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Question

A coin is placed on a horizontal platform which undergoes vertical simple harmonic motion of angular frequency ω The amplitude of oscillation is gradually increased. The coin will leave contact with the platform for the first time

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Solution

The free body diagram for the coin at one of the extreme position is shown in fig.

According to Newtons law, mgN=2A
For loosing contact with platform, N = 0
 mg=2A  or  A=g/ω2

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