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Inclined Planes

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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.

[7]
b.

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

[4]

Inclined Planes Questions

  1. A Level
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  3. /Inclined Planes

Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Inclined Planes with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 12 questions, 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.

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