A uniform rigid bar of mass \(m\) is connected to the wall of a trailer by a spring of stiffness \(k\) (see Fig. 5.64). The trailer has a mass \(5 m\), is connected to a spring of stiffness \(2 k\), and moves on a frictionless surface. Derive the conditions necessary for the stability of the system.

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