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Date November 2011 Marks available 1 Reference code 11N.1.SL.TZO.8
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone no time zone
Command term Question number 8 Adapted from N/A

Question

A block of weight W slides down an inclined plane at a constant speed.

The normal reaction acting between the block and the plane is R and the frictional force between the block and the plane is F. The incline is at an angle θ to the horizontal. What is the magnitude of F?

A. R cos θ
B. R sin θ
C. W cos θ
D. W sin θ

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.2 – Forces
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