CAIE M1 2024 November — Question 5

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2024
SessionNovember
TopicSUVAT in 2D & Gravity

5 Two particles, \(P\) and \(Q\), of masses \(2 m \mathrm {~kg}\) and \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively, are held at rest in the same vertical line. The heights of \(P\) and \(Q\) above horizontal ground are 1 m and 2 m respectively. \(P\) is projected vertically upwards with speed \(2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). At the same instant, \(Q\) is released from rest.
  1. Find the speed of each particle immediately before they collide.
  2. It is given that immediately after the collision the downward speed of \(Q\) is \(3.5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). Find the speed of \(P\) at the instant that it reaches the ground.