Edexcel FM2 2021 June — Question 4

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleFM2 (Further Mechanics 2)
Year2021
SessionJune
TopicCircular Motion 1

4. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} One end of a light inextensible string of length \(2 l\) is attached to a fixed point \(A\). A small smooth ring \(R\) of mass \(m\) is threaded on the string and the other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(B\). The point \(B\) is vertically below \(A\), with \(A B = l\). The ring is then made to move with constant speed \(V\) in a horizontal circle with centre \(B\). The string is taut and \(B R\) is horizontal, as shown in Figure 4.
  1. Show that \(B R = \frac { 31 } { 4 }\) Given that air resistance is negligible,
  2. find, in terms of \(m\) and \(g\), the tension in the string,
  3. find \(V\) in terms of \(g\) and \(l\).