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Problem 1:

Two masses, M1=30kgM_1 = 30 \, \text{kg} and M2=60kgM_2 = 60 \, \text{kg}, are suspended over a pulley, and they are attached to the ends of a string. The pulley is assumed to be frictionless. When the masses are released from rest, calculate:

  • (a) The acceleration of the system.
  • (b) The tension in the string.
  • (c) The net force acting on each mass.

Solution 1:

  1. Acceleration (a) of the system:

    Let's assume the direction of acceleration for M2M_2 (the heavier mass) is downward, and the direction of acceleration for M1M_1 is upward.

    The net force acting on M2M_2 is: FM2=M2gTF_{M_2} = M_2g - T The net force acting on M1M_1 is: FM1=TM1gF_{M_1} = T - M_1g

    Using Newton's second law, for M2M_2: M2a=M2gTM_2a = M_2g - T And for M1M_1: M1a=TM1gM_1a = T - M_1g

    Adding the two equations to eliminate TT: M2a+M1a=M2gM1gM_2a + M_1a = M_2g - M_1g a(M1+M2)=(M2M1)ga(M_1 + M_2) = (M_2 - M_1)g a=(M2M1)gM1+M2a = \frac{(M_2 - M_1)g}{M_1 + M_2} Substituting the given values M1=30kgM_1 = 30 \, \text{kg}, M2=60kgM_2 = 60 \, \text{kg}, and g=9.81m/s2g = 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2: a=(6030)×9.8160+30=30×9.8190=294.390=3.27m/s2a = \frac{(60 - 30) \times 9.81}{60 + 30} = \frac{30 \times 9.81}{90} = \frac{294.3}{90} = 3.27 \, \text{m/s}^2

  2. Tension (T) in the string:

    Using the equation for M1M_1 or M2M_2, let’s use M1M_1: T=M1(g+a)T = M_1(g + a) T=30×(9.81+3.27)=30×13.08=392.4NT = 30 \times (9.81 + 3.27) = 30 \times 13.08 = 392.4 \, \text{N}

  3. Net force on each mass:

    For M1M_1: FM1=TM1g=392.4294.3=98.1NF_{M_1} = T - M_1g = 392.4 - 294.3 = 98.1 \, \text{N}

    For M2M_2: FM2=M2gT=588.6392.4=196.2NF_{M_2} = M_2g - T = 588.6 - 392.4 = 196.2 \, \text{N}

Problem 2:

A rod of length ll and mass mm is attached to a shaft and revolves with angular velocity ω\omega. Determine:

  • (a) The tension at the midpoint of the rod.
  • (b) The tension at a point located at a distance rr from the axis.

Solution 2:

This problem involves the analysis of centrifugal force acting on a rotating rod.

  1. Tension at the midpoint of the rod:

    The centrifugal force acting on a small element of the rod of mass dmdm at a distance rr from the axis is given by: dF=dmrω2dF = dm \cdot r \cdot \omega^2 Where dm=mldrdm = \frac{m}{l} \cdot dr.

    Integrating from 0 to l2\frac{l}{2}, the total tension TT at the midpoint is: T=0l2rω2mldrT = \int_0^{\frac{l}{2}} r \cdot \omega^2 \cdot \frac{m}{l} dr Simplifying: T=mω2l0l2rdr=mω2l[r22]0l2=mω2ll28=mω2l8T = \frac{m \cdot \omega^2}{l} \int_0^{\frac{l}{2}} r dr = \frac{m \cdot \omega^2}{l} \cdot \left[\frac{r^2}{2}\right]_0^{\frac{l}{2}} = \frac{m \cdot \omega^2}{l} \cdot \frac{l^2}{8} = \frac{m \cdot \omega^2 \cdot l}{8}

  2. Tension at a point located at a distance rr from the axis:

    The tension TrT_r at a distance rr is given by: Tr=mω2l(r22)T_r = \frac{m \cdot \omega^2}{l} \cdot \left(\frac{r^2}{2}\right)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Physics
Rotational Dynamics
Equilibrium
Newton's Laws

Formulas

Newton's second law
Centrifugal force

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School and College