CAIE M1 2012 June — Question 5

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2012
SessionJune
TopicWork, energy and Power 1

5
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{01e73486-5a95-4e65-bf18-518d1adc7cfb-3_485_874_255_638} The diagram shows the vertical cross-section \(O A B\) of a slide. The straight line \(A B\) is tangential to the curve \(O A\) at \(A\). The line \(A B\) is inclined at \(\alpha\) to the horizontal, where \(\sin \alpha = 0.28\). The point \(O\) is 10 m higher than \(B\), and \(A B\) has length 10 m (see diagram). The part of the slide containing the curve \(O A\) is smooth and the part containing \(A B\) is rough. A particle \(P\) of mass 2 kg is released from rest at \(O\) and moves down the slide.
  1. Find the speed of \(P\) when it passes through \(A\). The coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the part of the slide containing \(A B\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 12 }\). Find
  2. the acceleration of \(P\) when it is moving from \(A\) to \(B\),
  3. the speed of \(P\) when it reaches \(B\).