Edexcel FM2 2024 June — Question 3 9 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleFM2 (Further Mechanics 2)
Year2024
SessionJune
Marks9
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TopicCircular Motion 1
TypeParticle in hemispherical bowl
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard circular motion problem in Further Maths requiring resolution of forces (normal reaction and weight) and application of F=mrω². The geometry is straightforward (3-4-5 triangle), and the method is a well-practiced technique. Slightly above average difficulty due to being FM2 content, but follows a standard template with no novel insight required.
Spec6.05b Circular motion: v=r*omega and a=v^2/r6.05c Horizontal circles: conical pendulum, banked tracks

3. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a hemispherical bowl of internal radius \(10 d\) that is fixed with its circular rim horizontal. The centre of the circular rim is at the point \(O\).
A particle \(P\) moves with constant angular speed on the smooth inner surface of the bowl. The particle \(P\) moves in a horizontal circle with radius \(8 d\) and centre \(C\).
  1. Find, in terms of \(g\), the exact magnitude of the acceleration of \(P\). The time for \(P\) to complete one revolution is \(T\).
  2. Find \(T\) in terms of \(d\) and \(g\).

Question 3:
Part 3a:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Resolve verticallyM1 Dimensionally correct equation. Condone sine/cosine confusion for their angle
\(R\sin\theta = mg\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
Horizontal equation of motionM1 Dimensionally correct equation. Condone sine/cosine confusion for their angle. Accept any correct form for the acceleration.
\(R\cos\theta = ma\,(= mr\omega^2)\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation. Accept any correct form for the acceleration.
Solve for \(a\)DM1 Eliminate \(R\) and \(\theta\) to solve for \(a\). Dependent on both previous M marks.
\(\frac{g}{a} = \tan\theta \Rightarrow a = \frac{4}{3}g\)A1 Correct only (or exact equivalent)
Part 3b:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(8d\omega^2 = \frac{4}{3}g \Rightarrow \omega = \sqrt{\frac{g}{6d}}\)M1 Use \(a = r\omega^2\) or \(a = \frac{v^2}{r}\) to obtain \(\omega\) or \(v\) \(\left(v = \sqrt{\frac{32dg}{3}}\right)\)
Use of \(T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}\)M1 Complete method to find \(T\)
\(T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{6d}{g}}\) oe OR \(15\sqrt{\frac{d}{g}}\) or betterA1 \(15\sqrt{\frac{d}{g}}\) or better — must be in terms of \(d\) and \(g\). Accept \(T = \frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{\frac{g}{6d}}}\)
Question 4a:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Moments about the \(y\)-axis: \(\int(\rho)xy\,dx\)M1 Correct method for moments about the \(x\)-axis: \(\int(\rho)xy\,dx\) or \(\int(\rho)\frac{1}{2}x^2\,dy\). Integrand in one variable only.
\(=(\rho)\int x\sqrt{36-\frac{9x^2}{4}}\,dx = k\left(36-\frac{9x^2}{4}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}\)M1 Integrate to obtain \(k\left(A-Bx^2\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}\). Ignore limits and/or constant of integration.
\(=\left[-\frac{4}{27}\left(36-\frac{9x^2}{4}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}(\rho)\right]_0^4 \;(=32(\rho))\)A1 Correct integration with correct limits seen or implied.
\(\bar{x}=\frac{\int xy\,dx}{6\pi}\)DM1 Complete method to obtain \(\bar{x}\). Dependent on first M1.
\(\bar{x}=\frac{32}{6\pi}=\frac{16}{3\pi}\) *A1* Obtain given answer from correct working.
