Answers to Problem Set 2

• Ch. 4
• Ch. 5 (The solution to 5-58 has an error.)

You can find answers to the odd-numbered problems in the back of your text. But for the even numbered problems:

4-34. The maximum range is 9.21 m

4-52. v_o = (gH)^1/2/2 = 7 m/s

5-54. a) The weight is 3260 N. b) m = 2720 kg c) g = 1.20 m/s²

5.58. a) a = - 0.74 m/s² b) m₂ moves down. c) T = 20.8 N

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