CAIE M1 2023 June — Question 3

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2023
SessionJune
TopicNewton's laws and connected particles

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2a680bda-4ba2-44eb-8592-95b4e1aed263-04_337_661_262_740} A smooth ring \(R\) of mass 0.2 kg is threaded on a light string \(A R B\). The ends of the string are attached to fixed points \(A\) and \(B\) with \(A\) vertically above \(B\). The string is taut and angle \(A B R = 90 ^ { \circ }\). The angle between the part \(A R\) of the string and the vertical is \(60 ^ { \circ }\). The ring is held in equilibrium by a force of magnitude \(X \mathrm {~N}\), acting on the ring in a direction perpendicular to \(A R\) (see diagram). Calculate the tension in the string and the value of \(X\).