Question 4b:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Moments about the \(x\)-axis: \(\int\frac{1}{2}y^2(\rho)\,dx\left(=\frac{1}{2}(\rho)\int 36-\frac{9x^2}{4}\,dx\right)\)M1 Correct method for moments about the \(y\)-axis: \(\int(\rho)xy\,dy\) or \(\int(\rho)\frac{1}{2}y^2\,dx\).
\(=\frac{1}{2}(\rho)\left[36x-\frac{3}{4}x^3\right]_0^4\left(=\frac{1}{2}(\rho)(144-48)=48(\rho)\right)\)A1 Correct integration with correct limits seen or implied.
\(\bar{y}=\frac{\int\frac{1}{2}y^2\,dx}{6\pi}\)DM1 Complete method to obtain \(\bar{y}\). Dependent on previous M1.
\(=\frac{48}{6\pi}\left(=\frac{8}{\pi}\right)\)A1 Correct exact equivalent.
Question 4c:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Correct use of trigonometryM1 Correct use of trigonometry to find a relevant angle.
\(\tan\theta^\circ=\frac{\text{their }\bar{y}}{4-\frac{16}{3\pi}}\left(=\frac{6}{3\pi-4}\right)\)A1ft Correct unsimplified expression for \(\tan\theta\) or its reciprocal. Follow their \(\bar{y}\).
\(\theta=47.9\) (48 or better)A1 48 or better (47.8823...). 0.836 radians is A0.
Question 5a:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(a\omega^2=18\)B1 Use the model to state correct equation for greatest acceleration. Accept \(\pm18\).
Use \(v^2=\omega^2(a^2-x^2)\)M1 Use the model to form a second equation in \(a\) and \(\omega\).
\(2.4^2=\omega^2(a^2-0.3^2)\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation with \(x\) and \(v\) substituted.
Form equation in \(a\) only and solve for \(a\), e.g. \(\frac{a}{a^2-0.09}=\frac{18\times25}{144}\) \((18a^2-5.76a-1.62=0)\)M1 Solve the simultaneous equations to obtain \(a\).
\(\Rightarrow a=0.5\) *A1* Correct only from correct working. Must have used positive \(\omega^2\).
Question 5b:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Solve for \(\omega\) and use max speed \(=a\omega\)M1 Complete method using the model to obtain greatest speed. E.g. \(v=\sqrt{\omega^2(0.5^2-0^2)}\)
Greatest speed \(=0.5\times6=3\,(\text{ms}^{-1})\)A1 Correct only.
Question 5c:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\v\ =a\omega\sin\omega t\) OR \(v^2=\omega^2(a^2-x^2)\) and \(x=a\sin\omega t\)
\(\Rightarrow2=3\sin6t\;(t=0.1216...)\) OR \(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{6}=0.5\sin6t\;(t=0.14017...)\)M1 Solves their equation(s) to obtain a critical value for \(t\). (condone degrees: 41.8°/48.2°)
\(S=\frac{2\pi}{6}-4t\) OR \(S=4\times0.14017...\)M1 Correct method to obtain \(S\); must be in radians.
\(=0.5607...\)A1 0.56 or better.
Question 6a:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\text{Mass}=\int_0^6\pi\cdot2^2\lambda(x+2)\,dx\)M1 Correct method for total mass.
\(=4\pi\lambda\left[\frac{x^2}{2}+2x\right]_0^6\)A1 Correct integration with limits seen or implied.
\(=4\pi\lambda\left(\frac{36}{2}+12\right)=120\lambda\pi\,(\text{kg})\) *A1* Obtain given answer from correct working.
Question 6b:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Moment about \(y\)-axis \(=\int_0^6 4\pi x\lambda(x+2)\,dx\)M1 Correct method for moments about \(y\)-axis (condone missing \(\pi\) and \(\lambda\)).
\(=4\pi\lambda\left[\frac{x^3}{3}+x^2\right]_0^6\left(=4\lambda\pi(72+36)=432\lambda\pi\right)\)A1 Correct integration with correct limits.
Distance from \(O=\frac{\text{their }432\lambda\pi}{120\lambda\pi}\)DM1
\(=\frac{432}{120}=3.6\,(\text{cm})\) *A1* Obtain given answer from correct working.
Question 6c:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Use of \(\frac{3}{8}\times3\)B1
Moments about a diameter of the baseM1
\(120\lambda\pi\times3.6+\left(6+\frac{3}{8}\times3\right)\times\frac{2}{3}\pi(3)^3\lambda=(120+18)\pi\lambda d\)A1, A1
\(\left(d=\frac{747}{184}=4.0597...\right)\)
\(\tan\alpha^\circ=\frac{2}{\text{their }d}\)M1
\(\alpha=26.2\)A1
# Question 3:

