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Chapter 2 Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration Chapter 2 Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration Dr. Khairul Salleh Basaruddin Applied Mechanics Division School of Mechatronic Engineering Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) [email protected]

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Chapter 2 Kinetics of a Particle:

Force and Acceleration

Chapter 2 Kinetics of a Particle:

Force and Acceleration

Dr. Khairul Salleh Basaruddin

Applied Mechanics Division

School of Mechatronic Engineering

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

[email protected]

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2.1 Newton’s Laws of Motion

Today’s Objectives:

Students will be able to:

a) Write the equation of motion

for an accelerating body.

b) Draw the free-body and

kinetic diagrams for an

accelerating body.

In-Class Activities:

• Applications

• Newton’s laws of motion

• Newton’s law of

gravitational attraction

• Equation of motion for a

particle or system of particles

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APPLICATIONS

The motion of an object depends on the

forces acting on it.

Knowing the drag force, how can we

determine the acceleration or velocity of

the parachutist at any point in time?

A parachutist relies on the atmospheric

drag resistance force to limit his velocity.

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APPLICATIONS (continued)

A freight elevator is lifted using a

motor attached to a cable and pulley

system as shown.

How can we determine the tension

force in the cable required to lift the

elevator at a given acceleration?

Is the tension force in the cable greater than the weight

of the elevator and its load?

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NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION

The motion of a particle is governed by Newton’s three laws of

motion.

First Law: A particle originally at rest, or moving in a straight

line at constant velocity, will remain in this state if the resultant

force acting on the particle is zero.

Second Law: If the resultant force on the particle is not zero, the

particle experiences an acceleration in the same direction as the

resultant force. This acceleration has a magnitude proportional to

the resultant force.

Third Law: Mutual forces of action and reaction between two

particles are equal, opposite, and collinear.

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NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION (continued)

The first and third laws were used in developing the

concepts of statics. Newton’s second law forms the

basis of the study of dynamics.

Mathematically, Newton’s second law of motion can be

written

F = ma

where F is the resultant unbalanced force acting on the

particle, and a is the acceleration of the particle. The

positive scalar m is called the mass of the particle.

Newton’s second law cannot be used when the particle’s

speed approaches the speed of light, or if the size of the

particle is extremely small (~ size of an atom).

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NEWTON’S LAW OF GRAVITATIONAL ATTRACTION

F = G(m1m2/r2)

where F = force of attraction between the two bodies,

G = universal constant of gravitation, 66.73(10-12) m3/kgs2

m1, m2 = mass of each body, and

r = distance between centers of the two bodies.

When near the surface of the earth, the only gravitational

force having any sizable magnitude is that between the earth

and the body. This force is called the weight of the body.

Any two particles or bodies have a mutually attractive

gravitational force acting between them. Newton postulated

the law governing this gravitational force as

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MASS AND WEIGHT

It is important to understand the difference between the

mass and weight of a body!

Mass is an absolute property of a body. It is independent of

the gravitational field in which it is measured. The mass

provides a measure of the resistance of a body to a change

in velocity, as defined by Newton’s second law of motion

(m = F/a).

The weight of a body is not absolute, since it depends on the

gravitational field in which it is measured. Weight is defined

as

W = mg

where g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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UNITS: SI SYSTEM VS. FPS SYSTEM

SI system: In the SI system of units, mass is a base unit and

weight is a derived unit. Typically, mass is specified in

kilograms (kg), and weight is calculated from W = mg. If the

gravitational acceleration (g) is specified in units of m/s2, then

the weight is expressed in newtons (N). On the earth’s

surface, g can be taken as g = 9.81 m/s2.

W (N) = m (kg) g (m/s2) => N = kg·m/s2

FPS System: In the FPS system of units, weight is a base unit

and mass is a derived unit. Weight is typically specified in

pounds (lb), and mass is calculated from m = W/g. If g is

specified in units of ft/s2, then the mass is expressed in slugs.

On the earth’s surface, g is approximately 32.2 ft/s2.

m (slugs) = W (lb)/g (ft/s2) => slug = lb·s2/ft

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2.2 The Equation of Motion

The motion of a particle is governed by Newton’s second law, relating

the unbalanced forces on a particle to its acceleration. If more than one

force acts on the particle, the equation of motion can be written

F = FR = ma

where FR is the resultant force, which is a vector summation of all the

forces.

