A-LevelPhysicsDynamicsMay/June 2012Paper 1 Q131 Mark

A box of mass 8.0 kg rests on a horizontal, rough surface. A string attached to the box passes over a smooth pulley and supports a 2.0 kg mass at its other end. [Figure 13.1] When the box is released, a frictional force of 6.0 N acts on it. What is the acceleration of the box?

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Physics question?

The correct answer is A: 1.4 ms⁻².

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Dynamics in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

A1.4 ms⁻²

B1.7 ms⁻²

C2.0 ms⁻²

D2.5 ms⁻²

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: 1.4 ms⁻²

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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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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Dynamics in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics May/June 2012 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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