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A particle \(P\) of mass 0.25 kg moves upwards with constant speed \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) along a line of greatest slope on a smooth plane inclined at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. The pulling force acting on \(P\) has magnitude \(T \mathrm {~N}\) and acts at an angle of \(20 ^ { \circ }\) to the line of greatest slope (see diagram). Calculate
- the value of \(T\),
- the magnitude of the contact force exerted on \(P\) by the plane.
The pulling force \(T \mathrm {~N}\) acting on \(P\) is suddenly removed, and \(P\) comes to instantaneous rest 0.4 s later.
- Calculate \(u\).