Classical Mechanics (Kibble & Berkshire) · Problem 4.2

Linear oscillations — T.W.B. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire

Physics — Mechanics · particle-dynamics-suspended-rope

Problem

A body of mass MM is suspended from a fixed point OO by an inextensible uniform rope of mass mm and length bb. Find the tension in the rope at a distance zz below OO. The point of support now begins to rise with acceleration 2g2g. What now is the tension in the rope?

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