OCR Further Mechanics AS 2021 November — Question 4

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleFurther Mechanics AS (Further Mechanics AS)
Year2021
SessionNovember
TopicWork, energy and Power 1

4 A small box \(B\) of mass 4.2 kg is initially at rest at a point \(O\) on rough horizontal ground. A horizontal force of magnitude 35 N is applied to \(B\).
\(B\) moves in a straight line until it reaches the point \(S\) which is 2.4 m from \(O\). At the instant that \(B\) reaches \(S\) its speed is \(4.5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\).
    1. Find the energy lost due to the resistive forces acting on \(B\) as it moves from \(O\) to \(S\).
    2. Deduce the magnitude of the average resistive force acting on \(B\) as it moves from \(O\) to \(S\). When \(B\) reaches \(S\), the force is no longer applied. \(B\) continues to move directly up a smooth slope which is inclined at \(20 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal (see diagram).
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    1. State an assumption required to model the motion of \(B\) up the slope with only the information given.
    2. Using the assumption made in part (b)(i), determine the distance travelled by \(B\) up the slope until the instant when it comes to rest.