Mathematics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2020 · Paper 42 · Question 8

A B 3.5 N 0.3 kg 0.5 kg 30Å Two particles A and B, of masses 0.3 kg and 0.5 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string. The string passes over a fixed smooth pulley which is attached to a horizontal plane and to the top of an inclined plane. The particles are initially at rest with A on the horizontal plane and B on the inclined plane, which makes an angle of 30Å with the horizontal. The string is taut and B can move on a line of greatest slope of the inclined plane. A force of magnitude 3.5 N is applied to B acting down the plane (see diagram).

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