
DISCUSSION
For the velocity analysis of this mechanism, it is recommended that you write down three vector velocity equations: 1) relating the motion of O and C; 2) the motion of B and C; and, 3) relating the motion of A and B. Solve the resulting scalar equations from these vector equations for the angular velocities of AB and of the disk.
For the acceleration analysis, repeat the above process, but now use the three acceleration equations. Solve the resulting scalar equations from these vector equations for the angular accelerations of AB and of the disk. Please note that the acceleration of the no-slip contact point is NOT zero. Please read this page from the lecture book for an explanation as to why C can have a non-zero component of acceleration in the direction normal to the surface on which it rolls..
For example, the velocity and acceleration equations for link AB are given by:
vB = vA + ωAB x rB/A
aB = aA + αAB x rB/A – ωAB2*rB/A