A mass is bolted down to a frictionless turntable. The frequency of rotation is , and the

Question:

A mass is bolted down to a frictionless turntable. The frequency of rotation is ω, and the mass is located at a radius α. The mass is released. Viewed from an inertial frame, it travels in a straight line. In the rotating frame, what path does the mass take? Specify r(t) and θ(t), where θ is the angle with respect to the initial radius.