OCR MEI Further Mechanics B AS 2021 November — Question 6 13 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleFurther Mechanics B AS (Further Mechanics B AS)
Year2021
SessionNovember
Marks13
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TopicProjectiles
TypeProjectile on inclined plane
DifficultyChallenging +1.2 This is a standard projectile-on-inclined-plane problem requiring coordinate system setup and algebraic manipulation. Part (a) involves routine application of projectile equations with tilted axes. Part (b) is a 'show that' requiring careful algebra but following standard methods. Parts (c) and (d) are straightforward optimization given the derivative. While multi-step and requiring careful work, this follows well-established techniques for inclined plane projectiles without requiring novel insight.
Spec3.02h Motion under gravity: vector form3.02i Projectile motion: constant acceleration model

6 A section of a golf practice ground is inclined at \(15 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. A golfer is hitting a ball up and down a line of greatest slope of this section of the practice ground. The golfer hits the ball up the slope, so that the ball initially makes an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) with the slope. The ball first bounces on the slope 50 m from its point of projection.
  1. Determine the initial speed of the ball. The golfer now hits the ball down the slope. The ball initially moves with speed \(20 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and the ball initially travels at an angle \(\theta\) above the horizontal, as shown in Fig. 6. The ball first bounces at a point a distance \(L\) m down the slope. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{37798594-8cb0-48aa-8401-090f09e25dff-6_545_791_794_242} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 6}
    \end{figure}
  2. Show that \(\mathrm { L } = \frac { 800 } { \mathrm {~g} } \left( \frac { \sin \theta \cos \theta } { \cos 15 ^ { \circ } } + \frac { \sin 15 ^ { \circ } \cos ^ { 2 } \theta } { \cos ^ { 2 } 15 ^ { \circ } } \right)\). You are given that \(\frac { \mathrm { dL } } { \mathrm { d } \theta } = \frac { 800 } { \mathrm {~g} } \left( \frac { \cos 2 \theta } { \cos 15 ^ { \circ } } - \frac { \sin 15 ^ { \circ } \sin 2 \theta } { \cos ^ { 2 } 15 ^ { \circ } } \right)\).
  3. Determine the value of \(\theta\) for which \(\frac { \mathrm { d } L } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } = 0\).
  4. Hence determine the maximum distance the golfer can hit the ball down the slope.

