Magnetic sphere moving through iron dust; find velocity & other things

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A small magnetic sphere moving through iron dust deposits 5% of the displaced dust onto its surface, affecting its mass and radius. The discussion focuses on deriving the relationship between the rate of increase in radius and velocity, and formulating a differential equation for the radius over time under specific conditions. There is confusion regarding the dimensional consistency of the equations presented, particularly in the second equation. The attempt to calculate the amount of dust displaced and its impact on the sphere's radius is highlighted as a key challenge. Overall, the problem involves complex dynamics of mass and motion influenced by external forces and material deposition.
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Homework Statement


A small magnetic sphere of initial mass Mo and initial radius Ro is moving through a space filled with iron dust. During its motion, 5% of displaced dust is deposited uniformly onto the surface of sphere. Given the density of dust to be ρ, find:
1. relation rate of increase in radius and velocity
2. if the magnet is moving under a force F=k(R^3), along the direction of motion, obtain a differential equation for radius at time t, when mass at time t, is much greater than it's initial mass and radius much greater that it's initial value
3. assuming a particular solution of differential equation to be R=b(t^2), find the value of acceleration of magnet ball at time t.

(b,k are constants)

Homework Equations


F(external)=0 => ΔP=0
dm = 4∏ρ(R^2)dR

The Attempt at a Solution


couldn;t get any further that writing the above 2 equations
 
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your second equation doesn't make sense dimensionally. The LHS is M/T while the right is just M.
Suppose the ball is moving at speed v = v(t). How much dust is displaced in time dt? So how much is deposited, and how much does the radius increase by?
 
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