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When Kinetic Energy Meets With Opposing Force
Objects in motion inevitably meet with opposing forces, a theme which I frequently encounter in my work as an engineering expert. Today we’ll…
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The Force of Gravity
As We Know how Henry Cavendish built upon the work of scientists before him to calculate Earth’s mass and its…
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Gear Reduction Worked Backwards
Previously we saw how a gear reduction does as its name implies, reduces the speed of the driven gear with…
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Brakes and Braking Systems
Imagine driving in your car, you’re traveling at a speed of 65 mph and you’re coming up on a curve. You…
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Calculating Velocity – de Coriolis’ Kinetic Energy Formula
Last time we discussed Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis’ formula to compute kinetic energy. Today we’ll use it to determine the speed…
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Calculating the Force of Friction
Last time we introduced the frictional force formula which is used to calculate the force of friction present when two…
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LAWS OF COULOMB FRICTION
The friction, that exists between two surfaces which are not lubricated, is known as solid friction. The two surfaces may…
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Strengths of Materials in Mechanical Engineering
When we looked at our statics example a few Topics ago, it was convenient to consider the bridge beam as…
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Modulus of Elasticity
When you think of elastic, you most likely think about the stuff that allows you to put your underwear on…
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The Centrifugal Clutch and Metal Fatigue
When I’m under a lot of stress I sometimes have the nervous habit of grabbing a paper clip, straightening out…
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Strain Energy
When force is applied to a structural member, that member deforms and stores potential energy, just like a spring. The…
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Density and atom packing
Definition and measurement. Density is mass per unit volume. It is measured in kg/m3. The density of a sample with a regular…