Edexcel M1 2018 June — Question 1 6 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2018
SessionJune
Marks6
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TopicMomentum and Collisions
TypeDirect collision, find impulse magnitude
DifficultyModerate -0.8 This is a straightforward M1 collision problem requiring direct application of impulse-momentum theorem and conservation of momentum. The impulse magnitude is given, making it simpler than typical collision questions where students must derive it. The two-part structure involves routine algebraic manipulation with no conceptual subtleties or problem-solving insight required.
Spec6.03b Conservation of momentum: 1D two particles6.03f Impulse-momentum: relation

  1. Particle \(P\) has mass \(3 m\) and particle \(Q\) has mass \(m\). The particles are moving towards each other in opposite directions along the same straight line on a smooth horizontal plane. The particles collide directly. Immediately before the collision the speed of \(P\) is \(u\) and the speed of \(Q\) is \(3 u\). In the collision, the magnitude of the impulse exerted by \(Q\) on \(P\) is \(5 m u\).
    1. Find the speed of \(P\) immediately after the collision.
    2. Find the speed of \(Q\) immediately after the collision.

Part (i) and (ii) together
For marking: 1st equation in one unknown M1A1, 2nd equation in one unknown M1A1, 1st value A1, 2nd value A1
AnswerMarks Guidance
Impulse - momentum equation for \(P\)M1 Must be trying to subtract. Terms dimensionally consistent.
\(5mu = 3m(v_p - u)\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\(v_p = \frac{2u}{3}\)A1 Final answer positive. Condone unexplained sign change
Impulse momentum equation for \(Q\)M1 Must be trying to subtract. Terms dimensionally consistent.
\(5mu = m(v_Q - -3u)\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\(v_Q = 2u\)A1
Part (iii) alt
AnswerMarks Guidance
Use of CLMM1 Need all terms and dimensionally consistent. Condone sign errors.
\(3mu - 3mu = -3m\frac{2u}{3} + mv_Q\) or \(3mu - 3mu = 3mv_p + 2mu\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\(v_Q = 2u\)A1 Final answer positive. Condone unexplained sign change
[6]
Question 2a
Part i
AnswerMarks Guidance
Moments equationM1 Use moments to form an equation in \(R_C\) and/or \(R_D\). All terms required. Dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors.
\(M(D): (60g \times 0.6) + (20g \times 1.6) = R_c \times 2\)
\(M(C): (60g \times 1.4) + (20g \times 0.4) = R_D \times 2\)
\(M(A): 2 \times 20g + 3 \times 60g = 1.6R_c + 3.6R_D\)
\(M(B): 0.4R_D + 2.4R_c = 60g \times 1 + 20g \times 2\)
\(R_c = 34g\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
A1333 (333.2) is an accuracy error
Part ii
AnswerMarks Guidance
Resolve verticallyM1 Or form a moments equation in \(R_D\)
\((\uparrow) R_c + R_D = 80g\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\(R_D = 46g\)A1 451 (450.8) is an accuracy error (penalise once only if \(g\) substituted in both answers and correct versions not seen)
(6)
Question 2b
AnswerMarks Guidance
Set \(R_D = 0\) and use moments to form equation in a relevant distance (One unknown only)M1 Complete method for a relevant distance. Dimensionally correct equation. Using their answers from (a) is M0
\(M(C), (20g \times 0.4) = (60g \times x)\) where \(x =\) distance from C when beam tiltsA1 Correct unsimplified equation for a relevant distance
\(\left(x = \frac{2}{15}\right)\)
Use their distance to find the distance walkedDM1 Dependent on the previous M1
Distance \(= 1.4 + \frac{2}{15} - \frac{23}{15} = 1.53 \text{ m}\)A1
(4)
[10]
Question 3a
