| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | M2 (Mechanics 2) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Session | January |
| Marks | 7 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Impulse and momentum (advanced) |
| Type | Energy change from impulse |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.3 This is a standard M2 impulse-momentum question requiring application of impulse-momentum theorem in 2D, followed by using the kinetic energy change condition to form and solve a quadratic equation. While it involves multiple steps (finding final velocity components, calculating KE before and after, solving quadratic), these are all routine techniques for M2 with no novel insight required, making it slightly easier than average. |
| Spec | 6.02d Mechanical energy: KE and PE concepts6.03e Impulse: by a force6.03f Impulse-momentum: relation |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| 1st equation e.g. change in KE | M1 | Dimensionally correct. Must be subtracting but condone sign error. |
| \(\frac{1}{2} \times 0.5\left(x^2 + y^2 - (5^2 + 3^2)\right) = 22\) | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation seen or implied (may have used impulse-momentum first) |
| \(\left(x^2 + y^2 = 122\right) \quad \left(1^2 + (2\lambda+3)^2 = 122\right)\) | ||
| 2nd equation e.g. Impulse-momentum | M1 | Dimensionally correct. Must be subtracting but condone sign error. |
| \(0.5(x\mathbf{i} + y\mathbf{j}) - 0.5(5\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j}) = (-2\mathbf{i} + \lambda\mathbf{j})\) | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| \(\left((x-5)\mathbf{i} + (y-3)\mathbf{j} = -4\mathbf{i} + 2\lambda\mathbf{j}\right)\) | ||
| Form quadratic in \(\lambda\): \(1^2 + (3+2\lambda)^2 = 122\) | DM1 | Dependent on the 2 preceding M marks |
| Solve for 2 values: \(4\lambda^2 + 12\lambda - 112 = 0\) or \((3+2\lambda)^2 = 121\) | DM1 | Dependent on preceding M1 |
| \(\lambda = 4\) or \(\lambda = -7\) | A1 | Correct only and no errors seen (watch out for \(x = -1\) used) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Form quadratic in \(y\): \(1 + y^2 = 122 \quad (y^2 = 121)\) | DM1 | Dependent on the 2 preceding M marks |
| Solve for 2 values of \(y\) and use to obtain 2 values of \(\lambda\) | DM1 | Dependent on preceding M1 |
| \(\lambda = 4\) or \(\lambda = -7\) | A1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Rectangle: area \(48a^2\), distance from \(AE\): \(4a\) | B1 | Mass ratio correct |
| Triangle: area \(18a^2\), distance from \(AE\): \(8a - 2a = 6a\) | B1 | Distances from \(AE\) (or parallel axis) correct |
| Lamina: area \(30a^2\) | ||
| Moments equation \(M(AE)\) | M1 | Allow use of parallel axis. Equation should include \(a\) but condone if mass ratio does not include factor of \(a^2\). Dimensionally correct. |
| \(48a^2 \times 4a - 18a^2 \times 6a = 30a^2\bar{x}\) | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation for their axis. Accept as part of vector equation. |
| \(\bar{x} = \frac{84}{30}a = \frac{14}{5}a\) * | A1* | Obtain given answer from correct working (including correct use of \(a\)) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Find trig ratio of a relevant angle | M1 | Correct use of trig. |
| \(\tan\theta° = \frac{3a}{2.8a}\) | A1 | Correct equation for the required angle. (DO NOT ISW: If they obtain 47 and then use \(90 - 47 = 43\) they score M1A0A0) |
| \(\theta = 47\) | A1 | The question asks for a whole number of degrees. 0.82 radians scores M1A1A0 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Use \(t = 2\) and \(3t^2 + 2t = t^3 + kt\): \((12 + 4 = 8 + 2k)\) | M1 | Allow verification. |
| \(k = 4\) * | A1* | Obtain given answer from correct working. Verification requires a clear conclusion. |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Use \(\mathbf{a} = \frac{d\mathbf{v}}{dt}\) | M1 | Differentiate the vector \(\mathbf{v}\). Majority of powers going down. |
