OCR MEI M1 — Question 4 16 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Marks16
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TopicConstant acceleration (SUVAT)
TypeRead and interpret velocity-time graph
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a multi-part mechanics question requiring graph reading, basic differentiation (v = dy/dt, a = dv/dt), solving quadratic equations, and integration with boundary conditions. While it has many parts (typical of M1), each individual step uses standard techniques with no novel problem-solving required. The calculus is straightforward, making it slightly easier than average for A-level.
Spec1.07b Gradient as rate of change: dy/dx notation1.07g Differentiation from first principles: for small positive integer powers of x3.02b Kinematic graphs: displacement-time and velocity-time3.02c Interpret kinematic graphs: gradient and area3.02d Constant acceleration: SUVAT formulae3.02f Non-uniform acceleration: using differentiation and integration

4 A point P on a piece of machinery is moving in a vertical straight line. The displacement of P above ground level at time \(t\) seconds is \(y\) metres. The displacement-time graph for the motion during the time interval \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 4\) is shown in Fig. 7 . \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure}
  1. Using the graph, determine for the time interval \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 4\) (A) the greatest displacement of P above its position when \(t = 0\),
    (B) the greatest distance of P from its position when \(t = 0\),
    (C) the time interval in which P is moving downwards,
    (D) the times when P is instantaneously at rest. The displacement of P in the time interval \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 3\) is given by \(y = - 4 t ^ { 2 } + 8 t + 12\).
  2. Use calculus to find expressions in terms of \(t\) for the velocity and for the acceleration of P in the interval \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 3\).
  3. At what times does P have a speed of \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) in the interval \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 3\) ? In the time interval \(3 \leqslant t \leqslant 4 , \mathrm { P }\) has a constant acceleration of \(32 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\). There is no sudden change in velocity when \(t = 3\).
  4. Find an expression in terms of \(t\) for the displacement of P in the interval \(3 \leqslant t \leqslant 4\).

Question 4:
Part (i)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
(A) \(4\) mB1
(B) \(12 - (-4) = 16\) mM1 Looking for distance. Need evidence of taking account of \(+\)ve and \(-\)ve displacements
\(16\) m (correct)A1
(C) \(1 < t < 3.5\)B1 The values 1 and 3.5
\(1 < t < 3.5\) (strict inequality)B1 Strict inequality
(D) \(t = 1,\ t = 3.5\)B1 Do not award if extra values given
Subtotal: 6 marks
Part (ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(v = -8t + 8\)M1 Differentiating
\(v = -8t + 8\) (correct)A1
\(a = -8\)F1
Subtotal: 3 marks
Part (iii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(8t + 8 = 4\) so \(t = 0.5\), so \(0.5\) sB1 FT their \(v\)
\(-8t + 8 = -4\) so \(t = 1.5\), so \(1.5\) sB1 FT their \(v\)
Subtotal: 2 marks
Part (iv)
Method 1:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(v(3) = -8 \times 3 + 8 = -16\)B1 FT their \(v\) from (ii)
\(v = \int 32\,dt = 32t + C\)M1 Accept \(32t + C\) or \(32t\). SC1 if \(\int_3^4 32\,dt\) attempted
\(v = -16\) when \(t=3\) gives \(v = 32t - 112\)A1 Use of their \(-16\) from an attempt at \(v\) when \(t=3\)
\(y = \int(32t - 112)\,dt = 16t^2 - 112t + D\)M1 FT their \(v\) of the form \(pt + q\) with \(p \neq 0\) and \(q \neq 0\). Accept if at least 1 term correct. Accept no \(D\)
\(y = 0\) when \(t = 3\) gives \(y = 16t^2 - 112t + 192\)A1 cao
Method 1 (alternative \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\)):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(y = -16(t-3) + \frac{1}{2} \times 32 \times (t-3)^2\)M1 Use of \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\)
A1Use of their \(-16\) (not 0) from attempt at \(v\) when \(t=3\) and 32. Condone use of just \(t\)
M1Use of \(t \pm 3\)
(so \(y = 16t^2 - 112t + 192\))A1 cao
Method 2:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(y = k(t-3)(t-4)\)M1 Use of a quadratic function (condone no \(k\))
A1Correct use of roots
B1\(k\) present
When \(t = 3.5,\ y = -4\), so \(-4 = k \times \frac{1}{2} \times (-\frac{1}{2})\)M1 Or consider velocity at \(t = 3\)
so \(k = 16\) (and \(y = 16t^2 - 112t + 192\))A1 cao. Accept \(k\) without \(y\) simplified
Subtotal: 5 marks
Total: 16 marks
## Question 4:

