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3.3 R: Forces and Newton's laws

3.3 R: Forces and Newton's laws

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Question 25

In this question use g=9.8g = 9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}−2.

A man of mass 75 kg stands on the floor of a lift. The total mass of the lift and its contents, including the man, is 600 kg.

The lift accelerates vertically upwards at 0.8 m s−2^{-2}−2.

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Find the tension in the lift cable.

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b.

Find the magnitude of the normal reaction of the lift floor on the man.

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3.3 R: Forces and Newton's laws Questions

  1. A Level
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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.

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