QUESTION 1

A simple system as shown in Figure Q1 has load W of 500 N attached to the spring with
constant, k = 2.4 kN/m. The spring is at rest when AB and BC are horizontal.

a) Determine the maximum value of ϴ corresponding to equilibrium, assume l = 250

mm.
(5 marks) (CO1:PO1) (C3-C4)
b) Determine the horizontal force required at B to ensure the system is in similar
position to Q1a if the W has been reduced by 50 %.
(5 marks) (CO2:PO2) (C3-C4)

Figure Q1

QUESTION 2

Two blocks are released from initial velocity of block B at 1m/s as illustrated in Figure Q2.
By neglecting the mass of the pulley and pulley is frictionless.

a) Express the Work and Energy relationship for the system after the Blok B slided
down 1.5m.
(10 marks) (CO2:PO2) (C3-C4)
b) Determine the tension in the cable connecting to blok B.
(5 marks) (CO1:PO1) (C1-C2)
c) Reanalyse the work of force for the system if the coefficient of kinetic friction between
the block B only and inclined surface is exist with the value of 0.25.
(5 marks) (CO1:PO1) (C3-C4)

6 kg
B

3 kg
A

600 45o

Figure Q2
QUESTION 3

The motion of an oscillating crank is defined by the relation

where ϴ is expressed in radians and t in seconds. Knowing that ϴ0 = 6 rad and T = 4 s,
a) Determine the angular coordinate of the crank when t = 0 and t = 2 s,
(5 Marks) (CO2:PO2) (C3-C4)
b) Determine the angular velocity of the crank when t = 0 and t = 2 s,
(10 Marks) (CO2:PO2) (C3-C4)
c) Justify the angular acceleration of the crank when t = 0 and t = 2 s
(5 Marks) (CO2:PO2)(C5-C6)