KVPY2013PhysicsRotational Motion
A plank is resting on a horizontal ground in the northern hemisphere of the Earth at a 45^ latitude. Let the angular speed of the Earth be and its radius r_ e . The magnitude of the frictional force on the plank will be
Options
- Amr _ e ²
- Bmr _ e ² 2
- Cmr _ e ² 2
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Correct answer
C. mr _ e ² 2
Step-by-step solution
F ₅= m ² r 45^ where r= Rcos 45^ F _ r = m ² R 2