The New England Merchants Bank Building in Boston is 152 m high. On windy days it sways with a frequency of 0.15Hz , and the acc
eleration of the top of the building can reach 2.5% of the free-fall acceleration, enough to cause discomfort for occupants.
What is the total distance, side to side, that the top of the building moves during such an oscillation?
What is the total distance, side to side, that the top of the building moves during such an oscillation?
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Answer:
v=0.94 m/s
Explanation:
Given that
M= 5.67 kg
k= 150 N/m
m=1 kg
μ = 0.45
The maximum acceleration of upper block can be μ g.
a= μ g ( g = 10 m/s²)
The maximum acceleration of system will ω²X.
ω = natural frequency
X=maximum displacement
For top stop slipping
μ g =ω²X
We know for spring mass system natural frequency given as
By putting the values
ω = 4.47 rad/s
μ g =ω²X
By putting the values
0.45 x 10 = 4.47² X
X = 0.2 m
From energy conservation
150 x 0.2²=6.67 v²
v=0.94 m/s
This is the maximum speed of system.