| Exam Board | OCR MEI |
|---|---|
| Module | M1 (Mechanics 1) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 18 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Variable acceleration (1D) |
| Type | Vector motion with components |
| Difficulty | Moderate -0.5 This is a straightforward mechanics question requiring basic vector operations (magnitude, angle calculation, force summation, and F=ma). Part (i) uses Pythagoras and inverse tan, part (ii) is qualitative, and part (iii) applies Newton's second law with vector addition. All techniques are standard M1 content with no novel problem-solving required, making it slightly easier than average. |
| Spec | 1.10b Vectors in 3D: i,j,k notation1.10c Magnitude and direction: of vectors3.03d Newton's second law: 2D vectors |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
| \(\text{Speed} = \sqrt{(-5)^2 + 0^2 + (-10)^2} = 11.2 \text{ ms}^{-1}\) | M1, A1 | For use of Pythagoras. Accept \(\sqrt{5^2 + 10^2}\). Accept \(\sqrt{125}\) or \(5\sqrt{5}\) |
| \(\tan\theta = \frac{5}{10}\), \(\theta = 26.6°\) | M1, A1 | Complete method for correct angle; may use \(\sin\theta = \frac{5}{11.2}\), \(\cos\theta = \frac{10}{11.2}\). Allow \(153.4°\), \(206.6°\) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
| \(\begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\-980\end{pmatrix}\) her weight | B1 | Descriptions should be linked to forces. Accept "Air resistance", "Arms stretched out" and similar statements. Condone mention of a parachute |
| \(\begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\880\end{pmatrix}\) resistance to her vertical motion | B1 | As above |
| \(\begin{pmatrix}50\\-20\\0\end{pmatrix}\) force from the power unit | B1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
| Resultant force \(= \begin{pmatrix}50\\-20\\-100\end{pmatrix}\) | B1 | May be implied |
| Acceleration \(= \begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}\) | B1 | Newton's 2nd Law |
| Magnitude \(= \sqrt{0.5^2 + (-0.2)^2 + 1^2} = 1.1357...\), so \(1.14\) to 3 s.f. | B1 | Answer given. Allow FT from sign errors. Accept \( |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
| \(\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{u} + \mathbf{a}t\) | M1 | FT their a for first 5 marks. Vectors must be seen or implied. Accept valid integration |
| \(\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix}-5\\0\\-10\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}t\) | A1 | |
| \(\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{r_0} + \mathbf{u}t + \frac{1}{2}\mathbf{a}t^2\) | M1 | Vectors must be seen or implied. Condone no \(\mathbf{r_0}\) for this M mark |
| \(\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}-75\\90\\750\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}-5\\0\\-10\end{pmatrix}t + \frac{1}{2}\begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}t^2\) | A1 | |
| When \(t=30\): \(\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}-75-150+225\\90+0-90\\750-300-450\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\0\end{pmatrix}\), as required | M1, E1 | Vectors must be seen or implied. CAO. SC1 if acceleration taken as g but answer otherwise correct |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
| When \(t=30\), \(\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix}10\\-6\\-40\end{pmatrix}\) | M1 | Must attempt at least the vertical component of velocity at \(t=30\) |
| The vertical component of the velocity is too fast for a safe landing | A1 | Accept an argument based on speed derived from a vector |
# Question 6:
## Part (i):
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| $\text{Speed} = \sqrt{(-5)^2 + 0^2 + (-10)^2} = 11.2 \text{ ms}^{-1}$ | M1, A1 | For use of Pythagoras. Accept $\sqrt{5^2 + 10^2}$. Accept $\sqrt{125}$ or $5\sqrt{5}$ |
| $\tan\theta = \frac{5}{10}$, $\theta = 26.6°$ | M1, A1 | Complete method for correct angle; may use $\sin\theta = \frac{5}{11.2}$, $\cos\theta = \frac{10}{11.2}$. Allow $153.4°$, $206.6°$ |
## Part (ii):
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| $\begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\-980\end{pmatrix}$ her weight | B1 | Descriptions should be linked to forces. Accept "Air resistance", "Arms stretched out" and similar statements. Condone mention of a parachute |
| $\begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\880\end{pmatrix}$ resistance to her vertical motion | B1 | As above |
| $\begin{pmatrix}50\\-20\\0\end{pmatrix}$ force from the power unit | B1 | |
