Edexcel FM2 2023 June — Question 5 7 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleFM2 (Further Mechanics 2)
Year2023
SessionJune
Marks7
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TopicCentre of Mass 1
TypeEquilibrium with applied force
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a Further Maths FM2 question requiring integration to find centre of mass (with a 'show that' requiring exact calculation), followed by equilibrium with moments. The integration involves x̄ = ∫x·y dx / ∫y dx with a quadratic, requiring careful algebraic manipulation. Part (b) needs taking moments about a point. Multi-step with moderate algebraic complexity, typical of FM2 standard but not requiring exceptional insight.
Spec6.04c Composite bodies: centre of mass6.04d Integration: for centre of mass of laminas/solids6.04e Rigid body equilibrium: coplanar forces

5. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{3b070338-1de4-4c33-be29-d37ac06c9fed-16_730_442_223_877} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} A uniform lamina \(O A B\) is modelled by the finite region bounded by the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis and the curve with equation \(y = 9 - x ^ { 2 }\), for \(x \geqslant 0\), as shown shaded in Figure 3. The unit of length on both axes is 1 m . The area of the lamina is \(18 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\)
  1. Show that the centre of mass of the lamina is 3.6 m from \(\boldsymbol { O B }\).
    [0pt] [ Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.] A light string has one end attached to the lamina at \(O\) and the other end attached to the ceiling. A second light string has one end attached to the lamina at \(A\) and the other end attached to the ceiling.
    The lamina hangs in equilibrium with the strings vertical and \(O A\) horizontal.
    The weight of the lamina is \(W\) The tension in the string attached to the lamina at \(A\) is \(\lambda W\)
  2. Find the value of \(\lambda\)

5(a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\[y^2 \, dx = \frac{1}{2}\int_0^3 (9-x^2)^2 \, dx = \frac{1}{2}\int_0^3 (81-18x^2+x^4) \, dx\]M1 2.1
\[= \frac{1}{2}\left[81x - 6x^3 + \frac{x^5}{5}\right]_0^3\]DM1 1.1b
\[= \frac{1}{2}\left(81 \cdot 3 - 6 \cdot 27 + \frac{243}{5}\right) = \frac{324}{5}\]A1 1.1b
\[\text{distance} = \frac{64.8}{18} = 3.6 \text{ m}\]A1* 2.2a
(4)
5(a) Alternative
AnswerMarks Guidance
\[x y \, dy = \int_0^9 y\sqrt{9-y} \, dy\]M1 2.1
\[= \left[-\frac{2}{3}y(9-y)^{3/2} - \frac{4}{15}(9-y)^{5/2}\right]_0^9\]DM1 1.1b
\[= \frac{4}{15} \cdot 9^{5/2} = \frac{324}{5}\]A1 1.1b
\[\text{distance} = \frac{64.8}{18} = 3.6 \text{ m}\]A1* 2.2a
(4)
Notes:
AnswerMarks
M1Use of \(\frac{1}{2}\int y^2 \, dx\) or \(\int xy \, dy\). Ignore any limits.
DM1Integrate and use correct limits (0 and 3 for \(x\), 0 and 9 for \(y\)). Usual rules for integration: powers increasing by 1
A1Correct unsimplified expression.
A1*Obtain given answer from correct working.
5(b)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Moments about O:M1 3.1a
\[3.6W = 9W\bar{x}\]A1 1.1b
\[\bar{x} = 0.4\]A1 1.1b
(3)
Notes:
AnswerMarks
M1Complete method to obtain \(\bar{x}\), e.g. by taking moments about O or by resolving and taking moments about a different point. Allow for an equation in \(T\) or \(\bar{x}\).
A1Correct unsimplified equation in \(\bar{x}\)
A1Correct only.
## 5(a)

$$y^2 \, dx = \frac{1}{2}\int_0^3 (9-x^2)^2 \, dx = \frac{1}{2}\int_0^3 (81-18x^2+x^4) \, dx$$ | M1 | 2.1

$$= \frac{1}{2}\left[81x - 6x^3 + \frac{x^5}{5}\right]_0^3$$ | DM1 | 1.1b

$$= \frac{1}{2}\left(81 \cdot 3 - 6 \cdot 27 + \frac{243}{5}\right) = \frac{324}{5}$$ | A1 | 1.1b

$$\text{distance} = \frac{64.8}{18} = 3.6 \text{ m}$$ | A1* | 2.2a

(4)

### 5(a) Alternative

$$x y \, dy = \int_0^9 y\sqrt{9-y} \, dy$$ | M1 | 2.1

$$= \left[-\frac{2}{3}y(9-y)^{3/2} - \frac{4}{15}(9-y)^{5/2}\right]_0^9$$ | DM1 | 1.1b

$$= \frac{4}{15} \cdot 9^{5/2} = \frac{324}{5}$$ | A1 | 1.1b

$$\text{distance} = \frac{64.8}{18} = 3.6 \text{ m}$$ | A1* | 2.2a

(4)

**Notes:**

M1 | Use of $\frac{1}{2}\int y^2 \, dx$ or $\int xy \, dy$. Ignore any limits.

DM1 | Integrate and use correct limits (0 and 3 for $x$, 0 and 9 for $y$). Usual rules for integration: powers increasing by 1

A1 | Correct unsimplified expression.

A1* | Obtain given answer from correct working.

## 5(b)

Moments about O: | M1 | 3.1a

$$3.6W = 9W\bar{x}$$ | A1 | 1.1b

$$\bar{x} = 0.4$$ | A1 | 1.1b

(3)

**Notes:**

M1 | Complete method to obtain $\bar{x}$, e.g. by taking moments about O or by resolving and taking moments about a different point. Allow for an equation in $T$ or $\bar{x}$.

A1 | Correct unsimplified equation in $\bar{x}$

A1 | Correct only.
5.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{3b070338-1de4-4c33-be29-d37ac06c9fed-16_730_442_223_877}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Figure 3}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

A uniform lamina $O A B$ is modelled by the finite region bounded by the $x$-axis, the $y$-axis and the curve with equation $y = 9 - x ^ { 2 }$, for $x \geqslant 0$, as shown shaded in Figure 3. The unit of length on both axes is 1 m .

The area of the lamina is $18 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Show that the centre of mass of the lamina is 3.6 m from $\boldsymbol { O B }$.\\[0pt]
[ Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.]

A light string has one end attached to the lamina at $O$ and the other end attached to the ceiling. A second light string has one end attached to the lamina at $A$ and the other end attached to the ceiling.\\
The lamina hangs in equilibrium with the strings vertical and $O A$ horizontal.\\
The weight of the lamina is $W$\\
The tension in the string attached to the lamina at $A$ is $\lambda W$
\item Find the value of $\lambda$
\end{enumerate}

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