How to Approach Solving a Variable-Mass System with a Falling Drip?

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The discussion focuses on solving a variable-mass system involving a falling drip, with the user sharing their mathematical approach and expressing confusion about their calculations. They present a new equation, S=t (ud-(gt/2)-ud(m/M)), after acknowledging previous errors in their attempts. The user seeks feedback on whether they are on the right track with their current solution. The context is based on concepts from "Fundamental University Physics Volume 1 (Mechanics)" by Marcelo Alonso and Edward J. Finn. The conversation emphasizes the challenges of understanding variable-mass systems in physics.
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Homework Statement
Falling drip surrounding by water vapor. For t=0, initial mass=M and Uo=0. Prove the following equation...
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S(t)=
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Hi all!

Μy attempt to solve it:

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I'm stuck here. An opinion ?

Thanks.
 
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S=t (ud-(gt/2)-ud(m/M))


* I dont't know what happened there
 
I made a new attempt to solve it, and reading more for those kind of problems. I made some errors at the previous posts, so this is my attempt now:

New Doc 2019-10-02 10.23.35_1.jpg


New Doc 2019-10-02 10.23.35_2.jpg
I'm on the right track ?

Thanks.


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From: Fundamental University Fhysics Volume 1 (Mechanics), Marcelo Alonso & Edwart J. Finn
 
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