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A-LevelMathematicsMechanics9709/43 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q13 Marks

A crate of mass 500 kg is being pulled along rough horizontal ground by a horizontal rope attached to a winch. The winch produces a constant pulling force of 2500 N and the crate is moving at constant speed. Find the coefficient of friction between the crate and the ground.

  1. Find the coefficient of friction between the crate and the ground.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] Use of F=μR
  2. [M1] Resolving horizontally
  3. [A1] μ=0.5

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Topic
Mechanics, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 3 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 4 Variant 3, question 1.

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