Question: Problem # 2 : ( 3 5 points ) A 1 0 lb block B remains in contact with a bar O A , which

Problem #2: (35 points) A 10 lb block B remains in contact with a bar OA, which rotates in a
vertical plane (with gravity acting downward), as shown in Figure 2. At any time t, the radial
position of the block and the orientation of the bar are given by position R(t) and angle (t),
respectively. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between block B and bar OA are s and
k, respectively.
At the instant of time shown in the figure, the radial position of block B is R=1.2ft, and the bar
OA rotates with an angular velocity =5radsec and an angular acceleration of =3radsec2.
a) Draw a free body diagram of block B at any time t.
b) At the instant shown in the figure, find the normal force exerted by bar OA on block B if the
block does not slide along bar, and find the magnitude (and the direction) of the friction force
needed to prevent block B from sliding along bar OA at that instant.
c) If the coefficients of static and kinetic friction between block B and bar OA are s=0.25 and
k=0.20, respectively, then determine whether or not the block will slide along the bar at
the instant shown in the figure.
d) Assuming that, at the instant shown, the block slides away from point O at a radial speed
R=2fts(and the kinetic coefficient of friction is k=0.20, as given in part c )), find the
normal force N exerted by bar OA on block B, and find R of the block along the bar at that
instant.
e) For any instant of time t at which the block does slide along bar OA, find the equation that
relates R(t),R(t), and R(t).(You don't need to solve the equation!)
Problem # 2 : ( 3 5 points ) A 1 0 lb block B

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