M2 June 2013 Q2

EdexcelOld spec7 marksWork-Energy Principle

2. A particle \(P\) of mass 3 kg moves from point \(A\) to point \(B\) up a line of greatest slope of a fixed rough plane. The plane is inclined at 20\(^\circ\) to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the plane is 0.4

Given that \(AB = 15\) m and that the speed of \(P\) at \(A\) is 20 m s\(^{-1}\), find

(a) the work done against friction as \(P\) moves from \(A\) to \(B\), (3)
(b) the speed of \(P\) at \(B\). (4)