Edexcel M3 2010 January — Question 3 10 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM3 (Mechanics 3)
Year2010
SessionJanuary
Marks10
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TopicMoments
TypeHemisphere or sphere resting on plane or wall
DifficultyChallenging +1.8 This M3 question requires finding the centre of mass of a composite body (hemisphere with removed hemisphere) using the standard formula, then applying moment equilibrium with a tilted system. Part (a) is a standard 'show that' calculation requiring careful volume and COM formulas. Part (b) requires setting up moment equilibrium about point C with the system tilted at a given angle, involving geometric reasoning to find perpendicular distances. While methodical, it demands multiple techniques (composite COM, moments, trigonometry) and careful geometric visualization of the tilted equilibrium configuration, making it moderately challenging for M3 level.
Spec6.04d Integration: for centre of mass of laminas/solids6.04e Rigid body equilibrium: coplanar forces

3. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} A bowl \(B\) consists of a uniform solid hemisphere, of radius \(r\) and centre \(O\), from which is removed a solid hemisphere, of radius \(\frac { 2 } { 3 } r\) and centre \(O\), as shown in Figure 1.
  1. Show that the distance of the centre of mass of \(B\) from \(O\) is \(\frac { 65 } { 152 } r\). \begin{figure}[h]
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    \end{figure} The bowl \(B\) has mass \(M\). A particle of mass \(k M\) is attached to a point \(P\) on the outer rim of \(B\). The system is placed with a point \(C\) on its outer curved surface in contact with a horizontal plane. The system is in equilibrium with \(P , O\) and \(C\) in the same vertical plane. The line \(O P\) makes an angle \(\theta\) with the horizontal as shown in Figure 2. Given that \(\tan \theta = \frac { 4 } { 5 }\),
  2. find the exact value of \(k\). January 2010

Question 3:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Working/AnswerMarks Guidance
Mass ratios: \(s = 8\), \(B = 19\), \(S = 27\)B1 anything in correct ratio
\(\bar{x}\): \(\frac{3}{8} \times \frac{2}{3}r = \frac{1}{4}r\); \(\bar{x}\); \(\frac{3}{8}r\)B1
\(8 \times \frac{1}{4}r + 19\bar{x} = 27 \times \frac{3}{8}r\)M1 A1ft
\(\bar{x} = \frac{65}{152}r\)A1 (5)
Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Working/AnswerMarks Guidance
\(Mg \times \bar{x}\sin\theta = kMg \times r\cos\theta\)M1 A1=A1
leading to \(k = \frac{13}{38}\)M1 A1 (5)
Total[10]
# Question 3:

## Part (a):

| Working/Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Mass ratios: $s = 8$, $B = 19$, $S = 27$ | B1 | anything in correct ratio |
| $\bar{x}$: $\frac{3}{8} \times \frac{2}{3}r = \frac{1}{4}r$; $\bar{x}$; $\frac{3}{8}r$ | B1 | |
| $8 \times \frac{1}{4}r + 19\bar{x} = 27 \times \frac{3}{8}r$ | M1 A1ft | |
| $\bar{x} = \frac{65}{152}r$ | A1 | (5) |

## Part (b):

| Working/Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $Mg \times \bar{x}\sin\theta = kMg \times r\cos\theta$ | M1 A1=A1 | |
| leading to $k = \frac{13}{38}$ | M1 A1 | (5) |
| **Total** | **[10]** | |

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3.

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\caption{Figure 1}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

A bowl $B$ consists of a uniform solid hemisphere, of radius $r$ and centre $O$, from which is removed a solid hemisphere, of radius $\frac { 2 } { 3 } r$ and centre $O$, as shown in Figure 1.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Show that the distance of the centre of mass of $B$ from $O$ is $\frac { 65 } { 152 } r$.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
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\caption{Figure 2}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

The bowl $B$ has mass $M$. A particle of mass $k M$ is attached to a point $P$ on the outer rim of $B$. The system is placed with a point $C$ on its outer curved surface in contact with a horizontal plane. The system is in equilibrium with $P , O$ and $C$ in the same vertical plane. The line $O P$ makes an angle $\theta$ with the horizontal as shown in Figure 2. Given that $\tan \theta = \frac { 4 } { 5 }$,
\item find the exact value of $k$.

January 2010
\end{enumerate}

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