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A block of mass M is situated on a smooth horizontal table. A thread tied to the block passes through a hole in the table and carries a mass m at its other end. If the length of the thread above the table is l and M is revolving in a horizontal circle with angular speed ω on the table, then the value of m so that it remains suspended at a constant height h is:

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Mghω2
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Mglω2
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Mlω2g
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Mlω2
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Solution

The correct option is D Mlω2g
The mass m will remain in constant height when its weight balance the centripetal force on M.
i.e, mg=Mw2lm=Mw2lg

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