## Part 3a:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Resolve vertically | M1 | Dimensionally correct equation. Condone sine/cosine confusion for their angle |
| $R\sin\theta = mg$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| Horizontal equation of motion | M1 | Dimensionally correct equation. Condone sine/cosine confusion for their angle. Accept any correct form for the acceleration. |
| $R\cos\theta = ma\,(= mr\omega^2)$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation. Accept any correct form for the acceleration. |
| Solve for $a$ | DM1 | Eliminate $R$ and $\theta$ to solve for $a$. Dependent on both previous M marks. |
| $\frac{g}{a} = \tan\theta \Rightarrow a = \frac{4}{3}g$ | A1 | Correct only (or exact equivalent) |

## Part 3b:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $8d\omega^2 = \frac{4}{3}g \Rightarrow \omega = \sqrt{\frac{g}{6d}}$ | M1 | Use $a = r\omega^2$ or $a = \frac{v^2}{r}$ to obtain $\omega$ or $v$ $\left(v = \sqrt{\frac{32dg}{3}}\right)$ |
| Use of $T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}$ | M1 | Complete method to find $T$ |
| $T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{6d}{g}}$ oe OR $15\sqrt{\frac{d}{g}}$ or better | A1 | $15\sqrt{\frac{d}{g}}$ or better — must be in terms of $d$ and $g$. Accept $T = \frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{\frac{g}{6d}}}$ |

## Question 4a:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Moments about the $y$-axis: $\int(\rho)xy\,dx$ | M1 | Correct method for moments about the $x$-axis: $\int(\rho)xy\,dx$ or $\int(\rho)\frac{1}{2}x^2\,dy$. Integrand in one variable only. |
| $=(\rho)\int x\sqrt{36-\frac{9x^2}{4}}\,dx = k\left(36-\frac{9x^2}{4}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$ | M1 | Integrate to obtain $k\left(A-Bx^2\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$. Ignore limits and/or constant of integration. |
| $=\left[-\frac{4}{27}\left(36-\frac{9x^2}{4}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}(\rho)\right]_0^4 \;(=32(\rho))$ | A1 | Correct integration with correct limits seen or implied. |
| $\bar{x}=\frac{\int xy\,dx}{6\pi}$ | DM1 | Complete method to obtain $\bar{x}$. Dependent on **first** M1. |
| $\bar{x}=\frac{32}{6\pi}=\frac{16}{3\pi}$ * | A1* | Obtain given answer from correct working. |

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## Question 4b:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Moments about the $x$-axis: $\int\frac{1}{2}y^2(\rho)\,dx\left(=\frac{1}{2}(\rho)\int 36-\frac{9x^2}{4}\,dx\right)$ | M1 | Correct method for moments about the $y$-axis: $\int(\rho)xy\,dy$ or $\int(\rho)\frac{1}{2}y^2\,dx$. |
| $=\frac{1}{2}(\rho)\left[36x-\frac{3}{4}x^3\right]_0^4\left(=\frac{1}{2}(\rho)(144-48)=48(\rho)\right)$ | A1 | Correct integration with correct limits seen or implied. |
| $\bar{y}=\frac{\int\frac{1}{2}y^2\,dx}{6\pi}$ | DM1 | Complete method to obtain $\bar{y}$. Dependent on previous M1. |
| $=\frac{48}{6\pi}\left(=\frac{8}{\pi}\right)$ | A1 | Correct exact equivalent. |

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## Question 4c:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Correct use of trigonometry | M1 | Correct use of trigonometry to find a relevant angle. |
| $\tan\theta^\circ=\frac{\text{their }\bar{y}}{4-\frac{16}{3\pi}}\left(=\frac{6}{3\pi-4}\right)$ | A1ft | Correct unsimplified expression for $\tan\theta$ or its reciprocal. Follow their $\bar{y}$. |
| $\theta=47.9$ (48 or better) | A1 | 48 or better (47.8823...). 0.836 radians is A0. |