| \(\mathbf{a} = (6t+2)\mathbf{i} + (3t^2+4)\mathbf{j}\) | A1 | Correct only |
| Use \( | \mathbf{F} | = m |
| \( | \mathbf{F} | = 1.5 \times \sqrt{14^2 + 16^2} = 3\sqrt{113}\) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Use \(\mathbf{r} = \int \mathbf{v}\, dt\) | M1 | Majority of powers going up |
| \(\mathbf{r} = \left(t^3 + t^2 (+A)\right)\mathbf{i} + \left(\frac{1}{4}t^4 + \frac{4}{2}t^2 (+B)\right)\mathbf{j}\) | A1 | Allow without constant of integration |
| Correct use of \(\mathbf{r} = 3\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j}\) when \(t = 0\) to find \(\mathbf{r}\) when \(t = 2\) | DM1 | \(\mathbf{r} = (t^3+t^2+3)\mathbf{i} + \left(\frac{1}{4}t^4 + \frac{4}{2}t^2+4\right)\mathbf{j}\). Dependent on preceding M1. Use of \(\mathbf{r} = -3\mathbf{i} - 4\mathbf{j}\) is M0. |
| \(\mathbf{r} = 15\mathbf{i} + 16\mathbf{j}\) | A1 | Correct answer only. Accept column vector. |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Use \(F_{\max} = \mu R\): \(F_{\max} = \frac{2}{7} \times 1.5g\cos\theta\) | M1 | (3.87…) Condone trig confusion. Trig substitution not required. Allow M1 if there is a clear statement for \(F_{\max}\) "correct" and then used in a calculation including the gain in GPE. |
| Use \(WD = 2.5F_{\max}\) | M1 | Trig substitution not required. M0 if they have included the gain in GPE. If method for \(F\) is incorrect but involves \(\mu\) to obtain \(F\) and they use the "work done" formula correctly allow M0M1. |
| \(WD = 9.69 \quad (9.7) \text{ (J)}\) | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf, not \(\frac{126}{13}\) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Work-energy equation | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors and sin/cos confusion. |
| \(\frac{1}{2} \times 1.5U^2 = WD + 1.5 \times 9.8 \times 2.5 \times \sin\theta\) | A1ft | Unsimplified equation with at most one error. |
| A1ft | Correct unsimplified equation. Follow their \(WD\) against friction. | |
| \(U = 5.64 \quad (5.6)\) | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Work-energy equation for \(A\) to \(A\) | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally correct. |
| \(\frac{1}{2} \times 1.5v^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 1.5U^2 - 2WD\) | A1ft | Correct unsimplified equation. Follow their \(WD\) against friction and their \(U\). |
| \(v = 2.43 \; (2.4) \; (\text{ms}^{-1})\) | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Work-energy equation for \(B\) to \(A\) | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally correct. |
| \(\frac{1}{2} \times 1.5v^2 = 1.5 \times 9.8 \times 2.5 \times \sin\theta - WD\) | A1ft | Correct unsimplified equation. Follow their \(WD\). |
| \(v = 2.43 \; (2.4) \; (\text{ms}^{-1})\) | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Moments about \(A\): \(M(A)\) | M1 | Or equivalent method to form equation in \(W\) only. Must be dimensionally correct and contain all relevant terms. Condone sin/cos confusion and sign errors. |
| \(50 \times 3\cos30° + W \times 6\cos30° = 60\sqrt{3} \times 4\sin30°\) | A1 | Unsimplified equation with at most one error. |
| A1 | Correct unsimplified equation | |
| \(W = 15\) * | A1* | Correct answer only |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| First equation e.g. Resolve vertically: \((\pm)V + 50 + 15 = T\cos30° \quad (V = 25)\) | M1, A1 | Or resolve parallel to pole. Or: \(P + 50\cos60° + 15\cos60° = 60\sqrt{3} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) |
| Second equation e.g. Resolve horizontally: \((\pm)H = T\cos60° \left(= 30\sqrt{3} = 51.96...\right)\) | M1, A1 | Or resolve perpendicular to pole. Or: \(50\cos30° + 15\cos30° = 60\sqrt{3}\cos60° + Q\) |
| \( | R | = \sqrt{25^2 + \left(30\sqrt{3}\right)^2}\) |
| \(= 5\sqrt{133} \; (57.662...) \text{ (N)}\) | A1 | 58 N or better |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Form vector triangle for vertical forces, thrust and resultant. Correct triangle. | M1, A1 | |
| Use cosine rule: \(R^2 = T^2 + (50+W)^2 - 2T(50+W)\cos30°\) | M1 | |
