OCR Further Mechanics AS 2022 June — Question 3

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleFurther Mechanics AS (Further Mechanics AS)
Year2022
SessionJune
TopicCircular Motion 2

3 A smooth wire is shaped into a circle of radius 4.2 m which is fixed in a vertical plane with its centre at a point \(O\). A small bead \(B\) is threaded onto the wire. \(B\) is held so that \(O B\) makes an angle of \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\) radians with the downwards vertical through \(O\).
\(B\) is projected downwards along the wire with initial speed \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram). In its subsequent motion \(B\) describes complete circles about \(O\).
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{98053e88-1aec-4b0d-ae5f-ece4ad340266-3_493_665_561_242} Given that the lowest speed of \(B\) in its motion is \(4 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) determine the value of \(u\).