### Part (i)

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| (A) $4$ m | B1 | |
| (B) $12 - (-4) = 16$ m | M1 | Looking for distance. Need evidence of taking account of $+$ve and $-$ve displacements |
| $16$ m (correct) | A1 | |
| (C) $1 < t < 3.5$ | B1 | The values 1 and 3.5 |
| $1 < t < 3.5$ (strict inequality) | B1 | Strict inequality |
| (D) $t = 1,\ t = 3.5$ | B1 | Do not award if extra values given |

**Subtotal: 6 marks**

### Part (ii)

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $v = -8t + 8$ | M1 | Differentiating |
| $v = -8t + 8$ (correct) | A1 | |
| $a = -8$ | F1 | |

**Subtotal: 3 marks**

### Part (iii)

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $8t + 8 = 4$ so $t = 0.5$, so $0.5$ s | B1 | FT **their** $v$ |
| $-8t + 8 = -4$ so $t = 1.5$, so $1.5$ s | B1 | FT **their** $v$ |

**Subtotal: 2 marks**

### Part (iv)

**Method 1:**

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $v(3) = -8 \times 3 + 8 = -16$ | B1 | FT **their** $v$ from (ii) |
| $v = \int 32\,dt = 32t + C$ | M1 | Accept $32t + C$ or $32t$. SC1 if $\int_3^4 32\,dt$ attempted |
| $v = -16$ when $t=3$ gives $v = 32t - 112$ | A1 | Use of **their** $-16$ from an attempt at $v$ when $t=3$ |
| $y = \int(32t - 112)\,dt = 16t^2 - 112t + D$ | M1 | FT **their** $v$ of the form $pt + q$ with $p \neq 0$ and $q \neq 0$. Accept if at least 1 term correct. Accept no $D$ |
| $y = 0$ when $t = 3$ gives $y = 16t^2 - 112t + 192$ | A1 | cao |

**Method 1 (alternative $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$):**

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $y = -16(t-3) + \frac{1}{2} \times 32 \times (t-3)^2$ | M1 | Use of $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$ |
| | A1 | Use of **their** $-16$ (not 0) from attempt at $v$ when $t=3$ and 32. Condone use of just $t$ |
| | M1 | Use of $t \pm 3$ |
| (so $y = 16t^2 - 112t + 192$) | A1 | cao |

**Method 2:**

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $y = k(t-3)(t-4)$ | M1 | Use of a quadratic function (condone no $k$) |
| | A1 | Correct use of roots |
| | B1 | $k$ present |
| When $t = 3.5,\ y = -4$, so $-4 = k \times \frac{1}{2} \times (-\frac{1}{2})$ | M1 | Or consider velocity at $t = 3$ |
| so $k = 16$ (and $y = 16t^2 - 112t + 192$) | A1 | cao. Accept $k$ without $y$ simplified |

**Subtotal: 5 marks**

**Total: 16 marks**

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4 A point P on a piece of machinery is moving in a vertical straight line. The displacement of P above ground level at time $t$ seconds is $y$ metres. The displacement-time graph for the motion during the time interval $0 \leqslant t \leqslant 4$ is shown in Fig. 7 .

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{34e4ce80-21b0-48f5-865c-de4dd837f7c5-3_1027_1333_372_435}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Fig. 7}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Using the graph, determine for the time interval $0 \leqslant t \leqslant 4$\\
(A) the greatest displacement of P above its position when $t = 0$,\\
(B) the greatest distance of P from its position when $t = 0$,\\
(C) the time interval in which P is moving downwards,\\
(D) the times when P is instantaneously at rest.

The displacement of P in the time interval $0 \leqslant t \leqslant 3$ is given by $y = - 4 t ^ { 2 } + 8 t + 12$.
\item Use calculus to find expressions in terms of $t$ for the velocity and for the acceleration of P in the interval $0 \leqslant t \leqslant 3$.
\item At what times does P have a speed of $4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$ in the interval $0 \leqslant t \leqslant 3$ ?

In the time interval $3 \leqslant t \leqslant 4 , \mathrm { P }$ has a constant acceleration of $32 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }$. There is no sudden change in velocity when $t = 3$.
\item Find an expression in terms of $t$ for the displacement of P in the interval $3 \leqslant t \leqslant 4$.
\end{enumerate}

\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI M1  Q4 [16]}}