| \(R^2 = \left(60\sqrt{3}\right)^2 + (65)^2 - 2 \times 60\sqrt{3} \times 65\cos30°\) | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| Substitute and solve: | DM1 | |
| \( | R | = 5\sqrt{133} \; (57.662...) \text{ (N)}\) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Use CLM | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors. Might see them using equal (and opposite) impulses. |
| \(6mu - 3kmu = 3mu + kmv \quad ((3-3k)u = kv)\) | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| \(\Rightarrow v = \frac{(3-3k)}{k}u\) | A1* | Obtain given answer from full and correct working |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Use of Impulse = change in momentum | M1 | Must be subtracting. Can be for either particle. |
| \(\ | I_Q\ | = \ |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Use impact law | M1 | Seen or implied. If stated in (a) must be used here. Must be used correctly but condone sign errors |
| \(\frac{v-u}{5u} = e\) or \(\frac{3-3k}{k}u - u = 5ue\) | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| Use \(v > u\) or \(e > 0\) to form an inequality in \(k\) | M1 | Could use \(e \ldots 0\) followed by \(v \neq u\) |
| Use \(e < 1\) to form an inequality in \(k\) | M1 | |
| \(\frac{3-3k}{k} > 1\) and \(3-3k < 6k \Rightarrow \frac{1}{3} < k < \frac{3}{4}\) | A1 | Correct answer only |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Equation for horizontal distance | M1 | Complete method using suvat. Condone sine/cosine confusion |
| \(x = u\cos\alpha \, t\) | A1 | Correct only |
| Equation for vertical distance | M1 | Complete method using suvat. Condone sine/cosine confusion and sign error |
| \(y = u\sin\alpha \, t - \frac{1}{2}gt^2\) | A1 | Correct only |
| \(t = \frac{x}{u\cos\alpha} \Rightarrow y = u\sin\alpha \cdot \frac{x}{u\cos\alpha} - \frac{g}{2}\left(\frac{x}{u\cos\alpha}\right)^2\) | DM1 | Substitute for \(t\) to obtain \(y\) in terms of \(x\) and \(\alpha\). Dependent on the 2 preceding M marks |
| \(\Rightarrow y = x\tan\alpha - \frac{gx^2}{2u^2}(1+\tan^2\alpha)\) | A1* | Obtain given answer from full and correct working. Need some evidence for the final step. \(\frac{1}{\cos^2\alpha} = 1+\tan^2\alpha\) is not sufficient. |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Conservation of energy | M1 | Method specified in the question. Need all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors |
| \(\frac{1}{2}m \times 25^2 = \frac{1}{2}mU^2 + mg \times 20\) | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| \(U = 15.3 \;\;(15)\) | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf only |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Use part (a) or work from first principles to form an equation in \(\tan\theta\) | M1 | \(\left(-20 = 30\tan\theta - \frac{9.8\times 900}{2U^2}(1+\tan^2\theta)\right)\) |
| Obtain \(18.9\tan^2\theta - 30\tan\theta - 1.07 = 0\) \(\left(\frac{4410}{233}\tan^2\theta - 30\tan\theta - \frac{250}{233} = 0\right)\) | A1ft | Or 3 term equivalent. Follow their \(U\). Can be implied by a correct final answer |
| \(\Rightarrow \theta = 58.3°\) or \(58°\) | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf only |
# Question 2:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 1st equation e.g. change in KE | M1 | Dimensionally correct. Must be subtracting but condone sign error. |
| $\frac{1}{2} \times 0.5\left(x^2 + y^2 - (5^2 + 3^2)\right) = 22$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation seen or implied (may have used impulse-momentum first) |
| $\left(x^2 + y^2 = 122\right) \quad \left(1^2 + (2\lambda+3)^2 = 122\right)$ | | |
| 2nd equation e.g. Impulse-momentum | M1 | Dimensionally correct. Must be subtracting but condone sign error. |
| $0.5(x\mathbf{i} + y\mathbf{j}) - 0.5(5\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j}) = (-2\mathbf{i} + \lambda\mathbf{j})$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $\left((x-5)\mathbf{i} + (y-3)\mathbf{j} = -4\mathbf{i} + 2\lambda\mathbf{j}\right)$ | | |
