Worksheet: 2-D Planar Rigid Body Motion
The crank arm OP is turned by the couple M 0 at a constant angular
velocity of 1 rad/sec clockwise. Slender bar QP has a mass of 20
kg. The plane surface at the bottom is smooth with no friction.
For the position shown, find the reaction force at point Q.
1.2 m
Used with permission from “Engineering
Mechanics: Dynamics,” McGill/King, 4th Ed, 2003
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Worksheet: 2-D Planar Rigid Body Motion
The crank arm OP is turned by the couple M 0 at a constant angular
velocity of 1 rad/sec clockwise. Slender bar QP has a mass of 20
kg. The plane surface at the bottom is smooth with no friction.
For the position shown, find the reaction force at point Q.
1.2 m
Used with permission from “Engineering
Mechanics: Dynamics,” McGill/King, 4th Ed, 2003
2
Worksheet: 2-D Planar Rigid Body Motion
The crank arm OP is turned by the couple M 0 at a constant angular
velocity of 1 rad/sec clockwise. Slender bar QP has a mass of 20
kg. The plane surface at the bottom is smooth with no friction.
For the position shown, find the reaction force at point Q.
1.2 m
Used with permission from “Engineering
Mechanics: Dynamics,” McGill/King, 4th Ed, 2003
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Worksheet: 2-D Planar Rigid Body Motion
The crank arm OP is turned by the couple M 0 at a constant angular
velocity of 1 rad/sec clockwise. Slender bar QP has a mass of 20
kg. The plane surface at the bottom is smooth with no friction.
For the position shown, find the reaction force at point Q.
1.2 m
Used with permission from “Engineering
Mechanics: Dynamics,” McGill/King, 4th Ed, 2003
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