AnswerMarks
B1 shapeCorrect shape graph for cyclist
B1 figs4 marked
B1 shapeMotorcyclist graph in relatively correct position. Must start at \(t = 4\) and must continue beyond point of intersection of the graphs. \(T + 4\) marked
B1 figs(4)
Treat two separate graphs as two attempts and award the marks for the better attempt
Question 3b
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{1}{2}T.4T = \left(\frac{T + T + 4}{2}\right)8\)M1 Equate distances to form equation in \(T\)
A1One distance correct
A1Both distances correct
\(T^2 - 4T - 8 = 0\)A1 Simplify to 3 term quadratic
\(T = 2 \pm \sqrt{12}\)M1 Solve a 3 term quadratic for \(T\)
\(T = 5.5\)A1 Q asks for answer to 1 dp. Must reject negative solution if seen.
(6)
[10]
SC1
AnswerMarks
B1B1
B1B0
\(16 + 8(T - 4) = \frac{1}{2} \times 4(T - 4)^2\)M1A1A1
\(T^2 - 12T + 24 = 0\) (or equivalent)A1
\(T = 6 + 2\sqrt{3} = 9.5\)M1A0
(marking the \(T\) as a misread)
B1B1
B0B0
\(16 + 8(T - 4) = \frac{1}{2} \times 4T^2\)M1A1A1
\(27T^2 - 8T + 16 = 0\)A0M0A0
(completely changed the question but some evidence of correct thinking)
SC2
Question 4a
AnswerMarks Guidance
Resolve perpendicular to the surfaceM1 Condone sin/cos confusion
\(R = 2g \cos \alpha\) (15.68)A1 Correct resolution
\(F = \frac{1}{4}R = \frac{2g}{5} = 3.9 \text{ N or } 3.92 \text{ N}\)A1 Max 3 sf for decimal answer
(3)
Question 4b
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(-2g \sin \alpha - F = 2a\)M1 Equation of motion parallel to the plane. Require all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors and sin/cos confusion
A1ftCorrect unsimplified equation in \(F\) (or their \(F\))
\(\frac{-4g}{5} = a\)A1 Or \(-7.84 \text{ (ms}^{-2}\text{)}\) Accept +/-
\(0^2 = 6^2 - \frac{8g}{5} s\)DM1 Complete method using \(suvat\) and \(a \neq g\) to find \(s\). Dependent on the previous M1
\(s = \frac{45}{2g} = 2.3 \text{ m or } 2.30 \text{ m}\)A1 Max 3 sf
(5)
Question 4c
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(2g \sin \alpha - F = 2a'\)M1 Equation for motion down the plane to find new acceleration. Require all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors and sin/cos confusion
A1ftCorrect unsimplified equation in \(F\) (or their \(F\))
\(\frac{2g}{5} = a'\)A1 Or \(3.92 \text{ (ms}^{-2}\text{)}\)
\(v^2 = \frac{4g}{5} \times \frac{45}{2g} = 18 \Rightarrow\)DM1 Complete method using \(suvat\), \(a' \neq g\) and \(a' \neq a\), to find \(v\). Dependent on the previous M1
\(v = \sqrt{18} = 4.2 \text{ m s}^{-1}\text{(or better)}\)A1 \(g\) cancels. Condone 4.25 (from using rounded values).
(5)
[13]
Question 5a
AnswerMarks Guidance
Correct equation for \(v_p\) or find displacementM1 Use of \(\mathbf{r}_p = \mathbf{r}_0 + v_pt\) to find \(v\). Allow for \(\lambda(-\mathbf{i} - 5\mathbf{j})\)
\(\mathbf{v}_p = 3(6\mathbf{i} - (7\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j})) = -3\mathbf{i} - 15\mathbf{j}\)A1
\(\sqrt{(-3)^2 + (-15)^2}\)M1 Use of Pythagoras to find magnitude of their \(\mathbf{v}\)
\(= \sqrt{234} = 15.3 \left(\text{km h}^{-1}\right)\) (or better)A1 CSO \(\left(3\sqrt{26}\right)\) A0 if it comes from \(3\mathbf{i} + 15\mathbf{j}\)
NB Could score the M marks in reverse order - find displacement in 20 minutes and then multiply by 3
(4)
Question 5b
AnswerMarks Guidance
Use of \(\mathbf{r}_p = \mathbf{r}_0 + v_pt : \mathbf{r}_p = 7\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j} + t(-3\mathbf{i} - 15\mathbf{j})\)M1 For their \(\mathbf{v}_p\)
\(\Rightarrow \mathbf{r}_p = (7 - 3t)\mathbf{i} + (5 - 15t)\mathbf{j}\)A1 Obtain given answer from correct working
(2)
Question 5c
