The light rod is pivoted at O and carries the 5- and 10-lb particles. If the rod is rele...

The light rod is pivoted at O and carries the 5- and 10-lb particles. If the rod is released from rest at θ = 60° and swings in the vertical plane, calculate (a) the velocity v of the 5-lb particle just before it hits the spring in the dashed position and (b) the maximum compression x of the spring. Assume that x is small so that the position of the rod when the spring is compressed is essentially horizontal.