AQA M1 2011 January — Question 6

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2011
SessionJanuary
TopicPulley systems

6 Two particles, \(A\) and \(B\), are connected by a light inextensible string which passes over a smooth peg. Particle \(A\) has mass 2 kg and particle \(B\) has mass 4 kg . Particle \(A\) hangs freely with the string vertical. Particle \(B\) is at rest in equilibrium on a rough horizontal surface with the string at an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the vertical. The particles, peg and string are shown in the diagram.
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  1. By considering particle \(A\), find the tension in the string.
  2. Draw a diagram to show the forces acting on particle \(B\).
  3. Show that the magnitude of the normal reaction force acting on particle \(B\) is 22.2 newtons, correct to three significant figures.
  4. Find the least possible value of the coefficient of friction between particle \(B\) and the surface.
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