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Problem 15.1 In Active Example 15.

1, what is the A
velocity of the container when it has reached the position
s = 2 m?
s

Solution: The 180-kg container A starts from rest at s = 0. The

horizontal force (in newtons) is F = 700 − 150s. The coefficient of
kinetic friction is µk = 0.26.
U12 = T2 − T1
2 1
(700 − 150s − 0.26[180(9.81)])d s = (180 kg)v22 − 0
0 2
1
700(2) − (150)(2)2 − (0.26[180(9.81)][2]) = 90v22
2
v2 = 1.42 m/s.
Problem 15.2 The mass of the Sikorsky UH-60A heli-

copter is 9300 kg. It takes off vertically with its rotor
exerting a constant upward thrust of 112 kN. Use the
principle of work and energy to determine how far it
has risen when its velocity is 6 m/s.
Strategy: Be sure to draw the free-body diagram of

the helicopter.
Solution:
U12 = T2 − T1
[(112000 − 9300[9.81])N]h
1
= (9300 kg)(6 m/s)2
2
h = 8.06 m.
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Problem 15.3 The 20-lb box is at rest on the horizon-
F
tal surface when the constant force F = 5 lb is applied.
The coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and
the surface is µk = 0.2. Determine how fast the box is
moving when it has moved 2 ft from its initial position
(a) by applying Newton’s second law; (b) by applying
the principle of work and energy.
Solution:
(a) The equations of motion can be used to find the acceleration
W
Fx : F − f = a, Fy : N − W = 0,
g
f = µk N
Solving we have

F 5 lb
a=g − µk = (32.2 ft/s2 ) − 0.2 = 1.61 ft/s2
W 20 lb
Now we integrate to find the velocity at the new position
v 2 ft
dv v2
a=v ⇒ vdv = ads ⇒ = a(2 ft) = (1.61 ft/s2 )(2 ft)
ds 0 0 2
v = 2.54 ft/s.
(b) Using the principle of work and energy we have (recognizing

that N = W )
U12 = T2 − T1

1 W
(F − µk N)d = v2 − 0
2 g

F 5 lb
v 2 = 2g − µk d = 2(32.2 ft/s2 ) − 0.2 (2 ft)
W 20 lb
v = 2.54 ft/s.
Problem 15.4 At the instant shown, the 30-lb box is

moving up the smooth inclined surface at 2 ft/s. The con- F
stant force F = 15 lb. How fast will the box be moving
when it has moved 1 ft up the surface from its present
position? 20⬚
Solution:
U12 = T2 − T1
◦ ◦
[(15 lb) cos 20 − (30 lb) sin 20 ](1 ft)

1 30 lb 1 30 lb
= v2 − (2 ft/s)2
2 32.2 ft/s2 2 32.2 ft/s2
Solving we find
v = 3.50 ft/s.
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Problem 15.5 The 0.45-kg soccer ball is 1 m above
the ground when it is kicked straight upward at 10 m/s. 12 m/s
By using the principle of work and energy, determine:
(a) how high above the ground the ball goes, (b) the
magnitude of the ball’s velocity when it falls back to a
height of 1 m above the ground, (c) the magnitude of
the ball’s velocity immediately before it hits the ground. 1m
Solution:
(a) Find the height above the ground
1
mg(1 m − h) = 0 − mv02 ,
2
v0 2 (10 m/s)2
h= +1 m= + 1 m = 6.10 m
2g 2(9.81 m/s2 )
(b) When the ball returns to the same level, the velocity must be
equal to the initial velocity (but now it is moving downward)
because the net work is zero
v = 10 m/s ↓
(c) The velocity just before it hits the ground
1 1
mg(1 m) = mv 2 − mv0 2
2 2
v 2 = v0 2 + 2g(1 m) = (10 m/s)2 + 2(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m)
v = 10.9 m/s. ↓
(a) h = 6.10 m, (b) v = 10.0 m/s, (c) v = 10.9 m/s.
Problem 15.6 Assume that the soccer ball in Prob- Solution:

lem 15.5 is stationary the instant before it is kicked
upward at 12 m/s. The duration of the kick is 0.02 s. 1
U12 = (0.45 kg)(12 m/s)2 − 0 = 32.4 N-m
What average power is transferred to the ball during 2
the kick?
U12 32.4 N-m
Power = = = 1.62 kW
t 0.02 s
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Problem 15.7 The 2000-lb drag racer starts from rest
and travels a quarter-mile course. It completes the course
in 4.524 seconds and crosses the finish line traveling at
325.77 mi/h. (a) How much work is done on the car as it
travels the course? (b) Assume that the horizontal force
exerted on the car is constant and use the principle of
work and energy to determine it.
Solution:
(a) The work is equal to the change in kinetic energy.
2
1 1 2000 lb 88 ft/s
U = mv 2 = 2
(325.77 mi/h)
2 2 32.2 ft/s 60 mi/h
U = 7.09 × 106 ft-lb.
(b) The work is equal to the force times the distance

U 7.09 × 106 ft-lb
U = Fd ⇒ F = = 1
= 5370 lb
d 4 (5280 ft)
F = 5370 lb.
Problem 15.8 The 2000-lb drag racer starts from rest

and travels a quarter-mile course. It completes the course
in 4.524 seconds and crosses the finish line traveling at
325.77 mi/h. Assume that the horizontal force exerted on
the car is constant. Determine (a) the maximum power
and (b) the average power transferred to the car as it
travels the quarter-mile course.
Solution: From problem 15.7 we know that the force is

(a) The maximum power occurs when the car has reached its maxi-
mum velocity

88 ft/s
P = F v = (5370 lb)(325.77 mi/h) = 2.57 × 106 ft-lb/s.
60 mi/h
(b) The average power is equal to the change in kinetic energy
divided by the time.
2
1 2000 lb 88 ft/s
1 (325.77 mi/h)
mv 2 2 32.2 ft/s2 60 mi/h
Pave = 2 =
t 4.524 s
= 1.57 × 106 ft-lb/s.
(a) 2.57 × 106 ft-lb/s (4670 hp), (b) 1.57 × 106 ft-lb/s (2850 hp).
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Problem 15.9 As the 32,000-lb airplane takes off, the
tangential component of force exerted on it by its engines
is Ft = 45,000 lb. Neglecting other forces on the air-
plane, use the principle of work and energy to determine
how much runway is required for its velocity to reach
200 mi/h.
Solution:
1 1 mv 2
U12 = mv 2 ⇒ F d = mv 2 ⇒ d =
2 2 2F
2
32,000 lb 88 ft/s
(200 mi/h)
32.2 ft/s2 60 mi/h
d= = 950 ft.
2(45,000 lb)
d = 950 ft.
Problem 15.10 As the 32,000-lb airplane takes off, the

tangential component of force exerted on it by its engines
is Ft = 45,000 lb. Neglecting other forces on the air-
plane, determine (a) the maximum power and (b) the
average power transferred to the airplane as its velocity
increases from zero to 200 mi/h.
Solution:
(a) The maximum power occurs when the velocity is a maximum

88 ft/s
P = F v = (45,000 lb) 200 mi/h = 1.32 × 107 ft-lb/s.
60 mi/h
(b) To find the average power we need to know the time that it takes
to reach full speed
F 45,000 lb
a= = = 45.3 ft/s2
m 32,000 lb
32.2 ft/s2
88 ft/s
200 mi/h
v 60 mi/h
v = at ⇒ t = = = 6.48 s.
a 45.3 ft/s2
Now, the average power is the change in kinetic energy divided
by the time

1 1 32,000 lb 88 ft/s 2
mv 2 200 mi/h
2 32.2 ft/s2 60 mi/h
Pave = 2 = = 6.60 × 106 ft-lb/s.
t 6.48 s
(a) 1.32 × 107 ft-lb/s (24,000 hp), (b) 6.60 × 106 ft-lb/s (12,000 hp).
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Problem 15.11 The 32,000-lb airplane takes off from
rest in the position s = 0. The total tangential force
exerted on it by its engines and aerodynamic drag (in
pounds) is given as a function of its position s by Ft =
45,000 − 5.2s. Use the principle of work and energy to
determine how fast the airplane is traveling when its
position is s = 950 ft.
Solution:
950
U12 = (45,000 − 5.2s) d s
0
1
= (45, 000)(950) − (5.2)(950)2 = 40.4 × 106 ft-lb
2

1 1 32,000 lb
U12 = mv 2 = v2
2 2 32.2 ft/s2
Solving, we find
v = 285 ft/s. (194 mi/h).
Problem 15.12 The spring (k = 20 N/m) is un-

stretched when s = 0. The 5-kg cart is moved to the
position s = −1 m and released from rest. What is the k s
magnitude of its velocity when it is in the position s = 0?
20⬚
Solution: First we calculate the work done by the spring and by

gravity
0
◦
U12 = (−ks + mg sin 20 ) d s
−1 m
1 ◦
= k(−1 m)2 + mg sin 20 (1 m)
2
1 ◦
= (20 N/m)(−1 m)2 + (5 kg)(9.81 m/s2 ) sin 20 (1 m)
2
= 26.8 N-m.
Now using work and energy

1 2U12 2(26.8 N-m)
U12 = mv 2 ⇒ v = = = 3.27 m/s.
2 m 5 kg
v = 3.27 m/s.
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Problem 15.13 The spring (k = 20 N/m) is un-
stretched when s = 0. The 5-kg cart is moved to the
position s = −1 m and released from rest. What max- k s
imum distance down the sloped surface does the cart
move relative to its initial position?
20⬚
Solution: The cart starts from a position of rest, and when it

reaches the maximum position, it is again at rest. Therefore, the total
work must be zero.
s
◦
U12 = (−ks + mg sin 20 ) d s
−1 m
1 ◦
= − k(s 2 − [−1 m]2 ) + mg sin 20 (s − [−1 m])
2
1 ◦
= − (20 N/m)(s 2 − [−1 m]2 ) + (5 kg)(9.81 m/s2 ) sin 20 (s − [−1 m]) = 0
2
This is a quadratic equation that has the two solutions
s1 = −1 m, s2 = 2.68 m.
The distance relative to the initial is s = s2 + 1 m.
s = 3.68 m.
Problem 15.14 The force exerted on a car by a proto-

s
type crash barrier as the barrier crushes is F = −(120s +
40s 3 ) lb, where s is the distance in feet from the initial
contact. The effective length of the barrier is 18 ft. How
fast can a 5000-lb car be moving and be brought to rest
within the effective length of the barrier?
Solution: The barrier can provide a maximum amount of work

given by
18
U12 = −(120s + 40s 3 ) d s
0
1 1
= − (120)(18)2 − (40)(18)4 = −1.07 × 106 ft-lb.
2 4
Using work and energy, we have
1
U12 = 0 − mv 2
2

1 5000 lb
− 1.07 × 106 ft-lb = − v2
2 32.2 ft/s2
Solving for the velocity, we find
v = 117 ft/s (80.0 mi/h).
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Problem 15.15 A 5000-lb car hits the crash barrier at
s
80 mi/h and is brought to rest in 0.11 seconds. What
average power is transferred from the car during the
impact?
Solution: The average power is equal to the change in kinetic

energy divided by the time

1 5000 lb 88 ft/s 2
1 80 mi/h
mv 2 2 32.2 ft/s2 60 mi/h
P = 2 = = 9.72 × 106 ft-lb/s.
t 0.11 s
P = 9.72 × 106 ft-lb/s (17,700 hp).
Problem 15.16 A group of engineering students con-

structs a sun-powered car and tests it on a circular track
with a 1000-ft radius. The car, with a weight of 460 lb
including its occupant, starts from rest. The total tangen-
tial component of force on the car is
Ft = 30 − 0.2s lb,
where s is the distance (in ft) the car travels along the
track from the position where it starts.
(a) Determine the work done on the car when it has

gone a distance s = 120 ft.
(b) Determine the magnitude of the total horizontal
force exerted on the car’s tires by the road when it
is at the position s = 120 ft.
Solution:
120 ft
(a) U= [30 − 0.2 s] lb ds = 2160 ft-lb
0

1 460 lb
(b) 2160 ft-lb = v 2 ⇒ v = 17.4 ft/s
2 32.2 ft/s2
Ft = [30 − 0.2(120)] = 6 lb

v2 460 lb (17.4 ft/s)2
Fn = m = 2
= 4.32 lb
ρ 32.2 ft/s 1000 ft

F = Ft 2 + F n 2 = (6 lb)2 + (4.32 lb)2 = 7.39 lb
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Problem 15.17 At the instant shown, the 160-lb
vaulter’s center of mass is 8.5 ft above the ground, and
the vertical component of his velocity is 4 ft/s. As his
pole straightens, it exerts a vertical force on the vaulter
of magnitude 180 + 2.8y 2 lb, where y is the vertical
position of his center of mass relative to its position at
the instant shown. This force is exerted on him from
y = 0 to y = 4 ft, when he releases the pole. What is
the maximum height above the ground reached by the
vaulter’s center of mass?
Solution: The work done on him by the pole is

4
Upole = (180 + 2.8 y 2 ) dy
0
(4)3
= 180(4) + 2.8 = 780 ft-lb.
3
Let ymax be his maximum height above the ground. The work done
by his weight from the instant shown to the maximum height is
−160(ymax − 8.5) = Uweight , or Uweight + Upole
= mv22 /2 − mv12 /2

1 160
780 − 160(ymax − 8.5) = 0 − (4)2 .
2 32.2
Solving, ymax = 13.6 ft
Problem 15.18 The springs (k = 25 lb/ft) are un-

stretched when s = 0. The 50-lb weight is released from
rest in the position s = 0.
k
(a) When the weight has fallen 1 ft, how much work
has been done on it by each spring?
(b) What is the magnitude of the velocity of the weight s
when it has fallen 1 ft?
k
Solution:
(a) The work done by each spring
1 ft
1
U12 = −ksds = − (25 lb/ft)(1 ft)2 = −12.5 ft-lb.
0 2
(b) The velocity is found from the work-energy equation. The total
work includes the work done by both springs and by gravity
U12 = (50 lb)(1 ft) − 2(12.5 ft-lb) = 25 ft-lb.

