AQA Further Paper 3 Mechanics Specimen — Question 5 3 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther Paper 3 Mechanics (Further Paper 3 Mechanics)
SessionSpecimen
Marks3
TopicCircular Motion 1

5 In this question use \(\boldsymbol { g } = 9.8 \mathbf { m ~ s } ^ { \mathbf { - 2 } }\).
A conical pendulum consists of a string of length 60 cm and a particle of mass 400 g . The string is at an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the vertical, as shown in the diagram.
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  1. Show that the tension in the string is 4.5 N . 5
  2. Find the angular speed of the particle.
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  3. State two assumptions that you have made about the string.