9709 P41 - Jun 2010 - Q5
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P and Q are fixed points on a line of greatest slope of an inclined plane. The point Q is at a height of 0.45 m above the level of P. A particle of mass 0.3 kg moves upwards along the line PQ.
- Given that the plane is smooth and that the particle just reaches Q, find the speed with which it passes through P.
- It is given instead that the plane is rough. The particle passes through P with the same speed as that found in part (i), and just reaches a point R which is between P and Q. The work done against the frictional force in moving from P to R is 0.39 J. Find the potential energy gained by the particle in moving from P to R and hence find the height of R above the level of P.