1 1 50 lb
U12 = mv 2 = v2
2 2 32.2 ft/s2
Solving for the velocity we find v = 5.67 ft/s.
(a) − 12.5 ft-lb, (b) 5.67 ft/s.
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Problem 15.19 The coefficients of friction between
the 160-kg crate and the ramp are µs = 0.3 and
µk = 0.28.
(a) What tension T0 must the winch exert to start the

crate moving up the ramp?
(b) If the tension remains at the value T0 after the crate 18° s
starts sliding, what total work is done on the crate
as it slides a distance s = 3 m up the ramp, and
what is the resulting velocity of the crate?
Solution:
(a) The tension is T0 = W sin θ + µs N, from which T0 T0
mg mg
N N
T0 = mg(sin θ + µs cos θ) = 932.9 N.
µs N µk N
(a) (b)
(b) The work done on the crate by (non-friction) external forces is
3 3
Uweight = T0 ds − (mg sin θ) ds = 932.9(3) − 1455.1
0 0
= 1343.5 N-m.
The work done on the crate by friction is
3
Uf = (−µk N) ds = −3µk mg cos θ = −1253.9 N-m.
0
From the principle of work and energy is
1 2
Uweight + Uf = mv ,
2
from which

6(T0 − mg(sin θ + µk cos θ))
v=
m
v = 1.06 m/s
Problem 15.20 In Problem 15.19, if the winch exerts

a tension T = T0 (1 + 0.1s) after the crate starts sliding,
what total work is done on the crate as it slides a distance
s = 3 m up the ramp, and what is the resulting velocity
of the crate?
Solution: The work done on the crate is From the principle of work and energy, U = 12 mv 2 , from which

3 3 3
U= T ds − (mg sin θ) ds − µk (mg cos θ) ds, 2U
0 0 0 v= = 2.52 m/s
m
from which
3
U = T0 s + 0.05s 2 0
− (mg sin θ)(3) − µk (mg cos θ)(3).
From the solution to Problem 15.19, T0 = 932.9 N-m, from which the
total work done is
U = 3218.4 − 1455.1 − 1253.9 = 509.36 N-m.
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Problem 15.21 The 200-mm-diameter gas gun is Gas Projectile
evacuated on the right of the 8-kg projectile. On
the left of the projectile, the tube contains gas F
with pressure p0 = 1 × 105 P a (N/m2 ). The force F
1m
is slowly increased, moving the projectile 0.5 m to
the left from the position shown. The force is
then removed and the projectile accelerates to the
right. If you neglect friction and assume that the
pressure of the gas is related to its volume by
pV = constant, what is the velocity of the projectile
when it has returned to its original position?
Solution: The constant is K = pV = 1 × 105 (1)(0.1)2 π From the principle of work and energy, the work done by the gas is
= 3141.6 N-m. The force is F = pA. The volume is V = As, from equal to the gain in kinetic energy:
K
which the pressure varies as the inverse distance: p = , from which
As 1 2 2K
K K ln(2) = mv , and v 2 = ln(2),
F = . 2 m
s

The work done by the gas is 2K
v= ln(2) = 23.33 m/s
m
1 1 K
U= F ds = ds = [K ln(s)]1.0
0.5 = K ln(2).
0.5 0.5 x Note: The argument of ln(2) is dimensionless, since it is ratio of two
distances.
Problem 15.22 In Problem 15.21, if you assume that

the pressure of the gas is related to its volume by
pV = constant while it is compressed (an isothermal
process) and by pV 1.4 = constant while it is expand-
ing (an isentropic process), what is the velocity of the
projectile when it has returned to its original position?
Solution: The isothermal constant is K = 3141.6 N-m from the From the principle of work and energy, the work done is equal to the
solution to Problem 15.21. The pressure at the leftmost position is gain in kinetic energy,
K 1
p= = 2 × 105 N/m2 . 1 2
A(0.5) F ds = mv ,
0.5 2
The isentropic expansion constant is from which the velocity is
Ke = pV 1.4 = (2 × 105 )(A1.4 )(0.51.4 ) = 596.5 N-m

2(1901.8)
v= = 21.8 m/s .
The pressure during expansion is m
Ke Ke
p= = 1.4 s −1.4 .
(As)1.4 A
The force is F = pA = Ke A−0.4 s −1.4 . The work done by the gas

during expansion is
1.0
1.0 1.0 s −0.4
U= F ds = Ke A−0.4 s −1.4 ds = Ke A−0.4
0.5 0.5 −0.4 0.5
= 1901.8 N-m.
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Problem 15.23 In Example 15.2, suppose that the angle v
between the inclined surface and the horizontal is in-
creased from 20◦ to 30◦ . What is the magnitude of the
velocity of the crates when they have moved 400 mm?
A
20⬚
Solution: Doing work–energy for the system B
0.4
◦ ◦ 1
(mA g sin 30 − µk mA g cos 30 + mB g) d s = (mA + mB )v22
0 2 v
◦ ◦ 1
[40 sin 30 − (0.15)(40) cos 30 + 30](9.81)(0.4) = (70)v22
2
Solving for the velocity we find
v2 = 2.24 m/s.
Problem 15.24 The system is released from rest. The

4-kg mass slides on the smooth horizontal surface. By
4 kg
using the principle of work and energy, determine the
magnitude of the velocity of the masses when the 20-kg
mass has fallen 1 m.
20 kg
Solution: Write work-energy for system

1
U = (20 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m) = (24 kg)v2 ⇒ v = 4.04 m/s
2
Problem 15.25 Solve Problem 15.24 if the coefficient

of kinetic friction between the 4-kg mass and the hori-
zontal surface is µk = 0.4.
Solution:
(4 kg)(9.81 m/s2)
Fy : N − (4 kg)(9.81 m/s2 ) = 0 ⇒ N = 39.24 N

T
Write work-energy for system
0.4 N
U = [(20 kg)(9.81 m/s2 ) − 0.4(39.24 N)](1 m) = 180.5 N-m
1 N
180.5 N-m = (24 kg)v2 ⇒ v = 3.88 m/s
2
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Problem 15.26 Each box weighs 50 lb and the
inclined surfaces are smooth. The system is released
from rest. Determine the magnitude of the velocities of
the boxes when they have moved 1 ft.
30°
45°
Solution: Write work-energy for the system
◦ ◦
U = (50 lb sin 45 )(1 ft) − (50 lb sin 30 )(1 ft) = 10.36 ft-lb

1 100 lb
10.36 ft-bl = 2
v2 ⇒ v = 2.58 ft/s
2 32.2 ft/s

of kinetic friction between the boxes and the inclined
surfaces is µk = 0.05.
Solution: 50 lb 50 lb
◦
F : N1 − (50 lb) sin 45 = 0
◦
F : N2 − (50 lb) cos 30 = 0 0.05 N1
N1 = 35.4 lb, N2 = 43.3 lb

Work-energy for the system
N1
◦ 0.05 N2
U = (50 lb sin 45 )(1 ft) − (0.05)(35.4 lb)(1 ft)
N2
− (50 lb sin 30)(1 ft) − (0.05)(43.3 lb)(1 ft) = 6.42 ft-lb

1 100 lb
6.42 ft-lb = 2
v2 ⇒ v = 2.03 ft/s
2 32.2 ft/s
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Problem 15.28 The masses of the three blocks are
mA = 40 kg, mB = 16 kg, and mC = 12 kg. Neglect the
mass of the bar holding C in place. Friction is negligible.
By applying the principle of work and energy to A and B
individually, determine the magnitude of their velocity
when they have moved 500 mm.
C
B
45⬚
Solution: Denote b = 0.5 m. Since the pulley is one-to-one,

denote |vA | = |vB | = v. The principle of work and energy for weight T
A is
NBC
b
T
1
(mA g sin θ − T ) ds = mA v 2 , mBg
0 2 NAB
NAB
b 1
and for weight B (T − mB g sin θ) ds = mB v 2 . mAg
0 2
NA
Add the two equations:
(mA − mB )gb sin θ = 12 (mA + mB )v 2 .

2(mA − mB )gb sin θ
Solve: |vA | = |vB | = = 1.72 m/s
(mA + mB )
Problem 15.29 Solve Problem 15.28 by applying the

principle of work and energy to the system consisting of
A, B, the cable connecting them, and the pulley.
Solution: Choose a coordinate system with the origin at the pulley

axis and the positive x axis parallel to the inclined surface. Since the
pulley is one-to-one, xA = −xB . Differentiate to obtain vA = −vB .
Denote b = 0.5 m. From the principle of work and energy the work
done by the external forces on the complete system is equal to the
gain in kinetic energy,
NBC
xA xB 1 1
mA g sin θ ds + mB g sin θ ds = mA vA
2
+ mB vB2 , mBg
0 0 2 2
from which mAg
(mB − mA )gb sin θ = 12 (mA + mB )vA

2
NA

(mA − mB )
and |vA | = |vB | = 2gb sin θ = 1.72 m/s.
(mA + mB )
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Problem 15.30 The masses of the three blocks are
mA = 40 kg, mB = 16 kg, and mC = 12 kg. The coeffi-
cient of kinetic friction between all surfaces is µk = 0.1.
Determine the magnitude of the velocity of blocks A and
B when they have moved 500 mm. (See Example 15.3.)
C
Solution: We will apply the principles of work — energy to blocks B
A and B individually in order to properly account for the work done
A
by internal friction forces.
b
1
(mA g sin θ − T − µk NA − µk NAB ) d s = mA v 2 ,
0 2 45⬚
b
1
(T − mB g sin θ − µk NBC − µk NAB ) d s = mB v 2 .
0 2
Adding the two equations, we get
1
([mA − mB ]g sin θ − µk [NA + 2NAB + NBC ])b = (mA + mB )v 2
2
The normal forces are
NA = (mA + mB + mC )g cos θ,
NAB = (mB + mC )g cos θ,
NBC = (mC )g cos θ.
Substitute and solve ⇒ v = 1.14 m/s.
Problem 15.31 In Example 15.5, suppose that the skier

is moving at 20 m/s when he is in position 1. Deter-
mine the horizontal component of his velocity when he
reaches position 2, 20 m below position 1.
Solution:
1 2 1 2
U12 = −mg(y2 − y1 ) = mv − mv
2 2 2 1
1 2 1
− m(9.81)(0 − 20) = mv − m(20)2
2 2 2
Solving for v2 we find
v2 = 28.1 m/s.
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Problem 15.32 Suppose that you stand at the edge of (a)
a 200-ft cliff and throw rocks at 30 ft/s in the three
directions shown. Neglecting aerodynamic drag, use the 30⬚
principle of work and energy to determine the magnitude (b)
30⬚
of the velocity of the rock just before it hits the ground
in each case. (c)
200 ft
Solution:
1 1
U = m(32.2 ft/s2 )(200 ft) = mv 2 − m(30 ft/s)2
2 2
⇒ v = 117 ft/s
Note that the answer does not depend on the initial angle.
Problem 15.33 The 30-kg box is sliding down the

smooth surface at 1 m/s when it is in position 1. 1
1
Determine the magnitude of the box’s velocity at
position 2 in each case.
2m
2
Solution: The work done by the weight is the same in both cases. 2
1 1 60°
U = −m(9.81 m/s2 )(0 − 2 m) = mv2 2 − m(1 m/s)2 40°
2 2
(a) (b)
⇒ v = 6.34 m/s
Problem 15.34 Solve Problem 15.33 if the coefficient Solution: The work done by the weight is the same, however, the
of kinetic friction between the box and the inclined sur- work done by friction is different.
face is µk = 0.2.
(a) U = −m(9.81 m/s2 )(0 − 2 m)

2m
−(0.2)[m(9.81 m/s2 ) cos 60◦ ]
sin 60◦
1 1
U= mv2 2 − m(1 m/s)2 ⇒ v2 = 5.98 m/s
2 2
(b) U = −m(9.81 m/s2 )(0 − 2 m)

2m
−(0.2)[m(9.81 m/s2 ) cos 40◦ ]
sin 40◦
1 1
U= mv2 2 − m(1 m/s)2 ⇒ v2 = 5.56 m/s
2 2
Problem 15.35 In case (a), a 5-lb ball is released from 1 1

rest at position 1 and falls to position 2. In case (b), the
ball is released from rest at position 1 and swings to
position 2. For each case, use the principle of work and
energy to determine the magnitude of the ball’s velocity
at position 2. (In case (b), notice that the force exerted on
2 ft
the ball by the string is perpendicular to the ball’s path.)
2 2
Solution: The work is independent of the path, so both cases are
the same.
1
U = −m(32.2 ft/s2 )(0 − 2 ft) = mv2 2 − 0 ⇒ v2 = 11.3 ft/s (a) (b)
2
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Problem 15.36 The 2-kg ball is released from rest in 1
position 1 with the string horizontal. The length of the
string is L = 1 m. What is the magnitude of the ball’s 40⬚
velocity when it is in position 2? L
Solution: 2 kg
−L sin α 1 L=1m
U12 = − mgj · dsj
0
α
◦ L SIN α
U12 = −mg(−L sin α) = (2)(9.81)(1) sin 40 1m
U12 = 12.61 N-m

2
U12 = 12 mv22 − 12 mv12 v1 ≡ 0
1 2
2 (2)v2 = 12.61
v2 = 3.55 m/s
Problem 15.37 The 2-kg ball is released from rest in

position 1 with the string horizontal. The length of the
string is L = 1 m. What is the tension in the string when
the ball is in position 2?
Strategy: Draw the free-body diagram of the ball

when it is in position 2 and write Newton’s second law
in terms of normal and tangential components.
Solution: m = 2 kg
40°
Fr : − T + mg cos 50◦ = −mv22 /L
From Problem 15.36, T
v2 = 3.55 m/s
er
eθ
T = mg cos 50◦ + mv 2 /L
50°
T = 37.8 N mg
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Problem 15.38 The 400-lb wrecker’s ball swings at
the end of a 25-ft cable. If the magnitude of the ball’s 65°
velocity at position 1 is 4 ft/s, what is the magnitude of
95°
its velocity just before it hits the wall at position 2?
1
2
Solution:
◦ ◦
U = −(400 lb)(−25 ft sin 95 − [−25 ft sin 65 ])

1 400 lb
U= (v2 2 − [4 ft/s]2 )
2 32.2 ft/s2
⇒ v2 = 12.7 ft/s
Problem 15.39 The 400-lb wrecker’s ball swings at

the end of a 25-ft cable. If the magnitude of the ball’s
velocity at position 1 is 4 ft/s, what is the maximum
tension in the cable as the ball swings from position 1
to position 2?
Solution: From the solution to Problem 15.37, the tension in the

v2
cable is T = mg sin α + m . From the solution to Problem 15.38,
L
v 2 = 2gL[sin α − sin 65◦ ](65◦ ≤ α ≤ 95◦ ), from which T = 3 mg sin
α − 2 mg sin 65◦ . The maximum tension occurs when sin α is a max-
imum in the interval (65◦ ≤ α ≤ 95◦ ), from which
T = 3 mg sin 90◦ − 2 mg sin 65◦ = 474.9516 N.
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Problem 15.40 A stunt driver wants to drive a car
through the circular loop of radius R = 5 m. Determine
the minimum velocity v0 at which the car can enter the
R
loop and coast through without losing contact with the
track. What is the car’s velocity at the top of the loop?
Solution: First, let us find VT VTOP = VT

Fn : N + mg = mVT2 /R
For minimum velocity, N → 0

ds = dxi + dyj
R
mg = mVT2 /R
√
VT = Rg = 7.00 m/s
V0
Now find V0 using work-energy
10
U0T = − mgj · (dxi + dyj)
0
N
10
U0T = − mg dy = −mgy et
0
U0T = −98.1m (N-m)

en mg
Also, U0T = 12 mVT2 − 12 mV02 = −98.1m (N-m)
Solving for V0 (VT = 7.00 m/s)
V02 = VT2 + (98.1)(2)
V0 = 15.68 m/s
Problem 15.41 The 2-kg collar starts from rest at posi- y

tion 1 and slides down the smooth rigid wire. The y-axis 1 (5, 5, 2) m
points upward. What is the magnitude of the velocity of
the collar when it reaches position 2?
2 kg
2 (3, –1, 3) m
z
Solution: The work done by the weight is Uweight = mgh, where

h = y1 − y2 = 5 − (−1) = 6 m. From the principle of work and
energy, mgh = 12 mv 2 , from which
√
v= 2 gh = 10.85 m/s
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Problem 15.42 The 4-lb collar slides down the smooth y
rigid wire from position 1 to position 2. When it reaches
position 2, the magnitude of its velocity is 24 ft/s. What
was the magnitude of its velocity at position 1?
(⫺2, 6, 4) ft
1
4 lb
z
2
(4, ⫺1, 4) ft
Solution:

1 4 lb
U = (4 lb)(6 − [−1]) ft = 2
([24 ft/s]2 − v12 )
2 32.2 ft/s
⇒ v1 = 11.2 ft/s
Problem 15.43 The forces acting on the 28,000-lb air- L T

plane are the thrust T and drag D, which are parallel to
the airplane’s path, the lift L, which is perpendicular to
the path, and the weight W . The airplane climbs from
an altitude of 3000 ft to an altitude of 10,000 ft. During
the climb, the magnitude of its velocity decreases from
800 ft/s to 600 ft/s.
D
(a) What work is done on the airplane by its lift during
the climb? W
(b) What work is done by the thrust and drag com-
bined?
Solution:
(a) The work due to the lift L is zero since it acts perpendicular to
the motion.
(b) U = UL+D − (28,000 lb)(10, 000 − 3, 000) ft

1 28,000 lb
U= ([600 ft/s]2 − [800 ft/s]2 )
2 32.2 ft/s2
⇒ UL+D = 7.43 × 107 ft-lb
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Problem 15.44 The 2400-lb car is traveling 40 mi/h
at position 1. If the combined effect of the aerodynamic
drag on the car and the tangential force exerted on its
wheels by the road is that they exert no net tangential 120 ft
force on the car, what is the magnitude of the car’s 30°
velocity at position 2?
2
30°
100 ft
Solution: The initial velocity is From the principle of work and energy the work done is equal to the
gain in kinetic energy:

