A parabolic bowl with its bottom at origin has the shape y= x^ 2 20 . Here, x and y are…

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A parabolic bowl with its bottom at origin has the shape \(y=\frac{x^{2}}{20}\). Here, x and y are in metres. The maximum height at which a small mass m can be placed on the bowl without slipping (coefficient of static friction is 0.5) is:
  1. 2.5 m
  2. 1.25 m
  3. 1.0 m
  4. 4.0 m

Answer

(B) 1.25 m

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