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Statement

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For problem $2.5.23$

Solution

For problem $2.5.23$
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Suppose that the speed of the body at its lowest point is and the speed of the support moving in the opposite direction is . Then, by conservation of momentum , because both objects are initially at rest. From conservation of energy, the gravitational potential energy of the body transforms into kinetic energy of both objects, so

Solving the two equations from conservation laws, we have

The body moves along a circular path relative to the support, and its relative speed at its lowest point is

At this point, the centripetal force is , where is the normal force on the body from the support (which has the same magnitude as the force that the body exerts on the support). Consequently,

Note that while the support is a non-inertial frame of reference, the pseudo-force in this frame is horizontal and does not affect .

Answer

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