1. At time = 0, the nett force on the particle
F=0 since it is just about to move. This is because the extension in the spring is just balancing the (limiting) frictional force due to the rough table.
2. Thereafter, the end of the spring A moves further away from the particle, and hence the extension increases so that the force due to the spring is greater than the limiting frictional force.
3. At time =
t, the extension in the spring has changed, since end A, which is moving with speed
u has moved a certain distance away from the particle. What is this distance? (Hint: SUVAT)
4. However, at time =
t, we are told that the particle has moved distance
x from its original position, clearly towards A.
So
a) what is the nett change in extension
et of the particle at time
t?
b) what is the nett increase in force due to the spring, in terms of
et?
c) what is the total force felt by the particle, at time =
t?
d) what equation do you get when you apply Newton II using the info above?