- A plane is inclined to the horizontal at an angle \(\alpha\), where \(\tan \alpha = \frac { 3 } { 4 }\)
A particle \(P\) is held at rest at a point \(A\) on the plane.
The particle \(P\) is then projected with speed \(25 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) from \(A\), up a line of greatest slope of the plane.
In an initial model, the plane is modelled as being smooth and air resistance is modelled as being negligible.
Using this model and the principle of conservation of mechanical energy,
- find the speed of \(P\) at the instant when it has travelled a distance \(\frac { 25 } { 6 } \mathrm {~m}\) up the plane from \(A\).
In a refined model, the plane is now modelled as being rough, with the coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the plane being \(\frac { 3 } { 5 }\)
Air resistance is still modelled as being negligible.
Using this refined model and the work-energy principle, - find the speed of \(P\) at the instant when it has travelled a distance \(\frac { 25 } { 6 } \mathrm {~m}\) up the plane from \(A\).