AQA A-level Maths June 2018 Paper 2: timed practice

Paper 3 · Mechanics8.4 Forces and Newton's laws

Question 1 · 6 marks

Calculator allowed

Spec and skills

Paper scope: Paper 3 Mechanics
Spec M8.4
Spec M8.2
Original practice question

A block

A

of mass 3 kg lies on a smooth horizontal table. It is attached to a light inextensible string that passes over a smooth pulley at the edge of the table to a block

B

of mass 2 kg, which hangs freely. The system is released from rest.

(a)

Find the acceleration of the system.

3 marks