The sliders A and $B$ are connected by a light rigid bar of length $\frac{?}{?}=19in.$ and move with negligible friction in the slots, both of which lie in

a horizontal plane. For the position where $x_A=12$ in$.,$ the velocity of $A$ is $v_A=2\mathrm{.}7f\frac{t}{sec}$ to the right. Determine the acceleration of each

slider and the force in the bar at this instant. The acceleration of $A$ is positive if to the right. The acceleration of $B$ is positive if up $($as

viewed in the diagram$).$ The force in the rod is positive if in tension. Remember that the motion takes place in a horizontal plane, so the

force of gravity is not a factor.

Answers:

$a_A=$

$f\frac{t}{se{c}^2}$

$a_B=$

$f\frac{t}{se{c}^2}$

$T=$

lb