Dynamic
Dynamic
Introduction to Dynamics
Definition: Dynamics is the branch of mechanics that studies the
effects of forces and torques on the motion of rigid bodies. It
focuses on understanding how and why objects move.
Rigid Body: A rigid body is an idealized object that maintains its
shape and size regardless of the forces acting on it. For analysis, we
assume no deformation occurs.
2. Key Concepts
Newton’s Laws of Motion:
o First Law (Inertia): An object remains at rest or in uniform
motion unless acted upon by a net external force.
o Second Law (F = ma): The acceleration aaa of an object is
directly proportional to the net force FFF acting on it and
inversely proportional to its mass mmm: F=maF = maF=ma
o Third Law (Action-Reaction): For every action, there is an equal
and opposite reaction.
Kinematics: The study of the motion of objects without considering
the forces causing the motion. Key variables include displacement,
velocity, acceleration, and time.
3. Equations of Motion
For rigid bodies in planar motion, we use the following kinematic
equations (assuming constant acceleration):
1. v=u+atv = u + atv=u+at
2. s=ut+12at2s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2s=ut+21at2
3. v2=u2+2asv^2 = u^2 + 2asv2=u2+2as
Where:
uuu = initial velocity
vvv = final velocity
aaa = acceleration
sss = displacement
ttt = time
4. Forces and Moments
External Forces: Forces acting on the body from outside, including
gravitational, applied, and frictional forces.
Internal Forces: Forces acting between different parts of the body,
which do not affect the overall motion of the rigid body.
Net Force and Acceleration: The net force acting on a rigid body
determines its acceleration:
Fnet=maF_{net} = maFnet=ma
Moment (Torque): The rotational effect of a force about a point,
given by:
o α=dωdt\alpha = \frac{d\omega}{dt}α=dtdω