Problem 13-105 Dynamics Hibbeler 13th (Chapter 13) Engineering Dynamics

Equations of motion: Cylindrical Coordinates

The forked rod is used to move the smooth 2-lb particle around the horizontal path in the shape of a limacon, r = (2 + cos(theta)) ft. If at all times theta_dot = 0.5 rad/s, determine the force which the rod exerts on the particle at the instant theta = 90 degrees. The fork and path contact the particle on only one side.