OCR MEI M1 — Question 2 7 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Marks7
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TopicProjectiles
TypeProjectile clearing obstacle
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a straightforward projectile motion problem requiring standard equations to find the height at a given horizontal distance. The calculation is routine (using y = x tan θ - gx²/(2u²cos²θ)) with clearly given values, though it requires careful substitution and interpretation. The assumption question is standard bookwork. Slightly easier than average due to being a direct application with no problem-solving insight needed.
Spec3.02d Constant acceleration: SUVAT formulae3.02i Projectile motion: constant acceleration model

2 A football is kicked with speed \(31 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(20 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. It travels towards the goal which is 50 m away. The height of the crossbar of the goal is 2.44 m .
  1. Does the ball go over the top of the crossbar? Justify your answer.
  2. State one assumption that you made in answering part (i).

Question 2:
Part (i):
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
Vertical component of initial velocity \(= 20\sin 30°\ (= 10)\)B1
Vertical motion \(s = s_0 + ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\)M1 Substitution required. Sign of \(g\) must be correct. Condone no \(s_0\)
When it hits the sea \(0 = 75 + 10t - 5t^2\)A1
\(75 + 10\times5 - 5\times5^2 = 0\) As required Or equivalent, e.g. solving the quadratic equation
This is satisfied when \(t = 5\)E1
Alternative:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
Vertical component of initial velocity \(= 20\sin 30°\ (= 10)\)B1
Vertical motion \(v = u + at\)M1 Complete method for finding \(t = 5\) required
At the top \(0 = 10 - 10t \Rightarrow t = 1\)
It takes another 1 second to reach the level of the cliff top
At that point its speed is \(10\ \text{ms}^{-1}\) downwards
When it hits the sea \(-75 = -10t - 5t^2\) Or equivalent finding the time (4 seconds) from the top (height 80 m) to hitting the sea
\(t^2 + 2t - 15 = 0 \Rightarrow t = 3\)A1
Total time \(= 1 + 1 + 3 = 5\) secondsE1
Horizontal motion \(x = 20\times\cos 30°\times t\)M1
\(t = 5 \Rightarrow 86.6\)
It is 3.4 m from the ship so within 5 mE1 Condone 3.5 m
[6]
Part (ii):
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
It is longer in the air so it goes furtherB1 Justification for travelling further is required for this mark
[1]
## Question 2:

### Part (i):

| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| Vertical component of initial velocity $= 20\sin 30°\ (= 10)$ | B1 | |
| Vertical motion $s = s_0 + ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$ | M1 | Substitution required. Sign of $g$ must be correct. Condone no $s_0$ |
| When it hits the sea $0 = 75 + 10t - 5t^2$ | A1 | |
| $75 + 10\times5 - 5\times5^2 = 0$ As required | | Or equivalent, e.g. solving the quadratic equation |
| This is satisfied when $t = 5$ | E1 | |

**Alternative:**

| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| Vertical component of initial velocity $= 20\sin 30°\ (= 10)$ | B1 | |
| Vertical motion $v = u + at$ | M1 | Complete method for finding $t = 5$ required |
| At the top $0 = 10 - 10t \Rightarrow t = 1$ | | |
| It takes another 1 second to reach the level of the cliff top | | |
| At that point its speed is $10\ \text{ms}^{-1}$ downwards | | |
| When it hits the sea $-75 = -10t - 5t^2$ | | Or equivalent finding the time (4 seconds) from the top (height 80 m) to hitting the sea |
| $t^2 + 2t - 15 = 0 \Rightarrow t = 3$ | A1 | |
| Total time $= 1 + 1 + 3 = 5$ seconds | E1 | |
| Horizontal motion $x = 20\times\cos 30°\times t$ | M1 | |
| $t = 5 \Rightarrow 86.6$ | | |
| It is 3.4 m from the ship so within 5 m | E1 | Condone 3.5 m |
| | **[6]** | |

### Part (ii):

| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| It is longer in the air so it goes further | B1 | Justification for travelling further is required for this mark |
| | **[1]** | |

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2 A football is kicked with speed $31 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$ at an angle of $20 ^ { \circ }$ to the horizontal. It travels towards the goal which is 50 m away. The height of the crossbar of the goal is 2.44 m .\\
(i) Does the ball go over the top of the crossbar? Justify your answer.\\
(ii) State one assumption that you made in answering part (i).

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