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Date May 2022 Marks available 1 Reference code 22M.1.SL.TZ2.6
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone 2
Command term Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

An object of mass 2.0 kg rests on a rough surface. A person pushes the object in a straight line with a force of 10 N through a distance d.

The resultant force acting on the object throughout d is 6.0 N.

What is the value of the sliding coefficient of friction μ between the surface and the object and what is the acceleration a of the object?

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Examiners report

There is no evidence that candidates were disadvantaged by the use of sliding friction rather than dynamic friction with the correct option being the most popular.

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Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.2 – Forces
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