Chapter 2: Q. 75 (page 63)
The two masses in the Figure given below, slide on frictionless wires. They are connected by a pivoting rigid rod of length L. Prove that v2x= - v1y tan .

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Chapter 2: Q. 75 (page 63)
The two masses in the Figure given below, slide on frictionless wires. They are connected by a pivoting rigid rod of length L. Prove that v2x= - v1y tan .

The resultis proven.
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