OCR MEI M1 — Question 5 19 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Marks19
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TopicProjectiles
TypeProjection from elevated point - angle above horizontal
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard M1 projectiles question with multiple routine parts: finding speed/angle from components, deriving trajectory equations, finding maximum height and range. All parts use direct application of SUVAT equations and basic trigonometry with no novel problem-solving required. The collision part (vii) is slightly more interesting but still follows standard procedures. Slightly easier than average due to the scaffolded structure and straightforward calculations.
Spec1.05d Radians: arc length s=r*theta and sector area A=1/2 r^2 theta3.02d Constant acceleration: SUVAT formulae3.02i Projectile motion: constant acceleration model

5 In this question take the value of \(\boldsymbol { g }\) to be \(\mathbf { 1 0 ~ } \mathbf { m ~ s } ^ { \mathbf { 2 } }\). \(\Lambda\) particle \(\Lambda\) is projected over horizontal ground from a point P which is 9 m above a point O on the ground. The initial velocity has horizontal and vertical components of \(10 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(12 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) respectively, as shown in Fig. 7. The trajectory of the particle meets the ground at X. Air resistance may be neglected. \begin{figure}[h]
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  1. Calculate the specd of projection \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and the angle of projection \(\theta ^ { \circ }\).
  2. Show that, \(t\) seconds after projection, the height of particle A above the ground is \(9 + 12 t - 5 t ^ { 2 }\). Write down an expression in terms of \(t\) for the horizontal distance of the particle from O at this time.
  3. Calculate the maximum height of particle \(\Lambda\) above the point of projection.
  4. Calculate the distance OX . \(\wedge\) second particle, \(B\), is projected from \(O\) with speed \(20 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. The trajectories of A and B are in the same vertical plane. Particles A and B are projected at the same time.
  5. Show that the horizontal displacements of A and B are always cqual.
  6. Show that, \(t\) seconds after projection, the height of particle B above the ground is \(10 \sqrt { 3 } t - 5 t ^ { 2 }\).
  7. Show that the particles collide 1.7 seconds after projection (correct to two significant figures).

Question 5:
Part (i)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(u = \sqrt{10^2 + 12^2} = 15.62\ldots\)B1 Accept any accuracy 2 s.f. or better
\(\theta = \arctan\left(\frac{12}{10}\right) = 50.1944\ldots\) so \(50.2°\) (3 s.f.)M1 Accept \(\arctan\left(\frac{10}{12}\right)\). Or their \(15.62\cos\theta = 10\) or their \(15.62\sin\theta = 12\)
A1[FT their 15.62 if used]. [If \(\theta\) found first M1 A1 for \(\theta\), F1 for \(u\)]. [If B0 M0 SC1 for both \(u\cos\theta = 10\) and \(u\sin\theta = 12\) seen]
Part (ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
vert: \(12t - 0.5 \times 10t^2 + 9\)M1 Use of \(s = ut + 0.5at^2\), \(a = \pm9.8\) or \(\pm10\) and \(u=12\) or 15.62. Condone \(-9 = 12t - 0.5 \times 10t^2\), condone \(y = 9 + 12t - 0.5 \times 10t^2\). Condone \(g\)
\(= 12t - 5t^2 + 9\) (AG)A1, E1 All correct with origin of \(u=12\) clear; accept 9 omitted. Reason for 9 given. Must be clear unless \(y = s_0 + \ldots\) used
horiz: \(10t\)B1
Part (iii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(0 = 12^2 - 20s\)M1 Use of \(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\) or equiv with \(u=12\), \(v=0\). Condone \(u \leftrightarrow v\)
\(s = 7.2\) so \(7.2\) mA1 From CWO. Accept 16.2
Part (iv)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
We require \(0 = 12t - 5t^2 + 9\)M1 Use of \(y\) equated to 0
Solve for \(t\)M1 Attempt to solve a 3 term quadratic
the \(+\)ve root is 3A1 Accept no reference to other root. cao
range is \(30\) mF1 FT root and their \(x\). [If range split up M1 all parts considered; M1 valid method for each part; A1 final phase correct; A1]
Part (v)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Horiz displacement of B: \(20\cos 60t = 10t\)B1 Condone unsimplified expression. Award for \(20\cos60 = 10\)
Comparison with horiz displacement of AE1 Comparison clear, must show \(10t\) for each or explain
Part (vi)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
vertical height is \(20\sin 60t - 0.5 \times 10t^2 = 10\sqrt{3}t - 5t^2\) (AG)A1 Clearly shown. Accept decimal equivalence for \(10\sqrt{3}\) (at least 3 s.f.). Accept \(-5t^2\) and \(20\sin60 = 10\sqrt{3}\) not explained
Part (vii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Need \(10\sqrt{3}t - 5t^2 = 12t - 5t^2 + 9\)M1 Equating the given expressions
\(\Rightarrow t = \frac{9}{10\sqrt{3} - 12}\)A1 Expression for \(t\) obtained in any form
\(t = 1.6915\ldots\) so \(1.7\) s (2 s.f.) (AG)E1 Clearly shown. Accept 3 s.f. or better as evidence. Award M1 A1 E0 for 1.7 sub in each ht
# Question 5:

## Part (i)
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $u = \sqrt{10^2 + 12^2} = 15.62\ldots$ | B1 | Accept any accuracy 2 s.f. or better |
| $\theta = \arctan\left(\frac{12}{10}\right) = 50.1944\ldots$ so $50.2°$ (3 s.f.) | M1 | Accept $\arctan\left(\frac{10}{12}\right)$. Or **their** $15.62\cos\theta = 10$ or **their** $15.62\sin\theta = 12$ |
| | A1 | [FT **their** 15.62 if used]. [If $\theta$ found first M1 A1 for $\theta$, F1 for $u$]. [If B0 M0 SC1 for both $u\cos\theta = 10$ and $u\sin\theta = 12$ seen] |

## Part (ii)
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| vert: $12t - 0.5 \times 10t^2 + 9$ | M1 | Use of $s = ut + 0.5at^2$, $a = \pm9.8$ or $\pm10$ and $u=12$ or 15.62. Condone $-9 = 12t - 0.5 \times 10t^2$, condone $y = 9 + 12t - 0.5 \times 10t^2$. Condone $g$ |
| $= 12t - 5t^2 + 9$ (AG) | A1, E1 | All correct with origin of $u=12$ clear; accept 9 omitted. Reason for 9 given. Must be clear unless $y = s_0 + \ldots$ used |
| horiz: $10t$ | B1 | |

## Part (iii)
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $0 = 12^2 - 20s$ | M1 | Use of $v^2 = u^2 + 2as$ or equiv with $u=12$, $v=0$. Condone $u \leftrightarrow v$ |
| $s = 7.2$ so $7.2$ m | A1 | From CWO. Accept 16.2 |

## Part (iv)
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| We require $0 = 12t - 5t^2 + 9$ | M1 | Use of $y$ equated to 0 |
| Solve for $t$ | M1 | Attempt to solve a 3 term quadratic |
| the $+$ve root is 3 | A1 | Accept no reference to other root. cao |
| range is $30$ m | F1 | FT root and **their** $x$. [If range split up M1 all parts considered; M1 valid method for each part; A1 final phase correct; A1] |

## Part (v)
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Horiz displacement of B: $20\cos 60t = 10t$ | B1 | Condone unsimplified expression. Award for $20\cos60 = 10$ |
| Comparison with horiz displacement of A | E1 | Comparison clear, must show $10t$ for each or explain |

## Part (vi)
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| vertical height is $20\sin 60t - 0.5 \times 10t^2 = 10\sqrt{3}t - 5t^2$ (AG) | A1 | Clearly shown. Accept decimal equivalence for $10\sqrt{3}$ (at least 3 s.f.). Accept $-5t^2$ and $20\sin60 = 10\sqrt{3}$ not explained |

## Part (vii)
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Need $10\sqrt{3}t - 5t^2 = 12t - 5t^2 + 9$ | M1 | Equating the **given** expressions |
| $\Rightarrow t = \frac{9}{10\sqrt{3} - 12}$ | A1 | Expression for $t$ obtained in any form |
| $t = 1.6915\ldots$ so $1.7$ s (2 s.f.) (AG) | E1 | Clearly shown. Accept 3 s.f. or better as evidence. Award M1 A1 E0 for 1.7 sub in each ht |

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5 In this question take the value of $\boldsymbol { g }$ to be $\mathbf { 1 0 ~ } \mathbf { m ~ s } ^ { \mathbf { 2 } }$.\\
$\Lambda$ particle $\Lambda$ is projected over horizontal ground from a point P which is 9 m above a point O on the ground. The initial velocity has horizontal and vertical components of $10 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }$ and $12 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }$ respectively, as shown in Fig. 7. The trajectory of the particle meets the ground at X. Air resistance may be neglected.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{9eab8ba4-d97b-4e3a-b36d-53f4bc7a80c2-3_394_788_551_630}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Fig. 7}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

(i) Calculate the specd of projection $u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }$ and the angle of projection $\theta ^ { \circ }$.\\
(ii) Show that, $t$ seconds after projection, the height of particle A above the ground is $9 + 12 t - 5 t ^ { 2 }$. Write down an expression in terms of $t$ for the horizontal distance of the particle from O at this time.\\
(iii) Calculate the maximum height of particle $\Lambda$ above the point of projection.\\
(iv) Calculate the distance OX .\\
$\wedge$ second particle, $B$, is projected from $O$ with speed $20 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }$ at $60 ^ { \circ }$ to the horizontal. The trajectories of A and B are in the same vertical plane. Particles A and B are projected at the same time.\\
(v) Show that the horizontal displacements of A and B are always cqual.\\
(vi) Show that, $t$ seconds after projection, the height of particle B above the ground is $10 \sqrt { 3 } t - 5 t ^ { 2 }$.\\
(vii) Show that the particles collide 1.7 seconds after projection (correct to two significant figures).

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