Fundamental Problem 16.24

At the instant shown, wheel A rotates with an angular velocity of ω = 30 rad/s and an angular acceleration of α = 75 rad/s2 .

Part A

Determine the angular acceleration of link BC.

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

αBC =

225 rads2

Part B

Determine the acceleration of piston C.

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

aC =

0 ms2