9709 P41 - Nov 2012 - Q2
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Particles A and B, of masses 0.3 kg and 0.2 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string. A is held at rest on a rough horizontal table with the string passing over a small smooth pulley at the edge of the table. B hangs vertically below the pulley (see diagram). The system is released and B starts to move downwards with acceleration 1.6 m/s2. Find
- the tension in the string after the system is released,
- the frictional force acting on A.
