Static/at rest/constant speed/on the point of slipping
Forces are balanced horizontally and vertically
Force =
mass x acceleration
What does friction always oppose?
The direction of motion/it will move in
Friction if static
F<= uR
Friction in limiting equlibrium
F = uR
What is the coefficient of friction between?
0 and 4 ish
Connected particles method
Use F = ma
Make simultaneous equations
Use suvat to find after string breaks
New acceleration, t = 0
Use SUVAT again with new a
Moments =
force x perp distance OR perp force x distance
Moments method
Resolve up down
Resolve left right
Take moments about A
On the point of tilting about A meaning
RB = 0