Use g=9.8g = 9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}−2.
A block A A\,A of mass 3 kg lies on a rough horizontal table. The coefficient of friction between A A\,A and the table is 0.2.
A A\,A is connected by a light inextensible string, which passes over a smooth pulley fixed at the edge of the table, to a particle B B\,B of mass 2 kg hanging freely. The part of the string between A A\,A and the pulley is horizontal.
The system is released from rest.
Find the acceleration of the system.
Find the tension in the string.
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.