Problem

If the hydraulic cylinder H draws in rod BC at 2 ft/s, determine the speed of slider A.

If the hydraulic cylinder H draws in rod BC at 2 ft/s, determine the speed of slider A.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution 1

Draw the free body diagram.

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Calculate the Length of the cable.

Differentiate the equation with respect to time

Here, is the velocity of a rod BC.

Substitute for.

Therefore, the Speed of the slideris.

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