Edexcel M1 2017 June — Question 4

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2017
SessionJune
TopicMotion on a slope

4. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} A particle \(P\) of mass 5 kg is held at rest in equilibrium on a rough inclined plane by a horizontal force of magnitude 10 N . The plane is inclined to the horizontal at an angle \(\alpha\) where \(\tan \alpha = \frac { 3 } { 4 }\), as shown in Figure 1. The line of action of the force lies in the vertical plane containing \(P\) and a line of greatest slope of the plane. The coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the plane is \(\mu\). Given that \(P\) is on the point of sliding down the plane, find the value of \(\mu\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c809d34e-83db-4a16-a831-001f9f36b1c3-13_2460_72_311_27}