OCR M2 2015 June — Question 8 12 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2015
SessionJune
Marks12
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TopicCircular Motion 1
TypeRotating disc with friction
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard M2 circular motion question combining centripetal force (part i), Newton's experimental law for collisions (part ii), and resolving forces in circular motion with weight (part iii). All parts use routine formulas (F=mv²/r, restitution law, Pythagoras for resultant force) with straightforward substitution and no novel problem-solving required. Slightly easier than average due to the 'show that' scaffolding in part (i).
Spec6.03j Perfectly elastic/inelastic: collisions6.05c Horizontal circles: conical pendulum, banked tracks

8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8492ec9b-3327-4d89-aaa4-bf98cdf0ebdc-4_342_981_255_525} Two small spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), are free to move on the inside of a smooth hollow cylinder, in such a way that they remain in contact with both the curved surface of the cylinder and its horizontal base. The mass of \(A\) is 0.4 kg , the mass of \(B\) is 0.5 kg and the radius of the cylinder is 0.6 m (see diagram). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is 0.35 . Initially, \(A\) and \(B\) are at opposite ends of a diameter of the base of the cylinder with \(A\) travelling at a constant speed of \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(B\) stationary. The magnitude of the force exerted on \(A\) by the curved surface of the cylinder is 6 N .
  1. Show that \(v = 3\).
  2. Calculate the speeds of the particles after \(A\) 's first impact with \(B\). Sphere \(B\) is removed from the cylinder and sphere \(A\) is now set in motion with constant angular speed \(\omega \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\). The magnitude of the total force exerted on \(A\) by the cylinder is 4.9 N .
  3. Find \(\omega\). \section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER}

Question 8:
Part (i):
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\(0.4v^2/0.6 = 6,\ v = 3\)M1, A1 Attempt at use of N2L with \(a = v^2/r\) or \(a = r\omega^2\); allow verification. AG If \(+/-3\) then \(-3\) must be rejected for A1.
Part (ii):
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AnswerMarks Guidance
\(3(0.4) = 0.4v_A + 0.5v_B\)*M1, A1 Attempt at use of conservation of linear momentum
\(v_B - v_A = 3(0.35)\)*M1, A1 Attempt at use of restitution equation, must be correct way round. Must be consistent with the directions used for CoLM
dep*M1Solving simultaneous equations
\(v_A = 0.75 \text{ m s}^{-1}\) and \(v_B = 1.8 \text{ m s}^{-1}\)A1 Both values positive as final answer.
Part (iii):
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\(Y = 0.4g\ (= 3.92)\)B1 Resolve vertically
\((4.9)^2 - (0.4g)^2\ (= 2.94^2)\)B1 Use of Pythagoras
\(0.4(0.6)\omega^2 = \text{cv}(2.94)\)M1 Resolve horizontally, \(\text{cv}(2.94)\) from a legitimate attempt at 2.94
\(\omega = 3.5\)A1 Exact
OR:
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AnswerMarks Guidance
\(4.9\cos\theta = 0.4g\)B1 Resolve vertically, \(\theta\) angle with vertical
\(\cos\theta = 0.8\) or \(\theta = 36.9°\)B1
\(0.4(0.6)\omega^2 = 4.9\sin\theta\)M1 Resolve horizontally, \(\theta\) substituted and from a legitimate attempt
\(\omega = 3.5\)A1 Exact
OR:
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AnswerMarks Guidance
\(Y = 0.4g\ (= 3.92)\)B1 Resolve vertically
\(X = 0.4(0.6)\omega^2\ (= 0.24\omega^2)\)B1 Resolve horizontally
\((0.4g)^2 + (0.4(0.6)\omega^2)^2 = 4.9^2\)M1 Attempt at use of Pythagoras, from a legitimate attempt at \(X\)
\(\omega = 3.5\)A1 Exact
## Question 8:

### Part (i):
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $0.4v^2/0.6 = 6,\ v = 3$ | M1, A1 | Attempt at use of N2L with $a = v^2/r$ or $a = r\omega^2$; allow verification. **AG** If $+/-3$ then $-3$ must be rejected for A1. |

### Part (ii):
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $3(0.4) = 0.4v_A + 0.5v_B$ | *M1, A1 | Attempt at use of conservation of linear momentum |
| $v_B - v_A = 3(0.35)$ | *M1, A1 | Attempt at use of restitution equation, must be correct way round. Must be consistent with the directions used for CoLM |
| | dep*M1 | Solving simultaneous equations |
| $v_A = 0.75 \text{ m s}^{-1}$ and $v_B = 1.8 \text{ m s}^{-1}$ | A1 | Both values positive as final answer. |

### Part (iii):
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $Y = 0.4g\ (= 3.92)$ | B1 | Resolve vertically |
| $(4.9)^2 - (0.4g)^2\ (= 2.94^2)$ | B1 | Use of Pythagoras |
| $0.4(0.6)\omega^2 = \text{cv}(2.94)$ | M1 | Resolve horizontally, $\text{cv}(2.94)$ from a legitimate attempt at 2.94 |
| $\omega = 3.5$ | A1 | Exact |

**OR:**
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $4.9\cos\theta = 0.4g$ | B1 | Resolve vertically, $\theta$ angle with vertical |
| $\cos\theta = 0.8$ or $\theta = 36.9°$ | B1 | |
| $0.4(0.6)\omega^2 = 4.9\sin\theta$ | M1 | Resolve horizontally, $\theta$ substituted and from a legitimate attempt |
| $\omega = 3.5$ | A1 | Exact |

**OR:**
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $Y = 0.4g\ (= 3.92)$ | B1 | Resolve vertically |
| $X = 0.4(0.6)\omega^2\ (= 0.24\omega^2)$ | B1 | Resolve horizontally |
| $(0.4g)^2 + (0.4(0.6)\omega^2)^2 = 4.9^2$ | M1 | Attempt at use of Pythagoras, from a legitimate attempt at $X$ |
| $\omega = 3.5$ | A1 | Exact |
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Two small spheres, $A$ and $B$, are free to move on the inside of a smooth hollow cylinder, in such a way that they remain in contact with both the curved surface of the cylinder and its horizontal base. The mass of $A$ is 0.4 kg , the mass of $B$ is 0.5 kg and the radius of the cylinder is 0.6 m (see diagram). The coefficient of restitution between $A$ and $B$ is 0.35 . Initially, $A$ and $B$ are at opposite ends of a diameter of the base of the cylinder with $A$ travelling at a constant speed of $v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$ and $B$ stationary. The magnitude of the force exerted on $A$ by the curved surface of the cylinder is 6 N .\\
(i) Show that $v = 3$.\\
(ii) Calculate the speeds of the particles after $A$ 's first impact with $B$.

Sphere $B$ is removed from the cylinder and sphere $A$ is now set in motion with constant angular speed $\omega \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }$. The magnitude of the total force exerted on $A$ by the cylinder is 4.9 N .\\
(iii) Find $\omega$.

\section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER}

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