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A coin is placed on the horizontal plate. Plate performs S.H.M. vertically with
angular frequency ' $\omega^{\prime}$. The amplitude (A) of oscillations is gradually increased.
The coin will lose contact with plate for the first time when amplitude is
$(\mathrm{g}=$ acceleration due to gravity $)$
PhysicsOscillationsMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (19 Oct Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $\frac{\mathrm{g}}{\omega^{2}}$
  • B zero
  • C $\frac{\omega^{2}}{\mathrm{~g}}$
  • D $\frac{\mathrm{A}}{2}$
Solution:
1677 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{\mathrm{g}}{\omega^{2}}$
(D)
The coin will lose contact with the plate when its acceleration in downward direction just exceeds acceleration due to gravity.
$\begin{array}{l}
\therefore \omega^{2} \mathrm{x}=\mathrm{g} \\
\therefore \mathrm{x} \quad=\frac{\mathrm{g}}{\omega^{2}}
\end{array}$

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