Question

A straight wire is bent in a right angle and fixed in place. Two identical beads which slide along the wire at time zero at rest on the two legs of the wire at perhaps different distances from the vertex. The beads attract each other with equal force, directed on the line between them, which vary smoothly with time. There are no other forces. Prove that the beads arrive at the vortex at the same time.

Answer 1

Will Medal!:)

Answer 2

SUPPOSE ONE PARTICLE IS ON THE X AXIS AND THE OTHER ON THE Y AXIS. AS REGARD THE TWO PARTICLE SYSTEM, THE ONLY EXTERNAL FORCES ARE DUE TO THE CONSTRAINTS.

Answer 3

ok

Answer 4

Do I get a medal.

Answer 5

Thank you!!!!!

Answer 6

You're welcome and thank you cute birdy:D

Answer 7

wags his tail at you

Answer 8

Your welcome, and the birds says "Thank you for saying I am cute"

Answer 9

^_^