Resultant force on the piston at the end of stroke

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The discussion centers on a homework problem regarding the resultant force on a piston at the end of its stroke, where the expected answer is 4260N, but the poster's calculation yields double that value. The error is attributed to using an incorrect crank radius of 0.12 m instead of the correct 0.06 m, impacting the calculations for tangential velocity and centripetal acceleration. The correct approach involves calculating the tangential velocity and centripetal acceleration using the proper radius, leading to a decelerating force of approximately 4263.67 N. Additionally, there is a reminder that complete solutions are not permitted in the forum.
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Homework Statement



my question is on part a , the ans is 4260N . but my answer is double of the ans given. why I'm wrong? the working is shown in the photo.

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kelvin macks said:

Homework Statement



my question is on part a , the ans is 4260N . but my answer is double of the ans given. why I'm wrong? the working is shown in the photo.

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


The net force acting in an SHM is F=-kx...

You can find k by using the formula of frequency of an SHM.
 
You've maybe put 0.12 m as the crank radius when it should be 0.06 m
r = crank radius = 0.06 metres
w = crank rotation rate = 376.99112 rad / sec

Find the tangential velocity (v) from :
v = w * r
v = 376.99112 * 0.06
v = 22.619 m/s (ANSWER b)

Find the centripetal acceleration (a) :
a = v ² / r
a = 8,527.338 (m/s)/s

The decelerating force (f) = m * a
f = 0.5 * 8,527.338 N
f = 4,263.67 N (ANSWER a)
 
dean barry said:
You've maybe put 0.12 m as the crank radius when it should be 0.06 m
r = crank radius = 0.06 metres
w = crank rotation rate = 376.99112 rad / sec

Find the tangential velocity (v) from :
v = w * r
v = 376.99112 * 0.06
v = 22.619 m/s (ANSWER b)

Find the centripetal acceleration (a) :
a = v ² / r
a = 8,527.338 (m/s)/s

The decelerating force (f) = m * a
f = 0.5 * 8,527.338 N
f = 4,263.67 N (ANSWER a)

Dude, complete solutions aren't allowed here... :rolleyes:
 
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