3.03j Smooth contact model: and limitations

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OCR M2 2012 January Q4
12 marks Standard +0.3
4 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.2 kg is attached to one end of a light inextensible string of length 1.2 m . The other end of the string is fixed at a point \(A\) which is 0.6 m above a smooth horizontal table. \(P\) moves on the table in a circular path whose centre \(O\) is vertically below \(A\).
  1. Given that the angular speed of \(P\) is \(2.5 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\), find
    1. the tension in the string,
    2. the normal reaction between the particle and the table.
    3. Find the greatest possible speed of \(P\), given that the particle remains in contact with the table.