| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | M1 (Mechanics 1) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Session | January |
| Marks | 13 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Moments |
| Type | Range of equilibrium positions |
| Difficulty | Moderate -0.3 This is a standard M1 moments question requiring systematic application of equilibrium conditions (sum of forces = 0, sum of moments = 0) with straightforward arithmetic. Part (a) involves taking moments about one support to find reactions, part (b) adds the constraint that one reaction is twice the other, requiring solving a linear equation. The modeling statement in (c) is routine. While multi-part with several marks, it follows a predictable template with no conceptual surprises, making it slightly easier than average. |
| Spec | 3.04b Equilibrium: zero resultant moment and force |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Moments about \(D\): \(20g \times 2 + 8g \times 4.5 = R_C \times 4.5\) OR Resolve: \(R_C + R_D = 28g\) | M1A1 | |
| \(R_C = \dfrac{152}{9}g\ (= 166 \text{ or } 170)\) | A1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Moments about \(C\): \(20g \times 2.5 = R_D \times 4.5\) OR Resolve: \(R_C + R_D = 28g\) | M1A1 | |
| \(R_D = \dfrac{100}{9}g\ (= 109 \text{ or } 110)\) | A1 | Remember to only penalise overaccuracy after use of \(g\), once per whole question |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Moments about \(A\): \(R \times 1.5 + 2R \times 6 = 20g \times 4 + 8g \times x\) | M1A1 | |
| Resolve: \(3R = 28g\), \(\left(R = \dfrac{28}{3}g\ (= 91.5)\right)\) | M1A1 | |
| Substitute for \(R\) and solve for \(x\): \(\dfrac{27}{2} \times \dfrac{28}{3}g = 80g + 8g \times x\) | M1 | |
| \(126 = 80 + 8x,\quad 8x = 46,\quad x = 5.75\) (m) | A1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| The weight of the package acts at point \(C\) (or \(E\)) | B1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Any moments equation or vertical resolution | M1 | First moments equation (even if contains both reactions) |
| Correct equation | A1 | First correct equation |
| \(R_C = \frac{152}{9}g\) (= 166 or 170) | A1 | Second A1 for correct value |
| Another moments equation or vertical resolution | M1 | Second moments equation (even if contains both reactions) |
| Correct equation | A1 | Third correct equation |
| \(R_D = \frac{100}{9}g\) (= 109 or 110) | A1 | Fourth A1 for correct value |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Moments equation in \(R\) and \(x\) only (\(x\) may not be \(AE\)) | M1 | First M1 |
| Correct equation e.g. \(R \times 1.5 + 2R \times 6 = 20g \times 4 + 8g \times x\) | A1 | First correct equation |
| Another moments equation in \(R\) and \(x\) only, or vert resolution in \(R\) only | M1 | Second M1 |
| Correct equation | A1 | Second correct equation |
| Solving for \(AE\) | M1 | Third M1 |
| \(AE = 5.75\) m | A1 | Must be EXACT |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Mass or weight of package acts at point \(C\) (or \(E\)) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Attempt at difference in momenta for \(Q\) | M1 | Clear attempt at *difference* in momenta for \(Q\) only; M0 if mass omitted, g included, or clearly adding; in terms of \(k\), \(m\) and \(u\) only |
| \(= \pm km(2u - -u)\) | A1 | First A1 for \(\pm km(2u--u)\) |
| Magnitude \(= 3kmu\) | A1 | Second A1 for \(3kmu\) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Case 1: \(P\) continues same direction: \(4m \times 3u - km \times u = 4m \times 2u + km \times 2u\) OR \(-3kmu = 4m(2u-3u)\) | M1A1 | First M1 for equation in \(k\), \(m\), \(u\) only; dim. correct with correct no. of terms; condone sign errors. First A1 for correct equation |
| \(k = \frac{4}{3}\), 1.33 (3 SF or better) | A1 | Second A1 for correct value of \(k\) |
| Case 2: \(P\) changes direction: \(4m \times 3u - km \times u = -4m \times 2u + km \times 2u\) OR \(3kmu = 4m(2u--3u)\) | M1 | Second M1: must clearly have \(P\) moving in opposite direction; in \(k\), \(m\), \(u\) only; condone sign errors |
