CAIE FP2 2012 November — Question 10 EITHER

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleFP2 (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2012
SessionNovember
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TopicMoments
TypeHemisphere or sphere resting on plane or wall
DifficultyChallenging +1.8 This is a challenging 3D statics problem requiring analysis of forces at multiple contact points, resolution in two directions, friction inequalities, and careful geometric reasoning with the sphere configuration. However, it follows a systematic approach typical of Further Maths mechanics questions: identify forces, resolve horizontally/vertically, apply friction conditions, and manipulate to reach the given results. The symmetry simplifies the analysis considerably, and the 'show that' format provides a clear target.
Spec3.03r Friction: concept and vector form3.03t Coefficient of friction: F <= mu*R model3.03u Static equilibrium: on rough surfaces3.04a Calculate moments: about a point3.04b Equilibrium: zero resultant moment and force

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Two identical uniform rough spheres \(A\) and \(B\), each of weight \(W\) and radius \(a\), are at rest on a rough horizontal plane, and are not in contact with each other. A third identical sphere \(C\) rests on \(A\) and \(B\) with its centre in the same vertical plane as the centres of \(A\) and \(B\). The line joining the centres of \(A\) and \(C\) and the line joining the centres of \(B\) and \(C\) are each inclined at an angle \(\theta\) to the vertical (see diagram). The coefficient of friction between each sphere and the plane is \(\mu\). The coefficient of friction between \(C\) and \(A\), and between \(C\) and \(B\), is \(\mu ^ { \prime }\). The system remains in equilibrium. Show that $$\mu \geqslant \frac { \sin \theta } { 3 ( 1 + \cos \theta ) } \quad \text { and } \quad \mu ^ { \prime } \geqslant \frac { \sin \theta } { 1 + \cos \theta } .$$

Question 10:
Part (a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Stating or implying reactions \(R_P\), \(R_S\) same as for \(B\)B1
Stating or implying \(F_P = F_S\) by moments about \(O_A\)B1
Stating or implying 3 independent equations for \(F\), \(R_P\), \(R_S\)\(3 \times\) M1 A1
\(2R_P = 3W\) Up to 2 resolutions of forces
\(R_P = W + R_S \cos\theta + F_S \sin\theta\) \(\uparrow\) for \(A\)
\(2R_S \cos\theta + 2F_S \sin\theta = W\) \(\uparrow\) for \(C\)
\(R_P \cos\theta + F_P \sin\theta = R_S + W\cos\theta\) \(O_A \rightarrow O_C\) for \(A\)
Moments about \(S\) for \(A\): \(F_P(r + r\cos\theta) + Wr\sin\theta = R_P r\sin\theta\)
\(R_P = \frac{3W}{2}\)A1
\(R_S = \frac{W}{2}\)A1
\(F = \frac{(W\sin\theta)}{2(1+\cos\theta)}\)A1 Find \(F\) at \(P\) and/or \(S\)
\(\mu \geq \frac{\sin\theta}{3(1+\cos\theta)}\)A.G. M1 A1 Use \(F \leq \mu R_P\) to find bound for \(\mu\)
\(\mu' \geq \frac{\sin\theta}{(1+\cos\theta)}\)A.G. M1 Use \(F \leq \mu' R_S\) to find bound for \(\mu'\)
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Part (b)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(E(X) = \int_2^4 (5x^2 - x^3 - 4x)/10 \, dx\)M1 A1 Find \(E(X)\) using \(\int xf(x)\,dx\)
\(= \frac{1}{2}(4^3 - 2^3) - 3(4^4 - 2^4)/40 - 3(4^2 - 2^2)/5\)
\(= 28 - 18 - 7.2 = 2.8\)*A1
\((E(X) - 2.69)/2.69 = 0.041 < 0.1\) *or* \(1.1 \times 2.69 = 2.96 > E(X)\)M1 A1 Verify \(E(X)\) within 10% of 2.69; A1 dep *A1
5
\(60\int_{2}^{3}(5x - x^2 - 4)/10\,dx\)M1 Show derivation of tabular entry
\(= 60[3(5x^2/2 - x^3/3 - 4x)/10]_2^3\) *or* \([45x^2 - 6x^3 - 72x]_2^3\)
\(= 122.4 - 83.328 - 28.8\) *or* \(60 \times 0.1712\)
\(= 10.272\)A.G. A1
2
\(H_0\): \(f(x)\) fits data (A.E.F.)B1 State null hypothesis
\(O\): … 8 Combine last 2 cells since exp. value \(< 5\)
\(E\): … 14.208B1
\(\chi^2 = 0.8126 + 0.0584 + 0.2011 + 2.7135 = 3.78[47]\)M1 *A1 Calculate \(\chi^2\) to 2 d.p.
\(\chi^2_{3,\,0.9} = 6.25[1]\)
\(\chi^2_{4,\,0.9} = 7.78\)*B1 [if no cells combined]
Accept \(H_0\) if \(\chi^2 <\) tabular valueM1 Valid method for conclusion
\(3.78 < 6.25\) so \(f(x)\) does fitA1 Conclusion (A.E.F., dep *A1, *B1)
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# Question 10:

