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2.3 Forces and Newton's laws

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Question 46

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

Two particles AAA, of mass 2 kg, and BBB, of mass 3 kg, are connected by a light inextensible string. The string passes over a smooth pulley fixed at the top of a smooth plane inclined at 30° 30°\,30° to the horizontal.

A A\,A lies on the plane with the string parallel to a line of greatest slope, and B B\,B hangs freely with the string taut. The system is released from rest.

a.

Find the acceleration of the system.

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b.

Find the tension in the string.

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136 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 2.3 Forces and Newton's laws, covering 2.3.1 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.2 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.3 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.4 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.5 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.6 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.7 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.8 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.9 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.10 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.11 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.12 Forces and Newton's laws, and 2.3 Forces and Newton's laws. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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