SPS SPS SM 2021 January — Question 2 8 marks

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS SM (SPS SM)
Year2021
SessionJanuary
Marks8
TopicNewton's laws and connected particles

2. In this question use \(g = 9.8 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }\)
A boy attempts to move a wooden crate of mass 20 kg along horizontal ground. The coefficient of friction between the crate and the ground is 0.85
  1. The boy applies a horizontal force of 150 N . Show that the crate remains stationary.
    [0pt] [3 marks]
  2. Instead, the boy uses a handle to pull the crate forward. He exerts a force of 150 N , at an angle of \(15 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal, as shown in the diagram.
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{82e828ab-0812-4de1-b066-720f3632046f-04_245_915_2161_575} Determine whether the crate remains stationary.
    Fully justify your answer.
    [0pt] [5 marks]