Mathematics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2025 · Paper 43 · Question 2
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A van of mass 4500 kg is towing a trailer of mass 350 kg along a straight horizontal road. The van and trailer are connected by a light rigid tow-bar which is parallel to the road. There are resistance forces of X N on the van and 120 N on the trailer. The driving force produced by the van’s engine is 2500 N. The tension in the tow-bar is T N, and the acceleration of the van is . ms 0 4 2 - . Find the value of X and the value of T. [4]
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