MHB How Is Total Kinetic Energy Calculated in This Mechanical System?

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The total kinetic energy (KE) of the mechanical system is expressed as a sum of terms involving the masses and their respective velocities and moments of inertia. The discussion clarifies the need for specific values of mass and moments of inertia (MoI) to accurately calculate the total KE. It is noted that the MoI for various components, such as a rod and a sphere, must be referenced to their axes of rotation. The final goal is to determine the equivalent mass of the system, leading to a derived equation for the equivalent mass based on the displacements and angles involved. Understanding these relationships is crucial for completing the kinetic energy calculation.
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For the following system, what is the total KE?

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I have the following
\[
\frac{1}{2}m_1\dot{x}_1^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_1\dot{\theta}_1 + \frac{1}{2}J_0\dot{\theta}_0^2 + \frac{1}{2}m_s\dot{x}_s^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_s\dot{\theta}_s^2
\]
\(J\) is the mass moment of inertia.
 
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dwsmith said:
For the following system, what is the total KE?


I have the following
\[
\frac{1}{2}m_1\dot{x}_1^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_1\dot{\theta}_1 + \frac{1}{2}J_0\dot{\theta}_0^2 + \frac{1}{2}m_s\dot{x}_s^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_s\dot{\theta}_s^2
\]
\(J\) is the mass moment of inertia.

I'm guessing you meant
$$\frac{1}{2}m\dot{x}_1^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_1\dot{\theta}_1^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_0\dot{\theta}_0^2 + \frac{1}{2}m_s\dot{x}_s^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_s\dot{\theta}_s^2,$$
right? If so, I'd agree. I'm assuming here that you meant $J_0$ to be the MoI of the vertical part of the crank lever, $J_1$ to be the MoI of the horizontal part, and $J_s$ to be the MoI of the sphere. Is that right?

I'm also guessing that you're meant to look up the necessary MoI's. I'm not sure how you can finish this problem without knowing the mass of the crank lever. The MoI of a rod of length $\ell$ and mass $m$ rotated about an end is $m\ell^2/3$. The MoI of a solid sphere rotating about its center is $mr^2/5$.
 
dwsmith said:
\[
\frac{1}{2}m_1\dot{x}_1^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_1\dot{\theta}_1 + \frac{1}{2}J_0\dot{\theta}_0^2 + \frac{1}{2}m_s\dot{x}_s^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_s\dot{\theta}_s^2
\]
\(J\) is the mass moment of inertia.

What are $m_1, x_1, J_1, \theta_1$?
I can't find them in the drawing.
It seems to me that at least $J_1, \theta_1$ are not given, nor relevant.
Ackbach said:
I'm not sure how you can finish this problem without knowing the mass of the crank lever.

We would not need the mass of the crank lever if the MoI is given with respect to the axis of rotation.
 
Ackbach said:
I'm guessing you meant
$$\frac{1}{2}m\dot{x}_1^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_1\dot{\theta}_1^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_0\dot{\theta}_0^2 + \frac{1}{2}m_s\dot{x}_s^2 + \frac{1}{2}J_s\dot{\theta}_s^2,$$
right? If so, I'd agree. I'm assuming here that you meant $J_0$ to be the MoI of the vertical part of the crank lever, $J_1$ to be the MoI of the horizontal part, and $J_s$ to be the MoI of the sphere. Is that right?

I'm also guessing that you're meant to look up the necessary MoI's. I'm not sure how you can finish this problem without knowing the mass of the crank lever. The MoI of a rod of length $\ell$ and mass $m$ rotated about an end is $m\ell^2/3$. The MoI of a solid sphere rotating about its center is $mr^2/5$.

My end goal is to determine the equivalent mass of the system. If we say the mass connected to spring 1 is displaced \(x_1\), the bell crank level will displace \(x_1 = \ell_1\theta_1\) (small angle approximaitons). Would that imply that the vertical arm of the bell crank would also displace at the same angle and distance? That is, would we have \(x_0 = x_1 = \ell_2\theta_0 = \ell_2\theta_1\)?

This would then cause the distance diplaced by \(x_s = x_1\)?

Using this idea, I have
\[
\frac{1}{2}\dot{x}^2\Big[m + m_s + \frac{m_0 + m_1}{3} + \frac{m_s}{5}\Big]
\]
Therefore, \(m_{eq} = m + m_s + \frac{m_0 + m_1}{3} + \frac{m_s}{5}\).
 
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