Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 4-8

Gravitation — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · phase-diagram-piecewise-constant-force

Problem

A mass mm moves in one dimension and is subject to a constant force +F0+F_0 when x<0x < 0 and to a constant force −F0-F_0 when x>0x > 0. Describe the motion by constructing a phase diagram. Calculate the period of the motion in terms of mm, F0F_0, and the amplitude AA (disregard damping).

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