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{(7 - 3t)}{(5 - 15t)} = \frac{16}{5}\)M1 Use given answer and direction to form equation in \(t\)
\(35 - 15t = 80 - 240t\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\(t = 0.2\)DM1 Solve for \(t\). Dependent on the previous M1
A1
(4)
Question 5d
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(P\) and \(Q\) in the same place at the same timeM1 Equate i or j components of position vectors and solve for \(t\)
\(\Rightarrow 7 - 3t = 5 + 2t\) or \(5 - 15t = -3 + 5t\)A1 Either
\(t = 0.4\)A1
Check that the same value of \(t\) gives equal values for the other componentDM1 Dependent on the previous M mark
\(\mathbf{r} = (5.8\mathbf{i} - \mathbf{j}) \text{ km}\)A1 Must be a vector
(5)
[15]
Question 6a
AnswerMarks Guidance
For the trailer:M1 Complete method to form an equation in \(T\). e.g. equation of motion for the trailer. Need all 3 terms. Condone sign errors.
\(-100 - T = 600 \times (-4)\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation. Allow with \(\pm T\)
\(T = 2300 \text{ N}\)A1 Must be positive
(3)
Question 6b
AnswerMarks Guidance
For the car and trailer:M1 Complete method to solve for \(M\). Equation of motion for the car + trailer. Need all terms. Condone sign errors.
\(6500 + 100 + 200 = 4(M + 600)\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\(M = 1100\)A1
Allow M1A1 if a correct equation is seen in (a) and used in (b)
Question 6balt
AnswerMarks Guidance
For the car:M1 Equation of motion for the car. Need all terms. Condone sign errors.
\(6500 + 200 - T = 4M\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation in \(T\) or their \(T\)
\(M = 1100\)A1
(3)
Question 6c
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(s = vt - \frac{1}{2}at^2\)M1 Complete method using \(suvat\) to find \(t\). Clear use of \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\) with \(u = 0, a = 4\) is M0. e.g. \(40.5 = -2t^2\) from no working is M0A0
\(40.5 = \frac{1}{2}.4.t^2\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\(t = 4.5 \text{ s}\)A1
(3)
[9]
Question 7a
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\sin \alpha = \frac{3}{5}\) or \(\cos \alpha = \frac{4}{5}\)B1 Correct trig ratios for \(\alpha\) seen or implied. Watch out - it could be up beside the diagram
At \(B, (\uparrow)\)M1 Complete method to form equation in \(T_{AB}\)
\(\Rightarrow T_{AB} \sin \alpha = 3g\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\(T_{AB} = 5g = 49 \text{ N}\)A1
(4)
Question 7b
AnswerMarks Guidance
At \(B, (\rightarrow)\)M1 Complete method to form equation in \(T_{BC}\)
\(\Rightarrow T_{AB} \cos \alpha = T_{BC}\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation. Allow with their \(T_{AB}\)
\(T_{BC} = 4g = 39 \text{ or } 39.2 \text{ N}\)A1
(3)
Question 7c
AnswerMarks Guidance
Resolve at \(C\):M1 Resolve to form equation in \(T_{CD}\). There is a lot of confusion over the labelling of the tensions. Allow if a value is used correctly, whatever it is called.
At \(C, (\rightarrow) T_{CD} \cos \beta = T_{BC}\)A1 One correct equation in \(T_{CD}\). Could be whole system equations e.g. \(T_{AB} \cos \alpha = T_{CD} \cos \beta\) or \(T_{AB} \sin \alpha + T_{CD} \sin \beta = (3 + M) g\)
At \(C, (\uparrow) T_{CD} \sin \beta = Mg\)A1 Two correct equations in \(T_{CD}\) \((=101.92)\)
\(\tan \beta = \frac{Mg}{T_{BC}}\)DM1 Dependent on previous M1. Use \(\tan \beta\) and solve for \(M\)
\(Mg = 4g \times \frac{12}{5} \Rightarrow M = 9.6\)A1
(5)
[12]
**Part (i) and (ii) together**
For marking: 1st equation in one unknown M1A1, 2nd equation in one unknown M1A1, 1st value A1, 2nd value A1