| Form quadratic in $\lambda$: $1^2 + (3+2\lambda)^2 = 122$ | DM1 | Dependent on the 2 preceding M marks |
| Solve for 2 values: $4\lambda^2 + 12\lambda - 112 = 0$ or $(3+2\lambda)^2 = 121$ | DM1 | Dependent on preceding M1 |
| $\lambda = 4$ or $\lambda = -7$ | A1 | Correct only and no errors seen (watch out for $x = -1$ used) |
**Alternative:**
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Form quadratic in $y$: $1 + y^2 = 122 \quad (y^2 = 121)$ | DM1 | Dependent on the 2 preceding M marks |
| Solve for 2 values of $y$ and use to obtain 2 values of $\lambda$ | DM1 | Dependent on preceding M1 |
| $\lambda = 4$ or $\lambda = -7$ | A1 | |
**Total: 7 marks**
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# Question 3a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangle: area $48a^2$, distance from $AE$: $4a$ | B1 | Mass ratio correct |
| Triangle: area $18a^2$, distance from $AE$: $8a - 2a = 6a$ | B1 | Distances from $AE$ (or parallel axis) correct |
| Lamina: area $30a^2$ | | |
| Moments equation $M(AE)$ | M1 | Allow use of parallel axis. Equation should include $a$ but condone if mass ratio does not include factor of $a^2$. Dimensionally correct. |
| $48a^2 \times 4a - 18a^2 \times 6a = 30a^2\bar{x}$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation for their axis. Accept as part of vector equation. |
| $\bar{x} = \frac{84}{30}a = \frac{14}{5}a$ * | A1* | Obtain given answer from correct working (including correct use of $a$) |
*Note: If moments taken about $BD$: $d = 5.2a$. Allow B1B1M1A1A0 if they get this far.*
**Total: 5 marks**
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# Question 3b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Find trig ratio of a relevant angle | M1 | Correct use of trig. |
| $\tan\theta° = \frac{3a}{2.8a}$ | A1 | Correct equation for the required angle. (DO NOT ISW: If they obtain 47 and then use $90 - 47 = 43$ they score M1A0A0) |
| $\theta = 47$ | A1 | The question asks for a whole number of degrees. 0.82 radians scores M1A1A0 |
**Total: 3 marks (Question 3 total: 8 marks)**
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# Question 4a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use $t = 2$ and $3t^2 + 2t = t^3 + kt$: $(12 + 4 = 8 + 2k)$ | M1 | Allow verification. |
| $k = 4$ * | A1* | Obtain given answer from correct working. Verification requires a clear conclusion. |
**Total: 2 marks**
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# Question 4b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use $\mathbf{a} = \frac{d\mathbf{v}}{dt}$ | M1 | Differentiate the vector $\mathbf{v}$. Majority of powers going down. |
| $\mathbf{a} = (6t+2)\mathbf{i} + (3t^2+4)\mathbf{j}$ | A1 | Correct only |
| Use $|\mathbf{F}| = m|\mathbf{a}|$ | DM1 | Correct use of Pythagoras and N2L. Dependent on preceding M1. |
| $|\mathbf{F}| = 1.5 \times \sqrt{14^2 + 16^2} = 3\sqrt{113}$ | A1 | Or $\frac{3}{2}\sqrt{452}$ or 32 or better (31.89…) |
**Total: 4 marks**
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# Question 4c:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use $\mathbf{r} = \int \mathbf{v}\, dt$ | M1 | Majority of powers going up |
| $\mathbf{r} = \left(t^3 + t^2 (+A)\right)\mathbf{i} + \left(\frac{1}{4}t^4 + \frac{4}{2}t^2 (+B)\right)\mathbf{j}$ | A1 | Allow without constant of integration |
| Correct use of $\mathbf{r} = 3\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j}$ when $t = 0$ to find $\mathbf{r}$ when $t = 2$ | DM1 | $\mathbf{r} = (t^3+t^2+3)\mathbf{i} + \left(\frac{1}{4}t^4 + \frac{4}{2}t^2+4\right)\mathbf{j}$. Dependent on preceding M1. Use of $\mathbf{r} = -3\mathbf{i} - 4\mathbf{j}$ is M0. |
| $\mathbf{r} = 15\mathbf{i} + 16\mathbf{j}$ | A1 | Correct answer only. Accept column vector. |
