Two wheels which are rotated by some external source with constant angular velocity ( ) in opposite directions as shown in the figure above. A uniform plank of mass is placed symmetrically. The friction coefficient between each wheel and the plank is . Find the frequency of oscillation, when the plank is slightly displaced along its length ( ) and relapsed.
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Neglect end effect caused by extra length of plank.
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