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Dynamics ,dl 10% Mass and spring problem 9:57 PM MasteringEngineering MasteringC

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Question

Dynamics

,dl 10% Mass and spring problem 9:57 PM MasteringEngineering MasteringC...- The 4.5-kg mass moves along the surface shown. The roller attached to the spring keeps the mass in contact with the surface and also keeps the spring horizontal at all times while the mass moves down the surface 2-0.5 k10 N/m @ Tap image to zoom Part A If the spring has a stiffness of k 10 N/m, and unstretched length of 0.5 m, determine the normal force of the path on the block at the instant r 1 m when the block has a speed of 4 m/s. Neglect the mass of the roller and the spring Express your answer with the appropriate units. N-1 Value nits

Explanation / Answer

Given k=10

At x=1,y=1.5

The total extension is 1 m

Therefore the total force acting is 10N on the block

Assuming it as a weightless body on a frictionless surface,

The slope at that instant is dy/dx

dy/dx=-1 which is a slope of 45 degrees

Since the mass of block is 4.5 kg

The mass normal on the surface is mgcos

Which is 4.5*9.81*cos 45°=31.21N

The force due to the spring is also acting partially as normal core and partially to prevent the movement of the block downwards

The component acting as normal is 10*cos

=10*cos 45°

=7.07N .

Therefore the total normal force is 31.21+7.07 N

=38.28 N