**Total: 4 marks (Question 4 total: 10 marks)**
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# Question 5a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use $F_{\max} = \mu R$: $F_{\max} = \frac{2}{7} \times 1.5g\cos\theta$ | M1 | (3.87…) Condone trig confusion. Trig substitution not required. Allow M1 if there is a clear statement for $F_{\max}$ "correct" and then used in a calculation including the gain in GPE. |
| Use $WD = 2.5F_{\max}$ | M1 | Trig substitution not required. M0 if they have included the gain in GPE. If method for $F$ is incorrect but involves $\mu$ to obtain $F$ and they use the "work done" formula correctly allow M0M1. |
| $WD = 9.69 \quad (9.7) \text{ (J)}$ | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf, not $\frac{126}{13}$ |
**Total: 3 marks**
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# Question 5b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Work-energy equation | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors and sin/cos confusion. |
| $\frac{1}{2} \times 1.5U^2 = WD + 1.5 \times 9.8 \times 2.5 \times \sin\theta$ | A1ft | Unsimplified equation with at most one error. |
| | A1ft | Correct unsimplified equation. Follow their $WD$ against friction. |
| $U = 5.64 \quad (5.6)$ | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf |
*Note: If answer to (a) included the GPE then it must be used for total work done here to score M1.*
**Total: 4 marks**
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# Question 5c:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Work-energy equation for $A$ to $A$ | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally correct. |
| $\frac{1}{2} \times 1.5v^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 1.5U^2 - 2WD$ | A1ft | Correct unsimplified equation. Follow their $WD$ against friction and their $U$. |
| $v = 2.43 \; (2.4) \; (\text{ms}^{-1})$ | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf |
**Alternative (B to A):**
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Work-energy equation for $B$ to $A$ | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally correct. |
| $\frac{1}{2} \times 1.5v^2 = 1.5 \times 9.8 \times 2.5 \times \sin\theta - WD$ | A1ft | Correct unsimplified equation. Follow their $WD$. |
| $v = 2.43 \; (2.4) \; (\text{ms}^{-1})$ | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf |
**Total: 3 marks (Question 5 total: 10 marks)**
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# Question 6a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Moments about $A$: $M(A)$ | M1 | Or equivalent method to form equation in $W$ only. Must be dimensionally correct and contain all relevant terms. Condone sin/cos confusion and sign errors. |
| $50 \times 3\cos30° + W \times 6\cos30° = 60\sqrt{3} \times 4\sin30°$ | A1 | Unsimplified equation with at most one error. |
| | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $W = 15$ * | A1* | Correct answer only |
**Total: 4 marks**
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# Question 6b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| First equation e.g. Resolve vertically: $(\pm)V + 50 + 15 = T\cos30° \quad (V = 25)$ | M1, A1 | Or resolve parallel to pole. Or: $P + 50\cos60° + 15\cos60° = 60\sqrt{3} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ |
| Second equation e.g. Resolve horizontally: $(\pm)H = T\cos60° \left(= 30\sqrt{3} = 51.96...\right)$ | M1, A1 | Or resolve perpendicular to pole. Or: $50\cos30° + 15\cos30° = 60\sqrt{3}\cos60° + Q$ |
| $|R| = \sqrt{25^2 + \left(30\sqrt{3}\right)^2}$ | DM1 | Dependent on 2 preceding M marks. $\left(\sqrt{57.5^2 + 3 \times 6.25}\right)$ |
| $= 5\sqrt{133} \; (57.662...) \text{ (N)}$ | A1 | 58 N or better |
**Alternative:**
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Form vector triangle for vertical forces, thrust and resultant. Correct triangle. | M1, A1 | |
| Use cosine rule: $R^2 = T^2 + (50+W)^2 - 2T(50+W)\cos30°$ | M1 | |
| $R^2 = \left(60\sqrt{3}\right)^2 + (65)^2 - 2 \times 60\sqrt{3} \times 65\cos30°$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| Substitute and solve: | DM1 | |
| $|R| = 5\sqrt{133} \; (57.662...) \text{ (N)}$ | A1 | 58 N or better |
