10 pts
1.
a) For the link shown in (i), sketch, and label clearly and completely on
the link, the velocity of A with respect to B in terms of r and ?.
b) For the link shown in (ii), sketch, and label clearly and completely on
the link, the two components of acceleration of A with respect to B
in terms of r, ?, and ?.
20 pts
2. For the mechanism given, at the instant shown, link 4 is moving to the right with
a speed of 20 in/s (constant). Link lengths: O?B = BC.
a) i) find the angle ?O?BC, and ii) find O?B and BC.
b) Sketch, and label clearly and completely, the velocity polygon for the
4-bar linkage.
c) Using a method of your choice, determine the angular velocities of
links 2 and 3.
d) Sketch, and label clearly and completely, the acceleration polygon for
the 4-bar linkage.
e) Using a method of your choice, determine the angular accelerations
of links 2 and 3.