7. A particle \(P\), of mass \(m\), is in contact with a rough plane inclined at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal as shown. A light string is attached to \(P\) and makes an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) with the plane. When the tension in this string has magnitude \(k m g , P\) is
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just on the point of moving up the plane.
- Show that \(\mu\), the coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the plane, is \(\frac { k \sqrt { } 3 - 1 } { \sqrt { } 3 - k }\).
- Given further that \(k = \frac { 3 \sqrt { } 3 } { 7 }\), deduce that \(\mu = \frac { \sqrt { } 3 } { 6 }\).
The string is now removed.
- Determine whether \(P\) will move down the plane and, if it does, find its acceleration.
- Give a reason why the way in which \(P\) is shown in the diagram might not be consistent with the modelling assumptions that have been made.