A bead, A, of mass 0.1kg is threaded on a long straight rigid wire which is inclined at sin¯¹(7/25) to the horizontal. A is released from rest and moves down the wire. The coefficient of friction between A and the wire is µ. When A has travelled 0.45m down the wire, its speed is 0.6ms¯¹.
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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