Sample Solution from
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781118885840
Chapter 1
Problem 1P
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(a)

To determine

Determine the mass of car in slugs.

Expert Solution

Answer

The mass of car is 108.6slugs.

Explanation of Solution

Express the mass of car.

W=mg (I)

Here, weight and mass of car is Wandm respectively, and acceleration due to gravity is g.

Conclusion:

Substitute 32.2ft/s2 for g and 3500lb for W in Equation (I)

3500lb=m(32.2ft/s2)m=108.6slugs

Hence, the mass of car is 108.6slugs.

(b)

To determine

Determine the weight of car in newtons.

Expert Solution

Answer

The weight of car is 15.568kN.

Explanation of Solution

Express the weight of car.

W=3500lb=3500lb[4.4482Nlb]=15568.7N[kN1000N]=15.568kN

Hence, the weight of car is 15.568kN.

(c)

To determine

Determine the mass of car in kilograms.

Expert Solution

Answer

The mass of car is 1584.89kg.

Explanation of Solution

Express the mass of car.

m=108.6slugs=108.6slugs[14.5939kgslugs]=1584.89kg

Hence, the mass of car is 1584.89kg.

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