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The figure shows masses X, Y and Z placed at different points on a turn table. The turn table is rotated at different angular velocities.

The figure shows masses X, Y and Z placed at different points on a turn table. The turn table is rotated at different angular velocities.
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(i) State two factors that would cause the masses to slide.
(ii) At the time that start sliding off, state the mass with the highest angular velocity,give reason for your answer.

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sharon
(i)- Increased angular velocity.
-Reducing the friction by oiling or smoothening.
ii).X, since radius is smallest, angular velocity must be greatest to maintain the centripetal force.
sharon kalunda answered the question on September 26, 2019 at 14:17

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