To illustrate the equation, consider a

particle acted on by two forces.

First, draw the particle’s free-

body diagram, showing all

forces acting on the particle.

Next, draw the kinetic diagram,

showing the inertial force ma

acting in the same direction as

the resultant force FR.

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INERTIAL FRAME OF REFERENCE

This equation of motion is only valid if the acceleration is

measured in a Newtonian or inertial frame of reference.

What does this mean?

For problems concerned with motions at or near the

earth’s surface, we typically assume our “inertial frame”

to be fixed to the earth. We neglect any acceleration

effects from the earth’s rotation.

For problems involving satellites or rockets, the

inertial frame of reference is often fixed to the stars.

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2.3 Equation of Motion for a System of Particles

The equation of motion can be extended to include systems of

particles. This includes the motion of solids, liquids, or gas systems.

As in statics, there are internal forces and

external forces acting on the system.

What is the difference between them?

Using the definitions of m = mi as the

total mass of all particles and aG as the

acceleration of the center of mass G of

the particles, then maG = miai .

The text shows the details, but for a system of particles: F = maG

where F is the sum of the external forces acting on the entire

system.

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KEY POINTS

1) Newton’s second law is a “Law of Nature”--experimentally

proven and not the result of an analytical proof.

2) Mass (property of an object) is a measure of the resistance

to a change in velocity of the object.

3) Weight (a force) depends on the local gravitational field.

Calculating the weight of an object is an application of

F = ma, i.e., W = m g.

4) Unbalanced forces cause the acceleration of objects. This

condition is fundamental to all dynamics problems.

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PROCEDURE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE

EQUATION OF MOTION

1) Select a convenient inertial coordinate system. Rectangular,

normal/tangential, or cylindrical coordinates may be used.

2) Draw a free-body diagram showing all external forces

applied to the particle. Resolve forces into their

appropriate components.

3) Draw the kinetic diagram, showing the particle’s inertial

force, ma. Resolve this vector into its appropriate

components.

4) Apply the equations of motion in their scalar component

form and solve these equations for the unknowns.

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EXAMPLE

Given: A crate of mass m is pulled by a cable attached to a truck.

The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and

road is mk.

Find: Draw the free-body and kinetic diagrams of the crate.

Plan: 1) Define an inertial coordinate system.

2) Draw the crate’s free-body diagram, showing all

external forces applied to the crate in the proper

directions.

3) Draw the crate’s kinetic diagram, showing the inertial

force vector ma in the proper direction.

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EXAMPLE (continued)

1) An inertial x-y frame can be defined as fixed to the ground.

Solution:

3) Draw the kinetic diagram of the crate:

The crate will be pulled to the right. The

acceleration vector can be directed to the

right if the truck is speeding up or to the

left if it is slowing down.

2) Draw the free-body diagram of the crate:

The weight force (W) acts through the

crate’s center of mass. T is the tension

force in the cable. The normal force (N)

is perpendicular to the surface. The

friction force (F = uKN) acts in a direction

opposite to the motion of the crate.

y

x

W = mg T

30°

N F = uKN

ma

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2.4 Equations of Motion: Rectangular Coordinates

Today’s Objectives:

Students will be able to apply

Newton’s second law to

determine forces and

accelerations for particles in

rectilinear motion.

In-Class Activities:

• Applications

• Equations of motion using

rectangular (Cartesian)

Coordinates

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APPLICATIONS

If a man is pushing a 100 lb crate, how large a force F must

he exert to start moving the crate?

What would you have to know before you could calculate

the answer?

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APPLICATIONS (continued)

Objects that move in any fluid have a drag force acting on

them. This drag force is a function of velocity.

If the ship has an initial velocity vo and the magnitude of the

opposing drag force at any instant is half the velocity, how

long it would take for the ship to come to a stop if its engines

stop?

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EQUATION OF MOTION

The equation of motion, F = m a, is best used when the problem

requires finding forces (especially forces perpendicular to the

path), accelerations, velocities or mass. Remember, unbalanced

forces cause acceleration!

