Use g=9.8g = 9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}−2.
A block of mass 2 kg is at rest on a rough plane inclined at an angle θ \theta\,θ to the horizontal, where tanθ=0.75\tan\theta = 0.75tanθ=0.75. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is 0.2.
The block is released from rest.
Find the acceleration of the block.
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.