4. Fixed points \(A\) and \(B\) are on a horizontal ceiling, where \(A B = 4 a\). A light elastic string has natural length \(3 a\) and modulus of elasticity \(\lambda\). One end of the string is attached to \(A\) and the other end is attached to \(B\). A particle \(P\) of mass \(m\) is attached to the midpoint of the string. The particle hangs freely in equilibrium at the point \(C\), where \(C\) is at a distance \(\frac { 3 } { 2 } a\) vertically below the ceiling.
- Show that \(\lambda = \frac { 5 m g } { 4 }\)
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The point \(D\) is the midpoint of \(A B\). The particle is now raised vertically upwards to \(D\), and released from rest. - Find the speed of \(P\) as it passes through \(C\).
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