F6 Physics Homework

(Show all your workings and calculation)

(1) Two wooden blocks P and Q are connected by a
string which passes over a smooth, fixed pulley as
shown. The maximum friction between any two
surfaces is 1 N. If a horizontal force F is applied to
block Q, find its minimum value for moving Q.
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)
A. 1 N
B. 2 N
C. 3 N
D. 4 N
(2) Two blocks X and Y of mass 1 kg and 2 kg are
connected by a light spring P and the system is suspended
from the ceiling by a light cord Q as shown. The system is
in static equilibrium. If Q is suddenly cut, what is the
magnitude of the acceleration of each block at that
instant?
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)
Acceleration of
X

Acceleration of
Y

3g

3g

1.5 g

(3) Block A has a mass of 25 kg and block B a mass of 15 kg. The

coefficient of kinetic friction between all surfaces of contact is 0.15.
Knowing that =25and the magnitude of the force P applied to
block A is 250 N, determine (a) the acceleration of block A, (b) the
tension in the cord.

(Tension = 213.16 N; Acceleration = 4.29 m/s2)

(4) A 4 kg collar slides without friction along a rod which forms an

angle of 30with the vertical. The spring, of constant k = 150 N/m, is
unstretched when the collar is at A. Determine the initial
acceleration of the collar if it is released from rest at point B. (Note:
AC is horizontal)