| Impulse - momentum equation for $P$ | M1 | Must be trying to subtract. Terms dimensionally consistent. |
| $5mu = 3m(v_p - u)$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $v_p = \frac{2u}{3}$ | A1 | Final answer positive. Condone unexplained sign change |
| Impulse momentum equation for $Q$ | M1 | Must be trying to subtract. Terms dimensionally consistent. |
| $5mu = m(v_Q - -3u)$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $v_Q = 2u$ | A1 | |

**Part (iii) alt**
Use of CLM | M1 | Need all terms and dimensionally consistent. Condone sign errors. |
| $3mu - 3mu = -3m\frac{2u}{3} + mv_Q$ or $3mu - 3mu = 3mv_p + 2mu$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $v_Q = 2u$ | A1 | Final answer positive. Condone unexplained sign change |
| | [6] | |

## Question 2a

**Part i**
| Moments equation | M1 | Use moments to form an equation in $R_C$ and/or $R_D$. All terms required. Dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors. |
| $M(D): (60g \times 0.6) + (20g \times 1.6) = R_c \times 2$ | | |
| $M(C): (60g \times 1.4) + (20g \times 0.4) = R_D \times 2$ | | |
| $M(A): 2 \times 20g + 3 \times 60g = 1.6R_c + 3.6R_D$ | | |
| $M(B): 0.4R_D + 2.4R_c = 60g \times 1 + 20g \times 2$ | | |
| $R_c = 34g$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| | A1 | 333 (333.2) is an accuracy error |

**Part ii**
| Resolve vertically | M1 | Or form a moments equation in $R_D$ |
| $(\uparrow) R_c + R_D = 80g$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $R_D = 46g$ | A1 | 451 (450.8) is an accuracy error (penalise once only if $g$ substituted in both answers and correct versions not seen) |
| | (6) | |

## Question 2b

| Set $R_D = 0$ and use moments to form equation in a relevant distance (One unknown only) | M1 | Complete method for a relevant distance. Dimensionally correct equation. Using their answers from (a) is M0 |
| $M(C), (20g \times 0.4) = (60g \times x)$ where $x =$ distance from C when beam tilts | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation for a relevant distance |
| $\left(x = \frac{2}{15}\right)$ | | |
| Use their distance to find the distance walked | DM1 | Dependent on the previous M1 |
| Distance $= 1.4 + \frac{2}{15} - \frac{23}{15} = 1.53 \text{ m}$ | A1 | |
| | (4) | |
| | [10] | |

## Question 3a

| | B1 shape | Correct shape graph for cyclist |
| | B1 figs | 4 marked |
| | B1 shape | Motorcyclist graph in relatively correct position. Must start at $t = 4$ and must continue beyond point of intersection of the graphs. $T + 4$ marked |
| | B1 figs | (4) |
| | | Treat two separate graphs as two attempts and award the marks for the better attempt |

## Question 3b

| $\frac{1}{2}T.4T = \left(\frac{T + T + 4}{2}\right)8$ | M1 | Equate distances to form equation in $T$ |
| | A1 | One distance correct |
| | A1 | Both distances correct |
| $T^2 - 4T - 8 = 0$ | A1 | Simplify to 3 term quadratic |
| $T = 2 \pm \sqrt{12}$ | M1 | Solve a 3 term quadratic for $T$ |
| $T = 5.5$ | A1 | Q asks for answer to 1 dp. Must reject negative solution if seen. |
| | (6) | |
| | [10] | |

## SC1

| B1B1 | |
| B1B0 | |
| | $16 + 8(T - 4) = \frac{1}{2} \times 4(T - 4)^2$ | M1A1A1 |
| $T^2 - 12T + 24 = 0$ (or equivalent) | A1 |
| $T = 6 + 2\sqrt{3} = 9.5$ | M1A0 |
| (marking the $T$ as a misread) | |
| | B1B1 |
| B0B0 | |
| | $16 + 8(T - 4) = \frac{1}{2} \times 4T^2$ | M1A1A1 |
| $27T^2 - 8T + 16 = 0$ | A0M0A0 |
| | (completely changed the question but some evidence of correct thinking) |

