JEE MainPhysicsCircular MotionMCQ+4 / −1
A coin is placed on a disc. The coefficient of friction between the coin and the disc is . If the distance of the coin from the center of the disc is , the maximum angular velocity which can be given to the disc, so that the coin does not slip away, is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Identify the force providing circular motion
A coin placed on a rotating disc moves in a circle of radius with the disc, provided it does not slip.
For circular motion, the required centripetal force is where is the mass of the coin and is the angular velocity.
- Source of centripetal force
The only horizontal force acting on the coin is friction.
So, static friction must provide the required centripetal force:
- Maximum available static friction
The maximum static friction is Since the disc is horizontal, Therefore,
- Condition for no slipping
For the coin not to slip, Cancel from both sides:
So the maximum angular velocity is obtained when equality holds:
Hence,
- Match with options
This corresponds to:
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: B
Our derived answer: B
So, the derived answer agrees with the stored answer.
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