Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Kinematics of motion in a straight line

Kinematics of motion in a straight line — practice question

A particle is let go from rest and moves down the line of greatest slope on a rough plane tilted at $25^\circ$ to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the particle and the plane is $0.4$.
(i)[4]

Determine the acceleration of the particle.

(ii)[2]

Determine the distance covered by the particle in the first $3\text{ s}$ after release.

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