OCR M1 2012 June — Question 5

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2012
SessionJune
TopicPulley systems

5
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f0813713-d677-4ed7-87e1-971a64bdb6ff-3_291_182_799_945} Particles \(P\) and \(Q\), of masses 0.4 kg and \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively, are joined by a light inextensible string which passes over a smooth pulley. The particles are released from rest at the same height above a horizontal surface; the string is taut and the portions of the string not in contact with the pulley are vertical (see diagram). \(Q\) begins to descend with acceleration \(2.45 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\) and reaches the surface 0.3 s after being released. Subsequently, \(Q\) remains at rest and \(P\) never reaches the pulley.
  1. Calculate the tension in the string while \(Q\) is in motion.
  2. Calculate the momentum lost by \(Q\) when it reaches the surface.
  3. Calculate the greatest height of \(P\) above the surface. \section*{[Questions 6 and 7 are printed overleaf.]}