A wedge of mass M and angle ø slides freely on a horizontal plane and a block of mass m moves freely on the wedge. Then a block of mass m is released from rest on a wedge of mass M at a height h above the floor. (All surfaces are frictionless). Find the equation of the velocity and position of the wedge and block, when the block hits the floor.

A wedge of mass M and angle ø slides freely on a horizontal plane and a block of mass m moves freely on the wedge. Then a block of mass m is released from rest on a wedge of mass M at a height h above the floor. (All surfaces are frictionless). Find the equation of the velocity and position of the wedge and block, when the block hits the floor.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.6P

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