Small bead - Circular loop Problem

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving a small bead fixed on a circular loop of radius R, which is rotating about the YY' axis with a constant angular acceleration 'α'. The bead remains stationary on the loop, indicating that it does not slide along the path. The primary focus is on determining the acceleration of the bead at a specific instant 't', utilizing kinematic principles rather than force analysis.

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Homework Statement
A small bead is fixed on a circular loop of radius R as shown in the figure below. The
loop is rotating about YY axis with constant angular acceleration ‘α’. The loop starts
from rest, then, the bead is in circular motion, then acceleration of the bead at instant
‘t’ is_______.
Relevant Equations
Angular Acceleration equation
Homework Statement: A small bead is fixed on a circular loop of radius R as shown in the figure below. The
loop is rotating about YY axis with constant angular acceleration ‘α’. The loop starts
from rest, then, the bead is in circular motion, then acceleration of the bead at instant
‘t’ is_______.
Homework Equations: Angular Acceleration equation

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Albinjijo said:
Homework Statement: A small bead is fixed on a circular loop ...

If I'm interpreting the problem correctly, then the bead cannot slide along the loop. It is fixed at point P. So, I think this is just a kinematics problem. No need to consider forces.
 

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