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March 2026 p42 q1
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A block of mass \(200\text{ kg}\) is pulled along rough horizontal ground at a constant speed of \(v\text{ m s}^{-1}\) by a horizontal rope attached to a winch. The coefficient of friction between the block and the ground is \(0.8\). The winch is working at a constant rate of \(4000\text{ W}\).
Find the value of \(v\).
Solution
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The block moves at constant speed, so the pulling force is equal to the frictional force.