The figure shows a front view of a shortlongarm SLA style au

The figure shows a front view of a short-long-arm (SLA) style automotive suspension. Points A and D are revolute joints that attach control arms AB and CD to the fixed frame AD and allow them to rotate about an axis passing out of the page (z-axis). Points B and C are revolute joints that connect the control arms AB and CD to the upright BCE. If the speed of Point E (the center of the wheel) is 10m/s , find the angular velocity of the control arm AB.

Solution

The figure shows a front view of a short-long-arm (SLA) style automotive suspension. Points A and D are revolute joints that attach control arms AB and CD to the fixed frame AD and allow them to rotate about an axis passing out of the page (z-axis). Points B and C are revolute joints that connect the control arms AB and CD to the upright BCE. If the speed of Point E (the center of the wheel) is 10m/s , find the angular velocity of the control arm AB.