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A particle P is attached to a wall by a light inextensible string. A horizontal force of 20 N is applied to P. The particle is in equilibrium with the string taut making a 25∘ 25^\circ\,25∘ angle with the vertical as shown in the diagram.

Diagram for Question 1: A particle P is attached to a vertical wall by a string. A horizontal force of 20 N is applied to the particle to the right. The string makes a 25-degree angle with the vertical wall.

a.

By resolving horizontally, write down an equation involving the tension, TTT, in the string

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b.

Find the tension in the string

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c.

Find the weight of P

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Forces and Friction Questions

  1. A Level
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  3. /Forces and Friction

108 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Forces and Friction, covering 5.1 Resolving Forces, 5.2 Inclined Planes, and 5.3 Friction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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