Physics 5054 · O Level · Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces — practice question

Fig. 2.1 shows a man pushing a heavy box using a force $P$. A frictional force $F$ acts in the horizontal direction.
(a(i))[1]

State the meaning of balanced forces.

(a(ii))[1]

The frictional force in Fig. 2.1 does not cause any heating effect. State what must occur for the frictional force to produce heating.

(a(iii))[1]

Other than being stationary, describe one further possible state of motion of the box when the forces are balanced.

(b)[3]

If $P = 100\,\text{N}$ and $F = 85\,\text{N}$, the box accelerates. The mass of the box is $25\,\text{kg}$. Calculate the acceleration of the box.

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