13–14.
The 2-Mg truck is traveling at 15 ms when the brakes on all its
wheels are applied, causing it to skid for a distance of 10 m
before coming to rest. Determine the constant horizontal force
developed in the coupling C,and the frictional force
developed between the tires of the truck and the road during
this time.The total mass of the boat and trailer is 1 Mg.
Free-Body Diagram:The free-body diagram of the truck and trailer are shown in
Figs. (a) and (b), respectively. Here, Frepresentes the frictional force developed
when the truck skids, while the force developed in coupling Cis represented by T.
Equations of Motion:Using the result of aand referrning to Fig. (a),
Ans.
Using the results of aand Tand referring to Fig. (b),
Ans.F=33 750 N =33.75 kN
+c©Fx=max;11 250 –F=2000(–11.25)
T=11 250 N =11.25 kN
:
+©Fx=max;–T=1000(–11.25)
a=-11.25 m>s2=11.25 m>s2;
0=152+2a(10 –0)
a:
C