A 3-4-5 inclined plane is fixed to a rotating turntable. A block rests on the inclined plane and the coefficient of static friction between the inclined plane and the block is μs = 1/4. The block is to remain at a position 40 cm from the center of rotation of the turntable (figure). Find the minimum angular velocity ω (in rad/sec) to keep the block from sliding down the plane (toward the center)
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As shown in figure, the forces acting on the block are the gravitational force mg, the normal reaction N, the static friction f, and the cenrifugal
force with f = μsN, P = mω2r. Thus the conditions for equilibrium are
mg sin θ = P cos θ + μsN,
N = mg cos θ + P sin θ
Hence mg sin θ = P cos θ + μs mg cos θ + μs P sin θ,
giving P = mg = mω2r,
or ω2 = = = = 10.3
ω = 3.2 rad/s
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