*Note: Full marks available using $\pm V, \pm H, \pm P, \pm Q$*
**Total: 6 marks (Question 6 total: 10 marks)**
## Question 7a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use CLM | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors. Might see them using equal (and opposite) impulses. |
| $6mu - 3kmu = 3mu + kmv \quad ((3-3k)u = kv)$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $\Rightarrow v = \frac{(3-3k)}{k}u$ | A1* | Obtain **given answer** from full and correct working |
## Question 7b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use of Impulse = change in momentum | M1 | Must be subtracting. Can be for either particle. |
| $\|I_Q\| = \|I_P\| = \|3mu - 3m.2u\| = 3mu$ or $\|kmv-(-3mku)\| = \left\|km.\frac{3-3k}{k}u + 3mku\right\| = 3mu$ | A1 | Correct only. (Do not need to state that $\|I_Q\|=\|I_P\|$ if find $\|I_P\|$) |
## Question 7c:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use impact law | M1 | Seen or implied. If stated in (a) must be used here. Must be used correctly but condone sign errors |
| $\frac{v-u}{5u} = e$ or $\frac{3-3k}{k}u - u = 5ue$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| Use $v > u$ or $e > 0$ to form an inequality in $k$ | M1 | Could use $e \ldots 0$ followed by $v \neq u$ |
| Use $e < 1$ to form an inequality in $k$ | M1 | |
| $\frac{3-3k}{k} > 1$ and $3-3k < 6k \Rightarrow \frac{1}{3} < k < \frac{3}{4}$ | A1 | Correct answer only |
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## Question 8a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Equation for horizontal distance | M1 | Complete method using suvat. Condone sine/cosine confusion |
| $x = u\cos\alpha \, t$ | A1 | Correct only |
| Equation for vertical distance | M1 | Complete method using suvat. Condone sine/cosine confusion and sign error |
| $y = u\sin\alpha \, t - \frac{1}{2}gt^2$ | A1 | Correct only |
| $t = \frac{x}{u\cos\alpha} \Rightarrow y = u\sin\alpha \cdot \frac{x}{u\cos\alpha} - \frac{g}{2}\left(\frac{x}{u\cos\alpha}\right)^2$ | DM1 | Substitute for $t$ to obtain $y$ in terms of $x$ and $\alpha$. Dependent on the 2 preceding M marks |
| $\Rightarrow y = x\tan\alpha - \frac{gx^2}{2u^2}(1+\tan^2\alpha)$ | A1* | Obtain **given answer** from full and correct working. Need some evidence for the final step. $\frac{1}{\cos^2\alpha} = 1+\tan^2\alpha$ is not sufficient. |
## Question 8b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation of energy | M1 | Method specified in the question. Need all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors |
| $\frac{1}{2}m \times 25^2 = \frac{1}{2}mU^2 + mg \times 20$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $U = 15.3 \;\;(15)$ | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf only |
## Question 8c:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use part (a) or work from first principles to form an equation in $\tan\theta$ | M1 | $\left(-20 = 30\tan\theta - \frac{9.8\times 900}{2U^2}(1+\tan^2\theta)\right)$ |
| Obtain $18.9\tan^2\theta - 30\tan\theta - 1.07 = 0$ $\left(\frac{4410}{233}\tan^2\theta - 30\tan\theta - \frac{250}{233} = 0\right)$ | A1ft | Or 3 term equivalent. Follow their $U$. Can be implied by a correct final answer |
| $\Rightarrow \theta = 58.3°$ or $58°$ | A1 | 3 sf or 2 sf only |
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\item A particle $P$ of mass 0.5 kg is moving with velocity $( 5 \mathbf { i } + 3 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }$ The particle receives an impulse $( - 2 \mathbf { i } + \lambda \mathbf { j } )$ Ns, where $\lambda$ is a constant. Immediately after receiving the impulse, the velocity of $P$ is $( x \mathbf { i } + y \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }$ The kinetic energy gained by $P$ as a result of receiving the impulse is 22 J .
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Find the possible values of $\lambda$.
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel M2 2023 Q2 [7]}}