Two objects attached with a spring

[giokrutoi]

Homework Statement

on frictionless surface there are two objects m₁ = 0.9 kg m₂ =1.6 kg
at first these two are held by person an spring is shrined L = 10 cm . After that first objet is released and when this object is in it's equilibrium moment another object is released . Find maximal acceleration that can be reached by second objet

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

mv²/2= kx²/2 m1v1/m1+m2 = v2 v2 is the velocity of the center of mass (m1+m2)a=kx1 k1 is found by conservation of energy mv1² = (m1+m2)v2²/2 + kx1²/2 are my conclusion write?

 

[BvU]

Homework Statement

on frictionless surface there are two objects $m_1 = 0.9$ kg, $m_2 =1.6$ kg

at first these two are held by a person and the spring is shrinked over a distance $L = 10$ cm.

After that, the first object is released and when this object is in its equilibrium position the other object is released .

Find the maximum acceleration that can be reached by the second object.

Homework Equations

There is nothing here ?​

The Attempt at a Solution

$mv^2/2= kx^2/2 \qquad$ In general, or at some specific point ?
$m_1v_1/m_+m_ = v_2$ $v_2$ is the velocity of the center of mass Can't be: dimensions do not match

$(m_1+m_2)a=kx_1$ k1 is found by conservation of energy Don't know. What is a ?

$mv_1^2 = (m_1+m_2)v_2^2/2 + kx_1^2/2$ How do you derive that ?

are my conclusion right ?

I don't think so. Perhaps you want to work more systematically:

• name all variables and make clear how you derive the unknowns from the knowns
• check dimensions for every equation
• clearly list all the relevant equations

 

[giokrutoi]

I don't think so. Perhaps you want to work more systematically:

• name all variables and make clear how you derive the unknowns from the knowns
• check dimensions for every equation
• clearly list all the relevant equations

relative equations: Kx₁²/2=m₁v₁²/2

 

[giokrutoi]

oh I forgot k is also given

 

[giokrutoi]

I don't think so. Perhaps you want to work more systematically:

• name all variables and make clear how you derive the unknowns from the knowns
• check dimensions for every equation
• clearly list all the relevant equations

 

[BvU]

I decipher

• now $(m_1+m_2)a = kx_1\quad(2)$

What is $x_1$ and what is $a$ ?

Then: "I guess..."

No need to guess: you already calculated the velocity of the center of mass.
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But it seems to me you are still in the dark about where you are going and how you want to go there ?

 

[giokrutoi]

I decipher

• now $(m_1+m_2)a = kx_1\quad(2)$

What is $x_1$ and what is $a$ ?

Then: "I guess..."

No need to guess: you already calculated the velocity of the center of mass.
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But it seems to me you are still in the dark about where you are going and how you want to go there ?

a is acceleration of center of mass and I think that initial energy - energy of the center of mass should be potential energy of spring which has it's new x1

 

[BvU]

And how would the center of mass be able to undergo acceleration ?

 

[giokrutoi]

And how would the center of mass be able to undergo acceleration ?

it should be because net force on system isn't zero

 

[giokrutoi]

it's motion should be linear but It can also gain acceleration

 

[haruspex]

it should be because net force on system isn't zero

What external forces are there on the system?

 

[haruspex]

relative equations: Kx₁²/2=m₁v₁²/2

What, exactly, do x₁ and v₁ represent there? (There is no value in being able to quote equations if you cannot say what the terms in it represent.)

 

[giokrutoi]

What external forces are there on the system?

ok guess that only external force is kx which cause objects to move with acceleration
but it can also be that I don't understand their motion too well

 

[giokrutoi]

What, exactly, do x₁ and v₁ represent there? (There is no value in being able to quote equations if you cannot say what the terms in it represent.)

this formula meant to be in general but in this cases all variables are given

 

[giokrutoi]

I can't figure out how do they move and I don't have to find system acceleration but maximal of the second objet

 

[BvU]

Can you see that $kx$ is NOT an external force ? According to Isaac the force one exercises on the other is opposite and equal to the force the other exercises in the one. So for the motion of the center of mass this has no significance !

 

[haruspex]

this formula meant to be in general but in this cases all variables are given

You have not understood what I asked. Even though you have not stated it, I'm happy to guess that x₁ is a spring compression (or extension) and that v₁ is a velocity. But what compression and what velocity? Hint: it does not give you the velocity of an attached mass when the extension is x₁.
As BvU notes, in the system consisting of the two masses and the spring, forces between those entities are internal to that system. What forces act on that system from outside it?

 

[giokrutoi]

i don't understand what forces are from outside

 

[haruspex]

i don't understand what forces are from outside

Exactly, there aren't any. So would the common mass centre accelerate?

 

[giokrutoi]

you're write I understand what you're saying but. How can I calculate m2 acceleration

 

[giokrutoi]

maybe m1a1=m2a2

 

[giokrutoi]

so center has no acceleration

 

[haruspex]

you're write I understand what you're saying but. How can I calculate m2 acceleration

If you find the velocity of the common mass centre then you can consider the motions of the masses relative to that. When m2 is at its maximum acceleration, what can you say about the acceleration of m1 and the relative velocities of the masses?

 

[giokrutoi]

maybe relative velocity of m1 due Tue center of mass is v-vcenter and we can calculate v2 which is velocity of m2 from cocervation of energy

 

[haruspex]

maybe relative velocity of m1 due Tue center of mass is v-vcenter

Sorry, but I have no idea what you mean. Maybe it will make sense if you post some equations.

 

[giokrutoi]

what about this

 

[BvU]

Are we going full circle ?
$mv^2/2= kx^2/2 \qquad$ was in post 1 as well. My question was "In general, or at some specific point ?"

Now you post (I deduce) $$m_1 v_1^2/2 = (m_1+m_2) v_{\rm\, c.o.m.}^2 /2 + m_2 v_2^2/2 $$
What relevant equation can possibly lead to this ? Any idea yourself what you mean with these variables ? Or at what time ?

Why don't you start over and present a complete problem statement with a complete list of symbols/variables/given/known data (plus explanation what they mean) and the relevant equations (not that many anyway). Very helpful and instructive. Just coming up with ever more new "what about this" isn't going to solve this exercise for you !

 

[giokrutoi]

Are we going full circle ?
$mv^2/2= kx^2/2 \qquad$ was in post 1 as well. My question was "In general, or at some specific point ?"

Now you post (I deduce) $$m_1 v_1^2/2 = (m_1+m_2) v_{\rm\, c.o.m.}^2 /2 + m_2 v_2^2/2 $$
What relevant equation can possibly lead to this ? Any idea yourself what you mean with these variables ? Or at what time ?

Why don't you start over and present a complete problem statement with a complete list of symbols/variables/given/known data (plus explanation what they mean) and the relevant equations (not that many anyway). Very helpful and instructive. Just coming up with ever more new "what about this" isn't going to solve this exercise for you ![/ to you QUOTE]
i have question to you
do you know Russian

 

[giokrutoi]

do you know Russian

 

[giokrutoi]

?