Five wheels are connected as shown in the figure. Find the velocity of the block “Q”, if it is known that: RA= 5 [m], RB= 10 [m], RD= 6 [m], RE=12 [m].

Answer:
-5 m/s
Explanation:
The linear velocity of B is equal and opposite the linear velocity of E.
vB = -vE
vB = -ωE rE
10 m/s = -ωE (12 m)
ωE = -0.833 rad/s
The angular velocity of E is the same as the angular velocity of D.
ωE = ωD
ωD = -0.833 rad/s
The linear velocity of Q is the same as the linear velocity of D.
vQ = vD
vQ = ωD rD
vQ = (-0.833 rad/s) (6 m)
vQ = -5 m/s