Edexcel M1 — Question 5 12 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Marks12
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TopicMomentum and Collisions
TypeCollision with friction after impact
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard M1 collision problem combining conservation of momentum with friction. Part (a)-(b) involves routine application of momentum conservation with two unknowns and one constraint equation. Part (c) applies standard work-energy or SUVAT with friction, requiring F=μR and deceleration calculation. All techniques are textbook exercises with no novel insight required, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec3.03v Motion on rough surface: including inclined planes6.03b Conservation of momentum: 1D two particles6.03e Impulse: by a force

5. Two small balls \(A\) and \(B\) have masses 0.6 kg and 0.2 kg respectively. They are moving towards each other in opposite directions on a horizontal table when they collide directly. Immediately before the collision, the speed of \(A\) is \(4.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and the speed of \(B\) is \(3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). Immediately after the collision, \(A\) and \(B\) move in the same direction and the speed of \(B\) is twice the speed of \(A\).
By modelling the balls as particles, find
  1. the speed of \(B\) immediately after the collision,
  2. the magnitude of the impulse exerted on \(B\) in the collision, stating the units in which your answer is given.
    (3 marks)
    The table is rough. After the collision, \(B\) moves a distance of 2 m on the table before coming to rest.
  3. Find the coefficient of friction between \(B\) and the table.
    (6 marks)

5. Two small balls $A$ and $B$ have masses 0.6 kg and 0.2 kg respectively. They are moving towards each other in opposite directions on a horizontal table when they collide directly. Immediately before the collision, the speed of $A$ is $4.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$ and the speed of $B$ is $3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$. Immediately after the collision, $A$ and $B$ move in the same direction and the speed of $B$ is twice the speed of $A$.\\
By modelling the balls as particles, find
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item the speed of $B$ immediately after the collision,
\item the magnitude of the impulse exerted on $B$ in the collision, stating the units in which your answer is given.\\
(3 marks)\\
The table is rough. After the collision, $B$ moves a distance of 2 m on the table before coming to rest.
\item Find the coefficient of friction between $B$ and the table.\\
(6 marks)
\end{enumerate}

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