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3.4.12 Apply Newton's Laws to friction problems (A-level only)

3.4.12 Apply Newton's Laws to friction problems (A-level only)

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Question 9

A rough slope is inclined to the horizontal at an angle ϕ\phiϕ, where tan⁡ϕ=724\displaystyle \tan \phi = \frac{7}{24}tanϕ=247​. A package of mass m m\,m kg is placed on the slope and released. The coefficient of friction between the package and the slope is 14\displaystyle \frac{1}{4}41​.

a.

Find the acceleration of the package down the slope.

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b.

A different package with mass 2m kg is placed on the same slope. Explain how the acceleration of this package would compare to your answer in part (a).

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