A 40-lb sliding panel is supported by rollers at B and C. A 25-lb counterweight A is

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A 40-lb sliding panel is supported by rollers at B and C. A 25-lb counterweight A is attached to a cable as shown and, in cases a and c, is initially in contact with a vertical edge of the panel. Neglecting friction, determine in each case shown the acceleration of the panel and the tension in the cord immediately after the system is released from rest.

(a)

A

(b)

A 40-lb sliding panel is supported by rollers at B

(c)

A 40-lb sliding panel is supported by rollers at B
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics

ISBN: 978-0073398242

11th edition

Authors: Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., David Mazurek, Phillip Cornwell, Brian Self

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