What is the tension in the string for two blocks on a spinning turntable?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving two blocks tied together on a spinning turntable, focusing on the tension in the string connecting them. The problem includes parameters such as the distance from the center of the turntable, the coefficient of static friction, and the mass of the blocks.

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  • Participants discuss the equations of motion for the blocks, particularly focusing on the forces acting on them due to the spinning motion. There are attempts to calculate the tension in the string and questions about the correctness of the calculations, including unit conversions.

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Two identical blocks are tied together with a string and placed along the same radius of a turntable that is spinning about its center. The inner block is 4 cm from the center and the outer block is 5 cm from the center. The coefficient of static friction between the turntable and the blocks is µs = 0.74, and the string is taut.

a) What is the maximum angular frequency such that neither block slides?
I got w= 12.7 which was right

b) Now suppose that the blocks each have a mass m = 21 g. For the value of w you just found, what is the tension in the string?
T= ?N

I am stuck on b) I have 2 eqns:
T+[tex]\mu[/tex]mg=mR1w^2
-T+[tex]\mu[/tex]mg=mR2w^2

So I keep getting 17N each time I try. What am i doing wrong?
T=mR1w^2-[tex]\mu[/tex]mg
=21x.05x12.7^2 - .74x21x9.81
=169.4-152.4= 17N

Help Please!
 
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I can't help you dude. I need help with the same problem. All I can figure out is that the net force points to the center of the circle I believe, and https://www.physicsforums.com/latex_images/18/1883140-2.png probably doesn't point toward the center, I think.

I'm still stuck on A and have no idea how to procede.
If you finish the problem, and if you have some extra time could you help me with it please? :)
 
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did u convert grams to kg?
 
I was actually just doing that as when i saw i got a new reply. I thought i tried that before but i must have miscalculated. i got it right now thanks!
 
haha yeah, i just solved it thanks to some help from someone else. peace. :)
 

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