The mechanism shown is one of two identical mechanisms attached to the two sides of a 185-lb uniform rectangular door. Edge ABC of the door is guided by wheels of negligible mass that roll in horizontal and vertical tracks. A spring of constant k is attached to wheel B in such a way that its tension is zero when e = 30°. Knowing that the door is released from rest in the position e = 45° and reaches the vertical position with an angular velocity of 0.6 rad/s, determine the spring constant k. k B 5 ft 5 ft

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The mechanism shown is one of two identical mechanisms attached to the two sides of a 185-lb uniform rectangular door. Edge \(ABC\) of the door is guided by wheels of negligible mass that roll in horizontal and vertical tracks. A spring of constant \(k\) is attached to wheel \(B\) in such a way that its tension is zero when \(\theta = 30^\circ\). Knowing that the door is released from rest in the position \(\theta = 45^\circ\) and reaches the vertical position with an angular velocity of 0.6 rad/s, determine the spring constant \(k\).

**Diagram Explanation:**

- The diagram shows a rectangle labeled \(ABC\), with a pivot point at \(A\).
- A spring attached to point \(B\) is shown, exerting force along the line perpendicular to the wall.
- The rectangle is tilted at angle \(\theta\), which is variable as described in the problem.
- The lengths \(AB\) and \(BC\) are each 5 ft.

The spring constant is \(\boxed{58.72}\) lb/ft.
Transcribed Image Text:The mechanism shown is one of two identical mechanisms attached to the two sides of a 185-lb uniform rectangular door. Edge \(ABC\) of the door is guided by wheels of negligible mass that roll in horizontal and vertical tracks. A spring of constant \(k\) is attached to wheel \(B\) in such a way that its tension is zero when \(\theta = 30^\circ\). Knowing that the door is released from rest in the position \(\theta = 45^\circ\) and reaches the vertical position with an angular velocity of 0.6 rad/s, determine the spring constant \(k\). **Diagram Explanation:** - The diagram shows a rectangle labeled \(ABC\), with a pivot point at \(A\). - A spring attached to point \(B\) is shown, exerting force along the line perpendicular to the wall. - The rectangle is tilted at angle \(\theta\), which is variable as described in the problem. - The lengths \(AB\) and \(BC\) are each 5 ft. The spring constant is \(\boxed{58.72}\) lb/ft.
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