Two uniform rods, each of mass m and length L, are connected to form the linkage shown.

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Two uniform rods, each of mass m and length L, are connected to form the linkage shown. End D of rod BD can slide freely in the horizontal slot, while end A of rod AB is supported by a pin and bracket. If end D is moved slightly to the left and then released, determine its velocity

(a) When it is directly below A,

(b) When rod AB is vertical.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics

ISBN: 978-0073212227

8th Edition

Authors: Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., Elliot Eisenberg, William Clausen, David Mazurek, Phillip Cornwell

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