9709 P41 - Nov 2013 - Q2
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A block B lies on a rough horizontal plane. Horizontal forces of magnitudes 30 N and 40 N, making angles of \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) respectively with the x-direction, act on B as shown in the diagram, and B is moving in the x-direction with constant speed. It is given that \(\cos \alpha = 0.6\) and \(\cos \beta = 0.8\).
(i) Find the total work done by the forces shown in the diagram when B has moved a distance of 20 m.
(ii) Given that the coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is \(\frac{5}{8}\), find the weight of the block.
