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Mathematics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 42 · Question 6

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A van of mass 3000 kg is pulling a trailer of mass 500 kg along a straight horizontal road at a constant speed of 25 m s−1. The system of the van and the trailer is modelled as two particles connected by a light inextensible cable. There is a constant resistance to motion of 300 N on the van and 100 N on the trailer.

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  • 6(i)[2]

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