Homework 2: Solve Any 5 of The Following Problems
Homework 2: Solve Any 5 of The Following Problems
HOMEWORK 2
1. The motion of a particle is defined by the position vector r = A(cos t + t sin t)i + A(sin t – t
cos t)j, where t is in seconds. Determine the values of t for which the position vector and the
acceleration vector are (a) perpendicular, (b) parallel. (Hint: when two vectors are
perpendicular, then their dot product is zero, u ⋅ v = 0; when two vectors are parallel, then
their dot product is zero, u × v = 0).
3. A golfer hits a ball with an initial velocity of magnitude v0 at an angle α with the
horizontal. Knowing that the ball must clear the tops of two trees and land as close as possible
to the flag, determine v0 and the distance d when α = 31°.
4. A worker uses high-pressure water to clean the inside of a long drainpipe. If the water is
discharged with an initial velocity v0 of 10 m/s, determine (a) the distance d to the farthest
point B on the top of the pipe that the worker can wash from his position at A, (b) the
corresponding angle α.