Edexcel M3 2021 June — Question 1 6 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM3 (Mechanics 3)
Year2021
SessionJune
Marks6
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TopicCentre of Mass 1
TypeConical or hemispherical shell composite
DifficultyChallenging +1.2 This is a standard M3 centre of mass problem requiring knowledge of standard results for conical and hemispherical shells, setting up a moments equation, and algebraic manipulation. While it involves multiple components and requires careful bookkeeping with the mass per unit area parameter, it follows a well-established template with no novel insight required—slightly above average due to the algebraic complexity and need to recall/derive surface areas.
Spec6.04d Integration: for centre of mass of laminas/solids

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\end{figure} A hollow toy is formed by joining a uniform right circular conical shell \(C\), with radius \(4 a\) and height \(3 a\), to a uniform hemispherical shell \(H\), with radius \(4 a\). The circular edge of \(C\) coincides with the circular edge of \(H\), as shown in Figure 1. The mass per unit area of \(C\) is \(\lambda\) and the mass per unit area of \(H\) is \(k \lambda\) where \(k\) is a constant.
Given that the centre of mass of the toy is a distance \(4 a\) from the vertex of the cone, find the value of \(k\).

Question 1:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Slant height \(= 5a\)B1 Slant height \(= 5a\) seen anywhere (could be on diagram)
Correct masses: Hemisphere \(= 2\pi(4a)^2 k\lambda\), Cone \(= \pi \times 4a \times 5a \times \lambda\), Total \(= 32\pi a^2 k\lambda + 20\pi a^2\lambda\)B1 Correct masses/mass ratio for hemisphere, cone and combined shape
Mass ratios: Hemisphere \(= 8k\), Cone \(= 5\), Total \(= 8k+5\)B1 Correct distances seen. If using Alts 1 or 3 minus signs not needed here
Distances from vertex: Hemisphere \(= 5a\), Cone \(= 2a\), Total \(= 4a\)B1
\(40ka + 10a = 4a(8k+5)\)M1A1 M1: Moments equation attempted with all 3 terms (2 terms if about \(G\)). Condone inconsistent mass dimensions. A1: Correct moments equation, all signs correct
\(k = 1.25\)A1 Correct value for \(k\): \(1.25\), \(\frac{5}{4}\), \(1\frac{1}{4}\) or any equivalent fraction
ALT 1 - Moments about centre of mass \(G\):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Distances: \((-) a\), \(2a\), \(0\)B1 Accept \(a\) provided minus appears in equation
\(-8ka + 10a = 0\)M1A1
ALT 2 - Moments about lowest point of hemisphere:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Distances: \(2a\), \(5a\), \(3a\)B1
\(16ka - 5a = a(8k+5)\)M1A1
ALT 3 - Moments about centre of circular base:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Distances: \(2a\), \((-)a\), \(a\)B1
\(16ka + 25a = 3a(8k+5)\)M1A1
Question 2a:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\sin\theta = \frac{3}{5}\), \(\cos\theta = \frac{4}{5}\)
\(T\cos\theta = mg\)M1A1 M1: Resolving vertically. \(T\cos\theta\) or \(T\sin\theta\) accepted. A1: Correct equation
\(\frac{4}{5}T = mg \rightarrow T = \frac{5mg}{4}\)A1 Correct tension
Question 2b:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(r = a + \frac{5a}{4} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{7a}{4}\)B1 Correct radius of motion seen explicitly or used in N2L
\(T\sin\theta = m\omega^2\left(\frac{7a}{4}\right)\)M1A1A1 M1: Attempt at horizontal equation of motion. Allow either form of acceleration. \(T\cos\theta\) or \(T\sin\theta\) accepted. Allow if \(r = \frac{3a}{4}\) used. A1: Correct LHS. A1: Correct RHS, acceleration must be in \(r\omega^2\) form
