OCR M3 2006 January — Question 10

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleM3 (Mechanics 3)
Year2006
SessionJanuary
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TopicMoments
TypeThree-dimensional force systems: finding resultant and couple
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a 3D moments question from M3, which is Further Maths content. Three-dimensional force systems require vector methods, spatial reasoning, and careful calculation of moment vectors - significantly harder than 2D statics. The topic itself places this above average difficulty, though without seeing the specific question details, it's likely a standard M3 exercise rather than requiring exceptional insight.

10 JANUARY 2006 Afternoon
1 hour 30 minutes
Additional materials:
8 page answer booklet
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF1) TIME
1 hour 30 minutes
  • Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer booklet.
  • Answer all the questions.
  • Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures unless a different degree of accuracy is specified in the question or is clearly appropriate.
  • The acceleration due to gravity is denoted by \(\mathrm { g } \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }\). Unless otherwise instructed, when a numerical value is needed, use \(g = 9.8\).
  • You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper.
  • The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
  • The total number of marks for this paper is 72.
  • Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger numbers of marks later in the paper.
  • You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

10 JANUARY 2006
Afternoon\\
1 hour 30 minutes\\
Additional materials:\\
8 page answer booklet\\
Graph paper\\
List of Formulae (MF1)

TIME\\
1 hour 30 minutes

\begin{itemize}
  \item Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer booklet.
  \item Answer all the questions.
  \item Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures unless a different degree of accuracy is specified in the question or is clearly appropriate.
  \item The acceleration due to gravity is denoted by $\mathrm { g } \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }$. Unless otherwise instructed, when a numerical value is needed, use $g = 9.8$.
  \item You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper.
\end{itemize}

\begin{itemize}
  \item The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
  \item The total number of marks for this paper is 72.
  \item Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger numbers of marks later in the paper.
  \item You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.
\end{itemize}

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