PHYSICS 321 - Classical Mechanics I

Spring 2007

Homework Set #4 (due 2/14/07)

(but note that this section is on the midterm exam of 2/7!)

1. Thornton and Marion, problem 9-23.

2. Thornton and Marion, problem 9-24. Hint: the force on m due to the string is always perpendicular to the velocity vector.

3. Thornton and Marion, problem 9-30.

4. Thornton and Marion, problem 9-27.

5. Thornton and Marion, problem 9-36. Hint: there are solutions for both α>0 and α<0.

6. Thornton and Marion, problem 9-42.

7. Thornton and Marion, problem 9-44.