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5.1 Resolving Forces

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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.

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5.1 Resolving Forces Questions

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12 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 5.1 Resolving Forces. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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