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Q3.

A piston, connecting rod and crank mechanism is shown in the diagram. The crank rotates at a

constant velocity of 300 rad/s. Find the acceleration of the piston and the angular acceleration

of the link BC. The diagram is not drawn to scale.

Crank AB is rotating in clockwise direction.

C

Ja

25°

170 mm

600

B

A

50 mm

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