Question 6:
AnswerMarks Guidance
6(a) 50cos15° = 𝑉cos45°×𝑡
explicitly, might be
connected via x and y
1
50sin15° = 𝑉sin45°×𝑡− ×9.8×𝑡2
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2M1 3.3
using 30o rather than 45o
50cos15° 1
50sin15° = 𝑉sin45°× − ×9.8
𝑉cos45° 2
50cos15° 2
×( )
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𝑉cos45°M1
A13.4
1.1Attempt to sub for t Allow method marks if
using 30o rather than 45o
A1 only if correct angles
used.
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𝑉2 =(9.8×50×cos215°)÷(cos15°−sin15°)M1 1.1
errors. Do not allow
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divide/subtraction mix-upAllow method marks if
using 30o rather than 45o
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V = 25.4 (m s−1)A1 1.1
[6]
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(b)Horiz 𝐿cos15° = 20cos𝜃 ×𝑡 M1
Vert −𝐿sin15° = 20sin𝜃 ×𝑡− 1 𝑔𝑡2
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2M1 3.3
Eliminate t: −𝐿sin15° = 20sin𝜃 ×
2
𝐿cos15° 1 𝐿cos15°
− 𝑔( )
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20cos𝜃 2 20cos𝜃M1 1.1
sincos15 gLcos215
−sin15 = −
cos 800cos2
gLcos215 sincos15
= +sin15
800cos2 cos
800sincos sin15 cos2
L=  + 
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g   cos15 cos215  A1 1.1
between M1 line and answer
[4]
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(c)800 cos2𝜃 sin15°sin2𝜃
Att to solve ( − ) = 0
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𝑔 cos15° cos215°M1 1.1
tan2=
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sin15Get as far as rearraging to
get tan2
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θ = 37.5°A1 1.1
[2]
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(d)55.1 B1
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Question 6:
6 | (a) | 50cos15° = 𝑉cos45°×𝑡 | M1 | 3.3 | horizontally | Might not see these
explicitly, might be
connected via x and y
1
50sin15° = 𝑉sin45°×𝑡− ×9.8×𝑡2
2 | M1 | 3.3 | vertically | Allow method marks if
using 30o rather than 45o
50cos15° 1
50sin15° = 𝑉sin45°× − ×9.8
𝑉cos45° 2
50cos15° 2
×( )
𝑉cos45° | M1
A1 | 3.4
1.1 | Attempt to sub for t | Allow method marks if
using 30o rather than 45o
A1 only if correct angles
used.
𝑉2 =(9.8×50×cos215°)÷(cos15°−sin15°) | M1 | 1.1 | Attempt to find V2. Allow sign
errors. Do not allow
divide/subtraction mix-up | Allow method marks if
using 30o rather than 45o
V = 25.4 (m s−1) | A1 | 1.1 | 25.427…
[6]
(b) | Horiz 𝐿cos15° = 20cos𝜃 ×𝑡 | M1 | 3.3
Vert −𝐿sin15° = 20sin𝜃 ×𝑡− 1 𝑔𝑡2
2 | M1 | 3.3
Eliminate t: −𝐿sin15° = 20sin𝜃 ×
2
𝐿cos15° 1 𝐿cos15°
− 𝑔( )
20cos𝜃 2 20cos𝜃 | M1 | 1.1
sincos15 gLcos215
−sin15 = −
cos 800cos2
gLcos215 sincos15
= +sin15
800cos2 cos
800sincos sin15 cos2
L=  + 
g   cos15 cos215   | A1 | 1.1 | AG | Need at least one step
between M1 line and answer
[4]
(c) | 800 cos2𝜃 sin15°sin2𝜃
Att to solve ( − ) = 0
𝑔 cos15° cos215° | M1 | 1.1 | cos15
tan2=
sin15 | Get as far as rearraging to
get tan2
θ = 37.5° | A1 | 1.1
[2]
(d) | 55.1 | B1 | 1.1 | 55.0693…
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6 A section of a golf practice ground is inclined at $15 ^ { \circ }$ to the horizontal. A golfer is hitting a ball up and down a line of greatest slope of this section of the practice ground.

The golfer hits the ball up the slope, so that the ball initially makes an angle of $30 ^ { \circ }$ with the slope. The ball first bounces on the slope 50 m from its point of projection.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Determine the initial speed of the ball.

The golfer now hits the ball down the slope. The ball initially moves with speed $20 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }$ and the ball initially travels at an angle $\theta$ above the horizontal, as shown in Fig. 6. The ball first bounces at a point a distance $L$ m down the slope.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{37798594-8cb0-48aa-8401-090f09e25dff-6_545_791_794_242}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Fig. 6}
\end{center}
\end{figure}
\item Show that $\mathrm { L } = \frac { 800 } { \mathrm {~g} } \left( \frac { \sin \theta \cos \theta } { \cos 15 ^ { \circ } } + \frac { \sin 15 ^ { \circ } \cos ^ { 2 } \theta } { \cos ^ { 2 } 15 ^ { \circ } } \right)$.

You are given that $\frac { \mathrm { dL } } { \mathrm { d } \theta } = \frac { 800 } { \mathrm {~g} } \left( \frac { \cos 2 \theta } { \cos 15 ^ { \circ } } - \frac { \sin 15 ^ { \circ } \sin 2 \theta } { \cos ^ { 2 } 15 ^ { \circ } } \right)$.
\item Determine the value of $\theta$ for which $\frac { \mathrm { d } L } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } = 0$.
\item Hence determine the maximum distance the golfer can hit the ball down the slope.
\end{enumerate}

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