CAIE M1 2012 June — Question 7

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2012
SessionJune
TopicPulley systems

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{918b65cc-617d-4942-8d96-b02eef21e417-4_506_471_255_836} Two particles \(A\) and \(B\) have masses 0.12 kg and 0.38 kg respectively. The particles are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string which passes over a fixed smooth pulley. \(A\) is held at rest with the string taut and both straight parts of the string vertical. \(A\) and \(B\) are each at a height of 0.65 m above horizontal ground (see diagram). \(A\) is released and \(B\) moves downwards. Find
  1. the acceleration of \(B\) while it is moving downwards,
  2. the speed with which \(B\) reaches the ground and the time taken for it to reach the ground.
    \(B\) remains on the ground while \(A\) continues to move with the string slack, without reaching the pulley. The string remains slack until \(A\) is at a height of 1.3 m above the ground for a second time. At this instant \(A\) has been in motion for a total time of \(T \mathrm {~s}\).
  3. Find the value of \(T\) and sketch the velocity-time graph for \(A\) for the first \(T \mathrm {~s}\) of its motion.
  4. Find the total distance travelled by \(A\) in the first \(T\) s of its motion.