| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | M2 (Mechanics 2) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Session | January |
| Marks | 10 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Advanced work-energy problems |
| Type | Rough inclined plane work-energy |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.3 This is a standard M2 work-energy question with friction on an inclined plane. It requires routine application of the work-energy principle, calculation of friction force using the coefficient, and consideration of energy changes. The three parts follow a predictable pattern (work done by friction, speed up the slope, speed down the slope), with straightforward trigonometry (tan θ = 5/12 gives sin θ = 5/13, cos θ = 12/13). While it involves multiple steps and careful sign conventions, it requires no novel insight—just methodical application of standard techniques taught in M2. |
| Spec | 3.03v Motion on rough surface: including inclined planes6.02a Work done: concept and definition6.02i Conservation of energy: mechanical energy principle |
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A rough straight ramp is fixed to horizontal ground. The ramp is inclined at an angle $\theta$ to the horizontal, where $\tan \theta = \frac { 5 } { 12 }$
The points $A$ and $B$ are on a line of greatest slope of the ramp, with $A B = 2.5 \mathrm {~m}$ and $B$ above $A$, as shown in Figure 2.
A package of mass 1.5 kg is projected up the ramp from $A$ with speed $U \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$ and first comes to instantaneous rest at $B$.
The coefficient of friction between the package and the ramp is $\frac { 2 } { 7 }$\\
The package is modelled as a particle.
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\item Find the work done against friction as the package moves from $A$ to $B$.
\item Use the work-energy principle to find the value of $U$.
After coming to instantaneous rest at $B$, the package slides back down the slope.
\item Use the work-energy principle to find the speed of the package at the instant it returns to $A$.
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