\(\frac{3}{5}\left(\frac{5mag}{4}\right) = \frac{7}{4}ma\omega^2\)DM1 Substitute trig and eliminate \(T\) to find \(\omega\) or \(\omega^2\). Depends on first M mark in (b)
\(\omega = \sqrt{\dfrac{3g}{7a}}\)A1 Correct value for \(\omega\) (square root sign must cover all terms)
Question 3a:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\int_0^9\)B1 Identifying correct limits
\(V = (\pi)\int_0^9\left(3-\sqrt{x}\right)^2 dx\)M1 Attempt at \((\pi)\int_0^9(3-\sqrt{x})^2\,dx\). \(\pi\) not needed. Limits may be missing. Minimum accepted for squaring: \(9 \pm k\sqrt{x} \pm x\). At least one term integrated (power increased)
\(V = (\pi)\int_0^9\left(9 - 6\sqrt{x} + x\right)dx\)
\(V = (\pi)\left[9x - 4x^{\frac{3}{2}} + \frac{x^2}{2}\right]_0^9\)A1 Correct integration. \(\pi\) not needed but correct limits now needed
\(V = (\pi)\left[81 - 108 + \frac{81}{2}\right]\ (-\pi[0])\)
\(V = \dfrac{27}{2}\pi\)A1* Given result from fully correct working. \(\pi\) must not just appear on final line without justification
Question 3b:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\((\pi)\int xy^2\,dx = (\pi)\int\left(9x - 6x^{\frac{3}{2}} + x^2\right)dx\)M1 \(\pi\) not needed
\(= (\pi)\left[\frac{9}{2}x^2 - \frac{12}{5}x^{\frac{5}{2}} + \frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^9\)A1 Correct integration. \(\pi\) not needed
\(= (\pi)\left(\left[\frac{729}{2} - \frac{2916}{5} + \frac{729}{3}\right] - [0]\right)\)A1 Correct result from substitution of correct upper limit. Lower limit is 0
\(= \dfrac{243}{10}(\pi)\)
\(\bar{x} = \dfrac{(\pi)\int xy^2\,dx}{(\pi)\int y^2\,dx}\)DM1 Use of \(\bar{x} = \frac{(\pi)\int xy^2\,dx}{(\pi)\int y^2\,dx}\). \(\pi\) must appear in both or neither. Depends on both previous M marks
\(\bar{x} = \dfrac{\left(\dfrac{243}{10}\right)}{\left(\dfrac{27}{2}\right)} = 1.8\)A1 Accept any exact equivalent e.g. \(\frac{18}{10}\), \(\frac{9}{5}\), \(1\frac{4}{5}\) etc
## Question 1:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Slant height $= 5a$ | B1 | Slant height $= 5a$ seen anywhere (could be on diagram) |
| Correct masses: Hemisphere $= 2\pi(4a)^2 k\lambda$, Cone $= \pi \times 4a \times 5a \times \lambda$, Total $= 32\pi a^2 k\lambda + 20\pi a^2\lambda$ | B1 | Correct masses/mass ratio for hemisphere, cone and combined shape |
| Mass ratios: Hemisphere $= 8k$, Cone $= 5$, Total $= 8k+5$ | B1 | Correct distances seen. If using Alts 1 or 3 minus signs not needed here |
| Distances from vertex: Hemisphere $= 5a$, Cone $= 2a$, Total $= 4a$ | B1 | |
| $40ka + 10a = 4a(8k+5)$ | M1A1 | M1: Moments equation attempted with all 3 terms (2 terms if about $G$). Condone inconsistent mass dimensions. A1: Correct moments equation, all signs correct |
| $k = 1.25$ | A1 | Correct value for $k$: $1.25$, $\frac{5}{4}$, $1\frac{1}{4}$ or any equivalent fraction |

**ALT 1** - Moments about centre of mass $G$:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Distances: $(-) a$, $2a$, $0$ | B1 | Accept $a$ provided minus appears in equation |
| $-8ka + 10a = 0$ | M1A1 | |

**ALT 2** - Moments about lowest point of hemisphere:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Distances: $2a$, $5a$, $3a$ | B1 | |
| $16ka - 5a = a(8k+5)$ | M1A1 | |

**ALT 3** - Moments about centre of circular base:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Distances: $2a$, $(-)a$, $a$ | B1 | |
| $16ka + 25a = 3a(8k+5)$ | M1A1 | |

