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2.3.12 Forces and Newton's laws

2.3.12 Forces and Newton's laws

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A crate of weight 15 N lies on a rough slope inclined at an angle of 20∘ 20^\circ\,20∘ to the horizontal. A horizontal force of 12 N acts on the crate and the crate is in equilibrium on the point of slipping up the slope.

a.

Find the coefficient of friction between the crate and the slope.

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b.

The 12 N force is removed. Determine whether or not the crate moves.

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2.3.12 Forces and Newton's laws Questions

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10 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 2.3.12 Forces and Newton's laws. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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