2 A particle \(P\) of mass 3.5 kg is moving down a line of greatest slope of a rough inclined plane. At the instant that its speed is \(2.1 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 } P\) is at a point \(A\) on the plane. At that instant an impulse of magnitude 33.6 Ns , directed up the line of greatest slope, acts on \(P\).
- Show that as a result of the impulse \(P\) starts moving up the plane with a speed of \(7.5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\).
While still moving up the plane, \(P\) has speed \(1.5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at a point \(B\) where \(A B = 4.2 \mathrm {~m}\). The plane is inclined at an angle of \(20 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. The frictional force exerted by the plane on \(P\) is modelled as constant.
- Calculate the work done against friction as \(P\) moves from \(A\) to \(B\).
- Hence find the magnitude of the frictional force acting on \(P\).
\(P\) first comes to instantaneous rest at point \(C\) on the plane. - Calculate \(A C\).