## Part (iii):
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| Resultant force $= \begin{pmatrix}50\\-20\\-100\end{pmatrix}$ | B1 | May be implied |
| Acceleration $= \begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}$ | B1 | Newton's 2nd Law |
| Magnitude $= \sqrt{0.5^2 + (-0.2)^2 + 1^2} = 1.1357...$, so $1.14$ to 3 s.f. | B1 | Answer given. Allow FT from sign errors. Accept $|\mathbf{F}| \div 100$ |
## Part (iv):
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| $\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{u} + \mathbf{a}t$ | M1 | FT their **a** for first 5 marks. Vectors must be seen or implied. Accept valid integration |
| $\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix}-5\\0\\-10\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}t$ | A1 | |
| $\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{r_0} + \mathbf{u}t + \frac{1}{2}\mathbf{a}t^2$ | M1 | Vectors must be seen or implied. Condone no $\mathbf{r_0}$ for this M mark |
| $\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}-75\\90\\750\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}-5\\0\\-10\end{pmatrix}t + \frac{1}{2}\begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}t^2$ | A1 | |
| When $t=30$: $\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}-75-150+225\\90+0-90\\750-300-450\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\0\end{pmatrix}$, as required | M1, E1 | Vectors must be seen or implied. CAO. SC1 if acceleration taken as **g** but answer otherwise correct |
## Part (v):
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| When $t=30$, $\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix}10\\-6\\-40\end{pmatrix}$ | M1 | Must attempt at least the vertical component of velocity at $t=30$ |
| The vertical component of the velocity is too fast for a safe landing | A1 | Accept an argument based on speed derived from a vector |
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6 In this question the origin is a point on the ground. The directions of the unit vectors $\left( \begin{array} { l } 1 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{array} \right) , \left( \begin{array} { l } 0 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{array} \right)$ and $\left( \begin{array} { l } 0 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{array} \right)$ are\\
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Alesha does a sky-dive on a day when there is no wind. The dive starts when she steps out of a moving helicopter. The dive ends when she lands gently on the ground.
\begin{itemize}
\item During the dive Alesha can reduce the magnitude of her acceleration in the vertical direction by spreading her arms and increasing air resistance.
\item During the dive she can use a power unit strapped to her back to give herself an acceleration in a horizontal direction.
\item Alesha's mass, including her equipment, is 100 kg .
\item Initially, her position vector is $\left( \begin{array} { r } - 75 \\ 90 \\ 750 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { m }$ and her velocity is $\left( \begin{array} { r } - 5 \\ 0 \\ - 10 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }$.\\
(i) Calculate Alesha's initial speed, and the initial angle between her motion and the downward vertical.
\end{itemize}
At a certain time during the dive, forces of $\left( \begin{array} { r } 0 \\ 0 \\ - 980 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { N } , \left( \begin{array} { r } 0 \\ 0 \\ 880 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { N }$ and $\left( \begin{array} { r } 50 \\ - 20 \\ 0 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { N }$ are acting on Alesha.\\
(ii) Suggest how these forces could arise.\\
(iii) Find Alesha's acceleration at this time, giving your answer in vector form, and show that, correct to 3 significant figures, its magnitude is $1.14 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }$.
One suggested model for Alesha's motion is that the forces on her are constant throughout the dive from when she leaves the helicopter until she reaches the ground.\\
(iv) Find expressions for her velocity and position vector at time $t$ seconds after the start of the dive according to this model. Verify that when $t = 30$ she is at the origin.\\
(v) Explain why consideration of Alesha's landing velocity shows this model to be unrealistic.
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI M1 2014 Q6 [18]}}