Consider a steel plate of mass m with dimensions L and w that is equally supported by two ball bearings (one on each end of the shaft shown at pointa A and B). At the instant shown below, the plate is released from rest. Part A: Determine an expression for the plate's angular acceleration magnitude a at this in- stant. (Hint: Use Euler's 2nd Law for pinned rotation and the parallel axis theorem.) Part B: Show that the magnitude of the reaction force at each bearing at this instant is R = mg/8. (Hint: Use the kinematics to relate the acceleration of the center of mass G to the angular acceleration. Use Euler's 1st Law to find the reaction forces with the acceleration you determined. As viewed from the side there are two forces acting on the system weight and two reaction forces both pointing upward at the same location.) A B from L 3

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**Educational Text on Angular Dynamics**

Consider a scenario involving a steel plate with mass \( m \) and dimensions \( L \) and \( w \). This plate is equally supported by two ball bearings situated at points \( A \) and \( B \). At the specified moment depicted, the plate is released from rest.

**Part A: Analysis of Angular Acceleration**
- **Objective:** Determine the expression for the angular acceleration magnitude \( \alpha \) of the plate at this instant.
- **Methodology:** Utilize Euler's Second Law for pinned rotation combined with the parallel axis theorem to derive the necessary expression.

**Part B: Reaction Force Calculation**
- **Objective:** Validate that the magnitude of the reaction force at each bearing is \( R = \frac{mg}{8} \).
- **Methodology:** 
  - Apply kinematics to connect the acceleration of the center of mass \( G \) with the angular acceleration.
  - Use Euler’s First Law to calculate the reaction forces based on the angular acceleration obtained.
  - Consider that, from a side view, the system is influenced by the weight and two upward-acting reaction forces at the same location.

**Diagram Explanation:**
- The diagram illustrates a rectangular plate resting horizontally, supported by two bearings at points \( A \) and \( B \). The distance between these points is denoted as \( L \). The gravitational force (\( mg \)) acts downwards through the center of mass, while the bearings provide upward reaction forces. 

In summary, this exercise involves applying fundamental principles of rotational dynamics to solve for angular acceleration and reaction forces acting on a rigid body.
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Text on Angular Dynamics** Consider a scenario involving a steel plate with mass \( m \) and dimensions \( L \) and \( w \). This plate is equally supported by two ball bearings situated at points \( A \) and \( B \). At the specified moment depicted, the plate is released from rest. **Part A: Analysis of Angular Acceleration** - **Objective:** Determine the expression for the angular acceleration magnitude \( \alpha \) of the plate at this instant. - **Methodology:** Utilize Euler's Second Law for pinned rotation combined with the parallel axis theorem to derive the necessary expression. **Part B: Reaction Force Calculation** - **Objective:** Validate that the magnitude of the reaction force at each bearing is \( R = \frac{mg}{8} \). - **Methodology:** - Apply kinematics to connect the acceleration of the center of mass \( G \) with the angular acceleration. - Use Euler’s First Law to calculate the reaction forces based on the angular acceleration obtained. - Consider that, from a side view, the system is influenced by the weight and two upward-acting reaction forces at the same location. **Diagram Explanation:** - The diagram illustrates a rectangular plate resting horizontally, supported by two bearings at points \( A \) and \( B \). The distance between these points is denoted as \( L \). The gravitational force (\( mg \)) acts downwards through the center of mass, while the bearings provide upward reaction forces. In summary, this exercise involves applying fundamental principles of rotational dynamics to solve for angular acceleration and reaction forces acting on a rigid body.
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