Problem 2: An object of mass M is hanging from a spring (with I_o =0 and a spring constant k). There is a constant force from the wind, F_wind, blowing to the right, so the mass is initially at rest, but hanging at an angle Theta from the vertical because of the presence of the wind. Suddenly, spring breaks, and the mass drops under the influence of F_wind (note F_air and F_wind are the same constant vector!) and its weight. If the object (in equilibrium before the spring breaks) is a height H above the ground, how far laterally (in the direction of the wind) does the object hit the ground, L (given theta, k, M, g, H)?

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Problem 2: An object of mass M is hanging from a spring (with I_o =0 and a spring
constant k). There is a constant force from the wind, F_wind, blowing to the right,
so the mass is initially at rest, but hanging at an angle Theta from the vertical
because of the presence of the wind. Suddenly, spring breaks, and the mass drops
under the influence of F_wind (note F_air and F_wind are the same constant
vector!) and its weight. If the object (in equilibrium before the spring breaks) is a
height H above the ground, how far laterally (in the direction of the wind) does the
object hit the ground, L (given theta, k, M, g, H)?
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2: An object of mass M is hanging from a spring (with I_o =0 and a spring constant k). There is a constant force from the wind, F_wind, blowing to the right, so the mass is initially at rest, but hanging at an angle Theta from the vertical because of the presence of the wind. Suddenly, spring breaks, and the mass drops under the influence of F_wind (note F_air and F_wind are the same constant vector!) and its weight. If the object (in equilibrium before the spring breaks) is a height H above the ground, how far laterally (in the direction of the wind) does the object hit the ground, L (given theta, k, M, g, H)?
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