AQA Further Paper 3 Mechanics 2019 June — Question 5 11 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther Paper 3 Mechanics (Further Paper 3 Mechanics)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks11
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TopicCentre of Mass 1
TypeCone stability and toppling conditions
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a multi-part Further Maths mechanics question requiring: (a) stating uniformity assumption (trivial), (b) integration to find centre of mass of a cone (standard but requires careful setup of volume elements), (c)(i) toppling condition using geometry (moderate), and (c)(ii) friction coefficient range requiring both toppling and sliding conditions (requires synthesis of concepts). The integration and combined toppling/friction analysis elevate this above typical A-level questions, but it follows standard Further Maths mechanics patterns without requiring exceptional insight.
Spec6.04d Integration: for centre of mass of laminas/solids6.04e Rigid body equilibrium: coplanar forces

5 The triangular region shown below is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) around the \(x\)-axis, to form a solid cone. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f2470caa-0f73-4ec1-b08f-525c02ed2e67-06_328_755_415_644} The coordinates of the vertices of the triangle are \(( 0,0 ) , ( 8,0 )\) and \(( 0,4 )\).
All units are in centimetres. 5
  1. State an assumption that you should make about the cone in order to find the position of its centre of mass. 5
  2. Using integration, prove that the centre of mass of the cone is 2 cm from its plane face.
    5
  3. The cone is placed with its plane face on a rough board. One end of the board is lifted so that the angle between the board and the horizontal is gradually increased. Eventually the cone topples without sliding. 5 (c) (i) Find the angle between the board and the horizontal when the cone topples, giving your answer to the nearest degree. 5 (c) (ii) Find the range of possible values for the coefficient of friction between the cone and the board.

Question 5:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
Cone is uniformB1 Accept other suitable descriptions such as consistent density
Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(y = 4 - \frac{1}{2}x\)B1 Correct equation of line
\(\text{Mass} = \frac{1}{3}\pi \times 4^2 \times 8\rho = \frac{128\pi\rho}{3}\)B1 Correct mass. PI by correct completed integral. Condone missing \(\rho\), condone cancelled \(\pi\) if fraction used from outset
\(\frac{128\pi\rho}{3} \times \bar{x} = \pi\rho\int_0^8 x\left(4-\frac{1}{2}x\right)^2 dx\)M1 Forms equation for centre of mass using their line and mass
\(\frac{128}{3} \times \bar{x} = \frac{256}{3}\)A1 Completes integration, obtains correct equation for \(\bar{x}\)
\(\bar{x} = 2\)R1 Rigorous argument with correct notation throughout. Density must be included
Part (c)(i):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(\tan\alpha = \frac{4}{2}\)M1 Forms equation to find angle. Accept \(\tan\alpha = \frac{2}{4}\). PI by angle of 26.6° or 27°
\(\alpha = 63°\)A1 Correct angle
Part (c)(ii):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(F = \mu R\)M1 Uses expressions for \(R\) and \(F\) in friction equation or inequality
\(mg\sin\alpha = \mu mg\cos\alpha\)
\(\mu = \tan\alpha = 2\)A1F Correct coefficient. Only follow through \(\tan\alpha = \frac{1}{2}\). PI by inequality or equation involving \(\mu\) and 2
\(\therefore \mu > 2\)A1 Correct inequality. NMS 3/3
## Question 5:

### Part (a):
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Cone is uniform | B1 | Accept other suitable descriptions such as consistent density |

### Part (b):
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $y = 4 - \frac{1}{2}x$ | B1 | Correct equation of line |
| $\text{Mass} = \frac{1}{3}\pi \times 4^2 \times 8\rho = \frac{128\pi\rho}{3}$ | B1 | Correct mass. PI by correct completed integral. Condone missing $\rho$, condone cancelled $\pi$ if fraction used from outset |
| $\frac{128\pi\rho}{3} \times \bar{x} = \pi\rho\int_0^8 x\left(4-\frac{1}{2}x\right)^2 dx$ | M1 | Forms equation for centre of mass using their line and mass |
| $\frac{128}{3} \times \bar{x} = \frac{256}{3}$ | A1 | Completes integration, obtains correct equation for $\bar{x}$ |
| $\bar{x} = 2$ | R1 | Rigorous argument with correct notation throughout. Density must be included |

### Part (c)(i):
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\tan\alpha = \frac{4}{2}$ | M1 | Forms equation to find angle. Accept $\tan\alpha = \frac{2}{4}$. PI by angle of 26.6° or 27° |
| $\alpha = 63°$ | A1 | Correct angle |

### Part (c)(ii):
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $F = \mu R$ | M1 | Uses expressions for $R$ and $F$ in friction equation or inequality |
| $mg\sin\alpha = \mu mg\cos\alpha$ | | |
| $\mu = \tan\alpha = 2$ | A1F | Correct coefficient. Only follow through $\tan\alpha = \frac{1}{2}$. PI by inequality or equation involving $\mu$ and 2 |
| $\therefore \mu > 2$ | A1 | Correct inequality. NMS 3/3 |

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5 The triangular region shown below is rotated through $360 ^ { \circ }$ around the $x$-axis, to form a solid cone.\\
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f2470caa-0f73-4ec1-b08f-525c02ed2e67-06_328_755_415_644}

The coordinates of the vertices of the triangle are $( 0,0 ) , ( 8,0 )$ and $( 0,4 )$.\\
All units are in centimetres.

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\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item State an assumption that you should make about the cone in order to find the position of its centre of mass.

5
\item Using integration, prove that the centre of mass of the cone is 2 cm from its plane face.\\

5
\item The cone is placed with its plane face on a rough board. One end of the board is lifted so that the angle between the board and the horizontal is gradually increased. Eventually the cone topples without sliding.

5 (c) (i) Find the angle between the board and the horizontal when the cone topples, giving your answer to the nearest degree.

5 (c) (ii) Find the range of possible values for the coefficient of friction between the cone and the board.
\end{enumerate}

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