9231 P32 - Nov 2025 - Q1 - 4 marks
6634
A particle \(P\) of mass \(m\) is attached to two light inextensible strings each of length \(l\). The end of one string is attached to a fixed point \(A\) and the end of the other string is attached to a fixed point \(B\), with \(A\) vertically above \(B\). Angle \(A P B\) is a right angle. The particle \(P\) rotates in a horizontal circle at a constant angular speed \(\omega\) with both strings taut (see diagram).
Find the tension in string \(A P\) in terms of \(m, g, l\) and \(\omega\).
Solutions locked. Please sign in with access to view them.