5280
v1 = 40 = 58.67 ft/s
3600 1 W 1 W
Ugravity = v22 − v12 ,
2 g 2 g
The change in elevation of the car is
from which
h = 120(1 − cos 30◦ ) + 100(1 − cos 30◦ )

2g(−70,738.6 + 128,265)
◦ v2 = = 39.3 ft/s = 26.8 mph
= 220(1 − cos 30 ) = 29.47 ft W
The initial kinetic energy is

1 W
v12 = 128,265 ft-lb
2 g
The work done by gravity is
h
Ugravity = (−W ) ds = −W h = −2400(h) = −70,738.6 ft-lb.
0
Problem 15.45 The 2400-lb car is traveling 40 mi/h at

position 1. If the combined effect of aerodynamic drag
on the car and the tangential force exerted on its wheels
by the road is that they exert a constant 400-lb tangential
force on the car in the direction of its motion, what is
the magnitude of the car’s velocity at position 2?
Solution: From the solution to Problem 15.44, the work done by From the principle of work and energy
gravity is Ugravity = −70,738.6N-mdue to the change in elevation of

1 W 1 W 1 W
the car of h = 29.47 ft, and v12 = 128,265 ft-lb. Ugravity + Utgt = v22 − v12 ,
2 g 2 g 2 g
The length of road between positions 1 and 2 is
π π from which
s = 120(30◦ ) ◦ + 100(30
◦
= 115.2 ft.
180 180◦
2(32.17)(−70,738.6 + 46,076.7 + 128,265)
v=
The work done by the tangential force is 2400
s = 52.73 ft/s = 36 mph
Utgt = 400 ds = 400(115.2) = 46076.7 ft-lb.
0
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Problem 15.46 The mass of the rocket is 250 kg. Its
engine has a constant thrust of 45 kN. The length of the
launching ramp is 10 m. If the magnitude of the rocket’s 2m
velocity when it reaches the end of the ramp is 52 m/s,
how much work is done on the rocket by friction and
aerodynamic drag?
Solution:
U = UF r+Dr + (45 kN)(10 m) − (250 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(2 m)
1
U= (250 kg)(52 m/s)2
2
UF r+Dr = −107 kN-m
Problem 15.47 A bioengineer interested in energy

requirements of sports determines from videotape that
when the athlete begins his motion to throw the 7.25-kg
shot (Fig. a), the shot is stationary and 1.50 m above
the ground. At the instant the athlete releases it (Fig. b),
the shot is 2.10 m above the ground. The shot reaches a
maximum height of 4.60 m above the ground and travels
a horizontal distance of 18.66 m from the point where
it was released. How much work does the athlete do on
the shot from the beginning of his motion to the instant
he releases it?
Solution: Let vx0 and vy0 be the velocity components at the instant (a) (b)
of release. Using the chain rule,
dvy dvy dy dvy y

ay = = = vy = −g,
dt dy dt dy
vy0
and integrating,
vx0 4.6 m
0 4.6 2.1 m
vy dvy = −g dy. x
vy0 2.1
18.66 m
− 21 vy0 2 = −g(4.6 − 2.1), we find that vy0 = 7.00 m/s. The shot’s x
and y coordinates are given by x = vx0 t, y = 2.1 + vy0 t − 12 gt 2 . Solv-
ing the first equation for t and substituting it into the second,
2
x 1 x
y = 2.1 + vy0 − g
vx0 2 vx0
Setting x = 18.66 m, y = 0 in this equation and solving for vx0 gives

vx0 = 11.1 m/s. The magnitude of the shot’s velocity at release is
U2 = vx0 2 + vy0 2 = 13.1 m/s.
Let UA be the work he does
UA − mg(y2 − y1 ) = 12 mv2 2 − 12 mv1 2
UA − (7.25 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(2.1 − 1.5) = 12 (7.25)(13.1)2 − 0,
or UA = 666 N-m
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Problem 15.48 A small pellet of mass m = 0.2 kg 1
starts from rest at position 1 and slides down the smooth
surface of the cylinder to position 2, where θ = 30◦ . 2
m
(a) What work is done on the pellet as it slides from
position 1 to position 2?
u
(b) What is the magnitude of the pellet’s velocity at 0.8 m
position 2?
Solution: 1
v1 = 0 R = 0.8 m 2
1 2 1 2 30°
U12 = mv − mv R
2 2 2 1 R cos 30°
U12 = (0.5)(0.2)v22 = 0.1v22
The work is
U12 = (0.2)(9.81)(0.8 − 0.8 cos 30◦ )
= 0.210 N-m.
(a) U12 = 0.210 (N-m)
(b) 0.1v22 = 0.210 (N-m)
v2 = 1.45 m/s
Problem 15.49 In Active Example 15.4, suppose that

you want to increase the value of the spring constant k
so that the velocity of the hammer just before it strikes
the workpiece is 4 m/s. what is the required value of k? Hammer
1
k k 400
Solution: The 40-kg hammer is released from rest in position 1. mm
The springs are unstretched when in position 2. Neglect friction. 2
1 1
U12 = mgh + 2 kd 2 = mv22
2 2
Workpiece

m v22
k= − gh
d2 2
300 mm

40 kg [4 m]2
k= − [9.81m/s2 ][0.4m]
(0.2 m)2 2
k = 4080 N/m.
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Problem 15.50 Suppose that you want to design a
bumper that will bring a 50-lb. package moving at 10 ft/s
to rest 6 in from the point of contact with bumper. 10 ft/s
If friction is negligible, what is the necessary spring
constant k? k
Solution: From the principle of work and energy, the work done
on the spring must equal the change in kinetic energy of the package
within the distance 6 in.

1 2 1 W
kS = v2
2 2 g
from which

W v 2 50 10 2
k= = = 621.7 lb/ft
g S 32.17 0.5
Problem 15.51 In Problem 15.50, what spring con-

stant is necessary if the coefficient of kinetic friction
between the package and the floor is µk = 0.3 and the
package contacts the bumper moving at 10 ft/s?
Solution: The work done on the spring over the stopping dis-
tance is
S S 1 2
US = F ds = ks ds = kS .
0 0 2
The work done by friction over the stopping distance is
S S
Uf = F ds = µk W ds = µk W S.
0 0
From the principle of work and energy the work done must equal the
kinetic energy of the package:

1 2 1 W
kS + µk W S = v2 ,
2 2 g
from which, for S = 1

2 ft,

W (v 2 − 2 gµk S)
k= = 561.7 lb/ft
g S2
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Problem 15.52 The 50-lb package starts from rest,
slides down the smooth ramp, and is stopped by the
spring.
4 ft
(a) If you want the package to be brought to rest 6
in from the point of contact, what is the necessary
spring constant k ? k
(b) What maximum deceleration is the package sub-
jected to?
30⬚
Solution:
(a) Find the spring constant
1 2
U12 = mgh − kx = 0
2
2mgh 2(50 lb)(4.5 ft) sin 30◦

k= 2
=
x (0.5 ft)2
k = 900 lb/ft.
(b) The maximum deceleration occurs when the spring reaches the
maximum compression (the force is then the largest).
kx − mg sin θ = ma
k
a= x − g sin θ
m
(900 lb/ft)
a= (0.5 ft) − (32.2 ft/s2 ) sin 30◦
50 lb
32.2 ft/s2
a = 274 ft/s2 .
Problem 15.53 The 50-lb package starts from rest,

slides down the smooth ramp, and is stopped by the
spring. The coefficient of static friction between the pack-
4 ft
age and the ramp is µ k = 0.12. If you want the package
to be brought to rest 6 in from the point of contact, what
is the necessary spring constant k?
k
30⬚
Solution: Find the spring constant

1 2
U12 = mgd sin θ − µk mg cos θ d − kx = 0
2
2mgd
k= (sin θ − µk cos θ )
x2
2(50 lb)(4.5 ft) ◦ ◦

k= (sin 30 − 0.12 cos 30 )
(0.5 ft)2
k = 713 lb/ft.
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Problem 15.54 The system is released from rest
with the spring unstretched. The spring constant
k = 200 N/m. Determine the magnitude of the velocity
of the masses when the right mass has fallen 1 m.
4 kg
20 kg
Solution: When the larger mass falls 1 m, the smaller mass rises
1 m and the spring stretches 1 m. For the system of two masses,
springs, and the cable,
1 1 1
U12 = (−ks) ds + (−m1 g) ds + m2 g ds
0 0 0
1 1 1

U12 = − 12 ks 2 − m1 gs + m2 gs
0 0 0
m1 m2
U12 = − 12 k − 4(9.81) + (20)(9.81)
4 kg 20 kg
U12 = 56.96 N-m

k
Also U12 = 12 (m1 + m2 )Vf2 − 0
Solving Vf = 2.18 m/s
Problem 15.55 The system is released from rest

with the spring unstretched. The spring constant
k = 200 N/m. What maximum downward velocity does
the right mass attain as it falls?
dv dv
Solution: From the solution to Problem 15.54, Solve for and set to zero
ds ds
1
U12 = − Ks 2 + (m2 − m1 )gs 1 dv
2 (m1 + m2 )2v = (m2 − m1 )g − Ks = 0
2 ds
and
The extreme value for V occurs at
1
U12 = (m1 + m2 )V 2 (m2 − m1 )g
2 S= = 0.785 m
K
For all s. Setting these equal, we get
Substituting this back into (1) and solving, we get V = 2.27 m/s
1 1
(m1 + m2 )V 2 = (m2 − m1 )gs − Ks 2 (1)
2 2
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Problem 15.56 The system is released from rest. The
4-kg mass slides on the smooth horizontal surface. The k 4 kg
spring constant is k = 100 N/m, and the tension in the
spring when the system is released is 50 N. By using the
principle of work and energy, determine the magnitude
of the velocity of the masses when the 20-kg mass has
fallen 1 m.
20 kg
Solution:
50 N = (100 N/m)x1 ⇒ x1 = 0.5 m
1
U = (20 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m) − (100 N/m)([1.5 m]2 − [0.5 m]2 )
2
1
U= (24 kg)(v2 2 − 0)
2
v2 = 2.83 m/s

Solution:
50 N = (100 N/m)x1 ⇒ x1 = 0.5 m
1
U = (20 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m) − (100 N/m)([1.5 m]2 − [0.5 m]2 )
2
− (0.4)(4 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m)
1
U= (24 kg)(v2 2 − 0)
2
v2 = 2.59 m/s
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Problem 15.58 The 40-lb crate is released from rest on
the smooth inclined surface with the spring unstretched.
The spring constant is k = 8 lb/ft.
k
(a) How far down the inclined surface does the crate
slide before it stops?
(b) What maximum velocity does the crate attain on
its way down?
30⬚
Solution: At an arbitrary distance s down the slope we have:

◦ 1 1 40 lb
U = (40 lb)(s sin 30 ) − (8 lb/ft)s 2 = 2
v2
2 2 32.2 ft/s
(a) When it stops, we set v = 0 and solve for s = 5 ft
(b) Solving for v2 , we have
dv 2
v 2 = 1.61(20s − 4s 2 ) ⇒ = 1.61(20 − 8s) = 0 ⇒ s = 2.5 ft
ds
Using s = 2.5 ft ⇒ vmax = 6.34 ft/s

Solution: At an arbitrary distance s down the slope we have:

◦ 1 ◦
U = (40 lb)(s sin 30 ) − (8 lb/ft)s 2 − (0.2)(40 lb cos 30 )s
2

1 40 lb
= v2
2 32.2 ft/s2
(a) When it stops, we set v = 0 and solve for s = 3.27 ft
(b) Solving for v2 , we have
dv 2
v 2 = 1.61(13.07s − 4s 2 ) ⇒ = 1.61(13.07 − 8s) = 0
ds
⇒ s = 1.63 ft
Using s = 1.63 ft ⇒ vmax = 4.15 ft/s
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Problem 15.60 The 4-kg collar starts from rest in posi-
tion 1 with the spring unstretched. The spring constant
is k = 100 N/m. How far does the collar fall relative to
position 1?
Solution:
V0 = Vf = 0
ks
Let position 2 be the location where the collar comes to rest
Ks 2 k
U12 = − + mgs
2
Also U12 = 12 mVf2 − 12 mV02 = 0 s

1
Ks 2
Thus 0 = mgs −
2 mg
s(2mg − Ks) = 0
Solving, s = 0.785 m.
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Problem 15.61 In position 1 on the smooth bar, the
4-kg collar has a downward velocity of 1 m/s and
the spring is unstretched. The spring constant is k =
100 N/m. What maximum downward velocity does the
collar attain as it falls?
Solution: The work is
Ks 2
U12 = − + mgs
2
Also, k
1 1
U12 = mV22 − mV12
2 2
where m = 4 kg and V1 = 1 m/s 1
Thus,
1 1 Ks 2
mV22 − mV12 = − + mgs (1)
2 2 2
dV2
Finding , and setting it to zero,
ds
dV2
mV2 = −Ks + mg = 0
ds
s = mg/k = 0.392 m
Solving (1) for V2 we get V2 = 2.20 m/s
Problem 15.62 The 4-kg collar starts from rest in posi-

tion 1 on the smooth bar. The tension in the spring in
position 1 is 20 N. The spring constant is k = 100 N/m.
How far does the collar fall relative to position 1?
Solution: For this problem, we need a new reference for the

spring. If the tension in the spring is 20 N
T = kδ0 and K = 100 N/m
δ0 = 0.2 m. (the initial stretch)
In this case, we have
Ks 2 s+0.2 s+0.2

U12 = − + mgs
2 0.2 0.2
Also V0 = Vf = 0 ∴U12 = 0
K(s + 0.2)2 K(0.2)2

0=− + + mg(s + 0.2) − mg(0.2)
2 2
Solving, we get s = 0.385 m
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Problem 15.63 The 4-kg collar is released from rest
at position 1 on the smooth bar. If the spring constant is
k = 6 kN/m and the spring is unstretched in position 2,
what is the velocity of the collar when it has fallen to
position 2?
1
k
250 mm
Solution: Denote d = 200
√ mm, h = 250 mm. The stretch of the
spring in position 1 is S1 = h2 + d 2 − d = 0.120 m and at 2 S2 = 0.
The work done by the spring on the collar is
0 0
1 2
Uspring = (−ks) ds = − ks 2 = 43.31 N-m.
0.12 2 0.120
200 mm
−h
Ugravity = (−mg) ds = mgh = 9.81 N-m.
0
From the principle of work and energy Uspring + Ugravity = 12 mv 2 , from

which

2
v= (Uspring + Ugravity ) = 5.15 m/s
m
Problem 15.64 The 4-kg collar is released from rest

in position 1 on the smooth bar. The spring constant is
k = 4 kN/m. The tension in the spring in position 2 is
500 N. What is the velocity of the collar when it has
fallen to position 2?
Solution: Denote d = 200 mm, h = 250 mm. The stretch of the

spring at position 2 is
T 500
S2 = = = 0.125 m.
k 4000
The unstretched length of the spring is L = d − S2 = 0.2√− 0.125 =

0.075 m. The stretch of the spring at position 1 is S1 = h2 + d 2 −
L = 0.245 m. The work done by the spring is
S2 1
Uspring = (−ks) ds = k(S12 − S22 ) = 88.95 N-m.
S1 2
The work done by gravity is Ugravity = mgh = 9.81 N-m. From the
principle of work and energy is Uspring + Ugravity = 12 mv 2 , from which

2(Uspring + Ugravity )
v= = 7.03 m/s
m
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Problem 15.65 The 4-kg collar starts from rest in
position 1 on the smooth bar. Its velocity when it has
fallen to position 2 is 4 m/s. The spring is unstretched
when the collar is in position 2. What is the spring
constant k?
Solution: The kinetic energy at position 2 is 12 mv 2 = 32 N-m.

