Dynamics 2e 2061
Problem 9.81
A ring of mass
m
is attached by two linear elastic cords to the
vertical supports as shown. The cords have elastic constant
k
and
unstretched length
L0< L
. Assuming that the pretension in the
cords is large enough that the deflection of the cords due to the
ring’s weight can be neglected, use Newton’s second law to find
the linearized equation of motion about
yD0
for the mass
m
. In
addition, determine the natural frequency of the ring’s vibration.
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