Question: The compressor mechanism shown in Figure bellow is driven clockwise by a DC electric motor at a constant rate of 600 rpm. In the position

The compressor mechanism shown in Figure bellow is driven clockwise by a DC electric motor at a constant rate of 600 rpm. In the position shown, the cylinder pressure is 45 psi. The piston weighs 0.5lb, and the coefficient of friction between the piston and the compressor cylinder is 0.1. The weight of all other links is negligible. At the instant shown, determine the torque required from the motor to operate the compressor. (the piston acceleration is 5378 in/s²)

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