| \(k = \frac{20}{3}\), 6.67 (3 SF or better) | A1 | Third A1 for other correct value of \(k\) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| \(R = 4g\cos 30\) | B1 | First B1 |
| \(F = 0.3R\) seen | B1 | Second B1 (could just be on diagram) |
| \(F = ma\) parallel to plane: \(4a = 4g\sin 30 - F\) | M1A1 | M1 equation of motion with usual rules, condone sign errors; A1 correct equation (\(F\) not substituted) |
| \(4a = 4g\sin 30 - 0.3 \times 4g\cos 30\) | A1 | Second A1: correct equation in \(a\) only, without trig ratios substituted |
| \(v = \sqrt{(10a)}\) using \(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\) | M1 | Complete method for finding \(v\) (must have found an \(a\) value) |
| \(v = 4.9\) or \(4.85\) m s\(^{-1}\) | A1 | Third A1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Perpendicular to plane: \(R = 4g\cos 30 + H\cos 60\) | M1A1 | First M1 resolution with usual rules, condone sign errors; A1 correct equation |
| Parallel to plane: \(H\cos 30 = F + 4g\sin 30\) | M1A1 | Second M1 another resolution; A1 correct equation |
| Use \(F = 0.3R\) | M1 | Third M1 (must appear in equation; M0 if using \(R\) from part a) |
| Solve for \(H\): \(H = \dfrac{g(1.2\cos 30 + 4\sin 30)}{\cos 30 - 0.3\cos 60}\) | DM1 | Fourth M1 dependent on first, second and third M1s; eliminating \(F\) and \(R\), solving for \(H\) |
| \(H = 42\) or \(41.6\) | A1 | Third A1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
| Resolve vertically: \(R\cos 30 = 4g + F\cos 60\) | M1A1 | |
| Resolve horizontally: \(H = R\cos 60 + F\cos 30\) | M1A1 | |
| Use \(F = 0.3R\) | M1 | |
| Solve for \(H\) | DM1 | |
| \(H = 42\) or \(41.6\) | A1 |
# Question 4:
## Part 4a(i):
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Moments about $D$: $20g \times 2 + 8g \times 4.5 = R_C \times 4.5$ **OR** Resolve: $R_C + R_D = 28g$ | M1A1 | |
| $R_C = \dfrac{152}{9}g\ (= 166 \text{ or } 170)$ | A1 | |
## Part 4a(ii):
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Moments about $C$: $20g \times 2.5 = R_D \times 4.5$ **OR** Resolve: $R_C + R_D = 28g$ | M1A1 | |
| $R_D = \dfrac{100}{9}g\ (= 109 \text{ or } 110)$ | A1 | Remember to only penalise overaccuracy after use of $g$, once per whole question |
## Part 4b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Moments about $A$: $R \times 1.5 + 2R \times 6 = 20g \times 4 + 8g \times x$ | M1A1 | |
| Resolve: $3R = 28g$, $\left(R = \dfrac{28}{3}g\ (= 91.5)\right)$ | M1A1 | |
| Substitute for $R$ and solve for $x$: $\dfrac{27}{2} \times \dfrac{28}{3}g = 80g + 8g \times x$ | M1 | |
| $126 = 80 + 8x,\quad 8x = 46,\quad x = 5.75$ (m) | A1 | |
## Part 4c:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| The weight of the package acts at point $C$ (or $E$) | B1 | |
## Question 4a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Any moments equation or vertical resolution | M1 | First moments equation (even if contains both reactions) |
| Correct equation | A1 | First correct equation |
| $R_C = \frac{152}{9}g$ (= 166 or 170) | A1 | Second A1 for correct value |
| Another moments equation or vertical resolution | M1 | Second moments equation (even if contains both reactions) |
| Correct equation | A1 | Third correct equation |
| $R_D = \frac{100}{9}g$ (= 109 or 110) | A1 | Fourth A1 for correct value |
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## Question 4b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Moments equation in $R$ and $x$ only ($x$ may not be $AE$) | M1 | First M1 |
| Correct equation e.g. $R \times 1.5 + 2R \times 6 = 20g \times 4 + 8g \times x$ | A1 | First correct equation |
| Another moments equation in $R$ and $x$ only, or vert resolution in $R$ only | M1 | Second M1 |
| Correct equation | A1 | Second correct equation |
| Solving for $AE$ | M1 | Third M1 |
| $AE = 5.75$ m | A1 | Must be EXACT |
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## Question 4c:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Mass or weight of package acts at point $C$ (or $E$) | | |
