A car is moving by gravity force

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on deriving an expression for the velocity of a car moving down an inclined plane under the influence of gravity. The car's rear wheels weigh 500 lb each with a diameter of eight feet, while the front wheels weigh 800 lb with a radius of two feet. The total weight of the vehicle is 9000 lb, and the incline is set at 10 degrees. The equations of motion are established using Newton's second law, incorporating both translational and rotational dynamics, leading to the formulation of the velocity as a function of time.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Newton's second law (F=ma)
  • Knowledge of rotational dynamics and moment of inertia
  • Familiarity with angular acceleration and its relationship to linear acceleration
  • Basic calculus for integration of motion equations
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the derivation of moment of inertia for different shapes
  • Learn about the dynamics of rolling motion and its equations
  • Explore the effects of incline angles on motion equations
  • Investigate numerical methods for solving differential equations in physics
USEFUL FOR

Physics students, mechanical engineers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of vehicles on inclined planes.

1f5
Messages
12
Reaction score
1

Homework Statement



In t=0 a car is free from it's chain and can fall freely through a inclined plane (10 degrees)
rear wheels weight 500 lb each one and have an diameter of eight feet. Front wheel weights 800 lb and have a radius of 2 feet. The body of vehicle weights 9000 lb. Assume that wheels can drift. Obtain a expression for velocity in function of time.

Homework Equations



Summation of forces = ma
We have inerce forces and gravity force. gravity force exerted on vehicle equals to Mgsin10


The Attempt at a Solution


inertia force formula is Ia, then I should add the forces.


M*g*sin(10)+Ialpha=Ma
5.591471 ft/s^2+Ialpha/M=a
alpha is angular acceleration.
A condition for simultaneous rotation and translation movement is v=wr
w=v/r
dw/dt= 1/r(dv/dt)
5.591471M+I(1/r) dv/dt=Mdv/dt
and Inertia applies for each rotating element
5.6M+(I1/r1+I2/r2) dv/dt=Mdv/dt
5.6M+(I1/4+I2/2)dv/dt=Mdv/dt

Moment of inertia for a wheel=mr^2/2.
M is the total mass in the system.
5.6M+(mr^2/2+md^2)/4+ (m1r1^2/2+md2^2)/2))dv/dt=Mdv/dt
5.6M+( (8m+md^2)/4+(2m1+md2^2)/2)dv/dt=Mdv/dt
5.6M+( (8000+1000d^2)/4+(1600+800d2^2)/2)dv/dt=Mdv/dt

D are distances from the axis, they are unknown.
I only should put the expression from dv/dt and integrate for get a expression for v in function of t.

I don't know if my solution is right/
In which step I am wrong?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Well, after a few hours I have noticed my mistake.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 34 ·
2
Replies
34
Views
6K
Replies
12
Views
2K
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
3K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
7K
Replies
16
Views
3K
Replies
17
Views
10K