In this question use g=9.8g = 9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}−2.
A particle of mass 3 kg is moving in a straight line on a rough horizontal surface.
The particle decelerates uniformly from a speed of 10 m s−1^{-1}−1 to rest in 8 seconds. Friction is the only horizontal force acting on the particle.
Find the coefficient of friction between the particle and the surface.
139 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 3.3 R: Forces and Newton's laws, covering 3.3.1 Concept of a force and Newton's first law, 3.3.2 Newton's second law, 3.3.3 Weight and motion under gravity, 3.3.4 Newton's third law and equilibrium, 3.3.5 Addition of forces and resultants (A-level only), and 3.3.6 Friction (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.