From the solution
√ to Problem 15.63, the stretch of the spring in posi-
tion 1 is S1 = h2 + d 2 − d = 0.120 m. The potential of the spring is
0 1 2
Uspring = (−ks) ds = kS .
S1 2 1
The work done by gravity is Ugravity = mgh = 9.81 N-m. From the
principle of work of work and energy, Uspring + Ugravity = 12 mv 2 . Sub-
stitute and solve:
2 1
2 mv
2 − Ugravity
k= = 3082 N/m
S12
Problem 15.66 The 10-kg collar starts from rest at y

2 (4, 4, 2) m
position 1 and slides along the smooth bar. The y-axis
points upward. The spring constant is k = 100 N/m and
the unstretched length of the spring is 2 m. What is the
velocity of the collar when it reaches position 2?
(6, 2, 1) m
1 (1, 1, 0) m
Solution: The stretch of the spring at position 1 is
x
S1 = (6 − 1)2 + (2 − 1)2 + (1 − 0)2 − 2 = 3.2 m.
The stretch of the spring at position 2 is z

S2 = (6 − 4)2 + (2 − 4)2 + (1 − 2)2 − 2 = 1 m.
The work done by the spring is
S2 1
Uspring = (−ks) ds = k(S12 − S22 ) = 460.8 N-m.
S1 2
h
Ugravity = (−mg) ds = −mgh = −(10)(9.81)(4 − 1)
0
= −294.3 N-m.
From the principle of work and energy:
1 2
Uspring + Ugravity = mv ,
2
from which

2(Uspring + Ugravity )
v= = 5.77 m/s
m
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Problem 15.67 A spring-powered mortar is used to
launch 10-lb packages of fireworks into the air. The
package starts from rest with the spring compressed to
a length of 6 in. The unstretched length of the spring is
30 in. If the spring constant is k = 1300 lb/ft, what is
the magnitude of the velocity of the package as it leaves
the mortar? 30 in
6 in
Solution: Equating the work done to the change in the kinetic
energy,
60°
− 12 k(S22 − S12 ) − mg(y2 − y1 ) = 12 mv22 − 12 mv12 :
− 12 (1300)[0 − (2 ft)2 ] − (10)(2 sin 60◦ ft) = 12 (10/32.2)v22 − 0.
Solving, we obtain v2 = 129 ft/s.
Problem 15.68 Suppose that you want to design the Solution: See the solution of Problem 15.67. Let v2 be the
mortar in Problem 15.67 to throw the package to a height velocity as the package leaves the barrel. To reach 150 ft, mg(150 −
of 150 ft above its initial position. Neglecting friction 2 sin 60◦ ) = 12 m(v2 sin 60◦ )2 . Solving, we obtain v2 = 113 ft/s. Work
and drag, determine the necessary spring constant. and energy inside the barrel is
− 12 k[0 − (2 ft)2 ] − (10)(2 sin 60◦ ft) = 12 (10/32.2)(113)2 − 0,
which gives k = 997 lb/ft.
Problem 15.69 Suppose an object has a string or cable

with constant tension T attached as shown. The force
exerted on the object can be expressed in terms of polar r
coordinates as F = −T er . Show that the work done on
the object as it moves along an arbitrary plane path
from a radial position r1 to a radial position r2 is U12 = θ
−T (r1 − r2 ).
Solution: The work done on the object is

r2
T
U= F · ds.
r1
Suppose that the arbitrary path is defined by dr = (drer + rdθeθ ),

and the work done is
r2 r2 r2
U= F · dr = − T (er · er ) dr + T (rer · eθ )rdθ
r1 r1 r1
r2
=− T dr = −T (r2 − r1 )
r1
since er · es = 0 by definition.
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Problem 15.70 The 2-kg collar is initially at rest at
position 1. A constant 100-N force is applied to the
string, causing the collar to slide up the smooth vertical
bar. What is the velocity of the collar when it reaches 200 mm
position 2? (See Problem 15.69.)
2
Solution: The
√ constant force on the end of the string acts through 500 mm
a distance s = 0.52 + 0.22 − 0.2 = 0.3385 m. The work done by the
100 N
constant force is UF = F s = 33.85 N-m. The work done by gravity
on the collar is
h
Ugravity = (−mg) ds = −mgh = −(2)(9.81)(0.5)
0
1
= −9.81 N-m.
From the principle of work and energy:
1 2
UF + Ugravity = mv ,
2

2(UF + Ugravity )
from which v= = 4.90 m/s
m
Problem 15.71 The 10-kg collar starts from rest at y 2 (4, 4, 2) m

position 1. The tension in the string is 200 N, and the
y axis points upward. If friction is negligible, what is the
magnitude of the velocity of the collar when it reaches
position 2? (See Problem 15.69.)
(6, 2, 1) m
200 N
1 (1, 1, 0) m
Solution: The constant force moves a distance x

s = (6 − 1)2 + (2 − 1)2 + (1 − 0)2
z

− (6 − 4)2 + (2 − 4)2 + (1 − 2)2 = 2.2 m.
The work done by the constant force is

s
UF = F ds = F s = 439.2 N-m.
0
h
Ugravity = (−mg) ds = −mgh = −(10)(9.81)(3)
0
= −294.3 N-m.
From the principle of work and energy UF + Ugravity = 12 mv 2 , from

which

2(UF + Ugravity )
v= = 5.38 m/s
10
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Problem 15.72 As the F/A-18 lands at 210 ft/s, the
cable from A to B engages the airplane’s arresting hook
at C. The arresting mechanism maintains the tension
in the cable at a constant value, bringing the 26,000-lb
airplane to rest at a distance of 72 ft. What is the tension
in the cable? (See Problem 15.69.)
72 ft
Solution:

U = −2T ( (72 ft)2 + (33 ft)2 − 33 ft)
C
1 26,000 lb A B
= (0 − [210 ft/s] ) 2
2 32.2 ft/s2
66 ft
T = 193,000 lb
Problem 15.73 If the airplane in Problem 15.72 lands Solution:

at 240 ft/s, what distance does it roll before the arresting
U = −2(193,000 lb)( s 2 + (33 ft)2 − 33 ft)
system brings it to rest?

1 26,000 lb
= (0 − [240 ft/s]2 )
2 32.2 ft/s2
Solving we find s = 87.3 ft
Problem 15.74 A spacecraft 320 km above the sur- vesc

face of the earth is moving at escape velocity vesc =
10,900 m/s. What is its distance from the center of the 320 km
earth when its velocity is 50 percent of its initial value?
The radius of the earth is 6370 km. (See Example 15.6.)
Solution:

1 1 1 1
U12 = mgRE
2
− = mv22 − mv12
r2 r1 2 2
−1
v22 − v12 1
r2 = 2
+
2gRE r1
−1
(5450 m/s)2 − (10,900 m/s)2 1
r2 = +
2(9.81 m/s2 )(6,370,000 m)2 6,690,000 m
r2 = 26,600 km.
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Problem 15.75 A piece of ejecta is thrown up by the
impact of a meteor on the moon. When it is 1000 km 200 m/s
1000 km
above the moon’s surface, the magnitude of its velocity
(relative to a nonrotating reference frame with its ori-
gin at the center of the moon) is 200 m/s. What is the
magnitude of its velocity just before it strikes the moon’s
surface? The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of
the moon is 1.62 m/s2 . The moon’s radius is 1738 km.
Solution: The kinetic energy at h = 1000 km is

m
v2 = 2 × 104 N-m.
2 RM +h
The work done on the ejecta as it falls from 1000 km is

RM RM 2
RM
Uejecta = (−Wejecta ) ds = −mgM ds
RM+h RM +h s2
RM
R2 h
= mgM M = mgM RM ,
s RM + h
RM +h
Uejecta = 1.028 m × 106 N-m. From the principle of work and energy,
at the Moon’s surface:
m m
Uejecta = v2 − v2
2 surface 2 RM +h

from which vsurface = 2(1.028 × 106 + 2 × 104 ) = 1448 m/s
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Problem 15.76 A satellite in a circular orbit of
radius r around the earth has velocity v = gRE2 /r,
where RE = 6370 km is the radius of the earth. Suppose
you are designing a rocket to transfer a 900-kg
communication satellite from a circular parking orbit
with 6700-km radius to a circular geosynchronous orbit
with 42,222-km radius. How much work must the rocket
do on the satellite?
Solution: Denote the work to be done by the rocket by Urocket .
Denote Rpark = 6700 km, Rgeo = 42222 km. The work done by the
satellite’s weight as it moves from the parking orbit to the geosyn-
chronous orbit is

Rgeo Rgeo RE2
Utransfer = F ds = −mg 2
ds
Rpark Rpark s
Rgeo
R2 1 1
= mg E = mgRE
2 − ,
s Rgeo Rpark
Rpark
Utransfer = −4.5 × 109 N-m. From the principle of work and energy:

1 2 1 2
Utransfer + Urocket = mv − mv .
2 geo 2 park
from which

1 2 1 2
Urocket = mv − mv − Utransfer .
2 geo 2 park
Noting

gRE2
1 2 m
mv = = 4.24 × 109 N-m,
2 geo 2 Rgeo

2
RE
1 2 m
mv = g = 2.67 × 1010 N-m,
2 park 2 Rpark
from which Urocket = 2.25 × 1010 N-m
Problem 15.77 The force exerted on a charged particle

by a magnetic field is F = qv × B, where q and v are the
charge and velocity of the particle and B is the magnetic
field vector. Suppose that other forces on the particle are
negligible. Use the principle of work and energy to show
that the magnitude of the particle’s velocity is constant.
Solution: The force vector F is given by a cross product involving

v. This means that the force vector is ALWAYS perpendicular to the
velocity vector. Hence, the force field does no work on the charged
particle - it only changes the direction of its motion. Hence, if work
is zero, the change in kinetic energy is also zero and the velocity of
the charged particle is constant.
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Problem 15.78 The 10-lb box is released from rest at 1
position 1 and slides down the smooth inclined surface
to position 2.
2
(a) If the datum is placed at the level of the floor as 5 ft
shown, what is the sum of the kinetic and potential 2 ft
30⬚
energies of the box when it is in position 1? Datum
(b) What is the sum of the kinetic and potential ener-
gies of the box when it is in position 2?
(c) Use conservation of energy to determine the mag-
nitude of the box’s velocity when it is in position 2.
Solution:
(a) T1 + V1 = 0 + (10 lb)(5 ft) = 50 ft-lb
(b) T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 = 50 ft-lb

1 10 lb
(c) 50 ft-lb = 2
v2 2 + (10 lb)(2 ft) ⇒ v2 = 13.9 ft/s
2 32.2 ft/s
Problem 15.79 The 0.45-kg soccer ball is 1 m above

the ground when it is kicked upward at 12 m/s. Use 12 m/s 12 m/s
conservation of energy to determine the magnitude of
the ball’s velocity when it is 4 m above the ground. Datum
Obtain the answer by placing the datum (a) at the level
of the ball’s initial position and (b) at ground level. 1m 1m
Datum
(a) (b)
Solution:
1
(a) T1 = (0.45 kg)(12 m/s)2 , V1 = 0
2
1
T2 = (0.45 kg)v2 2 , V2 = (0.45 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(3 m)
2
T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 ⇒ v2 = 9.23 m/s
1
(b) T1 = (0.45 kg)(12 m/s)2 , V1 = (0.45 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m)
2
1
T2 = (0.45 kg)v2 2 , V2 = (0.45 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(4 m)
2
T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 ⇒ v2 = 9.23 m/s
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Problem 15.80 The Lunar Module (LM) used in the
Apollo moon landings could make a safe landing if
the magnitude of its vertical velocity at impact was no
greater than 5 m/s. Use conservation of energy to deter-
mine the maximum height h at which the pilot could
shut off the engine if the vertical velocity of the lander
is (a) 2 m/s downward and (b) 2 m/s upward. The accel-
eration due to gravity at the moon’s surface is 1.62 m/s2 .
Solution: Use conservation of energy Let state 1 be at the max

height and state 2 at the surface. Datum is at the lunar surface.
(a), (b) 12 mv12 + mgh = 12 mv22 + 0
v2 = 5 m/s g = 1.62 m/s2 v1 = ±2 m/s
(m cancels from the equation.)
1 2
h= (v − v12 )
2g 2
(The sign of V1 does not matter since v12 is the only occurrence of v1
in the relationship). Solving h = 6.48 m
Problem 15.81 The 0.4-kg collar starts from rest at y

position 1 and slides down the smooth rigid wire. The 1 (5, 5, 2) m
y axis points upward. Use conservation of energy to
determine the magnitude of the velocity of the collar
when it reaches point 2.
0.4 kg
2 (3, 0 , 2) m
z
Solution: Assume gravity acts in the −y direction and that y

y = 0 is the datum. By conservation of energy, 12 mv 2 + V = 1 (5, 5, 2) m
constant where V = mgy. Thus,
1 2
2 mv1 + mgy1 = 12 mv22 + mgy2
m = 0.4 kg, g = 9.81 m/s2 , v1 = 0, y2 = 0, and y1 = 5 m. Thus 0.4 kg
0 + (0.4)(9.81)(5) = 12 (0.4)v22 + 0
x
v2 = 9.90 m/s
2 (3, 0, 2) m
z
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Problem 15.82 At the instant shown, the 20-kg mass
is moving downward at 1.6 m/s. Let d be the downward
displacement of the mass relative to its present position.
Use conservation of energy to determine the magnitude
of the velocity of the 20-kg mass when d = 1 m.
Solution:
m1 = 4 kg 4 kg
20 kg
m2 = 20 kg
v1 = 1.6 m/s V2
g = 9.81 m/s2
1.6 m
s
1.6 m/s
d=1m A
20 kg V2
Energy for the system is conserved A B
4 kg d
1 2
2 m1 v1 +0 + 1 2
2 m2 v1 + 0 = 12 m1 v22 + 12 m2 v22
B d
Datum
+ m1 g(d) − m2 g(d) State (1)
VA = VB = 0 State (2)
(m1 + m2 )v12 = (m1 + m2 )v22 + 2(m1 − m2 )gd
Substituting known values and solving v2 = 3.95 m/s
Problem 15.83 The mass of the ball is m = 2 kg and

1
the string’s length is L = 1 m. The ball is released from
rest in position 1 and swings to position 2, where θ =
40◦ . u
(a) Use conservation of energy to determine the mag- L

nitude of the ball’s velocity at position 2.
(b) Draw graphs of the kinetic energy, the potential
energy, and the total energy for values of θ from m 2
zero to 180◦ .
Solution: Kinetic and Potential Energy vs α

KE positive, PE negative, (KE + PE) zero
KE, PE, and (PE + KE) N-m
20
m = 2 kg
15 KE
10
L=1m PE
5
◦ TOT
Use conservation of energy State 1 θ = 0; State 2, 0 < θ < 180 0
Datum: θ = 0, v1 = 0, g = 9.81 m/s2 –5
–10
1 2 + mg(0) = 12 mv22 + mg(−L sin θ) –15
2 mv1
–20
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
KE = 12 mv22 V = −mgL sin θ for all θ. Theta (degrees)
Total energy is always zero (datum value).
(a) Evaluating at θ = 40◦ , v2 = 3.55 m/s
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Problem 15.84 The mass of the ball is m = 2 kg and
the string’s length is L = 1 m. The ball is released from
rest in position 1. When the string is vertical, it hits the
fixed peg shown.
1– L
u 2
(a) Use conservation of energy to determine the min- L
imum angle θ necessary for the ball to swing to 2
position 2.
(b) If the ball is released at the minimum angle θ deter-
mined in part (a), what is the tension in the string 1
just before and just after it hits the peg?
m = 2 kg
L =1m
Solution: Energy is conserved. v1 = v2 = 0 Use θ = 90◦ as the

datum.
1 2 1 L T1
(a) mv + mg(−L cos θ1 ) = mv22 − mg mV3
2
2 1 2 2
L
L
0 − mgL cos θ1 = 0 − mg
2
1
cos θ1 =
2
mg
θ = 60◦
(b) Use conservation of energy to determine velocity at the lowest

point, (state 3) (v1 ≡ 0)
1 2 1
mv − mgL cos 60◦ = mv32 − mgL 2
2 1 2 T2 mV3
(L /2)
1 2
mv = mgL − mgL/2
2 3
m2
v32 = gL = 9.81
s2
v3 = 3.13 m/s at θ = 0◦ . mg
Before striking the peg
T1 − mg = mv32 /L
T1 = (2)(9.81) + (2)(9.81)/(1)
T1 = 39.2 N
After striking the peg.
T − mg = mv32 /(L/2)
T = (2)(9.81) + 2[(2)(9.81)/1]
T = 58.9 N
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Problem 15.85 A small pellet of mass m = 0.2 kg 1
starts from rest at position 1 and slides down the
smooth surface of the cylinder to position 2. The radius
R = 0.8 m. Use conservation of energy to determine 20⬚
the magnitude of the pellet’s velocity at position 2 if 2
θ = 45◦ . R
u
m
Solution: Use the ground as the datum

