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Friction

91-S2-Q13

Uniform rod, moment of inertia, coefficient of friction.

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[STEP II 1991 Question 13 (Mechanics)]

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91-S1-Q12

Makeshift stepladder, coefficient of friction.

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[STEP I 1991 Question 12 (Mechanics)]

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90-S1-Q13

Cylinder, coefficient of friction, inequality, normal reaction, smooth rail.

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[STEP I 1990 Question 13 (Mechanics)]

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89-S1-Q13

Ladder, normal reaction, frictional force, coefficient of friction, equilibrium.

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[STEP I 1989 Question 13 (Mechanics)]

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88-S3-Q11

Coefficient of friction, ladder, minima, inclined plane.

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[STEP III 1988 Question 11 (Mechanics)]

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88-S2-Q13

Librarian, book, coefficient of friction, slip.

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[STEP II 1988 Question 13 (Mechanics)]

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87-S3-Q13

Uniform rod, inclined, coefficient of friction, slide, equilibrium.

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[STEP II 1987 Question 13 (Mechanics)]

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87-S2-Q11

Ring, inclined plane, uniform rod, pivot, limiting equilibrium.

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[STEP II 1987 Question 11 (Mechanics)]

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Spec-S1-Q11

Limiting friction, uniform cylinder, coefficient of friction, inclined plane ramp, constant force.

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[STEP I Specimen Question 11 (Mechanics)]

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Useful Links

Underground Mathematics: Selected worked STEP questions

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University of Cambridge Mathematics Faculty: What do we look for?

University of Cambridge Mathematics Faculty: Information about STEP

University of Cambridge Admissions Office: Undergraduate course information for Mathematics

Stephen Siklos' "Advanced Problems in Mathematics" book (external link)

MEI: Worked solutions to STEP questions (external link)

OCR: Exam board information about STEP (external link)

AMSP (Advanced Maths Support programme): Support for University Admission Tests (external link)