$A$ small mass $m$ rests at the edge of a horizontal disc of radius $R$. The coefficient of static friction between the mass and the disc is $\mu$. The disc is rotated about its axis at an angular velocity such that the mass slides off the disc and lands on the floor $h$ meters below. What was its horizontal distance of travel from the point it left the disc?

  • A
    $\sqrt{\mu h}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\mu (R + h)^2}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\mu Rh}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{2\mu Rh}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ body of mass $200 \text{ g}$ is tied to a spring of spring constant $12.5 \text{ N/m}$,while the other end of the spring is fixed at point '$O$'. If the body moves about '$O$' in a circular path on a smooth horizontal surface with a constant angular speed of $5 \text{ rad/s}$,then the ratio of the extension in the spring to its natural length will be:

How is centripetal force provided during motion on a level circular path?

In a motorcycle stunt called the "well of death",the track is a vertical cylindrical surface of $18\, m$ diameter. What should be the minimum speed of the motorcyclist in $m/s$ to prevent him from sliding down? The coefficient of friction is $0.8$ and take $g = 10\, m/s^2$.

Difficult
View Solution

If the coefficient of friction between the tires and the road is $\mu$,the maximum safe speed is $10\;m/s$. If the coefficient of friction becomes $\mu' = \frac{\mu}{2}$,what will be the new maximum safe speed?

$A$ modern grand-prix racing car of mass $m$ is travelling on a flat track in a circular arc of radius $R$ with a speed $v$. If the coefficient of static friction between the tyres and the track is $\mu_{s},$ then the magnitude of negative lift $F_{L}$ acting downwards on the car is (Assume forces on the four tyres are identical and $g =$ acceleration due to gravity)

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo