CAIE A-Level Mathematics A2 4.1.1 Forces Questions
Practise representing forces on particles and blocks with clear free-body diagrams.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Mathematics 9709
- Level
- A2
Practise representing forces on particles and blocks with clear free-body diagrams.
A block of mass 8 kg slides down a rough plane inclined at 30∘ to the horizontal, starting from rest. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is μ. The block accelerates uniformly down the plane at 2.4 m s−2.
Draw a diagram showing the forces acting on the block.
Correct force diagram with 3 forces in the correct directions.
No labels required on the 3 forces and ignore wrong labels.
Arrows needed.
Allow either or both components of weight if fully labelled. Allow sin/cos mix.
If forces are not connected to the block, then the line of action of each force must go through the block.