Meriam, Kraige & Bolton — Kinetics of Particles: Problem 3_109

3/109 The two 0.2-kg sliders A and B are connected by a light rigid bar of length \(L = 0.5\) m. If the system is released from rest while in the position shown with the spring undeformed, determine the maximum compression \(\delta\) of the spring. Note the presence of a constant 0.14-MPa air pressure acting on one 500-mm\(^2\) side of slider A. Neglect friction. The motion occurs in a vertical plane.