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A-LevelMathematicsMechanics9709/43 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q24 Marks

A box of mass 5 kg is pulled at a constant speed a distance of 15 m up a rough plane inclined at an angle of 20° to the horizontal. The box moves along a line of greatest slope against a frictional force of 40 N. The force pulling the box is parallel to the line of greatest slope.

  1. (a)Find the work done against friction.[1]
  2. (b)Find the change in gravitational potential energy of the box.[2]
  3. (c)Find the work done by the pulling force.[1]

Mark scheme

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  1. [1] WD = 40 × 15 = 600 J
  2. [1] Attempt PE gain
  3. [1] 257 J (256.5151... J)
  4. [1] FT 600 + 'PE'(> 0) from 2(b)

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Topic
Mechanics, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 4 Variant 3, question 2.

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