WJEC Further Unit 6 2019 June — Question 4 15 marks

Exam BoardWJEC
ModuleFurther Unit 6 (Further Unit 6)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks15
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TopicOblique and successive collisions
TypeImpulse and momentum, vector form
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard further mechanics question involving conservation of momentum for collision (part a is a 'show that'), coefficient of restitution for wall impact, impulse calculation, and projectile motion. All steps follow routine procedures with no novel insight required. The multi-part structure and vector notation add some complexity, but each part uses standard A-level further maths techniques in a straightforward way.
Spec6.03a Linear momentum: p = mv6.03b Conservation of momentum: 1D two particles6.03c Momentum in 2D: vector form6.03e Impulse: by a force6.03f Impulse-momentum: relation6.03j Perfectly elastic/inelastic: collisions6.03k Newton's experimental law: direct impact

4. Ryan is playing a game of snooker. The horizontal table is modelled as the horizontal \(x - y\) plane with the point \(O\) as the origin and unit vectors parallel to the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis denoted by \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) respectively. All balls on the table have a common mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\). The table and the four sides, called cushions, are modelled as smooth surfaces. The dimensions of the table, in metres, are as shown in the diagram. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3578a810-46da-4d9e-a98f-248be72a517a-5_663_1138_667_482} Initially, all balls are stationary. Ryan strikes ball \(A\) so that it collides with ball \(B\). Before the collision, \(A\) has velocity \(( - \mathbf { i } + 8 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and, after the collision, it has velocity \(( 2 \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Show that the velocity of ball \(B\) after the collision is \(( - 3 \mathbf { i } + 7 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\). After the collision with ball \(A\), ball \(B\) hits the cushion at point \(C\) before rebounding and moving towards the pocket at \(P\). The cushion is parallel to the vector \(\mathbf { i }\) and the coefficient of restitution between the cushion and ball \(B\) is \(\frac { 5 } { 7 }\).
  2. Calculate the velocity of ball \(B\) after impact with the cushion.
  3. Find, in terms of \(m\), the magnitude of the impulse exerted on ball \(B\) by the cushion at \(C\), stating your units clearly.
  4. Given that \(C\) has position vector \(( x \mathbf { i } + 1 \cdot 75 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m }\),
    1. determine the time taken between the ball hitting the cushion at \(C\) and entering the pocket at \(P\),
    2. find the value of \(x\).
  5. Describe one way in which the model used could be refined. Explain how your refinement would affect your answer to (d)(i).

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4. Ryan is playing a game of snooker. The horizontal table is modelled as the horizontal $x - y$ plane with the point $O$ as the origin and unit vectors parallel to the $x$-axis and the $y$-axis denoted by $\mathbf { i }$ and $\mathbf { j }$ respectively. All balls on the table have a common mass $m \mathrm {~kg}$. The table and the four sides, called cushions, are modelled as smooth surfaces.

The dimensions of the table, in metres, are as shown in the diagram.\\
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3578a810-46da-4d9e-a98f-248be72a517a-5_663_1138_667_482}

Initially, all balls are stationary. Ryan strikes ball $A$ so that it collides with ball $B$. Before the collision, $A$ has velocity $( - \mathbf { i } + 8 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }$ and, after the collision, it has velocity $( 2 \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Show that the velocity of ball $B$ after the collision is $( - 3 \mathbf { i } + 7 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }$.

After the collision with ball $A$, ball $B$ hits the cushion at point $C$ before rebounding and moving towards the pocket at $P$. The cushion is parallel to the vector $\mathbf { i }$ and the coefficient of restitution between the cushion and ball $B$ is $\frac { 5 } { 7 }$.
\item Calculate the velocity of ball $B$ after impact with the cushion.
\item Find, in terms of $m$, the magnitude of the impulse exerted on ball $B$ by the cushion at $C$, stating your units clearly.
\item Given that $C$ has position vector $( x \mathbf { i } + 1 \cdot 75 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m }$,
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item determine the time taken between the ball hitting the cushion at $C$ and entering the pocket at $P$,
\item find the value of $x$.
\end{enumerate}\item Describe one way in which the model used could be refined. Explain how your refinement would affect your answer to (d)(i).
\end{enumerate}

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