Edexcel FM1 AS 2018 June — Question 2

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleFM1 AS (Further Mechanics 1 AS)
Year2018
SessionJune
TopicWork, energy and Power 2

2. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a ramp inclined at an angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal, where \(\sin \theta = \frac { 2 } { 7 }\)
A parcel of mass 4 kg is projected, with speed \(5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), from a point \(A\) on the ramp.
The parcel moves up a line of greatest slope of the ramp and first comes to instantaneous rest at the point \(B\), where \(A B = 2.5 \mathrm {~m}\).
The parcel is modelled as a particle.
The total resistance to the motion of the parcel from non-gravitational forces is modelled as a constant force of magnitude \(R\) newtons.
  1. Use the work-energy principle to show that \(R = 8.8\) After coming to instantaneous rest at \(B\), the parcel slides back down the ramp. The total resistance to the motion of the particle is modelled as a constant force of magnitude 8.8N.
  2. Find the speed of the parcel at the instant it returns to \(A\).
  3. Suggest two improvements that could be made to the model.
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