OCR MEI Further Mechanics Minor 2023 June — Question 3

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleFurther Mechanics Minor (Further Mechanics Minor)
Year2023
SessionJune
TopicMomentum and Collisions 1

3 The diagram shows two blocks P and Q of masses 0.5 kg and 2 kg respectively, on a horizontal surface. The points \(\mathrm { A } , \mathrm { B }\) and C lie on the surface in a straight line. There is a wall at C . The surface between B and C is smooth, and the surface between A and B is rough, such that the coefficient of friction between P and AB is \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\).
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{cad8805d-59f6-4ed2-81f4-9e8c749461f5-3_229_1271_1601_278} P is projected with a speed of \(6 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) directly towards Q , which is at rest. As a result of the collision between P and Q, P changes direction and subsequently comes to rest at A. You may assume that P only collides with Q once.
  1. Determine the coefficient of restitution between P and Q .
  2. Calculate the impulse exerted on P by Q during their collision. After colliding with P , Q strikes the wall, which is perpendicular to the direction of the motion of Q , and comes to rest exactly halfway between A and B . The collision between Q and the wall is perfectly elastic.
  3. Determine the coefficient of friction between Q and AB .