Solving Mechanical Engineering Problems - HNC - Phil

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The discussion revolves around solving mechanical engineering problems related to a flywheel and a hammer impact scenario, as part of HNC studies in Mechanical Engineering. Participants are assisting with calculations involving power, velocity, and energy loss in these contexts.

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  • Phil presents two problems involving a flywheel and a hammer, seeking assistance with calculations.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of making an attempt before receiving help, suggesting Phil list known variables and relevant equations.
  • Another participant points out a potential issue with Phil's solution to part b, indicating that there may be a mistake to review.
  • Phil expresses confusion about which formula to use for the calculations.
  • There is a request for clarification on which specific part of the solution is in question.

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The discussion remains unresolved, with no consensus on the correctness of Phil's solutions or the specific formulae needed for the calculations.

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Participants have not provided specific assumptions or definitions that may affect the calculations. The discussion has not yet addressed any mathematical steps in detail.

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Hi all, new to this. Studying my HNC in Mechanical Enginnering and was wondering if anyone can help with the below? I am struggling with the answers. Probs be quite easy to a few of you out there :smile:.

2. (a) A flywheel has a mass of 100 kg and a radius of gyration of 150 mm.
It is accelerated from 100 rev min–1 to 250 rev min–1 at a constant
rate in 15 s. Calculate the power required to produce this
acceleration.

(b) A hammer of mass 80 kg falls 4 m onto a pile of mass 200 kg and
drives it 80 mm into the ground. If the energy loss is 2.24 kJ during
impact, calculate:

(i) the velocity of the hammer immediately before impact

(ii) the common velocity immediately after impact.

If the post is in the wrong place please relocate.

All help appreciated.

Kind regards,

Phil.
 
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You have to at least make an attempt - there is no point us just telling you the answer!
Start with just the first part - list what you know and what equations you think you need.
 
Will do. Still trying to work out which formula I need.
 
EXCELLENT ...IS ALL WHAT I WOULD SAY..:P

But re look at your solution of part b. [3]
 
Thanks. Which part in particular? I come up with the same solution each time?
 

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