Chapter 15, Problem 15.259RP

In the positions shown, the thin rod moves at a constant speed $u=3$ in/s out of the tube BC. At the same time, tube BC rotates at the constant rate ${\omega }_2=1.5$ rad/s a with respect to arm CD. Knowing that the entire assembly rotates about the X axis at the constant rate ${\omega }_1=1.2$ rad/s, determine the velocity and acceleration of end A of the rod.

Fig. P15.259