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## Question 5a:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $a\omega^2=18$ | B1 | Use the model to state correct equation for greatest acceleration. Accept $\pm18$. |
| Use $v^2=\omega^2(a^2-x^2)$ | M1 | Use the model to form a second equation in $a$ and $\omega$. |
| $2.4^2=\omega^2(a^2-0.3^2)$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation with $x$ and $v$ substituted. |
| Form equation in $a$ only and solve for $a$, e.g. $\frac{a}{a^2-0.09}=\frac{18\times25}{144}$ $(18a^2-5.76a-1.62=0)$ | M1 | Solve the simultaneous equations to obtain $a$. |
| $\Rightarrow a=0.5$ * | A1* | Correct only from **correct** working. Must have used positive $\omega^2$. |

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## Question 5b:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Solve for $\omega$ and use max speed $=a\omega$ | M1 | Complete method using the model to obtain greatest speed. E.g. $v=\sqrt{\omega^2(0.5^2-0^2)}$ |
| Greatest speed $=0.5\times6=3\,(\text{ms}^{-1})$ | A1 | Correct only. |

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## Question 5c:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\|v\|=a\omega\sin\omega t$ **OR** $v^2=\omega^2(a^2-x^2)$ and $x=a\sin\omega t$ | B1ft | Set up a correct model to find time when speed is 2. ft their $\omega$. (If starting from $O$ then $\|v\|=a\omega\cos\omega t$) |
| $\Rightarrow2=3\sin6t\;(t=0.1216...)$ **OR** $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{6}=0.5\sin6t\;(t=0.14017...)$ | M1 | Solves their equation(s) to obtain a critical value for $t$. (condone degrees: 41.8°/48.2°) |
| $S=\frac{2\pi}{6}-4t$ **OR** $S=4\times0.14017...$ | M1 | Correct method to obtain $S$; must be in radians. |
| $=0.5607...$ | A1 | 0.56 or better. |

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## Question 6a:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\text{Mass}=\int_0^6\pi\cdot2^2\lambda(x+2)\,dx$ | M1 | Correct method for total mass. |
| $=4\pi\lambda\left[\frac{x^2}{2}+2x\right]_0^6$ | A1 | Correct integration with limits seen or implied. |
| $=4\pi\lambda\left(\frac{36}{2}+12\right)=120\lambda\pi\,(\text{kg})$ * | A1* | Obtain given answer from correct working. |

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## Question 6b:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Moment about $y$-axis $=\int_0^6 4\pi x\lambda(x+2)\,dx$ | M1 | Correct method for moments about $y$-axis (condone missing $\pi$ and $\lambda$). |
| $=4\pi\lambda\left[\frac{x^3}{3}+x^2\right]_0^6\left(=4\lambda\pi(72+36)=432\lambda\pi\right)$ | A1 | Correct integration with correct limits. |
| Distance from $O=\frac{\text{their }432\lambda\pi}{120\lambda\pi}$ | DM1 | |
| $=\frac{432}{120}=3.6\,(\text{cm})$ * | A1* | Obtain given answer from correct working. |

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## Question 6c:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Use of $\frac{3}{8}\times3$ | B1 | |
| Moments about a diameter of the base | M1 | |
| $120\lambda\pi\times3.6+\left(6+\frac{3}{8}\times3\right)\times\frac{2}{3}\pi(3)^3\lambda=(120+18)\pi\lambda d$ | A1, A1 | |
| $\left(d=\frac{747}{184}=4.0597...\right)$ | | |
| $\tan\alpha^\circ=\frac{2}{\text{their }d}$ | M1 | |
| $\alpha=26.2$ | A1 | |
3.

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\begin{center}
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\caption{Figure 2}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

Figure 2 shows a hemispherical bowl of internal radius $10 d$ that is fixed with its circular rim horizontal.

The centre of the circular rim is at the point $O$.\\
A particle $P$ moves with constant angular speed on the smooth inner surface of the bowl.

The particle $P$ moves in a horizontal circle with radius $8 d$ and centre $C$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find, in terms of $g$, the exact magnitude of the acceleration of $P$.

The time for $P$ to complete one revolution is $T$.
\item Find $T$ in terms of $d$ and $g$.
\end{enumerate}

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