AQA M1 2006 January — Question 8

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2006
SessionJanuary
TopicMotion on a slope

8 A rough slope is inclined at an angle of \(25 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. A box of weight 80 newtons is on the slope. A rope is attached to the box and is parallel to the slope. The tension in the rope is of magnitude \(T\) newtons. The diagram shows the slope, the box and the rope.
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  1. The box is held in equilibrium by the rope.
    1. Show that the normal reaction force between the box and the slope is 72.5 newtons, correct to three significant figures.
    2. The coefficient of friction between the box and the slope is 0.32 . Find the magnitude of the maximum value of the frictional force which can act on the box.
    3. Find the least possible tension in the rope to prevent the box from moving down the slope.
    4. Find the greatest possible tension in the rope.
    5. Show that the mass of the box is approximately 8.16 kg .
  2. The rope is now released and the box slides down the slope. Find the acceleration of the box.