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

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a string connecting two blocks on a spinning turntable. The blocks are positioned at different radii, with the inner block at 4 cm and the outer block at 5 cm. The coefficient of static friction is µs = 0.74, and the maximum angular frequency calculated is w = 12.7 rad/s. The tension in the string was initially miscalculated, but after converting the mass from grams to kilograms, the correct tension was determined to be 17 N.

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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+\mumg=mR1w^2
-T+\mumg=mR2w^2

So I keep getting 17N each time I try. What am i doing wrong?
T=mR1w^2-\mumg
=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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