Three scalar equations can be written from this vector equation.

The equation of motion, being a vector equation, may be

expressed in terms of its three components in the Cartesian

(rectangular) coordinate system as

F = ma or Fx i + Fy j + Fz k = m(ax i + ay j + az k)

or, as scalar equations, Fx = max , Fy = may , and Fz = maz .

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PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSIS

• Free Body Diagram

Establish your coordinate system and draw the particle’s

free body diagram showing only external forces. These

external forces usually include the weight, normal forces,

friction forces, and applied forces. Show the ‘ma’ vector

(sometimes called the inertial force) on a separate diagram.

Make sure any friction forces act opposite to the direction

of motion! If the particle is connected to an elastic spring,

a spring force equal to ks should be included on the

FBD.

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PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSIS (continued)

• Equations of Motion

If the forces can be resolved directly from the free-body

diagram (often the case in 2-D problems), use the scalar

form of the equation of motion. In more complex cases

(usually 3-D), a Cartesian vector is written for every force

and a vector analysis is often best.

A Cartesian vector formulation of the second law is

F = ma or

Fx i + Fy j + Fz k = m(ax i + ay j + az k)

Three scalar equations can be written from this vector equation.

You may only need two equations if the motion is in 2-D.

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PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSIS (continued)

The second law only provides solutions for forces and

accelerations. If velocity or position have to be found,

kinematics equations are used once the acceleration is

found from the equation of motion.

• Kinematics

Any of the tools learned in Chapter 1 may be needed to

solve a problem. Make sure you use consistent positive

coordinate directions as used in the equation of motion

part of the problem!

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Plan: Since both forces and velocity are involved, this

problem requires both the equation of motion and kinematics.

First, draw free body diagrams of A and B. Apply the

equation of motion . Using dependent motion equations,

derive a relationship between aA and aB and use with the

equation of motion formulas.

EXAMPLE 1

Given: WA = 10 lb

WB = 20 lb

voA = 2 ft/s

mk = 0.2

Find: vA when A has moved 4 feet.

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EXAMPLE 1 (continued)

Solution:

Free-body and kinetic

diagrams of B: =

2T

WB mBaB

y y ma F = +

B B B a m T W = - 2

B a T

2 . 32 20 2 20 = - (1)

Apply the equation of

motion to B:

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EXAMPLE 1 (continued)

0 = = + y y ma F

lb W N A

10 = =

lb N F k

2 = = m

x x ma F = +

A A a m T F = -

A a T

2 . 32 10

2 = - (2)

Apply the equations of motion to A:

=

WA

T

N

mAaA

F = mkN

Free-body and kinetic diagrams of A: y

x

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EXAMPLE 1 (continued)

Constraint equation:

sA + 2 sB = constant

or

vA + 2 vB = 0

Therefore

aA + 2 aB = 0

aA = -2 aB (3)

(Notice aA is considered

positive to the left and aB is

positive downward.)

A

B

sA

sB

Datums

Now consider the kinematics.

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EXAMPLE 1 (continued)

Now combine equations (1), (2), and (3).

lb T 33 . 7 3 22 = =

= - = 2 2 16 . 17 16 . 17 s ft

s ft

a A

Now use the kinematic equation:

) ( 2 2 2

oA A A oA A s s a v v - + =

) 4 )( 16 . 17 ( 2 2 2 2 + =

A v

= s ft

v A 9 . 11

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EXAMPLE 2

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Final Exam 2013-14

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Final Exam 2013-14

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2.5 Equations of Motion: Normal and Tangential Coordinates

Today’s Objectives:

Students will be able to apply

the equation of motion using

normal and tangential

coordinates. In-Class Activities:

• Applications

• Equation of motion in n-t

coordinates

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APPLICATIONS

Race tracks are often banked in the

turns to reduce the frictional forces

required to keep the cars from sliding

at high speeds.

If the car’s maximum velocity and a

minimum coefficient of friction

between the tires and track are

specified, how can we determine the

minimum banking angle (q) required

to prevent the car from sliding?

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APPLICATIONS (continued)

Satellites are held in orbit around

the earth by using the earth’s

gravitational pull as the centripetal

force – the force acting to change

the direction of the satellite’s

velocity.

