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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 1

A particle P P\,P is attached to a vertical wall by a light inextensible string. A horizontal force of magnitude 20 N is applied to PPP.

The particle rests in equilibrium with the string taut and making an angle of 25° 25°\,25° with the vertical, as shown in the diagram.

Figure for question 4

a.

Find the tension in the string.

[2]
b.

Find the weight of PPP.

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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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