CAIE M1 2012 November — Question 2

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2012
SessionNovember
TopicNewton's laws and connected particles

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2bb3c9bb-60f0-440d-a148-b4db3478ca31-2_212_625_528_761} Particles \(A\) and \(B\), of masses 0.3 kg and 0.2 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string. \(A\) is held at rest on a rough horizontal table with the string passing over a small smooth pulley at the edge of the table. \(B\) hangs vertically below the pulley (see diagram). The system is released and \(B\) starts to move downwards with acceleration \(1.6 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\). Find
  1. the tension in the string after the system is released,
  2. the frictional force acting on \(A\).