At the instant, e=60°, the boy's center of mass G has a downward speed vg=15 ft/s. Determine the rate of increase in his speed and the tension in each of the two supporting cords of the swing at this instant. The boy has a weight of 60 lb. Neglect his size and the mass of the seat and cords.

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At the instant, e=60°, the boy's center of mass G has a
downward speed vG=15 ft/s. Determine the rate of increase in
his speed and the tension in each of the two supporting cords of
the swing at this instant. The boy has a weight of 60 lb. Neglect
his size and the mass of the seat and cords.
10 ft
-G
Transcribed Image Text:At the instant, e=60°, the boy's center of mass G has a downward speed vG=15 ft/s. Determine the rate of increase in his speed and the tension in each of the two supporting cords of the swing at this instant. The boy has a weight of 60 lb. Neglect his size and the mass of the seat and cords. 10 ft -G
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Given data:
  • The angle between the cord and the horizontal axis is, θ=60°
  • The speed of the boy's center of mass G is, vG=15 ft/s
  • The weight of the boy is, W=60 lb
  • The length of the cord is, R=10 ft
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