AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics Specimen — Question 7 3 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther AS Paper 2 Mechanics (Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics)
SessionSpecimen
Marks3
TopicMomentum and Collisions 2

7 A disc, of mass 0.15 kg , slides across a smooth horizontal table and collides with a vertical wall which is perpendicular to the path of the disc. The disc is in contact with the wall for 0.02 seconds and then rebounds.
A possible model for the force, \(F\) newtons, exerted on the disc by the wall, whilst in contact, is given by $$F = k t ^ { 2 } ( t - b ) ^ { 2 } \quad \text { for } \quad 0 \leq t \leq 0.020$$ where \(k\) and \(b\) are constants.
The force is initially zero and becomes zero again as the disc loses contact with the wall. 7
  1. State the value of \(b\).
    7
  2. Find the magnitude of the impulse on the disc, giving your answer in terms of \(k\).
    7
  3. The disc is travelling at \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) when it hits the wall.
    The disc rebounds with a speed of \(2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\)
    Find \(k\).
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