A point mass of m =1 (kg) is connected to a block of M = 4m with a thin rope of length L = 6 (m) as shown in the figure. Mass m is released from its position given in the figure. The system is initially at rest and frictionless. Find the velocity of the mass m relative to the ground just before it collides with the mass М. g = 10 (m/s²) m L M=4m

A point mass of m =1 (kg) is connected to a block of M = 4m with a thin rope of length L = 6 (m) as shown in the figure. Mass m is released from its position given in the figure. The system is initially at rest and frictionless. Find the velocity of the mass m relative to the ground just before it collides with the mass М. g = 10 (m/s²) m L M=4m

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.23P

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