Physics - Circular Motion Question with Solution | TestHub

Two equal masses m are attached by a string. One mass lies at radial distance r from the center of a horizontal turntable which rotates with constant angular velocity $\omega$, while the second hangs from the strings inside the turntable's hollow spindle (see figure). The coefficient of static friction between the turntable and the mass lying on it is ${\mu }_{\mathrm{s}}=0.5$. The maximum and minimum values ${\mathrm{r}}_{\text{max }},{\mathrm{r}}_{\text{min }}$ of r such that the mass lying on the turntable does not slide. Find the ratio of $r_{\text{max }}/r_{\text{min }}$.