center of gravity at G1. If it is intended to support a maximum load of 400lb at G2, determine the smallest counterweight W that should be placed at B in order to prevent the platform from tipping over...
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    How High Does Block m1 Rise After an Elastic Collision with m2?

    Homework Statement Two blocks are free to slide along a frictionless wooden track ABC as shown in Figure P9.20. The block of mass m1 = 5.02 kg is released from A. Protruding from its front end is the north pole of a strong magnet, repelling the north pole of an identical magnet embedded in the...
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    How to Find Kinetic Energy and Speed of a Particle in a Hemispherical Bowl?

    [SOLVED] Particle in hemispherical bowl Homework Statement A 195 g particle is released from rest at point A along the horizontal diameter on the inside of a frictionless, hemispherical bowl of radius R = 31.0 cm. http://www.webassign.net/pse/p8-52.gif (a) Calculate the gravitational...
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    How Do You Calculate Tension in Strings for a Rotating Ball?

    Homework Statement A 4.05 kg object is attached to a vertical rod by two strings as in Figure P6.11. The object rotates in a horizontal circle at constant speed 6.50 m/s. http://www.webassign.net/pse/p6-11.gif (a) Find the tension in the upper string. (b) Find the tension in the lower...
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    Conical Pendulum Homework: Determine Force, Find Radial Acceleration

    Homework Statement Consider a conical pendulum with a 81.0 kg bob on a 10.0 m wire making an angle of theta= 2.00° with the vertical. (a) Determine the horizontal and vertical components of the force exerted by the wire on the pendulum. (b) What is the radial acceleration of the bob...
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    Compound pulley tension question

    Even if the rope goes through a pulley? So that means T1=T2=T3? Ahh, just solved it. Thanks for all of your help. T1=T2=T3=Mg/2 and since T4=T1+T2+T3, T4=(3Mg)/2 and since F=T1, F=Mg/2
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    Compound pulley tension question

    So the downward force would be T1+T2+T3? Meaning T4=T1+T2+T3? And how do I relate these tensions to M and g?
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