• Determine the maximum height h of the mass m for
which the inverted pendulum will be stable in the
vertical position shown. Each of the springs has a
stiffness k, and they have equal pre-compressions in
this position. Neglect the mass of the remainder of the
mechanism. 2 2 2 2
4kb kb 2kb 4b
a) (b) (c) (d)
mg mg mg 2mg