Coefficient from constant speed

A question is this type if and only if it involves finding the coefficient of friction from the condition that an object moves at constant speed under applied forces.

6 questions · Moderate -0.5

3.03t Coefficient of friction: F <= mu*R model
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CAIE M1 2019 November Q1
3 marks Easy -1.2
1 A crate of mass 500 kg is being pulled along rough horizontal ground by a horizontal rope attached to a winch. The winch produces a constant pulling force of 2500 N and the crate is moving at constant speed. Find the coefficient of friction between the crate and the ground.
Edexcel M1 2024 June Q6
12 marks Moderate -0.3
6. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} A box of mass \(m\) lies on a rough horizontal plane. The box is pulled along the plane in a straight line at constant speed by a light rope. The rope is inclined at an angle \(\theta\) to the plane, as shown in Figure 3.
The coefficient of friction between the box and the plane is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\) The box is modelled as a particle.
Given that \(\tan \theta = \frac { 3 } { 4 }\)
  1. find, in terms of \(m\) and \(g\), the tension in the rope. The rope is now removed and the box is placed at rest on the plane.
    The box is then projected horizontally along the plane with speed \(u\).
    The box is again modelled as a particle.
    When the box has moved a distance \(d\) along the plane, the speed of the box is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } u\).
  2. Find \(d\) in terms of \(u\) and \(g\).
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OCR M1 2012 June Q4
10 marks Moderate -0.8
4 A block \(B\) of weight 28 N is pulled at constant speed across a rough horizontal surface by a force of magnitude 14 N inclined at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal.
  1. Show that the coefficient of friction between the block and the surface is 0.577 , correct to 3 significant figures. The 14 N force is suddenly removed, and the block decelerates, coming to rest after travelling a further 3.2 m .
  2. Calculate the speed of the block at the instant the 14 N force was removed.
CAIE Further Paper 3 2020 June Q7
4 marks Moderate -0.8
At the point \(C\) the horizontal surface becomes rough, with coefficient of friction \(\mu\) between the combined particle and the surface. The deceleration of the combined particle at \(C\) is \(\frac{g}{20}\).
  1. Find the value of \(\mu\). [4]
Edexcel M1 2017 October Q1
7 marks Moderate -0.3
A suitcase of mass 40 kg is being dragged in a straight line along a rough horizontal floor at constant speed using a thin strap. The strap is inclined at \(20°\) above the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the suitcase and the floor is \(\frac{3}{4}\). The strap is modelled as a light inextensible string and the suitcase is modelled as a particle. Find the tension in the strap. [7]
Edexcel M1 Specimen Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_1} A small box is pushed along a floor. The floor is modelled as a rough horizontal plane and the box is modelled as a particle. The coefficient of friction between the box and the floor is \(\frac{1}{2}\). The box is pushed by a force of magnitude 100 N which acts at an angle of 30° with the floor, as shown in Figure 1. Given that the box moves with constant speed, find the mass of the box. [7]