◦
T1 = 0, V1 = (0.2 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(0.8 m) cos 20
1 ◦
T2 = (0.2 kg)v2 2 , V2 = (0.2 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(0.8 m) cos 45
2
T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 ⇒ v2 = 1.91 m/s
Problem 15.86 In Problem 15.85, what is the value of

the angle θ at which the pellet loses contact with the
surface of the cylinder?
Solution: In position 2 we have

v2 2 v2 2
F : N — mg cos θ = −m ⇒ N = m g cos θ −
R R
θ
When the pellet leaves the surface N = 0 ⇒ v22 = Rg cos θ mg
N
Now do work-energy.
◦
T1 = 0, V1 = mgR cos 20
1 1
T2 = mv2 2 = mRg cos θ, V2 = mgR cos θ
2 2
◦ 3
T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 ⇒ 0 + mgR cos 20 = mgR cos θ
2

2
Solving we find θ = cos−1 cos 20◦ = 51.2◦
3
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Problem 15.87 The bar is smooth. The 10-kg slider at
A is given a downward velocity of 6.5 m/s.
1m
(a) Use conservation of energy to determine whether C D
the slider will reach point C. If it does, what is the
magnitude of its velocity at point C?
(b) What is the magnitude of the normal force the bar 2m
exerts on the slider as it passes point B?
10 kg A
1m
Solution:
(a) Find the velocity at C.
1 1
2
mvA + 0 = mvC2 + mgh
2 2

vC = 2 − 2gh = (6.5 m/s)2 − 2(9.81 m/s2 )(2 m)
vA
This equation has a real solution, hence it is possible to reach

point C.
Y es, vC = 1.73 m/s.
(b) Find the velocity at point B

1 1
2
mvA + 0 = mvB2 − mgh,
2 2

vB = 2 + 2gh = (6.5 m/s)2 + 2(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m) = 7.87 m/s.
vA
Now find the normal force

vB2
Fy : N − mg = m
ρ

vB2 [7.87 m/s]2
N =m g+ = (10 kg) [9.81 m/s2 ] +
ρ 1m
N = 717 N.
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Problem 15.88 The bar is smooth. The 10-kg slider at
A is given a downward velocity of 7.5 m/s.
1m
(a) Use conservation of energy to determine whether C D
the slider will reach point D. If it does, what is the
magnitude of its velocity at point D?
(b) What is the magnitude of the normal force the bar 2m
exerts on the slider as it passes point B?
10 kg A
1m
Solution: B
(a) We will first find the velocity at the highest point (half way
between C and D).
1 1
2
mvA + 0 = mvD
2
+ mgh
2 2

vD = 2 − 2gh = (7.5 m/s)2 − 2(9.81 m/s2 )(3 m)
vA
√
vD = −2.61 m/s.
This equation does not have a solution in terms of real numbers
which means that it cannot reach the highest point.
No.
(b) Find the velocity at point B
1 1
2
mvA + 0 = mvB2 − mgh,
2 2

vB = 2 + 2gh = (7.5 m/s)2 + 2(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m) = 8.71 m/s.
vA
Now find the normal force

vB2
Fy : N − mg = m
ρ

v2 [8.71 m/s]2
N =m g+ B = (10 kg) [9.81 m/s2 ] +
ρ 1m
N = 857 N.
Problem 15.89 In Active Example 15.7, suppose that

you want to increase the value of the spring constant k
so that the velocity of the hammer just before it strikes
the workpiece is 4 m/s. Use conservation of energy to Hammer
determine the required value of k. 1
Solution: k k 400
mm
1 2 1
2 ks + mgh = mv 2 2
2 2
m(v 2 − 2gh) Workpiece

k=
2s 2
(40 kg)([4 m/s]2 − 2[9.81 m/s2 ][0.4 m]) 300 mm

k=
2([0.5 m] − [0.3 m])2
k = 4080 N/m.
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Problem 15.90 A rock climber of weight W has a rope
attached a distance h below him for protection. Suppose
that he falls, and assume that the rope behaves like a lin-
ear spring with unstretched length h and spring constant
k = C/ h, where C is a constant. Use conservation of
energy to determine the maximum force exerted on the
climber by the rope. (Notice that the maximum force
is independent of h, which is a reassuring result for
climbers: The maximum force resulting from a long fall
is the same as that resulting from a short one.)
Solution: Choose the climber’s center of mass before the fall as

the datum. The energy of the climber before the fall is zero. As the
climber falls, his energy remains the same:
0 = 12 mv 2 − Wy,
where y is positive downward. As the rope tightens, the potential

energy stored in the rope becomes
Vrope = 12 k(y − 2h)2 .
At maximum extension the force on the climber is
∂V
F =− = −k(y − 2h).
∂y
When the velocity of the falling climber is zero, 0 = −Wy + 12 k(y −

2h)2 , from which: y 2 + 2by + c = 0, where

W
b = − 2h + ,
k
and c = +4h2 . The solution is

W W 4 kh
y = 2h + ± + 1.
k k W
Substitute:

4C
F = −W 1 ± 1+ .
W
The positive sign applies, and the force is

4C
F = −W 1 + 1+ (directed upward).
W
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Problem 15.91 The collar A slides on the smooth hori- k
zontal bar. The spring constant k = 40 lb/ft. The weights
are WA = 30 lb and WB = 60 lb. As the instant shown,
the spring is unstretched and B is moving downward A
at 4 ft/s. Use conservation of energy to determine the
velocity of B when it has moved downward 2 ft from
its current position. (See Example 15.8.)
Solution: Notice that the collars have the same velocity

1 WA + WB 1 WA + WB 1 2
v12 + WB h = v22 + kh
2 g 2 g 2

2 WB h − kh2
v2 = v12 + g
WA + WB

2[60 lb][2 ft] − [40 lb/ft][2 ft]2
v2 = (4 ft/s)2 + (32.2 ft/s2 )
90 lb
v2 = 6.68 ft/s.
Problem 15.92 The spring constant k = 700 N/m. The 0.3 m

masses mA = 14 kg and mB = 18 kg. The horizontal bar
is smooth. At the instant shown, the spring is unstretched k
and the mass B is moving downward at 1 m/s. How fast 0.15 m
is B moving when it has moved downward 0.2 m from
its present position?
A
Solution: The unstretched length of the spring is

δ= (0.3 m)2 + (0.15 m)2
= 0.335 m. B
When B has moved 0.2 m, the length of the spring is

= (0.5 m)2 + (0.15 m)2 = 0.522 m.
Conservation of energy is
1 1 1
(mA + mB )v12 = (mA + mB )v22 − mB gh + k( − δ)2
2 2 2

2mB gh − k( − δ)2
v2 = v12 +
mA + mB

2(18 kg)(9.81 m/s2 )(0.2 m) − (700 N/m)(0.187 m)2
v2 = (1 m/s)2 +
32 kg
v2 = 1.56 m/s.
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Problem 15.93 The semicircular bar is smooth. The 5 in 2 in
unstretched length of the spring is 10 in. The 5-lb collar
at A is given a downward velocity of 6 ft/s, and when it A
reaches B the magnitude of its velocity is 15 ft/s. Deter- k
mine the spring constant k.
1 ft
Solution: The stretch distances for the spring at A and B are

17 10 7
δA = ft − ft = ft = 0.583 ft
12 12 12

2 2
10 7 10
δB = ft + ft − ft = 0.184 ft
12 12 12
Conservation of energy gives
1 1 2 1 1
2
mvA + kδA + mgh = mvB2 + kδB2
2 2 2 2
m[vB2 − vA
2 − 2gh]
k= 2 − δ2
δA B

5 lb (15 ft/s)2 − (6 ft/s)2 − 2(32.2 ft/s2 )(1 ft)
k=
32.2 ft/s2 (0.583 ft)2 − (0.184 ft)2
k = 63.1 lb/ft.
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Problem 15.94 The mass m = 1 kg, the spring con-
stant k = 200 N/m, and the unstretched length of the
spring is 0.1 m. When the system is released from rest
in the position shown, the spring contracts, pulling the
mass to the right. Use conservation of energy to deter-
mine the magnitude of the velocity of the mass when 0.3 m
the string and spring are parallel.
k
0.15 m
0.25 m
Solution: The stretch of the spring in position 1 is

Datum
S1 = (0.15)2 + (0.25)2 − 0.1 = 0.192 m.
The stretch in position 2 is 0.3 m β

S2 = (0.3 + 0.15)2 + (0.25)2 − 0.3 − 0.1 = 0.115 m. 2
1
The angle β = arctan(0.25/0.45) = 29.1◦ . Applying conservation of
energy, 0.15 m
1 2
2 mv1 + 12 kS12 − mg(0.3) = 12 mv22 + 12 kS22 − mg(0.3 cos β):
0.25 m
0 + 12 (200)(0.192)2 − (1)(9.81)(0.3) = 12 (1)v22 + 12 (200)(0.115)2
− (1)(9.81)(0.3 cos 29.1◦ ).
Solving, v2 = 1.99 m/s
Problem 15.95 In problem 15.94, what is the tension

in the string when the string and spring are parallel?
Solution: The free body diagram of the mass is: Newton’s second
law in the direction normal to the path is
T − kS2 − mg cos β = man :
T − (200)(0.115) − (1)(9.81) cos 29.1◦ = (1)(v22 /0.3).
We obtain, T = 44.7 N.
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Problem 15.96 The force exerted on an object by
a nonlinear spring is F = −[k(r − r0 ) + q(r − r0 )3 ]er ,
where k and q are constants and r0 is the unstretched
length of the spring. Determine the potential energy of
the spring in terms of its stretch S = r − r0 . r
θ
k
Solution: Note that dS = dr. The work done in stretching the

spring is

V = − F · dr + C = − F · (drer + rdθeθ ) + C

= [k(r − r0 ) + q(r − r0 )2 ] dr + C,

V = [kS + qS 3 ] dS + C.
Integrate:
k 2 q 4
V = S + S ,
2 4
where C = 0, since F = 0 at S = 0.
Problem 15.97 The 20-kg cylinder is released at

the position shown and falls onto the linear spring
(k = 3000 N/m). Use conservation of energy to
determine how far down the cylinder moves after
contacting the spring. 2m
Solution: Choose the base of the cylinder as a datum. The potential 1.5 m
energy of the piston at rest is V1 = mg(3.5) = 686.7 N-m. The conser-
vation of energy condition after the spring has compressed to the point
that the piston velocity is zero is mgh + 12 k(h − 1.5)2 = mg(3.5),
where h is the height above the datum. From which h2 + 2bh + c = 0,
where

3 mg
b=− −
2 k
7 mg
and c = 2.25 − .
k
√
The solution is h = −b ± b2 − c = 1.95 m, n = 0.919 m. The value
h = 1.95 m has no physical meaning, since it is above the spring. The
downward compression of the spring is
S = 1.5 − 0.919 = 0.581 m
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Problem 15.98 The 20-kg cylinder is released at the
position shown and falls onto the nonlinear spring.
In terms of the stretch S of the spring, its potential
energy is V = 12 kS 2 + 12 qS 4 , where k = 3000 N/m and
q = 4000 N/m3 . What is the velocity of the cylinder
when the spring has been compressed 0.5 m?
Solution: Note that S = 1.5 − h where h is the height above the

datum, from which h = 1.5 − S. Use the solution to Problem 15.97.
The conservation of energy condition when the spring is being
compressed is 12 mv 2 + Vspring + mg(1.5 − S) = mg(3.5), from which

Vspring
v= 7.0g − 2g(1.5 − S) − 2 .
m
The potential energy in the spring is Vspring = 12 (3000)(0.52 ) +

4 (4000)(0.5 ) = +437.5 N-m.
1 4
Substitute numerical values to obtain v = 2.30 m/s
Problem 15.99 The string exerts a force of constant

magnitude T on the object. Use polar coordinates to
show that the potential energy associated with this force r
is V = T r.
Solution:
er
dV = −F · dr
r
T
V =− − T er · drer
DATUM
r

V = T r
DATUM
V = T r − T rDATUM
Let rDATUM = 0
V = Tr
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Problem 15.100 The system is at rest in the position
shown, with the 12-lb collar A resting on the spring 30 lb
(k = 20 lb/ft), when a constant 30-lb force is applied to
the cable. What is the velocity of the collar when it has
risen 1 ft? (See Problem 15.99.) 3 ft
2 ft
k
Solution: Choose the rest position as the datum. At rest, the com-
pression of the spring is
−W
S1 = = −0.6 ft.
k
When the collar rises 1 ft the stretch is S2 = S1 + 1 = 0.4 ft When

the collar rises 1 ft the constant force on the cable has acted through
a distance
√
s= 32 + 22 − (3 − 1)2 + 22 = 0.7771 ft.
The work done on the system is Us = 12 k(S12 − S22 ) − mg(1) + F s.

From the conservation of energy Us = 12 mv 2 from which

k 2 2F s
v= (S − S22 ) − 2g + = 8.45 ft/s.
m 1 m
Problem 15.101 A 1-kg disk slides on a smooth hori-

zontal table and is attached to a string that passes through
a hole in the table. A constant force T = 10 N is exerted
on the string. At the instant shown, r = 1 m and the r
velocity of the disk in terms of polar coordinates is
v = 6eθ (m/s). Use conservation of energy to determine
the magnitude of the velocity of the disk when r = 2m.
(See Problem 15.99.)
Solution:
1 1
mv12 + T r1 = mv22 + T r2
2 2

T 10 N
v2 = v12 + 2 (r1 − r2 ) = (6 m/s)2 + 2 ([1 m] − [2 m])
m 1 kg
v2 = 4 m/s.
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Problem 15.102 A 1-kg disk slides on a smooth hori-
zontal table and is attached to a string that passes through
a hole in the table. A constant force T = 10 N is exerted
on the string. At the instant shown, r = 1 m and the r
velocity of the disk in terms of polar coordinates is
v = 8eθ (m/s). Because this is central-force motion, the
product of the radial position r and the transverse com-
ponent of velocity vθ is constant. Use this fact and con-
servation of energy to determine the velocity of the disk
in terms of polar coordinates when r = 2m.
Solution: We have
1 1
mv12 + T r1 = m(v2r
2
+ v2θ
2
) + T r2 , r1 v1 = r2 v2θ
2 2
Solving we find
r1 1m
v2θ = v1 = (8 m/s) = 4 m/s
r2 2m

T
v2r = v12 − v2θ
2 +2 (r1 − r2 )
m

10 N
= (8 m/s)2 − (4 m/s)2 + 2 ([1 m] − [2 m]) = 5.29 m/s.
1 kg
v = (5.29er + 4eθ ) m/s.
Problem 15.103 A satellite initially is inserted into v

orbit at a distance r0 = 8800 km from the center of
the earth. When it is at a distance r = 18,000 km from
the center of the earth, the magnitude of its velocity is
v = 7000 m/s. Use conservation of energy to determine
its initial velocity v0 . The radius of the earth is 6370 km.
(See Example 15.9.)
r
v0
RE r0
Solution:
mgRE2 mgRE2
1 1
mv02 − = mv 2 −
2 r0 2 r

1 1
v0 = v 2 + 2gRE
2 −
r0 r

1 1
v0 = (7000 m/s)2 + 2(9.81 m/s2 )(6.37×106 m)2 −
8.8×106 m 18×106 m
v0 = 9760 m/s.
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Problem 15.104 Astronomers detect an asteroid
100,000 km from the earth moving at 2 km/s relative to
the center of the earth. Suppose the asteroid strikes the
earth. Use conservation of energy to determine the mag-
nitude of its velocity as it enters the atmosphere. (You
can neglect the thickness of the atmosphere in compari-
son to the earth’s 6370-km radius.)
Solution: Use the solution to Problem 15.103. The potential

energy at a distance r is
mgRE2
V =− .
r
The conservation of energy condition at
2 2
1 2 mgRE 1 mgRE
r0 : mv0 − = mv 2 − .
2 r0 2 r
Solve:

1 1
v= v02 + 2gRE
2 − .
r r0
Substitute: r0 = 1 × 108 m, v0 = 2 × 103 m/s, and r = 6.37 × 106 m.