Knowing the radius of orbit of

the satellite, how can we

determine the required speed of

the satellite to maintain this orbit?

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NORMAL & TANGENTIAL COORDINATES

When a particle moves along a

curved path, it may be more

convenient to write the equation of

motion in terms of normal and

tangential coordinates.

The normal direction (n) always points toward the path’s

center of curvature. In a circle, the center of curvature is the

center of the circle.

The tangential direction (t) is tangent to the path, usually set

as positive in the direction of motion of the particle.

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EQUATIONS OF MOTION

This vector equation will be satisfied provided the individual

components on each side of the equation are equal, resulting in

the two scalar equations: Ft = mat and Fn = man .

Here Ft & Fn are the sums of the force components acting in

the t & n directions, respectively.

Since the equation of motion is a

vector equation , F = ma,

it may be written in terms of the

n & t coordinates as

Ftut + Fnun = mat + man

Since there is no motion in the binormal (b) direction, we can also

write Fb = 0.

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NORMAL AND TANGENTIAL ACCERLERATIONS

The tangential acceleration, at = dv/dt, represents the time rate of

change in the magnitude of the velocity. Depending on the direction

of Ft, the particle’s speed will either be increasing or decreasing.

The normal acceleration, an = v2/r, represents the time rate of change

in the direction of the velocity vector. Remember, an always acts

toward the path’s center of curvature. Thus, Fn will always be

directed toward the center of the path.

Recall, if the path of motion is defined

as y = f(x), the radius of curvature at

any point can be obtained from

r = [1 + ( )2]3/2

dy

dx

d2y

dx2

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SOLVING PROBLEMS WITH n-t COORDINATES

• Use n-t coordinates when a particle is moving along a

known, curved path.

• Establish the n-t coordinate system on the particle.

• Draw free-body and kinetic diagrams of the particle. The

normal acceleration (an) always acts “inward” (the positive n-

direction). The tangential acceleration (at) may act in either the

positive or negative t direction.

• Apply the equations of motion in scalar form and solve.

• It may be necessary to employ the kinematic

relations:

at = dv/dt = v dv/ds an = v2/r

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EXAMPLE

Given: At the instant q = 60°, the boy’s

center of mass G is momentarily

at rest. The boy has a weight of

60 lb. Neglect his size and the

mass of the seat and cords.

Find: The boy’s speed and the tension

in each of the two supporting

cords of the swing when q = 90°.

1) Since the problem involves a curved path and finding the

force perpendicular to the path, use n-t coordinates. Draw

the boy’s free-body and kinetic diagrams.

2) Apply the equation of motion in the n-t directions.

3) Use kinematics to relate the boy’s acceleration to his speed.

Plan:

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EXAMPLE (continued)

Solution:

1) The n-t coordinate system can be established on the

boy at some arbitrary angle q. Approximating the boy

and seat together as a particle, the free-body and

kinetic diagrams can be drawn.

T = tension in each cord

W = weight of the boy

n

t

man

mat

Kinetic diagram

W

n

t

2T q

Free-body diagram

=

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EXAMPLE (continued)

2) Apply the equations of motion in the n-t directions.

Note that there are 2 equations and 3 unknowns (T, v, at).

One more equation is needed.

Using an = v2/r = v2/10, w = 60 lb, and m = w/g = (60/32.2),

we get: 2T – 60 sin q = (60/32.2)(v2/10) (1)

(b) Ft = mat => W cos q = mat

=> 60 cos q = (60/32.2) at

Solving for at: at = 32.2 cos q (2)

(a) Fn = man => 2T – W sin q = man

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EXAMPLE (continued)

v dv = at ds where ds = r dq = 10 dq

3) Apply kinematics to relate at and v.

This v is the speed of the boy at q = 90. This value can be

substituted into equation (1) to solve for T.

2T – 60 sin(90°) = (60/32.2)(9.29)2/10

T = 38.0 lb (the tension in each cord)

=> v dv = 32.2 cosq ds = 32.2 cosq (10 dq )

=> v dv = 322 cosq dq

=> = 322 sinq => v = 9.29 ft/s

90

60 0

v

90

60

v2

2

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MTE 2013/14

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