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A-LevelMathematicsMechanicsMay/June 2017Paper 4 Q714 Marks

Two particles A and B of masses m kg and 4 kg respectively are connected by a light inextensible string that passes over a fixed smooth pulley. Particle A is on a rough fixed slope which is at an angle of 30° to the horizontal ground. Particle B hangs vertically below the pulley and is 0.5 m above the ground (see diagram). The coefficient of friction between the slope and particle A is 0.2. [Figure X.X]

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Mathematics (9709) May/June 2017 examination, Paper 4 Variant 3. It tests the topic of Mechanics and is worth 14 marks.

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