Free November promotion: everything is free until 30 November 2026 — every subject, unlimited practice.
Subjects / LC Applied Mathematics / Modelling the physical world: kinematics and dynamics (spec Strand 3)

Connected particles, friction and inclined planes

Draw free-body diagrams and apply Newton's second law to particles connected by light inextensible strings, on rough or smooth horizontal and inclined planes.

5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: Forces and Newton's laws
15practice questions

Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 4 · Numeric answer: 8 · Put in order: 1 · Short answer: 1

Each question has up to three hints, a worked explanation, and is tracked in your progress and review plan.

Practise this topic

Try a question

Multiple choice
In connected-particle problems, why is the tension the same throughout a light string over a smooth pulley?
Choose one answer
Hint 1

What does 'light' mean?

Create a free account to save your progress.