Angular velocity and acceleration

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The discussion revolves around calculating the angular velocity at which a mass on a circular table will begin to slip, given a constant angular acceleration and static friction coefficient. The user sets up a free body diagram and applies relevant equations of motion, ultimately deriving the angular velocity formula as θ' = √(μg/r). The calculated angular velocity is 3.13 rad/s, but the user expresses concern about not incorporating the given angular acceleration into their solution. Other participants confirm that the approach seems correct, noting that the angular acceleration is already accounted for in the analysis. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between angular acceleration and the forces acting on the mass.
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Homework Statement


Small mass sits on a circular revolving table, 200 mm from center. It is given a constant angular acceleration of 2 rad/s. The static coefficient of friction is 0.2. At what angular velocity will the mass start to slip?
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Homework Equations


ar=v2/r
ar=r''-rθ'2
aθ=rθ''+2r'θ'
ΣFi=mai
Ff,max=μN

The Attempt at a Solution


I first set up a free body diagram with wmass pointing downwards, Ff pointing left, normal pointing upwards, with ar vector pointing to the right.

Since the distance is unchanging, r = 0.2m, r'=0, r''=0. θ''=2rad/s, θ'=2t rad/s + c, θ=t2+ct+d

ΣFz=maz=N-mg, since az=0, N=mg
ΣFr=mar=m(r''-rθ'2)=-Ff
Combining: m(r''-rθ'2)=-μmg
Simplifying: -rθ'2=-μg

θ' = ω = √(μg/r)
θ' = √(0.2⋅(9.81m/s2)/0.2m) = 3.13 rad/s

Does this look correct? I never used the given angular acceleration so I feel like I missed something. Thank you.
 
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That seems right to me. although the acceleration is to the left (which the math seems to identify with already)
 
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