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4.9 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only)

4.9 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only)

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Question 5

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]
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4.9 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only) Questions

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106 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 4.9 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), covering 4.9.1 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.2 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.3 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.4 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), and 4.9.5 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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