Dynamics 2e 619
Problem 3.134
Two blocks Aand Bweighing 123 and 234 lb, respectively, are released
from rest as shown. At the moment of release the spring is unstretched. In
solving these problems, model
A
and
B
as particles, neglect air resistance,
and assume that the cord is inextensible. Hint: If
B
hits the ground, then
its maximum displacement is equal to the distance between the initial
position of Band the ground.
Determine the maximum displacement and the maximum speed of
block
B
if
˛D20ı
, the contact between
A
and the incline is frictionless,
and the spring constant is kD300 lb=ft.
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