Mass

Purpose

Model a sliding body with inertia

Library

Mechanical / Translational / Components

Description

This component models a sliding body with inertia and two rigidly connected flanges. The translational speed is determined by the equation

\[\frac{d}{dt}v = \frac{1}{m}\cdot(F_1 + F_2)\]

where \(F_1\) and \(F_2\) are the forces acting at the two flanges towards the body.

Parameters

Mass

The mass \(m\), in \((\mathrm{kg})\).

Initial speed

The initial speed \(v_0\), in \(\left( \frac{\mathrm{m}}{\mathrm{s}} \right)\).

Initial position

The initial position \(x_0\), in meters \((\mathrm{m})\). May be specified in order to provide proper initial conditions if absolute positions are measured anywhere in the system. Otherwise, this parameter can be left blank.

Probe Signals

Speed

The speed of the body.

Position

The absolute position of the body.