| Exam Board | OCR MEI |
|---|---|
| Module | M1 (Mechanics 1) |
| Marks | 18 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | SUVAT in 2D & Gravity |
| Type | Particle motion: 2D constant acceleration |
| Difficulty | Moderate -0.8 This is a straightforward 2D/3D kinematics question requiring basic vector operations: calculating speed using Pythagoras (√(5²+10²)), finding angle using inverse trig, summing force vectors, and applying F=ma. All steps are routine A-level mechanics procedures with no problem-solving insight needed, making it easier than average. |
| Spec | 1.10a Vectors in 2D: i,j notation and column vectors1.10b Vectors in 3D: i,j,k notation1.10c Magnitude and direction: of vectors3.03d Newton's second law: 2D vectors |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| Speed \(= \sqrt{(-5)^2 + 0^2 + (-10)^2}\) | M1 | For use of Pythagoras. Accept \(\sqrt{5^2 + 10^2}\) |
| \(= 11.2\ \text{ms}^{-1}\) (11.18) | A1 | Accept \(\sqrt{125}\) or \(5\sqrt{5}\) |
| \(\tan\theta = \frac{5}{10}\) | M1 | Complete method for correct angle; may use \(\sin\theta = \frac{5}{11.2}\), \(\cos\theta = \frac{10}{11.2}\) |
| \(\theta = 26.6°\) | A1 | Allow \(153.4°\), \(206.6°\) |
| [4] |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| \(\begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\-980\end{pmatrix}\) her weight | B1 | The descriptions should be linked to the forces, either by the layout of the answer or by suitable text |
| \(\begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\880\end{pmatrix}\) resistance to her vertical motion | B1 | Accept "Air resistance", "Arms stretched out" and similar statements. Condone mention of a parachute |
| \(\begin{pmatrix}50\\-20\\0\end{pmatrix}\) force from the power unit | B1 | |
| [3] |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| Resultant force \(= \begin{pmatrix}50\\-20\\-100\end{pmatrix}\) | B1 | May be implied |
| Acceleration \(= \begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}\) | B1 | Newton's 2nd Law |
| Magnitude \(= \sqrt{0.5^2 + (-0.2)^2 + 1^2} = 1.1357...\) so \(1.14\) to 3 s.f. | B1 | Answer given. Allow FT from sign errors. Accept \( |
| [3] |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| \(\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{u} + \mathbf{a}t\) | M1 | FT their \(\mathbf{a}\) for the first 5 marks of this part. Vectors must be seen or implied. Accept valid integration |
| \(\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix}-5\\0\\-10\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}t\) | A1 | |
| \(\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{r}_0 + \mathbf{u}t + \frac{1}{2}\mathbf{a}t^2\) | M1 | Vectors must be seen or implied. Accept valid integration. Condone no \(\mathbf{r}_0\) for this M mark |
| \(\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}-75\\90\\750\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}-5\\0\\-10\end{pmatrix}t + \frac{1}{2}\begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}t^2\) | A1 | |
| When \(t = 30\): \(\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}-75-150+225\\90+0-90\\750-300-450\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\0\end{pmatrix}\), as required | M1, E1 | Vectors must be seen or implied. CAO |
| [6] | SC1 to replace first 4 marks if acceleration taken to be \(\mathbf{g}\) but answer is otherwise correct |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| When \(t = 30\), \(\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix}10\\-6\\-40\end{pmatrix}\) | M1 | There must be an attempt to work out at least the vertical component of the velocity at \(t = 30\). This mark is not dependent on a correct answer |
| The vertical component of the velocity is too fast for a safe landing | A1 | Accept an argument based on speed derived from a vector |
| [2] |
## Question 3:
### Part (i)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| Speed $= \sqrt{(-5)^2 + 0^2 + (-10)^2}$ | M1 | For use of Pythagoras. Accept $\sqrt{5^2 + 10^2}$ |
| $= 11.2\ \text{ms}^{-1}$ (11.18) | A1 | Accept $\sqrt{125}$ or $5\sqrt{5}$ |
| $\tan\theta = \frac{5}{10}$ | M1 | Complete method for correct angle; may use $\sin\theta = \frac{5}{11.2}$, $\cos\theta = \frac{10}{11.2}$ |
| $\theta = 26.6°$ | A1 | Allow $153.4°$, $206.6°$ |
| **[4]** | | |
### Part (ii)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\-980\end{pmatrix}$ her weight | B1 | The descriptions should be linked to the forces, either by the layout of the answer or by suitable text |
| $\begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\880\end{pmatrix}$ resistance to her vertical motion | B1 | Accept "Air resistance", "Arms stretched out" and similar statements. Condone mention of a parachute |
