CAIE M1 2011 November — Question 4

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2011
SessionNovember
TopicFriction

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2bd9f770-65b1-48c2-bf58-24e732bb6988-2_608_723_1247_712} A particle \(P\) has weight 10 N and is in limiting equilibrium on a rough horizontal table. The forces shown in the diagram represent the weight of \(P\), an applied force of magnitude 4 N acting on \(P\) in a direction at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal, and the contact force exerted on \(P\) by the table (the resultant of the frictional and normal components) of magnitude \(C \mathrm {~N}\).
  1. Find the value of \(C\).
  2. Find the coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the table.