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Quick questions on Forces and Newton's laws: F = ma, weight, tension and connected particles - CCEA A-Level Mathematics
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What are connected particles?Show answer
For two particles joined by a light inextensible string over a smooth pulley, both share the same acceleration magnitude, and the tension is the same throughout the string. Write an equation of motion () for each particle separately, then add or solve them simultaneously to find the acceleration and the tension.
What is q1?Show answer
A force of acts on a mass on a smooth surface. Find the acceleration. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
State Newton's first law. [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Find the weight of a mass, taking . [1 mark]
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