Edexcel M2 2013 June — Question 2

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2013
SessionJune
TopicWork, energy and Power 2

2. A particle \(P\) of mass 3 kg moves from point \(A\) to point \(B\) up a line of greatest slope of a fixed rough plane. The plane is inclined at \(20 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the plane is 0.4 Given that \(A B = 15 \mathrm {~m}\) and that the speed of \(P\) at \(A\) is \(20 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), find
  1. the work done against friction as \(P\) moves from \(A\) to \(B\),
  2. the speed of \(P\) at \(B\).