Angular Velocity and Acceleration

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The discussion focuses on calculating the velocity and acceleration of point C, as well as the angular acceleration of link BC, given the angular velocity and acceleration of link AB. The angular velocity is defined as w = -2k and the angular acceleration as α = 2k. The user has determined that point B has a velocity of -j but struggles to relate this to the angular parameters of link BC. The equation ac = α x rc/b - w²rc/b was attempted but did not yield valid results.

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Homework Statement


Link AB has angular velocity and angular acceleration as shown. Determine the velocity and
acceleration of point C and the angular acceleration of link BC at this instant. Express them as
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Homework Equations



vA = 0
aA = 0
w= -2k
(alpha) =2k

The Attempt at a Solution


I have found that the point b has a velocity of -j

Im not sure how to equate this to the angular velocity of BC or the angular acceleration of BC.

I have used tried applying the ac = (alpha) x rc/b - w2rc/b

but this isn't producing any solution
 
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