Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
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ISBN: 9780534408961
Author: Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.9P

A particle of mass m is at rest at the end of a spring (force constant = k) hanging from a fixed support. At t = 0, a constant downward force F is applied to the mass and acts for a time t0. Show that, after the force is removed, the displacement of the mass from its equilibrium position (x = x0, where x is down) is

x x 0 = F k [ cos ω 0 ( t t 0 ) cos ω 0 t ]

where ω 0 2 = k / m .

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