OCR M1 2010 January — Question 4 10 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2010
SessionJanuary
Marks10
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TopicPulley systems
TypeParticle on smooth incline, particle hanging
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard M1 pulley system question with two parts: (i) limiting equilibrium on an incline requiring resolution of forces and friction coefficient calculation, (ii) connected particles with modified masses requiring F=ma. All techniques are routine textbook exercises with straightforward application of Newton's laws and no novel problem-solving required. Slightly easier than average due to clear setup and standard methods.
Spec3.03m Equilibrium: sum of resolved forces = 03.03n Equilibrium in 2D: particle under forces3.03t Coefficient of friction: F <= mu*R model3.03v Motion on rough surface: including inclined planes

4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c9e725ad-561b-4e98-9b8f-7c9d3c8e67e6-3_494_255_258_945} Particles \(P\) and \(Q\), of masses 0.4 kg and 0.3 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string. The string passes over a smooth fixed pulley and the sections of the string not in contact with the pulley are vertical. \(P\) rests in limiting equilibrium on a plane inclined at \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal (see diagram).
  1. (a) Calculate the components, parallel and perpendicular to the plane, of the contact force exerted by the plane on \(P\).
    (b) Find the coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the plane. \(P\) is held stationary and a particle of mass 0.2 kg is attached to \(Q\). With the string taut, \(P\) is released from rest.
  2. Calculate the tension in the string and the acceleration of the particles. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c9e725ad-561b-4e98-9b8f-7c9d3c8e67e6-3_579_1195_1553_475} The \(( t , v )\) diagram represents the motion of two cyclists \(A\) and \(B\) who are travelling along a horizontal straight road. At time \(t = 0 , A\), who cycles with constant speed \(8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), overtakes \(B\) who has initial speed \(3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). From time \(t = 0 B\) cycles with constant acceleration for 20 s . When \(t = 20\) her speed is \(11 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), which she subsequently maintains.

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Particles $P$ and $Q$, of masses 0.4 kg and 0.3 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string. The string passes over a smooth fixed pulley and the sections of the string not in contact with the pulley are vertical. $P$ rests in limiting equilibrium on a plane inclined at $60 ^ { \circ }$ to the horizontal (see diagram).
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item (a) Calculate the components, parallel and perpendicular to the plane, of the contact force exerted by the plane on $P$.\\
(b) Find the coefficient of friction between $P$ and the plane.\\
$P$ is held stationary and a particle of mass 0.2 kg is attached to $Q$. With the string taut, $P$ is released from rest.
\item Calculate the tension in the string and the acceleration of the particles.\\
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The $( t , v )$ diagram represents the motion of two cyclists $A$ and $B$ who are travelling along a horizontal straight road. At time $t = 0 , A$, who cycles with constant speed $8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$, overtakes $B$ who has initial speed $3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$. From time $t = 0 B$ cycles with constant acceleration for 20 s . When $t = 20$ her speed is $11 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$, which she subsequently maintains.
\end{enumerate}

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