CAIE M1 2010 June — Question 4

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2010
SessionJune
TopicNewton's laws and connected particles

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{dafc271d-a77b-4401-9170-e13e484d6e5f-3_499_567_260_788} The diagram shows a vertical cross-section of a triangular prism which is fixed so that two of its faces are inclined at \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. One of these faces is smooth and one is rough. Particles \(A\) and \(B\), of masses 0.36 kg and 0.24 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string which passes over a small smooth pulley fixed at the highest point of the cross-section. \(B\) is held at rest at a point of the cross-section on the rough face and \(A\) hangs freely in contact with the smooth face (see diagram). \(B\) is released and starts to move up the face with acceleration \(0.25 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\).
  1. By considering the motion of \(A\), show that the tension in the string is 3.03 N , correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. Find the coefficient of friction between \(B\) and the rough face, correct to 2 significant figures.