## SC2

## Question 4a

| Resolve perpendicular to the surface | M1 | Condone sin/cos confusion |
| $R = 2g \cos \alpha$ (15.68) | A1 | Correct resolution |
| $F = \frac{1}{4}R = \frac{2g}{5} = 3.9 \text{ N or } 3.92 \text{ N}$ | A1 | Max 3 sf for decimal answer |
| | (3) | |

## Question 4b

| $-2g \sin \alpha - F = 2a$ | M1 | Equation of motion parallel to the plane. Require all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors and sin/cos confusion |
| | A1ft | Correct unsimplified equation in $F$ (or their $F$) |
| $\frac{-4g}{5} = a$ | A1 | Or $-7.84 \text{ (ms}^{-2}\text{)}$ Accept +/- |
| $0^2 = 6^2 - \frac{8g}{5} s$ | DM1 | Complete method using $suvat$ and $a \neq g$ to find $s$. Dependent on the previous M1 |
| $s = \frac{45}{2g} = 2.3 \text{ m or } 2.30 \text{ m}$ | A1 | Max 3 sf |
| | (5) | |

## Question 4c

| $2g \sin \alpha - F = 2a'$ | M1 | Equation for motion down the plane to find new acceleration. Require all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors and sin/cos confusion |
| | A1ft | Correct unsimplified equation in $F$ (or their $F$) |
| $\frac{2g}{5} = a'$ | A1 | Or $3.92 \text{ (ms}^{-2}\text{)}$ |
| $v^2 = \frac{4g}{5} \times \frac{45}{2g} = 18 \Rightarrow$ | DM1 | Complete method using $suvat$, $a' \neq g$ and $a' \neq a$, to find $v$. Dependent on the previous M1 |
| $v = \sqrt{18} = 4.2 \text{ m s}^{-1}\text{(or better)}$ | A1 | $g$ cancels. Condone 4.25 (from using rounded values). |
| | (5) | |
| | [13] | |

## Question 5a

| Correct equation for $v_p$ or find displacement | M1 | Use of $\mathbf{r}_p = \mathbf{r}_0 + v_pt$ to find $v$. Allow for $\lambda(-\mathbf{i} - 5\mathbf{j})$ |
| $\mathbf{v}_p = 3(6\mathbf{i} - (7\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j})) = -3\mathbf{i} - 15\mathbf{j}$ | A1 | |
| $\sqrt{(-3)^2 + (-15)^2}$ | M1 | Use of Pythagoras to find magnitude of their $\mathbf{v}$ |
| $= \sqrt{234} = 15.3 \left(\text{km h}^{-1}\right)$ (or better) | A1 | CSO $\left(3\sqrt{26}\right)$ A0 if it comes from $3\mathbf{i} + 15\mathbf{j}$ |
| | | NB Could score the M marks in reverse order - find displacement in 20 minutes and then multiply by 3 |
| | (4) | |

## Question 5b

| Use of $\mathbf{r}_p = \mathbf{r}_0 + v_pt : \mathbf{r}_p = 7\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j} + t(-3\mathbf{i} - 15\mathbf{j})$ | M1 | For their $\mathbf{v}_p$ |
| $\Rightarrow \mathbf{r}_p = (7 - 3t)\mathbf{i} + (5 - 15t)\mathbf{j}$ | A1 | Obtain given answer from correct working |
| | (2) | |

## Question 5c

| $\frac{(7 - 3t)}{(5 - 15t)} = \frac{16}{5}$ | M1 | Use given answer and direction to form equation in $t$ |
| $35 - 15t = 80 - 240t$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $t = 0.2$ | DM1 | Solve for $t$. Dependent on the previous M1 |
| | A1 | |
| | (4) | |

