OCR MEI M1 — Question 5 8 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Marks8
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TopicNewton's laws and connected particles
TypeBlock on rough horizontal surface – equilibrium (finding friction, normal reaction, or coefficient of friction)
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a standard equilibrium problem requiring resolution of forces in two perpendicular directions and Pythagoras' theorem. All steps are routine M1 techniques with straightforward trigonometry (sin 30° = 0.5, cos 30° given or known), making it slightly easier than average but still requiring careful systematic working through multiple parts.
Spec3.03a Force: vector nature and diagrams3.03e Resolve forces: two dimensions3.03f Weight: W=mg3.03i Normal reaction force3.03m Equilibrium: sum of resolved forces = 03.03n Equilibrium in 2D: particle under forces

5 Fig. 5 shows a block of mass 10 kg at rest on a rough horizontal floor. A light string, at an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the vertical, is attached to the block. The tension in the string is 50 N . The block is in equilibrium. \begin{figure}[h]
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  1. Show all the forces acting on the block.
  2. Show that the frictional force acting on the block is 25 N .
  3. Calculate the normal reaction of the floor on the block.
  4. Calculate the magnitude of the total force the floor is exerting on the block.

Question 5:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
Either consider height: Attempt to substitute for \(u\) and \(a\) in \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\)M1 Accept \(g\) as \(g\), \(\pm9.8\), \(\pm9.81\), \(\pm10\); \(u = 30\); \(s \leftrightarrow c\)
\(y = 30\sin 35\ t - 4.9t^2\)A1 Derivation need not be shown
Need \(y = 0\) for time of flight \(T\)B1
giving \(T = \dfrac{30\sin 35}{4.9}\ (= 3.511692\ldots)\)A1 cao. Any form. May not be explicit
Or consider time to top: Attempt to substitute for \(u\) and \(a\) in \(v = u + at\)M1 Accept \(g\) as \(g\), \(\pm9.8\), \(\pm9.81\), \(\pm10\); \(u = 30\); \(s \leftrightarrow c\)
\(v = 30\sin 35 - 9.8t\)A1 Derivation need not be shown
Need \(v = 0\) and to double for time of flight \(T\)B1
giving \(T = \dfrac{30\sin 35}{4.9}\ (= 3.511692\ldots)\)A1 cao. Any form. May not be explicit
then \(x = 30\cos 35\ T\)M1 Accept \(s \leftrightarrow c\) if consistent with above
so \(x = 30\cos 35\times\dfrac{30\sin 35}{4.9}\ (= 86.29830\ldots)\)F1 FT for their time. Condone consistent \(s \leftrightarrow c\) error (which could lead to correct answer here)
Required time for sound is \(x/343\)M1 FT from their \(x\)
Total time is \(3.511692\ldots + 0.251598\ldots = 3.76329\ldots\) so \(3.76\ \text{s}\) (3 s.f.)A1 cao following fully correct working throughout question
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## Question 5:

| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| **Either** consider height: Attempt to substitute for $u$ and $a$ in $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$ | M1 | Accept $g$ as $g$, $\pm9.8$, $\pm9.81$, $\pm10$; $u = 30$; $s \leftrightarrow c$ |
| $y = 30\sin 35\ t - 4.9t^2$ | A1 | Derivation need not be shown |
| Need $y = 0$ for time of flight $T$ | B1 | |
| giving $T = \dfrac{30\sin 35}{4.9}\ (= 3.511692\ldots)$ | A1 | cao. Any form. May not be explicit |
| **Or** consider time to top: Attempt to substitute for $u$ and $a$ in $v = u + at$ | M1 | Accept $g$ as $g$, $\pm9.8$, $\pm9.81$, $\pm10$; $u = 30$; $s \leftrightarrow c$ |
| $v = 30\sin 35 - 9.8t$ | A1 | Derivation need not be shown |
| Need $v = 0$ and to double for time of flight $T$ | B1 | |
| giving $T = \dfrac{30\sin 35}{4.9}\ (= 3.511692\ldots)$ | A1 | cao. Any form. May not be explicit |
| **then** $x = 30\cos 35\ T$ | M1 | Accept $s \leftrightarrow c$ if consistent with above |
| so $x = 30\cos 35\times\dfrac{30\sin 35}{4.9}\ (= 86.29830\ldots)$ | F1 | FT for their time. Condone consistent $s \leftrightarrow c$ error (which could lead to correct answer here) |
| Required time for sound is $x/343$ | M1 | FT from their $x$ |
| Total time is $3.511692\ldots + 0.251598\ldots = 3.76329\ldots$ so $3.76\ \text{s}$ (3 s.f.) | A1 | cao following fully correct working throughout question |
| | **8** | |
5 Fig. 5 shows a block of mass 10 kg at rest on a rough horizontal floor. A light string, at an angle of $30 ^ { \circ }$ to the vertical, is attached to the block. The tension in the string is 50 N .

The block is in equilibrium.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{bb65e726-a5e0-4060-81a6-6837dea82e64-3_397_577_567_795}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Fig. 5}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

(i) Show all the forces acting on the block.\\
(ii) Show that the frictional force acting on the block is 25 N .\\
(iii) Calculate the normal reaction of the floor on the block.\\
(iv) Calculate the magnitude of the total force the floor is exerting on the block.

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