CHAPTER 12
Kinetics of a Particle
Problem 13.3 (H)
If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the 50-kg crate and the ground is μk = 0.3,
determine the distance the crate travels and its velocity when t = 3 s. The crate starts
from rest and P = 200 N.
Problem 13.7 (H)
The 10-lb block has a speed of 4 ft/s when the force of F = (8t2) lb is applied. Determine
the velocity of the block when it moves s = 30 ft. The coefficient of kinetic friction at the
surface is μk = 0.2.
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Problem 13.18 (H)
A 40-lb suitcase slides from rest 20 ft down the smooth ramp. Determine the point where
it strikes the ground at C. How long does it take to go from A to C.
Problem 13.30 (H)
The force of the motor M on the cable is shown in the graph. Determine the velocity of
the 400-kg crate A when t = 2 s.
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Problem 13.45 (H)
If the force exerted on cable AB by the motor is F = (100t3/2) N, where t is in seconds,
determine the 50-kg crate’s velocity when t = 5 s. The coefficients of static and kinetic
friction between the crate and the ground are μs = 0.4and μk = 0.3, respectively. Initially
the crate is at rest.
Problem 13.61 (H)
At the instant θ = 60°, the boy’s center of mass G is momentarily at rest. Determine his
speed and the tension in each of the two supporting cords of the swing when θ = 90° The
boy has a weight of 60 lb. Neglect his size and the mass of the seat and cords.
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Problem 13.63 (H)
The pendulum bob has a weight of 5 lb and is released from rest in the position shown
θ = 0°. Determine the tension in string BC just after the bob is released, θ = 0°,and also at
the instant the bob reaches point D θ = 45° .Take r = 3ft.
Problem 13.68 (H)
The 0.8-Mg car travels over the hill having the shape of a parabola. If the driver maintains
a constant speed of 9 m/s, determine both the resultant normal force and the resultant
frictional force that all the wheels of the car exert on the road at the instant it reaches
point A. Neglect the size of the car.
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Problem 13.69 (H)
The 0.8-Mg car travels over the hill having the shape of a parabola. When the car is at
point A, it is traveling at 9 m/s and increasing its speed at 3 m/s2. Determine both the
resultant normal force and the resultant frictional force that all the wheels of the car exert
on the road at this instant. Neglect the size of the car.
Problem 13.84 (H)
The 2-lb block is released from rest at A and slides down along the smooth cylindrical
surface. If the attached spring has a stiffness k = 2 lb/ft, determine its unstretched length
so that it does not allow the block to leave the surface until θ = 60°.
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Problem 12.27 (B)
A spring AB of constant k is attached to a support at A and to a collar of mass m. The
unstretched length of the spring is l. Knowing that the collar is released from rest at
x = xo and neglecting friction between the collar and the horizontal rod, determine the
magnitude of the velocity of the collar as it passes through Point C.
Problem 12.13 (B)
The two blocks shown are originally at rest. Neglecting the masses of the pulleys and the
effect of friction in the pulleys and between block A and the incline, determine
(a) the acceleration of each block
(b) the tension in the cable.
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Problem 13.37 (H)
The 10-kg block A rests on the 50-kg plate B in the position shown. Neglecting the mass
of the rope and pulley, and using the coefficients of kinetic friction indicated, determine
the time needed for block A to slide 0.5 m on the plate when the system is released from
rest.