Solutions of Savchenko Problems in Physics

Aliaksandr Melnichenka
October 2023

Statement

$2.3.46.$ What force should be applied to the upper weight of mass $m_1$ so that the lower weight of mass $m_2$, connected to the upper one by a spring, breaks off from the floor after this force ceases?

For problem $2.3.46$

Solution

Forces acting on the system

Forces acting on the upper body in the force-less situation ($F=0$) In the case where no external force $F$ is applied, we have the equation: $$N+k\Delta x'=m_2g $$ As $N=0$: $$\Delta x' = \frac{m_2g}{k}$$ For the case where there is a force $F$ $$\Delta x = \frac{F+m_1g}{k}$$ Law of energy preservation $$m_1g\left(l-\Delta x\right)+\frac{k\Delta x^2}{2} = m_1g\left(l+\Delta x'\right)+\frac{k{\Delta x'}^2}{2}$$ $$-m_1g\left(\Delta x + \Delta x'\right)=\frac{k}{2}\left({\Delta x'}^2-{\Delta x}^2\right)$$ The expression $ {\Delta x'}^2 - {\Delta x}^2 $ can be rewritten using the difference of squares: $$2m_1g=k\Delta x - k\Delta x'$$ Substituting the previously obtained values $$2m_1g=F+m_1g-m_2g$$ From where the final result could be obtained $$\boxed{F=m_1g+m_2g}$$

Answer

$$F=(m_1+m_2)g$$

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