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Homework Statement
Wheel is hitting edge at a x-component speed of 1.5m/s, what is the force it is subjected to when going over the edge. The wheel is loaded with 200NBtw, the line with an 60 degree angle to to x-axis/ground is the tangent not a ramp.
Homework Equations
acceleration: speed/time
The Attempt at a Solution
I calculated the acceleration in the y-direction at the distance of 0,052m. Given the x-component speed was constant at 1.5m/s. Time the wheel will use to cover 0,052m: 0,052m divided by 1,5m/s = 0,035s.
The I found the speed in the y-direction: 0,03m/0,035s=0,857m/s
The acceleration this gives: 0,857 m/s divided by 0,035 =24,5 m/s2
Newtons 2. law will give a force of: F=20,4*24,5=500 N
Seems a bit high, and it's only in the y-direction. The force would go though the center of the wheel, so there should be an x-component also.
Is the conservation of angular momentum as the wheel center pivots around the edge the way to go?
What would the moment of inertia be for this wheel? (m*r^2)/2 It's mass is very small, but it's connected to a leg and it's loaded with about 20kgs.