The block rests at a distance of 2 m from the center of the platform. if the coefficient of static friction between the block and the platform is ms = 0.3, determine the maximum speed which the block can attain before it begins to slip. assume the angular motion of the disk is slowly increasing.

Sasha has just gotten a new job in a nearby city. after comparison shopping, she found that renting a nice two-bedroom apartment would cost around $800 per month. her utilities would cost about $150 per month. sasha has enough money saved for a down payment, and she found that she can buy a three-bedroom house or condo with a mortgage payment of $1,000 per month, including taxes and homeowner's insurance. her utilities would cost about $200 per month. what is the advantage of buying the house over renting the apartment?