| Exam Board | CAIE |
|---|---|
| Module | M2 (Mechanics 2) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 6 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Moments |
| Type | Rod on inclined plane |
| Difficulty | Challenging +1.2 This is a standard mechanics problem requiring resolution of forces, friction conditions, and taking moments about a point to find the toppling condition. While it involves a composite body (cone + cylinder) and requires finding the combined center of mass, the techniques are routine for M2 level: applying equilibrium conditions (ΣF=0, ΣM=0), using the standard result for cone's center of mass (h/4 from base), and solving simultaneous equations. The multi-step nature and need to handle two parts systematically places it slightly above average difficulty, but it follows predictable M2 patterns without requiring novel geometric insight. |
| Spec | 6.04c Composite bodies: centre of mass6.04e Rigid body equilibrium: coplanar forces |
| Answer | Marks |
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| (ii) | µ = Wsin20/(Wcos20) |
| Answer | Marks |
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| x = 0.732 | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
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| A1 | 2 |
| 4 | µ = tan20 |
Question 4:
--- 4 (i)
(ii) ---
4 (i)
(ii) | µ = Wsin20/(Wcos20)
µ = 0.364
Wx/2 + W(x+4.4/4) = 2WOG
OG = 0.4tan70 ( = 0.4/tan20)
x = 0.732 | M1
A1
M1
A1
B1
A1 | 2
4 | µ = tan20
Attempts to take moments
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A uniform solid cone has base radius $0.4 \text{ m}$ and height $4.4 \text{ m}$. A uniform solid cylinder has radius $0.4 \text{ m}$ and weight equal to the weight of the cone. An object is formed by attaching the cylinder to the cone so that the base of the cone and a circular face of the cylinder are in contact and their circumferences coincide. The object rests in equilibrium with its circular base on a plane inclined at an angle of $20°$ to the horizontal (see diagram).
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Calculate the least possible value of the coefficient of friction between the plane and the object. [2]
\item Calculate the greatest possible height of the cylinder. [4]
\end{enumerate}
\hfill \mbox{\textit{CAIE M2 2016 Q4 [6]}}