Mathematics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2016 · Paper 42 · Question 6
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Two particles A and B, of masses 0.8 kg and 0.2 kg respectively, are connected by a light inextensible string. Particle A is placed on a horizontal surface. The string passes over a small smooth pulley P fixed at the edge of the surface, and B hangs freely. The horizontal section of the string, AP, is of length 2.5 m. The particles are released from rest with both sections of the string taut.
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