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CAPE Applied Mathematics Unit 2 · 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)(i)

A 10\text{ kN} load is pulled steadily up a track inclined at 25^\circ to the horizontal by a horizontal force, P. The coefficient of friction \mu = 0.2.

Determine the horizontal force P.

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  1. 6(a)(ii)Determine the frictional force.[3 marks]
  2. 6(b)Calculate the velocities V_1 and V_2.[10 marks]
  3. 6(c)If the ropes are 60^\circ apart, determine the tensions in the ropes.[5 marks]

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