Static friction and centripetal force

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The maximum constant angular velocity (\omega) of a block on a turntable, given the coefficient of static friction (\mu_s) and radius (r), is determined by the equation \(\omega = \sqrt{\frac{\mu_s g}{r}}\). This relationship is derived by equating the static friction force to the centripetal force required for circular motion. The normal force (F_n) is defined as \(F_n = mg\), where g is the acceleration due to gravity. The discussion confirms the correctness of this formula for calculating angular velocity without causing the block to slip.

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  • Familiarity with Newton's laws of motion, particularly the concept of equilibrium
  • Basic grasp of angular velocity and its relationship to circular motion
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Homework Statement


"If the coefficient of static friction between the block of mass m and the turntable is \mu_s, determine the maximum constant angular velocity of the platform without causing the block to slip." I'm actually using this problem to understand why I'm getting the wrong answer to another question, unfortunately the book doesn't actually say if I have the right answer to THIS one. r is the radius, of course.


Homework Equations


f = \mu_s F_{n}\<br /> <br /> F = m r \omega^2 \<br /> <br /> \sum F = F_1 + F_2<br /> <br /> F_{n} = m g


The Attempt at a Solution


Using summation, I set the static friction force equal to the centripetal force for equilibrium and solved for \omega.
\omega = \sqrt{{\mu_s g}/{r}}
 
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Xamien said:

Homework Statement


"If the coefficient of static friction between the block of mass m and the turntable is \mu_s, determine the maximum constant angular velocity of the platform without causing the block to slip." I'm actually using this problem to understand why I'm getting the wrong answer to another question, unfortunately the book doesn't actually say if I have the right answer to THIS one. r is the radius, of course.


Homework Equations


f = \mu_s F_{n}\<br /> <br /> F = m r \omega^2 \<br /> <br /> \sum F = F_1 + F_2<br /> <br /> F_{n} = m g


The Attempt at a Solution


Using summation, I set the static friction force equal to the centripetal force for equilibrium and solved for \omega.
\omega = \sqrt{{\mu_s g}/{r}}

That final expression looks OK.
 
Thanks!
 

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