The velocity at the radius of the earth is
v = 11 km/s
Problem 15.105 A satellite is in the elliptic earth orbit B

shown. Its velocity in terms of polar coordinates when
it is at the perigee A is v = 8640eθ (m/s). Determine the
velocity of the satellite in terms of polar coordinates 13,900 km
when it is at point B.
A
C
16,000 km
8000 km 8000 km
Solution: We have
rA = 8000 km = 8×106 m

rB = 13, 9002 + 80002 km = 1.60×107 m.
Energy and angular momentum are conserved. Therefore
mgRE2 mgRE2
1 1
2
mvA − = m(vBr
2
+ vBθ
2
)− , rA vA = rB vBθ
2 rA 2 rB
Solving we have
rA 8×106 m
vBθ = vA = (8640 m/s) = 4310 m/s,
rB 1.60×107 m

1 1
vBr = 2 − v 2 + 2gR 2
vA Bθ E − = 2480 m/s.
rB rA
v = (2480er + 4310eθ ) m/s.
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Problem 15.106 Use conservation of energy to deter-
mine the magnitude of the velocity of the satellite in
Problem 15.105 at the apogee C. Using your result, con-
firm numerically that the velocities at perigee and apogee
satisfy the relation rA vA = rC vC .
Solution: From Problem 15.105, rA = 8000 km, rC = 24000 km,

vA = 8640 m/s, g = 9.81 m/s2 , RE = 6370 km.
From conservation of energy,
mgRE2 mgRE2
1 2 1
mv − = mvc2 −
2 A rA 2 rc
Factor m out of the equation, convert all distances to meters, and solve
for vc . Solving, vC = 2880 m/s
Does rA vA = rC vC
Substituting the known values, we have
rA vA = rC vC = 6.91 × 1010 m2 /s
Problem 15.107 The Voyager and Galileo spacecraft

have observed volcanic plumes, believed to consist of
condensed sulfur or sulfur dioxide gas, above the sur-
face of the Jovian satellite Io. The plume observed above
a volcano named Prometheus was estimated to extend
50 km above the surface. The acceleration due to gravity
at the surface is 1.80 m/s2 . Using conservation of energy
and neglecting the variation of gravity with height, deter-
mine the velocity at which a solid particle would have
to be ejected to reach 50 km above Io’s surface.
Solution: Conservation of energy yields: T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 :

Using the forms for a constant gravity field, we get 12 mv12 + 0 =
0 + mgy2 Evaluating, we get 12 v12 = (1.8)(50,000), or v1 = 424 m/s
Problem 15.108 Solve Problem 15.107 using conser-

vation of energy and accounting for the variation of
gravity with height. The radius of Io is 1815 km.
Solution: Conservation of energy yields: T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 :

Only the form of potential energy changes from that used in Problem
15.107. Here we get
1 2 mgRI2 mgRI2
mv − =0− .
2 1 RI rI
Evaluating,
1 2 (1.8)(1,815,000)2 (1.8)(1,815,000)2
v1 − =− .
2 1,815,000 1,815,000 + 50,000
or v1 = 419 m/s
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Problem 15.109* What is the relationship between
Eq. (15.21), which is the gravitational potential energy
neglecting the variation of the gravitational force
with height, and Eq. (15.23), which accounts for the
variation? Express the distance from the center of the
earth as r = RE + y, where RE is the earth’s radius and
y is the height above the surface, so that Eq. (15.23) can
be written as
mgRE
V =− y .
1+
RE
By expanding this equation as a Taylor series in terms
of y/RE and assuming that y/RE 1, show that you
obtain a potential energy equivalent to Eq. (15.21).
Solution: Define y/RE = ε
mgRE 2 mgRE 2 mgRE mgRE

V =− =− =− y =− 1+ε
r RE + y 1+
RE

dV
V = V |ε=0 + ε + ···
dε ε=0

mgRE y
V = −mgRE + ε = −mgRE + mgRE
(1 + ε)2 ε=0 RE
= −mgRE + mgy QED
Problem 15.110 The potential energy associated with y

a force F acting on an object is V = x 2 + y 3 N-m, where
x and y are in meters.
2
(a) Determine F. (1, 1) m
(b) Suppose that the object moves from position 1 to
position 2 along path A, and then moves from posi-
tion 1 to position 2 along path B. Determine the A
work done by F along each path.
x
1 B
Solution:
dV dV
(a) Fx = − = −2x, Fy = − = −3y 2
dx dy
F = −2xi − 3y 2 j N.
(b)
1 1
W12A = (−3y 2 ) d y + (−2x) d x = −(1)3 − (1)2 = −2 N-m
0 0
1 1
W12B = (−2x) d x + (−3y 2 ) d y = −(1)2 − (1)3 = −2 N-m
0 0
W12A = W12B = −2 N-m.
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Problem 15.111 An object is subjected to the force
F = yi − xj (N), where x and y are in meters.
(a) Show that F is not conservative.

(b) Suppose the object moves from point 1 to point 2
along the paths A and B shown in Problem 15.110.
Determine the work done by F along each path.
Solution: (b) The integral along path B is
(a) A necessary and sufficient condition that F be conservative is

1 1
∇ × F = 0. UB = (yi − xj)|y=0 · i dx + (yi − xj)|x=1 · j dy
0 0 .
  = 0 − 1 = −1 N-m
i j k
 ∂ ∂ ∂ 

∇ ×F=  = i0 − j0 + (−1 − 1)k
∂x ∂y ∂z  Along path A:
y −x 0
1 1
= −2k = 0. UA = (yi − xj)|x=0 · j dy + (yi − xj)|y=1 · i dx
0 0
Therefore F is non conservative. = 0 + 1 = +1 N-m
Problem 15.112 In terms of polar coordinates, the

potential energy associated with the force F exerted on
an object by a nonlinear spring is
V = 12 k(r − r0 )2 + 14 q(r − r0 )4 ,

length of the spring. Determine F in terms of polar
coordinates. (See Active Example 15.10.)
Solution: The force is given by

∂ 1 ∂ 1 1
F = −∇V = − er + eθ k(r − r0 )2 + q(r − r0 )4
∂r r ∂θ 2 4
= −[k(r − r0 ) + q(r − r0 )3 ]er

force exerted on an object by a nonlinear spring is
F = −(k(r − r0 ) + q(r − r0 )3 )er ,

length of the spring. Use Eq. (15.36) to show that F is
conservative. (See Active Example 15.10.)
Solution: A necessary and sufficient condition that F be conser-

vative is ∇ × F = 0.
 
er reθ ez
1 ∂ ∂ ∂ 

∇ ×F=  
r  ∂r ∂θ ∂z 
−[k(r − r0 ) + q(r − r0 )3 ] 0 0
1
= [0er − 0reθ + 0ez ] = 0. F is conservative.
r
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Problem 15.114 The potential energy associated with y
a force F acting on an object is V = −r sin θ +
r 2 cos2 θ ft-lb, where r is in feet.
2
(a) Determine F.
(b) If the object moves from point 1 to point 2 along
the circular path, how much work is done by F?
1 ft
x
1
Solution: The force is Check: Since the force is derivable from a potential, the system is con-
servative. In a conservative system the work done is U1,2 = −(V2 −
∂ 1 ∂ V1 ), where V1 , V2 are the potentials at the beginning and end of the
F = −∇V = − er + eθ (−r sin θ + r 2 cos2 θ). π
∂r r ∂θ path. At r = 1, θ = 0, V1 = 1 ft-lb. At r = 1 ft. θ = , V1 = −1,
2
from which U1,2 = −(V2 − V1 ) = 2 ft-lb. check.
F = (sin θ − 2r cos2 θ)er + (cos θ + 2r sin θ cos θ)eθ .

The work done is U1,2 = F · dr,
1,2
where dr = er dr + reθ dθ. Since the path is everywhere normal to er ,

the radial term does not contribute to the work. The integral is
π π
U1,2 = 2 (cos θ + 2r cos θ sin θ)rdθ = r sin θ − r 2 cos2 θ 2
0
0
= 1 + 1 = 2 ft-lb

0
force exerted on an object of mass m by the gravity
of a hypothetical two-dimensional planet is
r0
mgT RT RT
F=− er ,
r
where gT is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface,

RT is the radius of the planet, and r is the distance from
the center of the planet.
(a) Determine the potential energy associated with this

gravitational force.
(b) If the object is given a velocity v0 at a distance r0 ,
what is its velocity v as a function of r?
Solution: (Note: Alternatively, the choice of r = 1 length-unit as thedatum,

r
from which C = mgM RT ln(1), yields V = mgT RT ln =
(a) The potential is 1
mgT RT ln(r).)

mgT RT
V = − F · dr + C = er · (er dr) + C (b) From conservation of energy,
r

1 2 r 1 r0
= mgT RT ln(r) + C, mv + mgT RT ln = mv02 + mgT RT ln .
2 RT 2 RT
where C is the constant of integration. Choose r = RT as the
Solve for the velocity
datum, from which C = −mgT RT ln(RT ), and
r
0
V = mgT RT ln
r v= v02 + 2gT ln
RT r
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Problem 15.116 By substituting Eqs. (15.27) into
Eq. (15.30), confirm that ∇ × F = 0 if F is conservative.
Solution: Eq. 15.30 is
 
i j k
 ∂ ∂ ∂ 
  ∂ 2V ∂ 2V
∇×F=
 ∂x ∂y ∂z  = i − +
 ∂V ∂y∂z ∂y∂z
∂V ∂V 
− − −
∂x ∂y ∂z
2 2
∂ V ∂ 2V ∂ V ∂ 2V
−j − +k − =0
∂x∂z ∂x∂z ∂x∂y ∂x∂y
Thus, F is conservative.
Problem 15.117 Determine which of the following are

conservative.
(a) F = (3x 2 − 2xy)i − x 2 j;

(b) F = (x − xy 2 )i + x 2 yj;
(c) F = (2xy 2 + y 3 )i + (2x 2 y − 3xy 2 )j.
Solution: Use Eq. (15.30)

 
i j k
 ∂ ∂ ∂ 
(a) ∇×F=


∂x ∂y ∂z 
3x 2 − 2xy −x 2 0
= i(0) − j(0) + k(−2x + 2x) = 0.
Force is conservative.
 
i j k
 ∂ ∂ ∂ 
(b) ∇×F=
 ∂x

∂y ∂z 
x − xy 2 x2y 0
= i(0) − j(0) + k(2xy + 2xy) = k(4xy) = 0
Force is non-conservative.
 
i j k
 ∂ ∂ ∂ 
(c) ∇×F=


∂x ∂y ∂z 
2xy 2 + y 3 2x 2 y − 3xy 2 0
= i(0) − j(0) + k(4xy − 3y 2 − 4xy − 3y 2 )
= k(−6y 2 ) = 0.
Force is non-conservative.
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Problem 15.118 The driver of a 3000-lb car moving at
40 mi/h applies an increasing force on the brake pedal.
The magnitude of the resulting frictional force exerted
on the car by the road is f = 250 + 6s lb, where s is the
car’s horizontal position (in feet) relative to its position
when the brakes were applied. Assuming that the car’s
tires do not slip, determine the distance required for the
car to stop
(a) by using Newton’s second law and

(b) by using the principle of work and energy.
Solution: (b) Principle of work and energy: The energy of the car when the
brakes are first applied is
(a) Newton’s second law:

1 W
v12 = 1.605 ft-lb.
W dv
= −f, 2 g
g dt
The work done is
where f is the force on the car in opposition to the motion. Use
the chain rule: s s
U= f ds = − (250 + 6s) ds = −(250s + 3s 2 ).
0 0
W dv
v = −f = −(250 + 6s).
g ds From the principle of work and energy, after the brakes are
applied,
Integrate and rearrange:

1 W 1 W
2g U= v22 − v12 .
v2 = − (250s + 3s 2 ) + C. 2 g 2 g
W
Rearrange:
5280
At s = 0, v(0) = 40 = 58.67 ft/s,
3600 1 W 1 W
. v22 = . v12 − (250s + 3s 2 ).
2 g 2 g
from which C = (58.672 ) = v12 . The velocity is
When the car comes to a stop, v2 = 0, from which

2g
v2 =− (250s + 3s 2 ) + v12 (ft/s)2 . 1 W
W .0 = . v12 − (250s + 3s 2 ).
2 g
At v = 0, s 2 + 2bs + c = 0, where
Reduce: s 2 + 2bs + c = 0, where
125 W v12
b= = 41.67, c = − = −53493.6. 125 W v12
3 6g b= = 41.67, c = − = −53493.6.
3 6g
√
The solution: s = −b ± b2 − c = 193.3 ft, = −276.7 ft, from √
which s = 193 ft . The solution s = −b ± b2 − c = 193.3 ft, −276.6 ft, from
which s = 193 ft .
Problem 15.119 Suppose that the car in Prob-

lem 15.118 is on wet pavement and the coefficients of
friction between the tires and the road are µs = 0.4 and
µk = 0.35. Determine the distance for the car to stop.
Solution: The initial velocity of the vehicle is v1 = 40 mi/h = From the principle of work and energy:
58.67 ft/s (a) Assume that the force f = 250 + 6s lb applies until the

tire slips. Slip occurs when f = 250 + 6s = µs W , from which sslip = 1 2
158.33 ft. The work done by the friction force is Uf = 0 − mv = −160481 lb-ft,
2 1
sslip sstop
Uf = − f ds + − µk W = −(250sslip + 3sslip 2 ) from which sstop = 201.85 ft .
0 sslip
− µk W (sstop − sslip ) = 51458.3 − 1050(sstop ).
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Problem 15.120 An astronaut in a small rocket vehicle
(combined mass = 450 kg) is hovering 100 m above the
surface of the moon when he discovers that he is nearly
out of fuel and can exert the thrust necessary to cause
the vehicle to hover for only 5 more seconds. He quickly
considers two strategies for getting to the surface:
(a) Fall 20 m, turn on the thrust for 5 s, and then fall