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## Question 5a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Attempt at difference in momenta for $Q$ | M1 | Clear attempt at *difference* in momenta for $Q$ only; M0 if mass omitted, g included, or clearly adding; in terms of $k$, $m$ and $u$ only |
| $= \pm km(2u - -u)$ | A1 | First A1 for $\pm km(2u--u)$ |
| Magnitude $= 3kmu$ | A1 | Second A1 for $3kmu$ |
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## Question 5b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Case 1: $P$ continues same direction: $4m \times 3u - km \times u = 4m \times 2u + km \times 2u$ **OR** $-3kmu = 4m(2u-3u)$ | M1A1 | First M1 for equation in $k$, $m$, $u$ only; dim. correct with correct no. of terms; condone sign errors. First A1 for correct equation |
| $k = \frac{4}{3}$, 1.33 (3 SF or better) | A1 | Second A1 for correct value of $k$ |
| Case 2: $P$ changes direction: $4m \times 3u - km \times u = -4m \times 2u + km \times 2u$ **OR** $3kmu = 4m(2u--3u)$ | M1 | Second M1: must clearly have $P$ moving in opposite direction; in $k$, $m$, $u$ only; condone sign errors |
| $k = \frac{20}{3}$, 6.67 (3 SF or better) | A1 | Third A1 for other correct value of $k$ |
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## Question 6a:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $R = 4g\cos 30$ | B1 | First B1 |
| $F = 0.3R$ seen | B1 | Second B1 (could just be on diagram) |
| $F = ma$ parallel to plane: $4a = 4g\sin 30 - F$ | M1A1 | M1 equation of motion with usual rules, condone sign errors; A1 correct equation ($F$ not substituted) |
| $4a = 4g\sin 30 - 0.3 \times 4g\cos 30$ | A1 | Second A1: correct equation in $a$ only, without trig ratios substituted |
| $v = \sqrt{(10a)}$ using $v^2 = u^2 + 2as$ | M1 | Complete method for finding $v$ (must have found an $a$ value) |
| $v = 4.9$ or $4.85$ m s$^{-1}$ | A1 | Third A1 |
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## Question 6b:
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Perpendicular to plane: $R = 4g\cos 30 + H\cos 60$ | M1A1 | First M1 resolution with usual rules, condone sign errors; A1 correct equation |
| Parallel to plane: $H\cos 30 = F + 4g\sin 30$ | M1A1 | Second M1 another resolution; A1 correct equation |
| Use $F = 0.3R$ | M1 | Third M1 (must appear in equation; M0 if using $R$ from part **a**) |
| Solve for $H$: $H = \dfrac{g(1.2\cos 30 + 4\sin 30)}{\cos 30 - 0.3\cos 60}$ | DM1 | Fourth M1 **dependent** on first, second and third M1s; eliminating $F$ and $R$, solving for $H$ |
| $H = 42$ or $41.6$ | A1 | Third A1 |
**Alternative (6b alt):**
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Resolve vertically: $R\cos 30 = 4g + F\cos 60$ | M1A1 | |
| Resolve horizontally: $H = R\cos 60 + F\cos 30$ | M1A1 | |
| Use $F = 0.3R$ | M1 | |
| Solve for $H$ | DM1 | |
| $H = 42$ or $41.6$ | A1 | |
4.
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\caption{Figure 2}
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A plank $A B$ of mass 20 kg and length 8 m is resting in a horizontal position on two supports at $C$ and $D$, where $A C = 1.5 \mathrm {~m}$ and $D B = 2 \mathrm {~m}$. A package of mass 8 kg is placed on the plank at $C$, as shown in Figure 2. The plank remains horizontal and in equilibrium. The plank is modelled as a uniform rod and the package is modelled as a particle.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find the magnitude of the normal reaction
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item between the plank and the support at $C$,
\item between the plank and the support at $D$.\\
(6)
The package is now moved along the plank to the point $E$. When the package is at $E$, the magnitude of the normal reaction between the plank and the support at $C$ is $R$ newtons and the magnitude of the normal reaction between the plank and the support at $D$ is $2 R$ newtons.
\end{enumerate}\item Find the distance $A E$.
\item State how you have used the fact that the package is modelled as a particle.
\end{enumerate}
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel M1 2017 Q4 [13]}}