When the $0\mathrm{.}1-kg$ body is in the position shown, the linear spring is stretched $12mm.$ Determine the force $P$ required to break contact

at C$.$ Complete solutions for $($a$)$ including the effects of the weight and $($b$)$ neglecting the weight.

Answers:

$($a$)$ Including the weight, $P=$

$N$

$($b$)$ Neglecting the weight, $P=$

$N$