Calculating Centripetal Acceleration of a Locomotive's Crank Pin

  • Thread starter Thread starter skyyyyyyyyyyyy
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Locomotive Steam
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on calculating the centripetal acceleration of a locomotive's crank pin, given a constant speed of 100 km/h, a driving wheel diameter of 1.8 m, and a piston stroke of 600 mm. The relevant equation for this calculation is v = omega * r, where v is the linear velocity, omega is the angular velocity, and r is the radius of the circular motion. Participants emphasize the importance of showing work in calculations to facilitate tutorial assistance.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of centripetal acceleration concepts
  • Familiarity with angular velocity and linear velocity relationships
  • Knowledge of basic physics equations related to motion
  • Ability to convert units (e.g., km/h to m/s)
NEXT STEPS
  • Calculate angular velocity using the formula omega = v/r
  • Convert the locomotive's speed from km/h to m/s for accurate calculations
  • Determine the radius of the driving wheels from the diameter
  • Explore the implications of centripetal acceleration in mechanical systems
USEFUL FOR

Mechanical engineers, physics students, and anyone involved in locomotive design or motion analysis will benefit from this discussion.

skyyyyyyyyyyyy
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Homework Statement
A locomotive is running at a constant speed of 100 km / h. The diameter of driving wheels is 1.8 m. The
stroke of the piston of the steam engine cylinder of the locomotive is 600 mm. Find the centripetal acceleration of the crank pin relative to the engine frame.
Relevant Equations
v = omega * r
Problem Statement: A locomotive is running at a constant speed of 100 km / h. The diameter of driving wheels is 1.8 m. The
stroke of the piston of the steam engine cylinder of the locomotive is 600 mm. Find the centripetal acceleration of the crank pin relative to the engine frame.
Relevant Equations: v = omega * r

A locomotive is running at a constant speed of 100 km / h. The diameter of driving wheels is 1.8 m. The
stroke of the piston of the steam engine cylinder of the locomotive is 600 mm. Find the centripetal acceleration of the crank pin relative to the engine frame.

<< Mentor Note -- New poster has been reminded that they need to show their work before we can offer tutorial help >>
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Physics news on Phys.org
You've stated the problem. And you've written down an equation.

What would you do next if you had an equation involving two known quantities and one unknown quantity?
 

Similar threads

Maximum allowable value of a force
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
1K
Locomotive accelerates 34-car train
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
5K
Locomotive throwing sand in a car
  • · Replies 30 ·
2
Replies
30
Views
6K
Locomotives on a collision track
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Train collision prevention problem
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
How Does Sand Transfer Affect the Speed of a Freight Car?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
5K
Velocity of wind based on the shape of a smoke trail
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
3K
Can a Computerized System Improve Performance of Miniature Steam Locomotives?
  • · Replies 53 ·
2
Replies
53
Views
9K
Problem with the power of car
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
1K
How Does Friction Affect Train Acceleration on Different Grades?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K