Question: Problem 2 [ 2 0 Points ] : VW on a Four - Bar Mechanism A four - bar mechanism is shown below at a

Problem 2[20 Points]: VW on a Four-Bar Mechanism
A four-bar mechanism is shown below at a specific position. A motor rotates the crank counterclockwise at \(12\mathrm{rad}/\mathrm{s}\) by providing a counterclockwise torque of \(30\mathrm{~N}.\mathrm{cm}\). Determine the angular velocity of the rocker \(\omega_{4}\) and the external force \(\mathrm{F}_{\mathrm{C}}\) by following the below steps. Note: You may assume that the mass and moment of inertia of each link is 0.
a)(8 points) Calculate the angular velocity of the rocker, \(\omega_{4}\), and the velocity of point C, by using an instant center or PVA analysis. C is located in the middle of link 4.
b)(12 points) Assuming frictionless joints and massless links, determine Fc using the virtual work method. Indicate the correct direction of \(\mathbf{F}_{\mathbf{C}}\) on the schematic after finding its value.
Problem 2 [ 2 0 Points ] : VW on a Four - Bar

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