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9709 P4 - Jun 2009 - Q4
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A block of mass 8 kg is at rest on a plane inclined at 20° to the horizontal. The block is connected to a vertical wall at the top of the plane by a string. The string is taut and parallel to a line of greatest slope of the plane (see diagram).

(i) Given that the tension in the string is 13 N, find the frictional and normal components of the force exerted on the block by the plane.

The string is cut; the block remains at rest, but is on the point of slipping down the plane.

(ii) Find the coefficient of friction between the block and the plane.

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