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The Fundamental Equation of Dynamics

Problem 1.105

A particle of mass \(m\) moves in a certain plane \(P\) due to a force \(F\) whose magnitude is constant and whose vector rotates in that plane with a constant angular velocity \(\omega .\) Assuming the particle to be stationary at the moment \(t=0,\) find: (a) its velocity as a function of time; (b) the distance covered by the particle between two successive stops, and the mean velocity over this time.

Reveal Answer
1.105. (a) \(v=(2 F / m \omega)|\sin (\omega t / 2)| ;\) (b) \(\Delta s=8 F / m \omega^{2}, \quad\langle v\rangle=\) \(=4 F / \pi m \omega .\)