## Question 5d

| $P$ and $Q$ in the same place at the same time | M1 | Equate i or j components of position vectors and solve for $t$ |
| $\Rightarrow 7 - 3t = 5 + 2t$ or $5 - 15t = -3 + 5t$ | A1 | Either |
| $t = 0.4$ | A1 | |
| Check that the same value of $t$ gives equal values for the other component | DM1 | Dependent on the previous M mark |
| $\mathbf{r} = (5.8\mathbf{i} - \mathbf{j}) \text{ km}$ | A1 | Must be a vector |
| | (5) | |
| | [15] | |

## Question 6a

| For the trailer: | M1 | Complete method to form an equation in $T$. e.g. equation of motion for the trailer. Need all 3 terms. Condone sign errors. |
| $-100 - T = 600 \times (-4)$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation. Allow with $\pm T$ |
| $T = 2300 \text{ N}$ | A1 | Must be positive |
| | (3) | |

## Question 6b

| For the car and trailer: | M1 | Complete method to solve for $M$. Equation of motion for the car + trailer. Need all terms. Condone sign errors. |
| $6500 + 100 + 200 = 4(M + 600)$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $M = 1100$ | A1 | |
| | | Allow M1A1 if a correct equation is seen in (a) and used in (b) |

## Question 6balt

| For the car: | M1 | Equation of motion for the car. Need all terms. Condone sign errors. |
| $6500 + 200 - T = 4M$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation in $T$ or their $T$ |
| $M = 1100$ | A1 | |
| | (3) | |

## Question 6c

| $s = vt - \frac{1}{2}at^2$ | M1 | Complete method using $suvat$ to find $t$. Clear use of $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$ with $u = 0, a = 4$ is M0. e.g. $40.5 = -2t^2$ from no working is M0A0 |
| $40.5 = \frac{1}{2}.4.t^2$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $t = 4.5 \text{ s}$ | A1 | |
| | (3) | |
| | [9] | |

## Question 7a

| $\sin \alpha = \frac{3}{5}$ or $\cos \alpha = \frac{4}{5}$ | B1 | Correct trig ratios for $\alpha$ seen or implied. Watch out - it could be up beside the diagram |
| At $B, (\uparrow)$ | M1 | Complete method to form equation in $T_{AB}$ |
| $\Rightarrow T_{AB} \sin \alpha = 3g$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $T_{AB} = 5g = 49 \text{ N}$ | A1 | |
| | (4) | |

## Question 7b

| At $B, (\rightarrow)$ | M1 | Complete method to form equation in $T_{BC}$ |
| $\Rightarrow T_{AB} \cos \alpha = T_{BC}$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation. Allow with their $T_{AB}$ |
| $T_{BC} = 4g = 39 \text{ or } 39.2 \text{ N}$ | A1 | |
| | (3) | |

## Question 7c

| Resolve at $C$: | M1 | Resolve to form equation in $T_{CD}$. There is a lot of confusion over the labelling of the tensions. Allow if a value is used correctly, whatever it is called. |
| At $C, (\rightarrow) T_{CD} \cos \beta = T_{BC}$ | A1 | One correct equation in $T_{CD}$. Could be whole system equations e.g. $T_{AB} \cos \alpha = T_{CD} \cos \beta$ or $T_{AB} \sin \alpha + T_{CD} \sin \beta = (3 + M) g$ |
| At $C, (\uparrow) T_{CD} \sin \beta = Mg$ | A1 | Two correct equations in $T_{CD}$ $(=101.92)$ |
| $\tan \beta = \frac{Mg}{T_{BC}}$ | DM1 | Dependent on previous M1. Use $\tan \beta$ and solve for $M$ |
| $Mg = 4g \times \frac{12}{5} \Rightarrow M = 9.6$ | A1 | |
| | (5) | |
| | [12] | |
\begin{enumerate}
  \item Particle $P$ has mass $3 m$ and particle $Q$ has mass $m$. The particles are moving towards each other in opposite directions along the same straight line on a smooth horizontal plane. The particles collide directly. Immediately before the collision the speed of $P$ is $u$ and the speed of $Q$ is $3 u$. In the collision, the magnitude of the impulse exerted by $Q$ on $P$ is $5 m u$.\\
(i) Find the speed of $P$ immediately after the collision.\\
(ii) Find the speed of $Q$ immediately after the collision.\\

\end{enumerate}

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