Q21 · 2025 · Paper 1Simple familiar3 marks
QUESTION 21 (3 marks)
A box on a frictionless inclined plane is held in place by a rope, as shown.
Determine the magnitude of the tension in the rope. Show your working.
WORKED SOLUTION
3 marksQCAA guide · typeset solution
ANSWER
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Worked solution
Since the box is stationary, , thus:
Magnitude of tension =
recognises that the force parallel to the inclined plane is equal to the magnitude of the tension
recognises that
determines the magnitude of the tension
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