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Two point masses `m_1` and `m_2` are connected by a spring of natural length `l_0`. The spring is compressed such that the two point masses touch each other and then they are fastened by a string. Then the system is moved with a velocity `v_0` along positive x-axis. When the system reached the origin, the string breaks `(t=0)`. The position of the point mass `m_1` is given by `x_1=v_0t-A(1-cos omegat)` where A and `omega` are constants. Find the position of the second block as a function of time. Also, find the relation between A and `l_0`.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will start with the information provided and derive the position of the second mass as a function of time, as well as the relationship between \( A \) and \( l_0 \). ### Step 1: Understanding the System We have two point masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) connected by a spring of natural length \( l_0 \). Initially, the spring is compressed, and the two masses touch each other. The system moves with a velocity \( v_0 \) until the string holding them together breaks at \( t = 0 \). ### Step 2: Position of Mass \( m_1 \) The position of mass \( m_1 \) is given by: \[ x_1 = v_0 t - A(1 - \cos(\omega t)) \] ### Step 3: Finding the Velocity of Mass \( m_1 \) To find the velocity of mass \( m_1 \), we differentiate the position with respect to time: \[ v_1 = \frac{dx_1}{dt} = v_0 - A \omega \sin(\omega t) \] ### Step 4: Conservation of Momentum Since no external forces are acting on the system in the x-direction, the momentum must be conserved. Initially, the total momentum is: \[ P_{\text{initial}} = (m_1 + m_2)v_0 \] After the string breaks, the momentum is: \[ P_{\text{final}} = m_1 v_1 + m_2 v_2 \] Setting these equal gives us: \[ (m_1 + m_2)v_0 = m_1(v_0 - A \omega \sin(\omega t)) + m_2 v_2 \] ### Step 5: Solving for \( v_2 \) Rearranging the equation for \( v_2 \): \[ m_2 v_2 = (m_1 + m_2)v_0 - m_1(v_0 - A \omega \sin(\omega t)) \] \[ v_2 = v_0 + \frac{m_1}{m_2} A \omega \sin(\omega t) \] ### Step 6: Finding the Position of Mass \( m_2 \) To find the position \( x_2 \) of mass \( m_2 \), we integrate \( v_2 \): \[ x_2 = \int v_2 \, dt = \int \left( v_0 + \frac{m_1}{m_2} A \omega \sin(\omega t) \right) dt \] \[ x_2 = v_0 t - \frac{m_1}{m_2} A \cos(\omega t) + C \] Assuming the constant of integration \( C = 0 \) at \( t = 0 \): \[ x_2 = v_0 t - \frac{m_1}{m_2} A (1 - \cos(\omega t)) \] ### Step 7: Relation Between \( A \) and \( l_0 \) For the spring to return to its natural length \( l_0 \), the distance between the two masses must equal \( l_0 \): \[ x_2 - x_1 = l_0 \] Substituting the expressions for \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \): \[ \left(v_0 t - \frac{m_1}{m_2} A (1 - \cos(\omega t))\right) - \left(v_0 t - A(1 - \cos(\omega t))\right) = l_0 \] Simplifying gives: \[ \left(- \frac{m_1}{m_2} A (1 - \cos(\omega t)) + A(1 - \cos(\omega t))\right) = l_0 \] Factoring out \( (1 - \cos(\omega t)) \): \[ A(1 - \cos(\omega t))\left(1 - \frac{m_1}{m_2}\right) = l_0 \] Thus, we find the relationship between \( A \) and \( l_0 \): \[ A(1 - \frac{m_1}{m_2}) = l_0 \] ### Final Answers 1. The position of mass \( m_2 \) as a function of time is: \[ x_2 = v_0 t - \frac{m_1}{m_2} A (1 - \cos(\omega t)) \] 2. The relation between \( A \) and \( l_0 \) is: \[ A(1 - \frac{m_1}{m_2}) = l_0 \]

To solve the problem step by step, we will start with the information provided and derive the position of the second mass as a function of time, as well as the relationship between \( A \) and \( l_0 \). ### Step 1: Understanding the System We have two point masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) connected by a spring of natural length \( l_0 \). Initially, the spring is compressed, and the two masses touch each other. The system moves with a velocity \( v_0 \) until the string holding them together breaks at \( t = 0 \). ### Step 2: Position of Mass \( m_1 \) The position of mass \( m_1 \) is given by: \[ ...
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