A sledge of mass 15 kg is at rest on a rough horizontal patch of ice. The coefficient of friction between the sledge and the ice is 0.2. A child pulls the sledge with a force of F F\,F N at an angle of 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ to the horizontal. The sledge is on the point of sliding.
Find the value of FFF.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Forces and Friction with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 29 questions covering Resolving Forces, Inclined Planes, and Friction, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.