Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Circular Motion
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Circular Motion
A mosquito rests on an L.P. record disc that is rotating on a turn...
A mosquito rests on an L.P. record disc that is rotating on a turn table at revolutions per minute. If the distance of the mosquito from the centre of the turn table is , what is the minimum friction coefficient required between the record and the mosquito to prevent it from slipping? Take .
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
The angular velocity of the turn table is given by .
Converting to radians per second:
The distance of the mosquito from the centre is .
For the mosquito to not slip, the static friction must provide the necessary centripetal force:
Substituting the values:
The minimum friction coefficient required is .
Converting to radians per second:
The distance of the mosquito from the centre is .
For the mosquito to not slip, the static friction must provide the necessary centripetal force:
Substituting the values:
The minimum friction coefficient required is .