the rest of the way;
(b) fall 40 m, turn on the thrust for 5 s, and then fall
the rest of the way.
Which strategy gives him the best chance of surviving?
How much work is done by the engine’s thrust in each
case? (gmoon = 1.62 m/s2 )
Solution: Assume g = 1.62 m/s2 and that the fuel mass is neg-
ligible. Since the thruster causes the vehicle to hover, the thrust is
T = mg. The potential energy at h1 = 100 m is V1 = mgh. (b) Consider strategy (b): Use the solution above, with h2 = h1 −
= 60 m The velocity at the end of the free fall is v2 =
40
(a) Consider the first strategy: The energy condition at the end of 2 g(h1 − h2 ) = 11.38 m/s. The velocity at the end of the
a 20 m fall is mgh = 12 mv22 + mgh2 , where h2 = h1 − 20 = thruster phase is v3 = v2 . The height at the end of the
80 m, from which 12 mv22 = mg(h1 − h2 ), from which v2 = thruster phase is h3 = h2 − v2 t = 3.08 m. The energy condition
√ at impact is: 12 mv42 = 12 mv32 + mgh3 = 31405 N-m. The impact
2g(h1 − h2 ) = 8.05 m/s. The work done by the thrust is
velocity is
h3
Uthrust = − F dh = −mg(h3 − h2 ),
h2 2(31405)
v4 = = 11.8 m/s .
m
where F = mg, acting upward, h3 is the altitude at the end of
the thrusting phase. The energy condition at the end of the thrust- He should choose strategy (b) since the impact velocity is reduced
ing phase is mgh = 12 mv32 + mgh3 + Uthrust , from which mgh = by v = 13.91 − 11.81 = 2.1 m/s. The work done by the engine
2 mv3 + mgh2 . It follows that the velocities v3 = v2 = 8.05 m/s,
1 2
in strategy (a) is
that is, the thruster does not reduce the velocity during the time
of turn-on. The height at the end of the thruster phase is h3 = h3
h2 − v3 t = 80 − (8.04)(5) = 39.75 m. The energy condition at Uthrust = F dh = mg(h3 − h2 ) = −29.3 kN-m.
h3
the beginning of the free fall after the thruster phase is 12 mv32 +
mgh3 = 43558.3 N-m, which, by conservation of energy is also
The work done by the engine in strategy (b) is
the energy at impact: is 12 mv42 = 12 mv32 + mgh3 = 43558.3 N-m,
from which
h3
Uthrust = F dh = mg(h3 − h2 ) = −41.5 kN-m
2(43558.3) h2
v4 = = 13.9 m/s at impact.
m
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Problem 15.121 The coefficients of friction between
the 20-kg crate and the inclined surface are µs = 0.24
and µk = 0.22. If the crate starts from rest and the hor- F
izontal force F = 200 N, what is the magnitude of the
velocity of the crate when it has moved 2 m?
30°
Solution: y
Fy = N − F sin 30◦ − mg cos 30◦ = 0,
so N = F sin 30◦ + mg cos 30◦ = 270 N.
The friction force necessary for equilibrium is

mg
f = F cos 30◦ − mg sin 30◦ = 75.1 N. F
Since µs N = (0.24)(270) = 64.8 N, the box will slip up the plane and
f = µk N . From work and energy,
N
◦ ◦ f 30°
(F cos 30 − mg sin 30 − µk N)(2m) = 1 2
2 mv2 − 0,
x
we obtain v2 = 1.77 m/s.
Problem 15.122 The coefficients of friction between Solution: See the solution of Problem 15.121. The normal force is
the 20-kg crate and the inclined surface are µs = 0.24
and µk = 0.22. If the crate starts from rest and the hor- N = F sin 30◦ + mg cos 30◦ = 190 N.
izontal force F = 40 N. What is the magnitude of the
velocity of the create when it has moved 2 m? The friction force necessary for equilibrium is
f = F cos 30◦ − mg sin 30◦ = −63.5 N.
Since µs N = (0.24)(190) = 45.6 N, the box will slip down the plane
and the friction force is µk N up the plane.
From work and energy,
(mg sin 30◦ − F cos 30◦ − µk N)(2m) = 12 mv22 − 0,
we obtain v2 = 2.08 m/s.
Problem 15.123 The Union Pacific Big Boy locomo-

tive weighs 1.19 million lb, and the traction force (tan-
gential force) of its drive wheels is 135,000 lb. If you
neglect other tangential forces, what distance is required
for the train to accelerate from zero to 60 mi/h?
Solution: The potential associated with the force is

s
V =− F ds = −F s.
0
The energy at rest is zero. The energy at v = 60 mi/h = 88 ft/s is

1 W
0= v2 + V ,
2 g

1 W
from which s= v 2 = 1061 ft
2 gF
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Problem 15.124 In Problem 15.123, suppose that the
acceleration of the locomotive as it accelerates from
zero to 60 mi/h is (F0 /m)(1 − v/88), where F0 =
135, 000 lb, m is the mass of the locomotive, and v is
its velocity in feet per second.
(a) How much work is done in accelerating the train

to 60 mi/h?
(b) Determine the locomotive’s velocity as a function
of time.
Solution: [Note: F is not a force, but an acceleration, with the Check: To demonstrate that this is a correct expression, it is used
dimensions of acceleration.] to calculate the work done: Note that
s T T
(a) The work done by the force is equal to the energy acquired by the ds
locomotive in attaining the final speed, in the absence of other U= mF ds = mF dt = mF v dt.
0 0 dt 0
tangential forces. Thus the work done by the traction force is
gF0
1 1 W For brevity write K = .
U = mv 2 = (882 ) = 1.43 × 108 ft-lb 88W
2 2 g
Substitute the velocity into the force:
dv
(b) From Newton’s second law m = mF , from which v
dt mF = F0 1 − = F0 e−Kt .
88

dv F0 v
= 1− . The integral
dt m 88
T T
Separate variables: U= mF v dt = 88F0 eKt (1 − e−Kt ) dt
0 0

dv F0

v = m
dt. T
1− U = 88F0 (e−Kt − e−2Kt ) dt
88 0
Integrate: T
88F0 −Kt 1
=− e − e−2Kt
v F0 K 2 0
ln 1 − =− t + C1 .
88 88m
88F0 −KT e−2KT 1
=− e − − .
Invert: K 2 2
 −F0  The expression for the velocity is asymptotic in time to the lim-
t
v(t) = 88 1 − Ce 88m  .
 iting value of 60 mi/h: in strict terms the velocity never reaches
60 mi/h; in practical terms the velocity approaches within a few
tenths of percent of 60 mi/h within the first few minutes. Take
At t = 0, v(0) = 0, from which C = 1. The result: the limit of the above integral:

−8F0 
 T
88F0 −KT e−2KT 1
t
lim mF v dt = lim − e − −
T →∞ 0 T →∞ K 2 2
v(t) = 88 1 − e 88W 
88F0 1W
= = (882 ) ≡ kinetic energy,
2K 2 g
which checks, and confirms the expression for the velocity. check.
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Problem 15.125 A car traveling 65 mi/h hits the crash
s
barrier described in Problem 15.14. Determine the max-
imum deceleration to which the passengers are subjected
if the car weighs (a) 2500 lb and (b) 5000 lb.
Solution: From Problem 15.14 we know that the force in the crash
barrier is given by 0.8
0.7
F = −(120s + 40s 3 ) lb.
0.6
The maximum deceleration occurs when the spring reaches its maxi- 0.5
v, m/s
mum deflection. Using work and energy we have 0.4
s 0.3
1
mv 2 + F ds = 0
2 0 0.2
0.1
s
1 0
mv 2 − (120s + 40s ) d s = 0
3
0 0.05 0.1 0.15
2 0 x, m
1
mv 2 = 60s 2 + 10s 4
2
This yields an equation that we can solve for the distance s at which
the car stops.
2500 lb
(a) Using m = and solving, we find that
32.2 ft/s2
F 120s + 40s 3
s = 13.6 ft, a = = = 1320 ft/s2
m m
5000 lb
(b) Using m = and solving, we find that
32.2 ft/s2
F 120s + 40s 3
s = 16.2 ft, a = = = 1110 ft/s2
m m
(a) 1320 ft/s2 , (b) 1110 ft/s2 .
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Problem 15.126 In a preliminary design for a mail- 2 ft/s
sorting machine, parcels moving at 2 ft/s slide down a
smooth ramp and are brought to rest by a linear spring.
What should the spring constant be if you don’t want the
10-lb parcel to be subjected to a maximum deceleration
3 ft
greater than 10g’s? k
Solution: From Newton’s second law, the acceleration after con- Substitute into the expression for the acceleration:
tact with the spring is given by:

dv √ gv02 2g 2 h
W dv =− k +
= −F = −kS, dt W W
g dt
dv
where k is the spring constant and S is the stretch of the spring. (where the negative sign appears because = −10 g), from which
Rearrange: dt
2
dv gk dv
= − S. dt
dt W k= .
gv02 2g 2 h
+
This expression has two unknowns, k and S. S is determined as fol- W W
lows: Choose the bottom of the ramp as the datum. The energy at the
top of the ramp is Substitute numerical values: v0 = 2 ft/s, W = 10 lb, h = 3 ft,

dv
1 W = −10 g ft/s2 , from which k = 163 lb/ft
v2 + V , dt
2 g
where V is the potential energy of the package due to gravity: V = W h

where h = 3 ft. The conservation of energy condition after contact
with the spring is

1 W 1 W 1 2
v02 + W h = v12 + kS .
2 g 2 g 2
When the spring is fully compressed the velocity is zero, and

W 2 W
S= v0 + 2 h.
gk k
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Problem 15.127 When the 1-kg collar is in position 1,
the tension in the spring is 50 N, and the unstretched
length of the spring is 260 mm. If the collar is pulled
to position 2 and released from rest, what is its velocity
when it returns to position 1? 300 mm
1 2
600 mm
Solution: The stretched length of the spring in position 1 is S1 =

0.3 − 0.26
√ = 0.04 m. The stretched length of the spring in position 2
is S2 = 0.32 + 0.62 − 0.26 = 0.411 m. The spring constant is
50
k= = 1250 N/m. 300 mm
S1
The potential energy of the spring in position 2 is 12 kS22 . The potential

energy of the spring in position 1 is 12 kS12 . The energy in the collar at
position 1 is 12 kS22 = 12 mv12 + 12 kS12 , from which 1 2
600 mm

k 2
v1 = (S − S12 ) = 14.46 m/s
m 2
Problem 15.128 When the 1-kg collar is in position 1,

the tension in the spring is 100 N, and when the collar
is in position 2, the tension in the spring is 400 N.
(a) What is the spring constant k?

(b) If the collar is given a velocity of 15 m/s at position
1, what is the magnitude of its velocity just before
it reaches position 2?
Solution: (b) The energy at the onset of motion at position 1 is
(a) Assume that the dimensions defining locations 1 and 2 remain 1 2

2 mv1 + 12 kS12 .
the same, and that the unstretched length of the spring changes
from that given in Problem 15.141. The stretched length of the
At position 2:
spring in position 1 is S1 = 0.3 − S0 , and in position 2 is S2 =
√
0.32 + 0.62 − S0 . The two conditions: 1 2
2 mv1 + 12 kS12 = 12 mv22 + 12 kS22 ,
√ 400 100
0.62 + 0.32 − S0 = , 0.3 − S0 = . from which
k k

Subtract the second from the first, from which k = 809 N/m. k 2
Substitute and solve: S0 = 0.176 m, and S1 = 0.124 m, S2 = v2 = v12 + (S − S22 ) = 6.29 m/s
m 1
0.494 m.
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Problem 15.129 The 30-lb weight is released from
rest with the two springs (kA = 30 lb/ft, kB = 15 lb/ft)
unstretched.
kA
(a) How far does the weight fall before rebounding?
(b) What maximum velocity does it attain?
kB
Solution: Choose the datum as the initial position. Check: Replace the two springs with an equivalent spring of
stretch S = SA + SB , with spring constant keq , from which
(a) The work done as the weight falls is: for the springs
F F F
−SA −SB S= + =
1 1 kA kB keq
Uspring = kA s ds + kB s ds = − kA SA2 − kB SB2 .
0 0 2 2
from which
For the weight
F F F kA + kB
keq = = = = = 10 lb/ft.
−(SA +SB ) S SA + SB F F kA kB
Uweight = − W ds = W (SA + SB ). +
0
kA kA
From the principle of work and energy: Usprings + Uweight = From conservation of energy 0 = mv2 /2 + keq S 2 /2 − W S. Set
(mv 2 /2). At the juncture of the two springs the sum of the forces v = 0 and solve: S = 2W/keq = 6 ft is the maximum stretch.
kA check. The velocity is a maximum when
is kA SA − kB SB = 0, from which SB = SA , from which
kB

d 1 2
mv = W − keq S = 0,
1 kA kA 1 2 dS 2
− kA SA2 1 + + W SA 1 + = mv
2 kB kB 2
from which [S]v=mvmax = 3 ft, and the maximum velocity is v =
At the maximum extension the velocity is zero, from which 9.82 ft/s. check.

2W kA
SA = = 2 ft, SB = sA = 4 ft.
kA kB
The total fall of the weight is SA + SB = 6 ft
(b) The maximum velocity occurs at

d 1 2 d
mv = (Uspring + Uweight )
dSA 2 dSA

kA kA
= −kA SA 1 + +W 1+ = 0,
kB kB
from which
W
[SA ]v max = = 1 ft.
kA
The maximum velocity is

2(Uspring + Uweight )
|vmax | = = 9.82 ft/s
m
sA =1
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Problem 15.130 The piston and the load it supports
are accelerated upward by the gas in the cylinder. The
total weight of the piston and load is 1000 lb. The cylin-
der wall exerts a constant 50-lb frictional force on the Piston
piston as it rises. The net force exerted on the piston
by pressure is (p2 − patm )A, where p is the pressure of Gas
the gas, patm = 2117 lb/ft2 is the atmospheric pressure, s
and A = 1 ft2 is the cross-sectional area of the piston.
Assume that the product of p and the volume of the
cylinder is constant. When s = 1 ft, the piston is sta-
tionary and p = 5000 lb/ft2 . What is the velocity of the
piston when s = 2 ft?
Solution: At the rest position, p0 As = p0 V = K, where V = From the principle of work and energy:
1 ft3 , from which K = p0 . Denote the datum: s0 = 1 ft. The potential

energy of the piston due to the gas pressure after motion begins is 1 W
Ufriction = v 2 + Vgas + Vgravity
2 g
s s
Vgas = − F ds = − (p − patm )A ds
s0 s0 Rearrange:
s

1 W
= patm A(s − s0 ) − pA ds. v 2 = Ufriction − Vgas − Vgravity . At s = 2 ft,
s0 2 g

From which 1 W
v 2 = −(−1348.7) − (1000) − 50 = 298.7 ft-lb,
2 g
s ds s
Vgas = patm A(s − s0 ) − K = patm A(s − s0 ) − K ln .
s0 s s0 2(298.7)g
from which v= = 4.39 ft/s
W
The potential energy due to gravity is
s
Vgravity = − (−W ) ds = W (s − s0 ).
s0
The work done by the friction is

s
Ufriction = (−f ) ds = −f (s − s0 ), where f = 50 lb.
s0
Problem 15.131 When a 22,000-kg rocket’s engine

burns out at an altitude of 2 km, the velocity of the
rocket is 3 km/s and it is traveling at an angle of 60◦
relative to the horizontal. Neglect the variation in the
gravitational force with altitude.
(a) If you neglect aerodynamic forces, what is the

magnitude of the velocity of the rocket when it
reaches an altitude of 6 km?
(b) If the actual velocity of the rocket when it reaches
an altitude of 6 km is 2.8 km/s, how much work is
done by aerodynamic forces as the rocket moves
from 2 km to 6 km altitude?
Solution: Choose the datum to be 2 km altitude. (b) Define Uaero to be the work done by the aerodynamic forces. The
energy condition at 6 km is
(a) The energy is 12 mv02 at the datum. The energy condition of the
rocket when it reaches 6 km is 12 mv02 = 12 mv 2 + mgh, where 1 2 = 12 mv 2 + mgh − Uaero .
2 mv0
h = (6 − 2) × 103 = 4 × 103 m. Rearrange the energy expres-
sion: v 2 = v02 − 2gh, from which the velocity at 6 km is v = Rearrange:

v02 − 2gh = 2.987 km/s
Uaero = + 12 mv 2 + mgh − 12 mv02 = −1.19 × 1010 N-m
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Problem 15.132 The 12-kg collar A is at rest in the
position shown at t = 0 and is subjected to the tangen-
tial force F = 24 − 12t 2 N for 1.5 s. Neglecting friction,
what maximum height h does the collar reach?
A h
F
2m
Solution: Choose the datum at the initial point. The strategy is to so the collar is still at the datum level at the end of 1.5 s.] The energy
determine the velocity at the end of the 1.5 s and then to use work condition as the collar moves up the bar is
and energy methods to find the height h. From Newton’s second law:
1 2
2 mv0 = 12 mv 2 + mgh.
dv
m = F = 24 − 12t 2 .
dt At the maximum height h, the velocity is zero, from which
Integrating:
v02
h= = 0.179 m
1.5 2g
1 1
v= (24 − 12t 2 ) dt = 0 = 1.875 m/s.
[24t − 4t 3 ]1.5
m 0 m
[Note: The displacement during this time must not exceed 2 m. Inte-
grate the velocity:
1.5
1
s= (24t − 4t 3 ) dt
m 0

1
= [12t 2 − t 4 ]1.5
0 = 1.82 m < 2 m,
m
Problem 15.133 Suppose that, in designing a loop for

a roller coaster’s track, you establish as a safety criterion
that at the top of the loop the normal force exerted on a
passenger by the roller coaster should equal 10 percent of
the passenger weight. (That is, the passenger’s “effective ρ
weight” pressing him down into his seat is 10 percent
of his actual weight.) The roller coaster is moving at 50 ft
62 ft/s when it enters the loop. What is the necessary
instantaneous radius of curvature ρ of the track at the
top of the loop?
Solution: The energy at the top of the loop is

1 2
2 mv0 = 12 mvtop
2 + mgh,
where v0 = 62 ft/s, h = 50 ft, and g = 32.2 ft/s2 , from which vtop =

v02 − 2gh = 25 ft/s. From Newton’s second law:
2

vtop
m = (1.1) mg,
ρ
from which
2
vtop
ρ= = 17.7 ft
1.1 g
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Problem 15.134 A 180-lb student runs at 15 ft/s, grabs
a rope, and swings out over a lake. He releases the rope
when his velocity is zero.
(a) What is the angle θ when he releases the rope?

