Leaving the Hemisphere

A point particle of mass m sits at rest on top of a frictionless hemisphere of mass M, which rests on a frictionless table, as shown. The particle is given a tiny kick and slides down the hemisphere. At what angle θ \theta (measured from the top of the hemisphere, and measured in degrees) does the particle lose contact with the hemisphere if the ratio of M M to m m is 2?

Clarification: m M m \ne M .

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The answer is 39.9.

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Isaac Omolayo
Jun 19, 2015

Visit link for answer:https://www.physics.harvard.edu/uploads/files/undergrad/probweek/sol87.pdf

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