Edexcel M3 2006 January — Question 1

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM3 (Mechanics 3)
Year2006
SessionJanuary
TopicWork, energy and Power 2

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A particle \(P\) of mass 0.8 kg is attached to one end of a light inelastic string, of natural length 1.2 m and modulus of elasticity 24 N . The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(A\). A horizontal force of magnitude \(F\) newtons is applied to \(P\). The particle \(P\) in in equilibrium with the string making an angle \(60 ^ { \circ }\) with the downward vertical, as shown in Figure 1. Calculate
  1. the value of \(F\),
  2. the extension of the string,
  3. the elasticity stored in the string.