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Textbook Solutions for Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics

Chapter 16 Problem 16.88

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Two uniform rods, ABC of weight 6 lb and DCE of weight 8 lb, are connected by a pin at C and by two cords BD and BE. The T-shaped assembly rotates in a vertical plane under the combined effect of gravity and of a couple M which is applied to rod ABC. Knowing that at the instant shown the tension in cord BE is 2 lb and the tension in cord BD is 0.5 lb, determine (a) the angular acceleration of the assembly, (b) the couple M.

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The first step in solving 16 problem number 88 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Two uniform rods, ABC of weight 6 lb and DCE of weight 8 lb, are connected by a pin at C and by two cords BD and BE. The T-shaped assembly rotates in a vertical plane under the combined effect of gravity and of a couple M which is applied to rod ABC. Knowing that at the instant shown the tension in cord BE is 2 lb and the tension in cord BD is 0.5 lb, determine (a) the angular acceleration of the assembly, (b) the couple M.
From the textbook chapter Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Forces and Accelerations you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics 10 
Author Ferdinand P. Beer
ISBN 9780073398136

Two uniform rods, ABC of weight 6 lb and DCE of weight 8

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