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A particle \(P\) of mass 0.2 kg is attached to one end of a light inextensible string of length 0.6 m . The other end of the string is attached to a particle \(Q\) of mass 0.3 kg . The string passes through a small hole \(H\) in a smooth horizontal surface. A light elastic string of natural length 0.3 m and modulus of elasticity 15 N joins \(Q\) to a fixed point \(A\) which is 0.4 m vertically below \(H\). The particle \(P\) moves on the surface in a horizontal circle with centre \(H\) (see diagram).
- Calculate the greatest possible speed of \(P\) for which the elastic string is not extended.
- Find the distance \(H P\) given that the angular speed of \(P\) is \(8 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\).