A horizontal turntable spins at a constant angular velocity
ω. A small block
A of mass
m is placed on the turntable at a distance
R from the center. The coefficient of static friction between block
A and the turntable is
μs. A second small block
B, also of mass
m, is placed at a distance
2R from the center, such that the center, block
A, and block
B lie along a single straight line in that order. Block
B rests on a frictionless patch of the turntable. The two blocks are connected by a light, inextensible string of length
R. What is the minimum value of
μs required so that the blocks do not slide relative to the turntable? (Answer in terms of
ω,
R,
g)