CAIE M1 2009 June — Question 1

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2009
SessionJune
TopicPulley systems

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{af19f1e0-4cdf-407b-a0d6-cb0272066c30-2_388_565_264_790} A block \(B\) of mass 5 kg is attached to one end of a light inextensible string. A particle \(P\) of mass 4 kg is attached to other end of the string. The string passes over a smooth pulley. The system is in equilibrium with the string taut and its straight parts vertical. \(B\) is at rest on the ground (see diagram). State the tension in the string and find the force exerted on \(B\) by the ground.