AQA Paper 2 2021 June — Question 12 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModulePaper 2 (Paper 2)
Year2021
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicVectors Introduction & 2D
TypePosition vector from magnitude and bearing
DifficultyEasy -1.8 This is a 1-mark multiple choice question requiring only basic trigonometric resolution of a velocity vector. Students need to identify which trig function and sign to use based on a diagram showing a 30° angle, which is straightforward recall of SOHCAHTOA with no problem-solving or multi-step reasoning required.
Spec1.10a Vectors in 2D: i,j notation and column vectors1.10c Magnitude and direction: of vectors

12 A particle has a speed of \(6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) in a direction relative to unit vectors \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) as shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b7df05bf-f3fc-4705-a13c-6b562896fa9f-18_307_542_1528_749} The velocity of this particle can be expressed as a vector \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } v _ { 1 } \\ v _ { 2 } \end{array} \right] \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) Find the correct expression for \(v _ { 2 }\) Circle your answer.
[0pt] [1 mark] \(v _ { 2 } = 6 \cos 30 ^ { \circ }\) \(v _ { 2 } = 6 \sin 30 ^ { \circ }\) \(v _ { 2 } = - 6 \sin 30 ^ { \circ }\) \(v _ { 2 } = - 6 \cos 30 ^ { \circ }\)

Question 12:
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Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(v_2 = 6\sin 30°\)B1 (AO1.1b) Circles correct answer
## Question 12:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $v_2 = 6\sin 30°$ | B1 (AO1.1b) | Circles correct answer |

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12 A particle has a speed of $6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }$ in a direction relative to unit vectors $\mathbf { i }$ and $\mathbf { j }$ as shown in the diagram below.\\
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b7df05bf-f3fc-4705-a13c-6b562896fa9f-18_307_542_1528_749}

The velocity of this particle can be expressed as a vector $\left[ \begin{array} { l } v _ { 1 } \\ v _ { 2 } \end{array} \right] \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }$\\
Find the correct expression for $v _ { 2 }$\\
Circle your answer.\\[0pt]
[1 mark]\\
$v _ { 2 } = 6 \cos 30 ^ { \circ }$\\
$v _ { 2 } = 6 \sin 30 ^ { \circ }$\\
$v _ { 2 } = - 6 \sin 30 ^ { \circ }$\\
$v _ { 2 } = - 6 \cos 30 ^ { \circ }$

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