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## Question 2a:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\sin\theta = \frac{3}{5}$, $\cos\theta = \frac{4}{5}$ | | |
| $T\cos\theta = mg$ | M1A1 | M1: Resolving vertically. $T\cos\theta$ or $T\sin\theta$ accepted. A1: Correct equation |
| $\frac{4}{5}T = mg \rightarrow T = \frac{5mg}{4}$ | A1 | Correct tension |

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## Question 2b:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $r = a + \frac{5a}{4} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{7a}{4}$ | B1 | Correct radius of motion seen explicitly or used in N2L |
| $T\sin\theta = m\omega^2\left(\frac{7a}{4}\right)$ | M1A1A1 | M1: Attempt at horizontal equation of motion. Allow either form of acceleration. $T\cos\theta$ or $T\sin\theta$ accepted. Allow if $r = \frac{3a}{4}$ used. A1: Correct LHS. A1: Correct RHS, acceleration must be in $r\omega^2$ form |
| $\frac{3}{5}\left(\frac{5mag}{4}\right) = \frac{7}{4}ma\omega^2$ | DM1 | Substitute trig and eliminate $T$ to find $\omega$ or $\omega^2$. Depends on first M mark in (b) |
| $\omega = \sqrt{\dfrac{3g}{7a}}$ | A1 | Correct value for $\omega$ (square root sign must cover all terms) |

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## Question 3a:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\int_0^9$ | B1 | Identifying correct limits |
| $V = (\pi)\int_0^9\left(3-\sqrt{x}\right)^2 dx$ | M1 | Attempt at $(\pi)\int_0^9(3-\sqrt{x})^2\,dx$. $\pi$ not needed. Limits may be missing. Minimum accepted for squaring: $9 \pm k\sqrt{x} \pm x$. At least one term integrated (power increased) |
| $V = (\pi)\int_0^9\left(9 - 6\sqrt{x} + x\right)dx$ | | |
| $V = (\pi)\left[9x - 4x^{\frac{3}{2}} + \frac{x^2}{2}\right]_0^9$ | A1 | Correct integration. $\pi$ not needed but correct limits now needed |
| $V = (\pi)\left[81 - 108 + \frac{81}{2}\right]\ (-\pi[0])$ | | |
| $V = \dfrac{27}{2}\pi$ | A1* | **Given** result from fully correct working. $\pi$ must not just appear on final line without justification |

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## Question 3b:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $(\pi)\int xy^2\,dx = (\pi)\int\left(9x - 6x^{\frac{3}{2}} + x^2\right)dx$ | M1 | $\pi$ not needed |
| $= (\pi)\left[\frac{9}{2}x^2 - \frac{12}{5}x^{\frac{5}{2}} + \frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^9$ | A1 | Correct integration. $\pi$ not needed |
| $= (\pi)\left(\left[\frac{729}{2} - \frac{2916}{5} + \frac{729}{3}\right] - [0]\right)$ | A1 | Correct result from substitution of correct upper limit. Lower limit is 0 |
| $= \dfrac{243}{10}(\pi)$ | | |
| $\bar{x} = \dfrac{(\pi)\int xy^2\,dx}{(\pi)\int y^2\,dx}$ | DM1 | Use of $\bar{x} = \frac{(\pi)\int xy^2\,dx}{(\pi)\int y^2\,dx}$. $\pi$ must appear in both or neither. Depends on both previous M marks |
| $\bar{x} = \dfrac{\left(\dfrac{243}{10}\right)}{\left(\dfrac{27}{2}\right)} = 1.8$ | A1 | Accept any exact equivalent e.g. $\frac{18}{10}$, $\frac{9}{5}$, $1\frac{4}{5}$ etc |
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A hollow toy is formed by joining a uniform right circular conical shell $C$, with radius $4 a$ and height $3 a$, to a uniform hemispherical shell $H$, with radius $4 a$. The circular edge of $C$ coincides with the circular edge of $H$, as shown in Figure 1.

The mass per unit area of $C$ is $\lambda$ and the mass per unit area of $H$ is $k \lambda$ where $k$ is a constant.\\
Given that the centre of mass of the toy is a distance $4 a$ from the vertex of the cone, find the value of $k$.

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