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Mathematics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2024 · Paper 43 · Question 5

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A van of mass 4500 kg is towing a trailer of mass 750 kg down a straight hill inclined at an angle of i to the horizontal where . sin 0 05 i = . The van and the trailer are connected by a light rigid tow-bar which is parallel to the road. There are constant resistance forces of 2500 N on the van and 300 N on the trailer.

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  • 5(a)[4]

  • 5(b)(i)[5]

  • 5(b)(ii)[2]

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