The sliders A and $B$ are connected by a light rigid bar of length $I=21$ in$.$ and move with negligible

friction in the slots, both of which lie in a horizontal plane. For the position where $x_A=17$ in$.,$ the

velocity of $A$ is $v_A=3\mathrm{.}4f\frac{t}{sec}$ 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:

$a_A=-,f\frac{t}{se{c}^2}$

$a_B=-,f\frac{t}{se{c}^2}$

$T=,lb$