7 A particle of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) moves up a line of greatest slope of a rough plane inclined at \(21 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. The frictional and normal components of the contact force on the particle have magnitudes \(F \mathrm {~N}\) and \(R \mathrm {~N}\) respectively. The particle passes through the point \(P\) with speed \(10 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), and 2 s later it reaches its highest point on the plane.
- Show that \(R = 9.336 m\) and \(F = 1.416 m\), each correct to 4 significant figures.
- Find the coefficient of friction between the particle and the plane.
After the particle reaches its highest point it starts to move down the plane.
- Find the speed with which the particle returns to \(P\).
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