AQA AS Paper 1 2018 June — Question 14

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleAS Paper 1 (AS Paper 1)
Year2018
SessionJune
TopicPulley systems

14 In this question use \(g = 9.81 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\) Two particles, of mass 1.8 kg and 1.2 kg , are connected by a light, inextensible string over a smooth peg.
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  1. Initially the particles are held at rest 1.5 m above horizontal ground and the string between them is taut. The particles are released from rest.
    Find the time taken for the 1.8 kg particle to reach the ground.
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  2. State one assumption you have made in answering part (a).