AQA M1 2011 June — Question 7 12 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2011
SessionJune
Marks12
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TopicSUVAT in 2D & Gravity
TypeParticle motion: 2D constant acceleration
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward 2D SUVAT question requiring standard application of kinematic equations (v = u + at, s = ut + ½at²) with vector components, followed by basic trigonometry for bearing. All steps are routine M1 techniques with no novel problem-solving required, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.10c Magnitude and direction: of vectors3.02e Two-dimensional constant acceleration: with vectors

7 A helicopter is initially hovering above a lighthouse. It then sets off so that its acceleration is \(( 0.5 \mathbf { i } + 0.375 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }\). The helicopter does not change its height above sea level as it moves. The unit vectors \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) are directed east and north respectively.
  1. Find the speed of the helicopter 20 seconds after it leaves its position above the lighthouse.
  2. Find the bearing on which the helicopter is travelling, giving your answer to the nearest degree.
  3. The helicopter stops accelerating when it is 500 metres from its initial position. Find the time that it takes for the helicopter to travel from its initial position to the point where it stops accelerating.

7 A helicopter is initially hovering above a lighthouse. It then sets off so that its acceleration is $( 0.5 \mathbf { i } + 0.375 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }$. The helicopter does not change its height above sea level as it moves. The unit vectors $\mathbf { i }$ and $\mathbf { j }$ are directed east and north respectively.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find the speed of the helicopter 20 seconds after it leaves its position above the lighthouse.
\item Find the bearing on which the helicopter is travelling, giving your answer to the nearest degree.
\item The helicopter stops accelerating when it is 500 metres from its initial position.

Find the time that it takes for the helicopter to travel from its initial position to the point where it stops accelerating.
\end{enumerate}

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