The solid homogeneous cylinder is released from rest on the ramp. If θ= 40° , µs= 0.30 and µk= 0.20. Determine the magnitudes of the acceleration of the mass (W= 8lb) center G and the friction force exerted by the ramp on the cylinder.

A) 13.80 ft/s^2

B) 1.714 Ib

Explanation:

Magnitude of acceleration center G

mass = W / g = 8 / 32.2 = 0.2484 Ib.s^2/ft

calculate the acceleration along x direction

A = ra

r = radius

a = angular acceleration

A = 6 in * a

a= 2A

equation of the plane along the x-direction

w sin∅ - F = ma

8* sin40 - F = 0.2484 * a

hence F = 5.1423 - 0.2484 a

next find the moment of inertia along the z axis

I = 1/2 mr^2

  = 1/2 * 0.2484 * (6/12)^2  = 0.03105 Ib.ft.s^2

Applying moment balance equation

F * r = inertia * a

(5.1423 - 0.2484 a)*0.5 = 0.03105 * 2A

2.57115 = 0.1863 A      hence

A = 13.80 ft/s^2  ( acceleration of the cylinder )

B) Calculate the friction force exerted by the ramp on the cylinder

F = 5.1423 - 0.2484 A

  = 5.1423 - 0.2484 ( 13.80 )

  = 1.714 Ib

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