## Part (a)

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Stating or implying reactions $R_P$, $R_S$ same as for $B$ | B1 | |
| Stating or implying $F_P = F_S$ by moments about $O_A$ | B1 | |
| Stating or implying 3 independent equations for $F$, $R_P$, $R_S$ | $3 \times$ M1 A1 | |
| $2R_P = 3W$ | | Up to 2 resolutions of forces |
| $R_P = W + R_S \cos\theta + F_S \sin\theta$ | | $\uparrow$ for $A$ |
| $2R_S \cos\theta + 2F_S \sin\theta = W$ | | $\uparrow$ for $C$ |
| $R_P \cos\theta + F_P \sin\theta = R_S + W\cos\theta$ | | $O_A \rightarrow O_C$ for $A$ |
| Moments about $S$ for $A$: $F_P(r + r\cos\theta) + Wr\sin\theta = R_P r\sin\theta$ | | |
| $R_P = \frac{3W}{2}$ | A1 | |
| $R_S = \frac{W}{2}$ | A1 | |
| $F = \frac{(W\sin\theta)}{2(1+\cos\theta)}$ | A1 | Find $F$ at $P$ and/or $S$ |
| $\mu \geq \frac{\sin\theta}{3(1+\cos\theta)}$ | A.G. M1 A1 | Use $F \leq \mu R_P$ to find bound for $\mu$ |
| $\mu' \geq \frac{\sin\theta}{(1+\cos\theta)}$ | A.G. M1 | Use $F \leq \mu' R_S$ to find bound for $\mu'$ |
| | **14** | **[14]** |

## Part (b)

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $E(X) = \int_2^4 (5x^2 - x^3 - 4x)/10 \, dx$ | M1 A1 | Find $E(X)$ using $\int xf(x)\,dx$ |
| $= \frac{1}{2}(4^3 - 2^3) - 3(4^4 - 2^4)/40 - 3(4^2 - 2^2)/5$ | | |
| $= 28 - 18 - 7.2 = 2.8$ | *A1 | |
| $(E(X) - 2.69)/2.69 = 0.041 < 0.1$ *or* $1.1 \times 2.69 = 2.96 > E(X)$ | M1 A1 | Verify $E(X)$ within 10% of 2.69; A1 dep *A1 |
| | **5** | |
| $60\int_{2}^{3}(5x - x^2 - 4)/10\,dx$ | M1 | Show derivation of tabular entry |
| $= 60[3(5x^2/2 - x^3/3 - 4x)/10]_2^3$ *or* $[45x^2 - 6x^3 - 72x]_2^3$ | | |
| $= 122.4 - 83.328 - 28.8$ *or* $60 \times 0.1712$ | | |
| $= 10.272$ | A.G. A1 | |
| | **2** | |
| $H_0$: $f(x)$ fits data (A.E.F.) | B1 | State null hypothesis |
| $O$: … 8 | | Combine last 2 cells since exp. value $< 5$ |
| $E$: … 14.208 | B1 | |
| $\chi^2 = 0.8126 + 0.0584 + 0.2011 + 2.7135 = 3.78[47]$ | M1 *A1 | Calculate $\chi^2$ to 2 d.p. |
| $\chi^2_{3,\,0.9} = 6.25[1]$ | | |
| $\chi^2_{4,\,0.9} = 7.78$ | *B1 | [if no cells combined] |
| Accept $H_0$ if $\chi^2 <$ tabular value | M1 | Valid method for conclusion |
| $3.78 < 6.25$ so $f(x)$ does fit | A1 | Conclusion (A.E.F., dep *A1, *B1) |
| | **7** | **[14]** |
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Two identical uniform rough spheres $A$ and $B$, each of weight $W$ and radius $a$, are at rest on a rough horizontal plane, and are not in contact with each other. A third identical sphere $C$ rests on $A$ and $B$ with its centre in the same vertical plane as the centres of $A$ and $B$. The line joining the centres of $A$ and $C$ and the line joining the centres of $B$ and $C$ are each inclined at an angle $\theta$ to the vertical (see diagram). The coefficient of friction between each sphere and the plane is $\mu$. The coefficient of friction between $C$ and $A$, and between $C$ and $B$, is $\mu ^ { \prime }$. The system remains in equilibrium. Show that

$$\mu \geqslant \frac { \sin \theta } { 3 ( 1 + \cos \theta ) } \quad \text { and } \quad \mu ^ { \prime } \geqslant \frac { \sin \theta } { 1 + \cos \theta } .$$

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