A classical mechanics problem by Vishnu Kadiri

Classical Mechanics Level 2

There is a spring attached to 2 different mass balls. They are balanced now. Which side will it tip over when the spring is released?

Towards left It won't tip Towards right

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Vishnu Kadiri by Vishnu Kadiri , 19, India

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Vishnu Kadiri
Sep 5, 2016

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Can we say that as no next external force is acting on the system so centre of mass will remain where it was at equilibrium?

Kushagra Sahni - 4 years, 9 months ago

You need to explain about spring that it is not flexible and it is remained unchanged in contraction at rest of body.

A Former Brilliant Member - 4 years, 9 months ago

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The position will however not change.

Vishnu Kadiri - 4 years, 9 months ago
Somyaneel Sinha
Sep 8, 2016

Since there is no external net force on mass spring system the com of this system remains directly over the pivoting point giving a net torque of zero

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