JEE Main 2006 Physics question
A coin is placed on a horizontal platform which undergoes vertical simple harmonic motion of angular frequency . The amplitude of oscillation is gradually increased. The coin will leave contact with the platform for the first time
Answer: (3)
Solution
The coin loses contact when the platform's downward acceleration exceeds g, which first happens at the top where the acceleration is .
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