Help me on my assingment on vibrations & wave

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The discussion revolves around solving a physics assignment involving two particles of masses m1 and m2 attached to a rigid spring with natural length l and tension k.e. The problem requires finding the position of the particles over time after one particle is projected vertically with velocity v. The conversation highlights the need for clarity on the participant's current understanding and methods, suggesting multiple approaches, including the use of formulas and differential equations.

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help me on my urgent assingment on vibrations & wave

1.Two particles of masses m1 and m2 are attached to the ends of a rigid spring,the natural length of the spring is l and its tension is k.e.Initially, th particles are at rest with m1 at height h above m2 at t=0.mi is projected vertically unward with velocity v.find the position of the particles at any subsequent time.2.what is the larges value for which this solution applies.:
 
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efebest said:
1.Two particles of masses m1 and m2 are attached to the ends of a rigid spring,the natural length of the spring is l and its tension is k.e.Initially, th particles are at rest with m1 at height h above m2 at t=0.mi is projected vertically unward with velocity v.find the position of the particles at any subsequent time.2.what is the larges value for which this solution applies.:
Help you how? All you did was state a problem- you haven't given any indication of what you know or what you have already done on this so we don't know what kind of hints will help. I can think of about four different ways to do this, some using formulas that you may or may not know, some solving differential equations using different assumptions about the problem.
 

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