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Question 53

A box of mass 12 kg, is pulled along a rough horizontal floor by a force of 20 N at an angle of 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ to the horizontal. The box is modelled as a particle and the coefficient of friction between the box and the floor is 0.1

a.

Find the acceleration of the block, giving your answer in exact form.

A box of mass 12 kg rests on a horizontal floor, with a 20 N force directed upwards and to the right at 30° to the horizontal.

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b.

The box is now being pushed along the same floor by a force at an angle of 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ to the horizontal.

A rectangular box labelled 12 kg rests on a horizontal floor, with a 20 N force directed downwards and to the right towards the box at 30° to the horizontal.

Explain why the acceleration of the box will now be less than the acceleration in part (a).

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Forces and Friction Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Forces and Friction

107 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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