Analytic mechanic, disk and rod

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The discussion revolves around the kinematics of a rod and a disk rolling without creep, specifically focusing on the relationship between the velocities at different points on the system. Participants explore the dynamics involved in the motion, particularly the velocity at point A and its relation to the velocity at point Omega (##\Omega##).

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the scenario where a rod rolls without creep and a disk rolls without creep on point Q, questioning the relationship between the velocities at point A (Va) and point Omega (##\Omega##).
  • Another participant challenges the definition of point P, suggesting that if it is the tangent point, it is not the fastest point, which is at the top of the disk.
  • A later reply emphasizes the need for more defined variables and equations to solve the kinematics problem, suggesting that a closed loop equation could help clarify the relationships.
  • One participant expresses difficulty in proceeding without a proper mathematical formulation, as requested by the professor, indicating a preference for qualitative analysis over quantitative.
  • Another participant seeks to provide a qualitative consideration of the velocity at ##\Omega##, suggesting it might be a fraction of Va, such as "1/3...2/3 of Va," but acknowledges the limitations of the problem's information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the definition of point P and the approach to solving the problem. There is no consensus on the relationship between the velocities or the method of analysis, as some participants advocate for a mathematical approach while others focus on qualitative reasoning.

Contextual Notes

The discussion is limited by the lack of defined variables and the constraints imposed by the professor regarding the use of mathematical formulations, which may hinder a complete analysis of the kinematics involved.

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A rod rolls without creep. And the disk rolls without creep on Q. The rod can just moves on y. Which is the relation among Va and Vohm?
Va= velocity in A
My resolution:
in Q we know that velocity is zero.Q is also the instant rotation center ( disk).so the P point ( disk) is the fastest. How to bound speed in
##\Omega## and Va?
I mean, just seeing the picture, without using the fondant formula of rigid cinematic. I could think it's like the half of Va.
Ps.it's my first article and my english isn't so good, I hope you'll understand anyway.
 

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Your picture does not define point P very well. Is it the top of the disk, or is it the tangent point? If it is the tangent point (as I suspect), it is "not the fastest point." The "fastest point" is directly on the top.

This is a kinematics problem, and as such, you need to define some more variables and write the suitable relations among them. Define a variable name for the height of point A, a variable for the distance from A to the tangent point (P?), and the angle of the bar with respect to the horizontal. Then write the equations defining the closed loop from the origin to A to P to the center of the disk to Q and back to the origin; there will be two such equations. These can be solved for what you need.
 
OldEngr63 said:
Your picture does not define point P very well. Is it the top of the disk, or is it the tangent point? If it is the tangent point (as I suspect), it is "not the fastest point." The "fastest point" is directly on the top.

This is a kinematics problem, and as such, you need to define some more variables and write the suitable relations among them. Define a variable name for the height of point A, a variable for the distance from A to the tangent point (P?), and the angle of the bar with respect to the horizontal. Then write the equations defining the closed loop from the origin to A to P to the center of the disk to Q and back to the origin; there will be two such equations. These can be solved for what you need.

Thanks for reply,
Point P is tangent, the question that teacher asked to me was "give me a qualitative consideration of velocity in ##\Omega##"
For example the direction, and approximately the entity like "it's 1/3...2/3 of Va". The problem gives me just Va and nothing else. I tried to set problem analytically but professor said no.
 
Afraid I can't help you if a proper mathematical formulation is not allowed.
 

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