16.5 A uniform rod BC of mass 4 kg is connected to a collar A by a 250-mm cord AB. Neglecting the mass of the collar and cord, determine (a) the smallest constant acceleration a, for which the cord and the rod will lie in a straight line, (b) the corresponding tension in the cord. a P

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16.5 A uniform rod BC of mass 4 kg is connected to a collar A by a
250-mm cord AB. Neglecting the mass of the collar and cord,
determine (a) the smallest constant acceleration a, for which the
cord and the rod will lie in a straight line, (b) the corresponding
tension in the cord.
250 mm
B
400 mm
350 mm
Fig. P16.5
C
Transcribed Image Text:16.5 A uniform rod BC of mass 4 kg is connected to a collar A by a 250-mm cord AB. Neglecting the mass of the collar and cord, determine (a) the smallest constant acceleration a, for which the cord and the rod will lie in a straight line, (b) the corresponding tension in the cord. 250 mm B 400 mm 350 mm Fig. P16.5 C
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