Edexcel Paper 3 2023 June — Question 4 10 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModulePaper 3 (Paper 3)
Year2023
SessionJune
Marks10
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TopicConstant acceleration (SUVAT)
TypeConstant acceleration vector (i and j)
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward vector kinematics problem requiring standard SUVAT equations applied to i-j components. Part (a) uses v = u + at, part (b) and (c) use s = ut + ½at². While it involves multiple steps and vector components, it's purely procedural with no problem-solving insight required—slightly easier than average due to its routine nature.
Spec1.10c Magnitude and direction: of vectors1.10e Position vectors: and displacement3.02e Two-dimensional constant acceleration: with vectors

  1. \hspace{0pt} [In this question, \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) are horizontal unit vectors and position vectors are given relative to a fixed origin \(O\) ]
A particle \(P\) is moving on a smooth horizontal plane.
The particle has constant acceleration \(( 2.4 \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }\) At time \(t = 0 , P\) passes through the point \(A\).
At time \(t = 5 \mathrm {~s} , P\) passes through the point \(B\).
The velocity of \(P\) as it passes through \(A\) is \(( - 16 \mathbf { i } - 3 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\)
  1. Find the speed of \(P\) as it passes through \(B\). The position vector of \(A\) is \(( 44 \mathbf { i } - 10 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m }\).
    At time \(t = T\) seconds, where \(T > 5 , P\) passes through the point \(C\).
    The position vector of \(C\) is \(( 4 \mathbf { i } + c \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m }\).
  2. Find the value of \(T\).
  3. Find the value of \(c\).

Question 4:
Part (a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
\(\mathbf{v}_B = (-16\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j}) + 5(2.4\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})\)M1
\(\mathbf{v}_B = (-4\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j})\)A1
\(\sqrt{(-4)^2 + 2^2}\)M1
\(\sqrt{20} = 2\sqrt{5}\), 4.5 or better (m s\(^{-1}\))A1
Part (b)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
\((4\mathbf{i} + c\mathbf{j}) = (-16\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j})T + \frac{1}{2}(2.4\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})T^2 + (44\mathbf{i} - 10\mathbf{j})\)M1 Equating i-components to give a quadratic in \(T\) only. Allow \(t\) instead of \(T\). Allow omission of 44 for M mark. Also allow \(\pm 4\) but M0 if 4 not used at all.
\(4 = -16T + \frac{1}{2} \times 2.4T^2 + 44\)A1
\(T = 10\)A1
Alternative (using B as initial position):
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
\((4\mathbf{i} + c\mathbf{j}) = (-4\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j})t + \frac{1}{2}(2.4\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})t^2 + (-6\mathbf{i} - 12.5\mathbf{j})\)M1 Equating i-components to give quadratic in \(t\). Position vector of \(B\) should be \(-6\mathbf{i} - 12.5\mathbf{j}\) but no credit for finding this.
Question 4:
Part 4(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(4 = -4t + \frac{1}{2} \times 2.4t^2 - 6\)A1 1.1b
\(t = 5\) so \((T =) 10\)A1 1.1b
(3 marks total)
Part 4(c):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Equating j-components, with their value of \(T\) or \(t\) substituted, to give an equation with a square term, in \(c\) only. Allow \(\pm c\) in equation. Allow omission of \(-10\) or \(-12.5\) for M markM1 2.1
If using \(A\): \(c = (-3\times10) + \frac{1}{2}\times1\times10^2\) scores M1M0A0
If using \(B\): \(c = (2\times5) + \frac{1}{2}\times1\times5^2\) scores M1M0A0
If using \(A\): \(c = (-3\times10) + \frac{1}{2}\times1\times10^2 + (-10)\). Allow \(\pm c\) and/or \(\pm(-10)\)M1 1.1b
If using \(B\): \(c = (2\times5) + \frac{1}{2}\times1\times5^2 + (-12.5)\). Allow \(\pm c\) and/or \(\pm(-12.5)\)
\(c = 10\)A1 1.1b
(3 marks total)
Notes 4a–4c:
AnswerMarks Guidance
NoteMark Guidance
Use of \(\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{u} + \mathbf{a}t\) with \(t=5\) to give unsimplified \(\mathbf{v}_B\). M0 if \(\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{0}\)M1
If using integration, must find constant and put \(t=5\). M0 if constant omitted altogether
Correct \(\mathbf{v}_B\) with i's and j's collectedA1
Use of Pythagoras on their \(\mathbf{v}_B\) to give magnitude (need root). Must be positiveM1, A1
Equating i-components to give equation in \(T\) or \(t\) only. M0 if \(\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{0}\)M1 (4b)
A correct equation in \(T\) or \(t\) only (could be in \((T-5)\) if using \(B\))A1
\(T = 10\)A1
Equating j-components to give equation in \(c\) only; allow omission of initial positionM1 (4c)
With their \(T\) or \(t\), must include \(t=0\) position (should be \(-10\) using \(A\), or \(-12.5\) using \(B\))M1
caoA1
## Question 4:

**Part (a)**
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| $\mathbf{v}_B = (-16\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j}) + 5(2.4\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})$ | M1 | |
| $\mathbf{v}_B = (-4\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j})$ | A1 | |
| $\sqrt{(-4)^2 + 2^2}$ | M1 | |
| $\sqrt{20} = 2\sqrt{5}$, 4.5 or better (m s$^{-1}$) | A1 | |

**Part (b)**
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| $(4\mathbf{i} + c\mathbf{j}) = (-16\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j})T + \frac{1}{2}(2.4\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})T^2 + (44\mathbf{i} - 10\mathbf{j})$ | M1 | Equating **i**-components to give a **quadratic** in $T$ only. Allow $t$ instead of $T$. Allow omission of 44 for M mark. Also allow $\pm 4$ but M0 if 4 not used at all. |
| $4 = -16T + \frac{1}{2} \times 2.4T^2 + 44$ | A1 | |
| $T = 10$ | A1 | |

**Alternative (using B as initial position):**
| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| $(4\mathbf{i} + c\mathbf{j}) = (-4\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j})t + \frac{1}{2}(2.4\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})t^2 + (-6\mathbf{i} - 12.5\mathbf{j})$ | M1 | Equating **i**-components to give quadratic in $t$. Position vector of $B$ should be $-6\mathbf{i} - 12.5\mathbf{j}$ but no credit for finding this. |

# Question 4:

## Part 4(b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $4 = -4t + \frac{1}{2} \times 2.4t^2 - 6$ | A1 | 1.1b |
| $t = 5$ so $(T =) 10$ | A1 | 1.1b |
| **(3 marks total)** | | |

## Part 4(c):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Equating **j**-components, with their value of $T$ or $t$ substituted, to give an equation with a square term, in $c$ only. Allow $\pm c$ in equation. Allow omission of $-10$ or $-12.5$ for M mark | M1 | 2.1 |
| If using $A$: $c = (-3\times10) + \frac{1}{2}\times1\times10^2$ scores M1M0A0 | | |
| If using $B$: $c = (2\times5) + \frac{1}{2}\times1\times5^2$ scores M1M0A0 | | |
| If using $A$: $c = (-3\times10) + \frac{1}{2}\times1\times10^2 + (-10)$. Allow $\pm c$ and/or $\pm(-10)$ | M1 | 1.1b |
| If using $B$: $c = (2\times5) + \frac{1}{2}\times1\times5^2 + (-12.5)$. Allow $\pm c$ and/or $\pm(-12.5)$ | | |
| $c = 10$ | A1 | 1.1b |
| **(3 marks total)** | | |

**Notes 4a–4c:**

| Note | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use of $\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{u} + \mathbf{a}t$ with $t=5$ to give unsimplified $\mathbf{v}_B$. M0 if $\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{0}$ | M1 | |
| If using integration, must find constant and put $t=5$. M0 if constant omitted altogether | | |
| Correct $\mathbf{v}_B$ with **i**'s and **j**'s collected | A1 | |
| Use of Pythagoras on their $\mathbf{v}_B$ to give magnitude (need root). Must be positive | M1, A1 | |
| Equating **i**-components to give equation in $T$ or $t$ only. M0 if $\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{0}$ | M1 (4b) | |
| A correct equation in $T$ or $t$ only (could be in $(T-5)$ if using $B$) | A1 | |
| $T = 10$ | A1 | |
| Equating **j**-components to give equation in $c$ only; allow omission of initial position | M1 (4c) | |
| With their $T$ or $t$, **must include $t=0$ position** (should be $-10$ using $A$, or $-12.5$ using $B$) | M1 | |
| cao | A1 | |

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  \item \hspace{0pt} [In this question, $\mathbf { i }$ and $\mathbf { j }$ are horizontal unit vectors and position vectors are given relative to a fixed origin $O$ ]
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A particle $P$ is moving on a smooth horizontal plane.\\
The particle has constant acceleration $( 2.4 \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }$\\
At time $t = 0 , P$ passes through the point $A$.\\
At time $t = 5 \mathrm {~s} , P$ passes through the point $B$.\\
The velocity of $P$ as it passes through $A$ is $( - 16 \mathbf { i } - 3 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }$\\
(a) Find the speed of $P$ as it passes through $B$.

The position vector of $A$ is $( 44 \mathbf { i } - 10 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m }$.\\
At time $t = T$ seconds, where $T > 5 , P$ passes through the point $C$.\\
The position vector of $C$ is $( 4 \mathbf { i } + c \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m }$.\\
(b) Find the value of $T$.\\
(c) Find the value of $c$.

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