Question:

A coin is placed on a horizontal platform which undergoes vertical simple harmonic motion of angular frequency $\omega$ . The amplitude of oscillation is gradually increased. The coin will leave contact with the platform for the first time:

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • at the mean position of the platform
  • for an amplitude of $g/ \omega^2$
  • for an amplitude of $g^2/ \omega^2$
  • at the highest, position of the platform
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

As the amplitude is increased, the max. acceleration of the platform (along with coin as long as they doesn?t get separated) increases. If wc draw the FBD for coin at one of the extreme positions as shown then from Newton?s law, $mg-N=m\omega^{2}A$ For loosing contact with the platform, $N = 0$ So, $A=g/\omega^{2}$
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