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Date May 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19M.1.SL.TZ1.9
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone 1
Command term Question number 9 Adapted from N/A

Question

A block is on the surface of a horizontal rotating disk. The block is at rest relative to the disk. The disk is rotating at constant angular velocity.

What is the correct arrow to represent the direction of the frictional force acting on the block at the instant shown?

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

Candidate responses were largely divided between responses C and D, suggesting some confusion around the direction of frictional force in a rotating object (vs. linear motion).

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.2 – Forces
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