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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 7

Use g=9.8g = 9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}−2.

A particle of mass 5 kg rests in equilibrium on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 25° 25°\,25° to the horizontal. It is held in place by a force of magnitude P P\,P newtons acting up a line of greatest slope.

a.

Find the value of PPP.

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b.

Find the magnitude of the normal reaction of the plane on the particle.

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c.

State one assumption you have made in modelling the plane as smooth.

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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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