The sliders A and $B$ are connected by a light rigid bar of length $I=22in.$ and move with negligible

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

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