3 At time \(t = 0\) seconds, a particle \(P\) is projected with speed \(u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle \(60 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal from a point \(O\). In the subsequent motion \(P\) moves freely under gravity. The direction of motion of \(P\) when \(t = 5\) is perpendicular to its direction of motion when \(t = 15\).
Find the value of \(u\).
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A ring of weight \(W\), with radius \(a\) and centre \(O\), is at rest on a rough surface that is inclined to the horizontal at an angle \(\alpha\) where \(\tan \alpha = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\). The plane of the ring is perpendicular to the inclined surface and parallel to a line of greatest slope of the surface. The point \(P\) on the circumference of the ring is such that \(O P\) is parallel to the surface.
A light inextensible string is attached to \(P\) and to the point \(Q\), which is on the surface, such that \(P Q\) is horizontal (see diagram). The points \(O , P\) and \(Q\) are in the same vertical plane. The system is in limiting equilibrium and the coefficient of friction between the ring and the surface is \(\mu\).
- Find, in terms of \(W\), the tension in the string \(P Q\).
- Find the value of \(\mu\).