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k = 2.5 kN/m
m = 10kg
3. The small sphere of mass m is mounted on the light rod pivoted at O and
supported at end A by the vertical spring of stiffness k. End A is
displaced a small distance y0 below the horizontal equilibrium position and
released. By the energy method, derive the differential equation of
motion for small oscillations of the rod and determine the expression for
its natural frequency n of vibration. Damping is negligible.
5. The 8-kg body is moved 0.2 m to the right of the equilibrium position and
released from rest at time t = 0. Determine its displacement at time t = 2
s. The viscous damping coefficient c is 20 and the spring stiffness k is 32
N/m.