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The mechanical tachometer measures the rotational speed N of the shaft by the horizontal motion of the collar B along the rotating shaft. This movement is caused by the centrifugal action of the two 12-oz weights A, which rotate with the shaft. Collar C is fixed to the shaft. Determine the rotational speed N of the shaft for a reading \(\beta=15^{\circ}\). The stiffness of the spring is 5 lb /in., and it is uncompressed when \(\theta=0 \text { and } \beta=0\). Neglect the weights of the links.

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Title Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 8 
Author James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
ISBN 9781118885840

The mechanical tachometer measures the rotationalspeed N of the shaft by the horizontal

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