| $\begin{pmatrix}50\\-20\\0\end{pmatrix}$ force from the power unit | B1 | |
| **[3]** | | |
### Part (iii)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| Resultant force $= \begin{pmatrix}50\\-20\\-100\end{pmatrix}$ | B1 | May be implied |
| Acceleration $= \begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}$ | B1 | Newton's 2nd Law |
| Magnitude $= \sqrt{0.5^2 + (-0.2)^2 + 1^2} = 1.1357...$ so $1.14$ to 3 s.f. | B1 | Answer given. Allow FT from sign errors. Accept $|\mathbf{F}| \div 100$ |
| **[3]** | | |
### Part (iv)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{u} + \mathbf{a}t$ | M1 | FT their $\mathbf{a}$ for the first 5 marks of this part. Vectors must be seen or implied. Accept valid integration |
| $\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix}-5\\0\\-10\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}t$ | A1 | |
| $\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{r}_0 + \mathbf{u}t + \frac{1}{2}\mathbf{a}t^2$ | M1 | Vectors must be seen or implied. Accept valid integration. Condone no $\mathbf{r}_0$ for this M mark |
| $\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}-75\\90\\750\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}-5\\0\\-10\end{pmatrix}t + \frac{1}{2}\begin{pmatrix}0.5\\-0.2\\-1\end{pmatrix}t^2$ | A1 | |
| When $t = 30$: $\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}-75-150+225\\90+0-90\\750-300-450\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}0\\0\\0\end{pmatrix}$, as required | M1, E1 | Vectors must be seen or implied. CAO |
| **[6]** | | SC1 to replace first 4 marks if acceleration taken to be $\mathbf{g}$ but answer is otherwise correct |
### Part (v)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| When $t = 30$, $\mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix}10\\-6\\-40\end{pmatrix}$ | M1 | There must be an attempt to work out at least the vertical component of the velocity at $t = 30$. This mark is not dependent on a correct answer |
| The vertical component of the velocity is too fast for a safe landing | A1 | Accept an argument based on speed derived from a vector |
| **[2]** | | |
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3 In this question the origin is a point on the ground. The directions of the unit vectors $\left( \begin{array} { l } 1 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{array} \right) , \left( \begin{array} { l } 0 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{array} \right)$ and $\left( \begin{array} { l } 0 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{array} \right)$ are\\
east, north and vertically upwards.\\
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Alesha does a sky-dive on a day when there is no wind. The dive starts when she steps out of a moving helicopter. The dive ends when she lands gently on the ground.
\begin{itemize}
\item During the dive Alesha can reduce the magnitude of her acceleration in the vertical direction by spreading her arms and increasing air resistance.
\item During the dive she can use a power unit strapped to her back to give herself an acceleration in a horizontal direction.
\item Alesha's mass, including her equipment, is 100 kg .
\item Initially, her position vector is $\left( \begin{array} { r } - 75 \\ 90 \\ 750 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { m }$ and her velocity is $\left( \begin{array} { r } - 5 \\ 0 \\ - 10 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }$.\\
(i) Calculate Alesha's initial speed, and the initial angle between her motion and the downward vertical.
\end{itemize}
At a certain time during the dive, forces of $\left( \begin{array} { r } 0 \\ 0 \\ - 980 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { N } , \left( \begin{array} { r } 0 \\ 0 \\ 880 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { N }$ and $\left( \begin{array} { r } 50 \\ - 20 \\ 0 \end{array} \right) \mathrm { N }$ are acting on Alesha.\\
(ii) Suggest how these forces could arise.\\
(iii) Find Alesha's acceleration at this time, giving your answer in vector form, and show that, correct to 3 significant figures, its magnitude is $1.14 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }$.
One suggested model for Alesha's motion is that the forces on her are constant throughout the dive from when she leaves the helicopter until she reaches the ground.\\
(iv) Find expressions for her velocity and position vector at time $t$ seconds after the start of the dive according to this model. Verify that when $t = 30$ she is at the origin.\\
(v) Explain why consideration of Alesha's landing velocity shows this model to be unrealistic.
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI M1 Q3 [18]}}