(b) What is the tension in the rope just before he
release it? θ 30 ft
(c) What is the maximum tension in the rope?
Solution:
(a) The energy condition after the seizure of the rope is
1 2
2 mv0 = 12 mv 2 + mgL(1 − cos θ),
where v0 = 15 ft/s, L = 30 ft. When the velocity is zero, v02 =

2gL(1 − cos θ), from which
v02
cos θ = 1 − = 0.883, θ = 27.9◦
2gL
(b) From the energy equation v2 = v02 − 2gL(1 − cos θ). From New-
ton’s second law, (W/g)(v2 /L) = T − W cos θ, from which

W v2
T = + W cos θ = 159.0 lb.
g L
(c) The maximum tension occurs at the angle for which
dT
= 0 = −2W sin θ − W sin θ,
dθ
from which θ = 0, from which

v02
Tmax = W + 1 = 222 lb
gL
Problem 15.135 If the student in Problem 15.134

releases the rope when θ = 25◦ , what maximum height
does he reach relative to his position when he grabs the
rope?
Solution: Use the solution to Problem 15.134. [The height when

he releases the rope is h1 = L(1 − cos 25◦ ) = 2.81 ft.] Before he
releases the rope, the total energy is

1 W 1 W
v02 − W L = v 2 − W L cos θ.
2 g 2 g
Substitute v0 = 15 ft/s, θ = 25◦ and solve: v = 6.63 ft/s. The horizon-

tal component of velocity is v cos θ = 6.01 ft/s. From conservation of
energy:
W (2.81) + 12 m(6.632 ) = W h + 12 m(6.012 )
from which h = 2.93 ft.
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Problem 15.136 A boy takes a running start and jumps
1
on his sled at position 1. He leaves the ground at
position 2 and lands in deep snow at a distance of
b = 25 ft. How fast was he going at 1?
15 ft 2 35°
5 ft
Solution: The components of velocity at the point of leaving b
the ground are vy = v2 sin θ and vx = v2 cos θ, where θ = 35◦ . The
path is
8
y = − t 2 + (v2 sin θ)t + h,
2
where h = 5 ft, and x = (v2 cos θ)t. At impact y = 0, from which

v2 sin θ
2
timpact + 2btimpact + c = 0, where b = [not to be confused
g
2h
with the b in the drawing], c = − . From which, since the time
g
is positive, the time of impact is

v2 sin θ 2gh
(1) timpact = 1+ 1+ .
g v22 sin2 θ
The range is (2) x(v1 ) = b = (v2 cos θ)timpact .
The velocity v2 is found in terms of the initial velocity from the energy
conditions: Choose the datum at the point where he leaves the ground.
The energy after motion begins but before descent is under way is
2 mv1 + mgh1 , where h1 is the height above the point where he leaves
1 2
the ground, h1 = 15 − 5 = 10 ft. The energy ashe leaves the ground is

2 mv1 + mgh1 = 2 mv2 , from which (3) v2 = v1 + 2gh1 . The func-
1 2 1 2 2
tion x(v1 ) = (v2 cos θ)timpact − b, where b = 25 ft, was graphed as a

function of initial velocity, using the equations (2) and (3) above, to
find the zero crossing. The value was refined by iteration to yield
v1 = 4.72 ft/s The other values were v2 = 25.8 ft/s, and the time in the
air before impact was timpact = 1.182 s. Check: An analytical solution
is found as follows: Combine (1) and (2)

v 2 sin θ cos θ 2gh
b= 2 1+ 1+ .
g v22 sin2 θ
Invert this algebraically to obtain

g
v2 = b = 25.80 ft.
2 cos θ(b sin θ + h sin θ)
Use v12 = v22 = v22 − 2g(h1 − h2 ), from which v1 = 4.73 ft/s. check.
Problem 15.137 In Problem 15.136, if the boy starts

at 1 going 15 ft/s, what distance b does he travel through
the air?
Solution: Use the solution to Problem 15.136. The distance b =
(v2 cos θ)timpact , where

v2 sin θ 2gh
timpact = 1+ 1+ ,
g v22 sin2 θ

and v2 = v12 + 2gh1 . Numerical values are: h = 5 ft, θ = 35◦ , h1 =
10 ft, v1 = 15 ft/s. Substituting, b = 31.2 ft.
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Problem 15.138 The 1-kg collar A is attached to the
linear spring (k = 500 N/m) by a string. The collar starts
from rest in the position shown, and the initial tension in
the spring is 100 N. What distance does the collar slide
up the smooth bar?
k
A
Solution: The deflection of the spring is
100
S= = 0.2 m.
k
The potential energy of the spring is Vspring = 12 kS 2 . The energy

condition after the collar starts sliding is Vspring = 12 mv 2 + mgh. At
the maximum height, the velocity is zero, from which
Vspring k 2
h= = S = 1.02 m
mg 2mg
Problem 15.139 The masses mA = 40 kg and mB =

60 kg. The collar A slides on the smooth horizontal bar.
The system is released from rest. Use conservation of
energy to determine the velocity of the collar A when it A
has moved 0.5 m to the right.
Solution: Placing the datum for B at its initial position,

conservation of energy gives T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 : Evaluating, we get
0 + 0 = 12 (40)v 2 + 12 (60)v 2 − (60)(9.81)(0.5) or v = 2.43 m/s.
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Problem 15.140 The spring constant is k = 850 N/m, k
mA = 40 kg, and mB = 60 kg. The collar A slides on
the smooth horizontal bar. The system is released from
A
rest in the position shown with the spring unstretched.
Use conservation of energy to determine the velocity of
the collar A when it has moved 0.5 m to the right.
0.4 m
0.9 m
Solution: Let vA and vB be the velocities of A and B when A has

moved 0.5 m. The component of A s velocity parallel to the cable
equals B s velocity: vA cos 45◦ = vB . B s downward displacement
during A s motion is

(0.4)2 + (0.9)2 − (0.4)2 + (0.4)2 = 0.419 m.
Conservation of energy is T1 + V2 = T2 + V2 :
0 + 0 = 12 (40)vA 2 + 12 (60)(vA cos 45◦ )2
+ 12 (850)(0.5)2 − (60)(9.81)(0.419).
Solving, vA = 2.00 m/s.
Problem 15.141 The y axis is vertical and the curved y

bar is smooth. If the magnitude of the velocity of the
4-lb slider is 6 ft/s at position 1, what is the magnitude 1
of its velocity when it reaches position 2?
2 ft
2
x
4 ft
Solution: Choose the datum at position 2. At position 2, the

energy condition is

1 W 1 W
v12 + W h = v22 ,
2 g 2 g
where h = 2, from which

v2 = v12 + 2 gh = 62 + 2 g(2) = 12.83 ft/s
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Problem 15.142 In Problem 15.141, determine the
magnitude of the velocity of the slider when it reaches
position 2 if it is subjected to the additional force F =
3xi − 2j (lb) during its motion.
Solution:
0 4
U= F · dr = (−2) dy + 3x dx
2 0
4
3 2
= [−2y]02 + x = 4 + 24 = 28 ft-lb.
2 0
From the solution to Problem 15.141, the energy condition at posi-

tion 2 is

1 W 1 W
v12 + W h + U = v22 ,
2 g 2 g
from which

2g(28) 2g(28)
v2 = v12 + 2gh + = 62 + 2g(2) +
W 4
= 24.8 ft/s
Problem 15.143 Suppose that an object of mass m is

beneath the surface of the earth. In terms of a polar
coordinate system with its origin at the earth’s center, the
gravitational force on the object is −(mgr/RE )er , where
RE is the radius of the earth. Show that the potential
energy associated with the gravitational force is V =
mgr 2 /2RE .
Solution: By definition, the potential associated with a force F is

V = − F · dr.
If dr = er dr + reθ dθ, then

mgr mgr
V =− − er · er dr − − er · eθ r dθ
RE RE

mgr mgr 2
=− − dr =
RE 2RE
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Problem 15.144 It has been pointed out that if tunnels N
could be drilled straight through the earth between points
on the surface, trains could travel between these points
using gravitational force for acceleration and decelera-
tion. (The effects of friction and aerodynamic drag could
be minimized by evacuating the tunnels and using mag-
netically levitated trains.) Suppose that such a train travels
from the North Pole to a point on the equator. Determine
the magnitude of the velocity of the train
(a) when it arrives at the equator and

(b) when it is halfway from the North Pole to the equa-
tor. The radius of the earth is RE = 3960 mi.
(See Problem 15.143.)
Solution: The potential associated with gravity is
mgr 2
Vgravity = .
2RE
With an initial velocity at the North Pole of zero, from conservation

of energy, at any point in the path

mgr 2 1 2 mgr 2
= mv + .
2RE NP 2 2RE
(a) At the equator, the conservation of energy condition reduces to

mgRE 1 2 mgRE
= mv + ,
2 2 EQ 2
from which vEQ = 0

RE
(b) At the midway point, r = RE sin 45◦ = √ , and from conserva-
2
tion of energy

mgRE 1 2 mgRE
= mv + ,
2 2 M 4

gRE
from which vM = = 18300 ft/s = 12500 mi/h.
2
Problem 15.145 In Problem 15.123, what is the max-

imum power transferred to the locomotive during its
acceleration?
Solution: From Problem 15.123, the drive wheel traction force

F = 135,000 lb is a constant, and the final velocity is v = 60 mi/h =
88 ft/s. The power transferred is P = F v, and since the force is a
constant, by inspection the maximum power transfer occurs at the
maximum velocity, from which P = F v = (135000)(88) = 11.88 ×
106 ft-lb/ sec = 21,600 hp.
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Problem 15.146 Just before it lifts off, the 10,500-kg
airplane is traveling at 60 m/s. The total horizontal force
exerted by the plane’s engines is 189 kN, and the plane
is accelerating at 15 m/s2 .
(a) How much power is being transferred to the plane

by its engines?
(b) What is the total power being transferred to the
plane?
Solution:
(a) The power being transferred by its engines is
P = F v = (189 × 103 )(60) = 1.134 × 107 Joule/s = 11.3 MW.
(b) Part of the thrust of the engines is accelerating the airplane:

From Newton’s second law,
dv
m = T = (10.5 × 103 )(15) = 157.5 kN.
dt
The difference (189 − 157.5) = 31.5 kN is being exerted to

overcome friction and aerodynamic losses.
(b) The total power being transferred to the plane is
Pt = (157.5 × 103 )(60) = 9.45 MW
Problem 15.147 The “Paris Gun” used by Germany in

World War I had a range of 120 km, a 37.5-m barrel, a
muzzle velocity of 1550 m/s and fired a 120-kg shell.
(a) If you assume the shell’s acceleration to be

constant, what maximum power was transferred to
the shell as it traveled along the barrel?
(b) What average power was transferred to the shell?
dv
Solution: From Newton’s second law, m = F , from which, for The power is P = F v, and since F is a constant and v varies
dt
a constant acceleration, monotonically with time, the maximum power transfer occurs
just before the muzzle exit: P = F (1550) = 5.96 × 109 joule/s =
5.96 GW. (b) From Eq. (15.18) the average power transfer is
F
v= t + C.
m
1 2
2 mv2 − 12 mv12
Pave = = 2.98 × 109 W = 2.98 GW
At t = 0, v = 0, from which C = 0. The position is t
F 2
s= t + C.
2m
At t = 0, s = 0, from which C = 0. At s = 37.5 m, v = 1550 m/s,

from which F = 3.844 × 106 N and t = 4.84 × 10−2 s is the time
spent in the barrel.
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Problem 15.1 In Active Example 15.

Solution: The 180-kg container A starts from rest at s = 0. The

Problem 15.2 The mass of the Sikorsky UH-60A heli-

Strategy: Be sure to draw the free-body diagram of

(b) Using the principle of work and energy we have (recognizing

Problem 15.4 At the instant shown, the 30-lb box is

v 2 = v0 2 + 2g(1 m) = (10 m/s)2 + 2(9.81 m/s2 )(1 m)

(a) h = 6.10 m, (b) v = 10.0 m/s, (c) v = 10.9 m/s.

Problem 15.6 Assume that the soccer ball in Prob- Solution:

U = 7.09 × 106 ft-lb.

(b) The work is equal to the force times the distance

Problem 15.8 The 2000-lb drag racer starts from rest

Solution: From problem 15.7 we know that the force is

= 1.57 × 106 ft-lb/s.

Problem 15.10 As the 32,000-lb airplane takes off, the

v = 285 ft/s. (194 mi/h).

Problem 15.12 The spring (k = 20 N/m) is un-

Solution: First we calculate the work done by the spring and by

Now using work and energy

Solution: The cart starts from a position of rest, and when it

The distance relative to the initial is s = s2 + 1 m.

Problem 15.14 The force exerted on a car by a proto-

Solution: The barrier can provide a maximum amount of work

v = 117 ft/s (80.0 mi/h).

Solution: The average power is equal to the change in kinetic

P = 9.72 × 106 ft-lb/s (17,700 hp).

Problem 15.16 A group of engineering students con-

(a) Determine the work done on the car when it has

Solution: The work done on him by the pole is

−160(ymax − 8.5) = Uweight , or Uweight + Upole

Solving, ymax = 13.6 ft

Problem 15.18 The springs (k = 25 lb/ft) are un-

U12 = (50 lb)(1 ft) − 2(12.5 ft-lb) = 25 ft-lb.

(a) − 12.5 ft-lb, (b) 5.67 ft/s.

(a) What tension T0 must the winch exert to start the

The work done on the crate by friction is

From the principle of work and energy is

Problem 15.20 In Problem 15.19, if the winch exerts

U = 3218.4 − 1455.1 − 1253.9 = 509.36 N-m.

Problem 15.22 In Problem 15.21, if you assume that

The isentropic expansion constant is from which the velocity is

Ke = pV 1.4 = (2 × 105 )(A1.4 )(0.51.4 ) = 596.5 N-m

The force is F = pA = Ke A−0.4 s −1.4 . The work done by the gas

Problem 15.24 The system is released from rest. The

Solution: Write work-energy for system

Problem 15.25 Solve Problem 15.24 if the coefficient

Fy : N − (4 kg)(9.81 m/s2 ) = 0 ⇒ N = 39.24 N

Solution: Write work-energy for the system

Problem 15.27 Solve Problem 15.26 if the coefficient

N1 = 35.4 lb, N2 = 43.3 lb

− (50 lb sin 30)(1 ft) − (0.05)(43.3 lb)(1 ft) = 6.42 ft-lb

Solution: Denote b = 0.5 m. Since the pulley is one-to-one,

(mA − mB )gb sin θ = 12 (mA + mB )v 2 .

Problem 15.29 Solve Problem 15.28 by applying the

Solution: Choose a coordinate system with the origin at the pulley

from which mAg

(mB − mA )gb sin θ = 12 (mA + mB )vA

NAB = (mB + mC )g cos θ,

NBC = (mC )g cos θ.