AQA M1 2008 June — Question 6

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2008
SessionJune
TopicMotion on a slope

6 A block, of mass 5 kg , slides down a rough plane inclined at \(40 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. When modelling the motion of the block, assume that there is no air resistance acting on it.
  1. Draw and label a diagram to show the forces acting on the block.
  2. Show that the magnitude of the normal reaction force acting on the block is 37.5 N , correct to three significant figures.
  3. Given that the acceleration of the block is \(0.8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\), find the coefficient of friction between the block and the plane.
  4. In reality, air resistance does act on the block. State how this would change your value for the coefficient of friction and explain why.