9. Two blocks of equal mass M are attached to the ends of a very light string hung over two frictionless pegs as shown. A third block of mass m is attached to the middle of the string between the pegs. (a) Find the potential energy of the system as a function of distance y as shown in the figure. (b) Find the equilibrium distance y, using the potential energy function. Check your answer by analyzing the forces. 2d Qe m M M Σ

9. Two blocks of equal mass M are attached to the ends of a very light string hung over two frictionless pegs as shown. A third block of mass m is attached to the middle of the string between the pegs. (a) Find the potential energy of the system as a function of distance y as shown in the figure. (b) Find the equilibrium distance y, using the potential energy function. Check your answer by analyzing the forces. 2d Qe m M M Σ

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

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