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A particle of mass `'m'` moves on a horizont smooth line `AB` of length `'a'` such that when particle is at any general point `P` on the line two force act on it. A force `(mg(AP))/(a)` towards `A` and another force `(2mg(BP))/(a)` towards `B`.
If the force acting towards A stops acting when the particle is nearest to B then find the velocity with which it crosses point B.

A

`(sqrt(2ga))/(3)`

B

`(sqrt(2ga))/(6)`

C

`(sqrt(2ga))/(5)`

D

`(sqrt(ga))/(3)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the forces acting on the particle and how they contribute to its motion. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Forces Acting on the Particle When the particle is at a point \( P \) on the line \( AB \): - The force acting towards point \( A \) is given by \( F_A = \frac{mg(AP)}{a} \). - The force acting towards point \( B \) is given by \( F_B = \frac{2mg(BP)}{a} \). Here, \( AP \) is the distance from point \( A \) to point \( P \), and \( BP \) is the distance from point \( B \) to point \( P \). ### Step 2: Express the Forces in Terms of Position Let \( x \) be the distance from point \( A \) to point \( P \). Therefore: - \( AP = x \) - \( BP = a - x \) Now, we can rewrite the forces: - \( F_A = \frac{mgx}{a} \) - \( F_B = \frac{2mg(a - x)}{a} \) ### Step 3: Find the Net Force Acting on the Particle The net force \( F \) acting on the particle at point \( P \) is: \[ F = F_B - F_A = \frac{2mg(a - x)}{a} - \frac{mgx}{a} \] \[ F = \frac{2mg(a - x) - mgx}{a} = \frac{2mga - 3mgx}{a} \] \[ F = \frac{mg(2a - 3x)}{a} \] ### Step 4: Relate Force to Acceleration Using Newton's second law, \( F = ma \), we can relate the net force to acceleration: \[ ma = \frac{mg(2a - 3x)}{a} \] Dividing both sides by \( m \): \[ a = \frac{g(2a - 3x)}{a} \] ### Step 5: Identify the Motion Type The equation we derived resembles the equation of simple harmonic motion (SHM): \[ a = -\omega^2 x \] Comparing, we can identify: \[ \omega^2 = \frac{3g}{a} \] Thus, \( \omega = \sqrt{\frac{3g}{a}} \). ### Step 6: Find the Time Period of the Motion The time period \( T \) of the SHM can be calculated as: \[ T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{a}{3g}} \] ### Step 7: Calculate the Maximum Velocity The maximum velocity \( v_{max} \) in SHM is given by: \[ v_{max} = \omega A \] where \( A \) is the amplitude of the motion. The amplitude can be determined from the initial conditions. Assuming the particle starts from rest at point \( A \) and moves towards \( B \), the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position (which is at \( \frac{2a}{3} \)) can be taken as \( A = \frac{a}{3} \). Thus, \[ v_{max} = \sqrt{\frac{3g}{a}} \cdot \frac{a}{3} = \sqrt{\frac{3ga}{3}} = \sqrt{ga} \] ### Step 8: Find the Velocity at Point B When the force towards \( A \) stops acting as the particle approaches point \( B \), the velocity at point \( B \) can be calculated using energy conservation principles or directly from the maximum velocity derived above. Thus, the velocity with which the particle crosses point \( B \) is: \[ v_B = \sqrt{\frac{2g a}{6}} = \sqrt{\frac{ga}{3}} \] ### Final Answer The velocity with which the particle crosses point \( B \) is: \[ v_B = \sqrt{\frac{2g a}{6}} = \sqrt{\frac{ga}{3}} \]

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the forces acting on the particle and how they contribute to its motion. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Forces Acting on the Particle When the particle is at a point \( P \) on the line \( AB \): - The force acting towards point \( A \) is given by \( F_A = \frac{mg(AP)}{a} \). - The force acting towards point \( B \) is given by \( F_B = \frac{2mg(BP)}{a} \). Here, \( AP \) is the distance from point \( A \) to point \( P \), and \( BP \) is the distance from point \( B \) to point \( P \). ...
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