Problem 1: [60 marks]
In the four-bar mechanism shown below, at the instant θ = 45°, the angular velocity of Link 2 = 200 rad/s. The acceleration ac3 = 948i + 78.3j m/s^2 and ac4 = 240i + 633j m/s^2, where G and G4 are at the centers of links 3 and 4, respectively. Based on the information provided in the table below, find:
1) The reaction forces at the joints A, B, C, and D
2) The Torque T that is applied at link 2.
Length Mass Mass Moment of Inertia Angular acceleration (mm) (kg) (N.mm.s^2) (rad/s)
Link 1 AD 325 0
Link 2 50 2.66 0
Link 3 425 1.202 6.74 6500
Link 4 200 3.0479 59.07 240
Hints: Consider the gravitational acceleration g = 9.81 m/s^2. Neglect the mass of the links.
Y
4
T2 W2
A
03
04
Y x
02
B
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