Engineering
Physics
Circular Motion in Vertical Plane
Question

An inclined plane of sides 3-4-5 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 400 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) [Fill the answer in terms of closest integer]

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Solution

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 (sinθµscosθcosθ+µssinθ)=  mg = mω2r,
or ω2 = (sinθµscosθcosθ+µssinθ) = gr =  (3514  ·  4545+14  ·  35) 9.84= 1.03
ω = 1.01 rad/s