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Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables (Blue)

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1. A suitcase of mass 40 kg is being dragged in a straight line along a rough horizontal
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The coefficient of friction between the suitcase and the floor is . The strap is modelled
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A metal girder AB, of weight 1080 N and length 6 m, rests in equilibrium in a horizontal
position on two supports, one at C and one at D, where AC = 0.5 m and BD = 2 m, as
shown in Figure 1. A boy of weight 400 N stands on the girder at B and the girder remains
horizontal and in equilibrium. The boy is modelled as a particle and the girder is modelled
as a uniform rod.

(a) Find

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The boy now stands at a point E on the girder, where AE = x metres, and the girder remains
horizontal and in equilibrium. Given that the magnitude of the reaction on the girder at D
is now 520 N greater than the magnitude of the reaction on the girder at C,

(b) find the value of x.

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of Q is 4u. In the collision, the particles join together to form a single particle.

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4. Two forces F1 and F2 act on a particle. The force F1 has magnitude 8 N and acts due east.
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point O is 2.5 m above the ground. The motion of the ball is modelled as that of a particle
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of 1500 m in 270 s.

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(d) Find the value of V, justifying your answer.

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A (3 m)
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to the ends of a light inextensible string. Initially A is held at rest on the surface of a
fixed rough inclined plane. The plane is inclined to the horizontal at an angle Į where
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over a small smooth light pulley P which is fixed at the top of the plane. The part of the
string from A to P is parallel to a line of greatest slope of the plane. The particle B hangs
freely and is vertically below P. The system is released from rest with the string taut and
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For the period before B hits the ground,

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(c) Explain how you have used the fact that the string is inextensible in your calculation.
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When B hits the ground, B does not rebound and comes immediately to rest.

(d) Find the distance travelled by A from the instant when the system is released to the
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TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS
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