| Exam Board | CAIE |
| Module | M1 (Mechanics 1) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Session | June |
| Topic | Friction |
3 A crate of mass 300 kg is at rest on rough horizontal ground. The coefficient of friction between the crate and the ground is 0.5 . A force of magnitude \(X \mathrm {~N}\), acting at an angle \(\alpha\) above the horizontal, is applied to the crate, where \(\sin \alpha = 0.28\).
Find the greatest value of \(X\) for which the crate remains at rest.
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Three coplanar forces of magnitudes \(20 \mathrm {~N} , 100 \mathrm {~N}\) and \(F \mathrm {~N}\) act at a point. The directions of these forces are shown in the diagram.
Given that the three forces are in equilibrium, find \(F\) and \(\alpha\).